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Why Black Superintendents Feel Pressure To Earn Doctorates For The Job

Black superintendents are more likely to hold doctorates than their white counterparts, due to the extra pressure they face to prove their qualifications for leadership roles in schools.

Rapper Offset Hospitalized After Being Shot In Florida

Offset, a member of the rap trio Migos, was hospitalized after being shot near a casino in Florida, but is in stable condition.

Kanye West Responds To Music Festival Booking Backlash, Offers To Meet Jewish Community

Kanye West has offered to meet with members of Britain's Jewish community following controversy over his scheduled appearance at a music festival in London, after major sponsors withdrew and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed concern.

Trump Signs Memo Directing DHS To Pay All Workers Amid Shutdown

President Donald Trump has ordered all Department of Homeland Security employees to be paid during the ongoing partial government shutdown, while House and Senate leaders are working to pass a bill to restore funding for DHS.

These Common Drug Tests Lead To Tens Of Thousands Of Wrongful Arrests A Year,...

Colorado has passed the first law in the US banning arrests based solely on colorimetric drug tests, which have a high false positive rate and can lead to innocent people being arrested and jailed.

Trump’s New Role For USPS In Mail Balloting Is Unconstitutional, Three Lawsuits Say

Democrats have filed lawsuits challenging President Trump's latest executive order, which instructs the US Postal Service to determine who does and doesn't receive a mail ballot, arguing that it violates the Constitution and several laws, and would create a "personal dossier" on citizens.

Health And Government Groups Spend Millions Advertising On Websites That Promote Misinformation, Sometimes Unintentionally

Health and government organizations have spent millions of dollars on advertising that appeared on websites that regularly promote health misinformation, according to a new study by Yale University.

Here’s Who Is Getting Paid At DHS And Who Isn’t

President Trump has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to pay Transportation Security Administration employees their back pay, while other DHS staffers, including FEMA workers, Coast Guard, and CISA employees, are still not being compensated.

What $4-A-Gallon Gasoline Means For You And The Economy

The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline has topped $4 for the first time since 2022, which could have significant implications for the US economy, including higher inflation and reduced consumer spending.

Health Officials Confirm Measles Case Linked To Gresham Grocery Store Exposure

Public health officials in Multnomah County have confirmed a case of measles linked to a March 7 exposure at a Gresham grocery store, though the risk to the general public remains low and most Oregonians are vaccinated against measles.

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Kushner, Jeffries Discuss Ways White House And Democrats Can Collaborate

A recently reported private Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries meeting has sparked incredulity among Democrats and political critics alike. As the November midterm elections loom and control of the House is at stake, this surprising discussion over potential collaboration highlights the shifting dynamics and bipartisan tensions in Washington.