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Analysis-Trump vows to fight 'anti-white feeling' in US. His allies have a plan
Donald Trump's pledge to fight what he calls "anti-white feeling" in the U.S. will likely embolden allies who seek to dismantle government and corporate programs created to battle racism and boost diversity in American life. Some high-profile supporters of the former president, now the 2024 Republican presidential candidate, say policies for safeguarding people of color in classrooms, workplaces and charities should be repurposed to protect the rights of white people as well. "I think there is
6 min read - USWorcester Telegram & Gazette
Batista's budget proposal set to go to City Council. Here's what to know
Changes could be required, pending actions on Beacon Hill.
7 min read - USNewark Advocate
Businesses won't be able to grow, process or sell marijuana in Granville. Here's why
Granville council passed a moratorium on issuing and processing permits related to cultivation, processing and dispensing of recreational marijuana.
1 min read - USNewark Advocate
Licking Heights 5th grade math teacher vying for the title of 'America's Favorite Teacher'
Licking Heights' Jessica Tonstad is in the running for America's Favorite Teacher, a nationwide contest held by Reader's Digest and Teach for America.
3 min read - OpinionThe Providence Journal
Saturday letters: Return COLAs to RI retirees; NOAA's new facility in Newport
Letters to the editor from our readers.
2 min read - LifestyleThe Oklahoman
Want to get your kicks on Route 66 in Oklahoma? Passport is your road map
Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation released an updated Oklahoma Route 66 Passport.
2 min read - USThe Guardian
‘Be in awe’: everything you need to know about the US cicada-geddon
The emergence of trillions of cicadas is under way in parts of the US – what should you do when they’re around, and what on earth are ‘zombie’ cicadas?
4 min read - USLouisiana Illuminator
Special education, income quotas could be removed for charter school enrollment
Louisiana charter schools might soon be able to remove certain enrollment requirements for students with disabilities and economically disadvantaged students. It’s a move that parents of those students feel limits their options in a school system based on choice. House Bill 708, authored by Rep. Barbara Freiberg, R-Baton Rouge, moved out of the Senate Education […] The post Special education, income quotas could be removed for charter school enrollment appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
3 min read - USNebraska Examiner
‘Transformative’: More college programs are slowly coming into prisons
When the U.S. Department of Education announced last summer that federal Pell Grants would become available to incarcerated college students, lawmakers and state corrections agencies scrambled to adjust statutes and step up potential partnerships with universities. But nearly a year later, colleges and agencies are recognizing the steep administrative challenge to winning approval from the […] The post ‘Transformative’: More college programs are slowly coming into prisons appeared first on Nebra
8 min read - USPennsylvania Capital-Star
Pennsylvania has investigated more than a dozen UFO incidents in the past decade, records show
An offhand remark at a Pennsylvania House Appropriations Committee about unidentified flying objects prompted the Capital-Star to request state records on UFOs, aerial objects and "encounters with unknown beings including those of suspected extra-terrestrial or cryptozoological nature.” The post Pennsylvania has investigated more than a dozen UFO incidents in the past decade, records show appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
6 min read - BusinessNorth Dakota Monitor
States rethink data centers as ‘electricity hogs’ strain the grid
State Sen. Norm Needleman championed the 2021 legislation designed to lure major data centers to Connecticut. The Democratic lawmaker hoped to better compete with nearby states, bring in a growing industry, and provide paychecks for workers tasked with building the sprawling server farms. But this legislative session, he’s wondering if those tax breaks are appropriate […] The post States rethink data centers as ‘electricity hogs’ strain the grid appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
9 min read - USHartford Courant
Man in U.S. Army extradited to CT to face charges in murder-for-hire plot initiated by brother
A man has been extradited from Texas to face charges in connection with a murder-for-hire plot allegedly planned by a Connecticut prisoner, marking the second arrest state police have made in the investigation. State police detectives flew to Fort Worth, Texas on Wednesday to take custody of 30-year-old Jeremiah Peikert and escort him back to Connecticut to face charges of conspiracy to commit ...
3 min read - USIdaho Statesman
The Boise River is rising. But will it flood again this spring? Here’s what to expect
The Boise River flooded along the greenbelt last spring. With the river approaching its banks, will it happen again this year?
3 min read - USWFTV
Happening Saturday: Farm Share food giveaway in Port Orange
The May 4 event is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
1 min read - USThe State
Say what you will about the invasion of cicadas, but SC children appear to love them. Take a look
The great cicada invasion has become an interesting spectacle and learning experience for children in South Carolina. See the photos our readers had to share.
3 min read - USHartford Courant
CT man arrested after state police allegedly find him with automatic weapon, cocaine and fentanyl
A New Haven man arrested Thursday was allegedly found with a gun equipped with a trigger switch to fire automatically, a high-capacity magazine and multiple types of drugs. Quezon Ableek Jones, 26, faces charges of sale of a narcotic substance, illegal alteration of firearm identification, illegal possession of weapons in a motor vehicle, use of a machine gun, illegal sale or purchase of a ...
1 min read - USHartford Courant
CT child advocate calls death of toddler buried in park a ‘preventable tragedy’ as father faces more charges
A Connecticut man is facing additional criminal charges in connection with his 2-year-old son’s death, more than a year after the toddler was found dead and buried in a park. Edgar Ismalej-Gomez, 28, was charged this week with cruelty to persons, hindering prosecution, risk of injury to a minor, criminal violation of a protective order, conspiracy to commit tampering with evidence and two ...
6 min read - USThe State
Will SC be hotter and wetter than normal in summer 2024? What Farmers Almanac and NWS predict
Will South Carolina be hotter and wetter than normal this summer? Here’s what Farmers’ Almanac and the National Weather Service predict.
2 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
This Fort Worth neighborhood near TCU was once the suburbs, where homes had outhouses
Houses in this Fort Worth neighborhood didn’t have basic services when they were built in the early 1900s.
6 min read - USChicago Tribune
Lawmakers consider bill that would criminalize sexual relations between educators and older students
To close what some sexual abuse survivors and advocates see as a legal loophole, Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would criminalize sexual relations between school authority figures and students aged 18 to 23. In Illinois, where the age of consent is 17, educators and other school employees can be fired if they are found to be in a sexual relationship with a student of any age. ...
6 min read - USIdaho Statesman
West Ada considers a policy to bar cellphone use in the classroom. Will Boise follow?
“Cellphones can be great, but they are also probably the biggest distraction there is,” a West Ada trustee said.
7 min read - USState College Centre Daily Times
Centre County school districts spend millions on cyber charters. Is change coming?
Pennsylvania’s HB 1422 aims to reform charter tuition, setting a flat tuition cost of $8,000 for cyber charter students, but the bill’s future is unclear.
4 min read - LifestyleHilton Head Island Packet
Fruit flies are invading SC homes. Here are 16 ways to get rid of them
Fruit flies have been invading South Carolina homes recently and will continue throughout the summer. Here are the fastest ways to get rid of them.
5 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I took my 2 toddlers into first class on a flight. Parents shouldn't be scared to do the same.
After I had to change my flight with my toddler twins, the only seats available were in first class. It was a memorable experience for them.
3 min read - USThe Northwestern
These Oshkosh students planted trees, held a cleanup and organized a nature walk for Arbor Day. Here's your weekly dose of community news.
Oshkosh North High School’s Communities Program hosted an Arbor Day event, planting three trees in the park behind the school.
4 min read - USThe Independent
Real estate transfers: Jackson Township properties sell for more than $400,000
Three residential properties in Jackson Township sold for more than $400,000, according to the latest real estate transfers.
4 min read - USKokomo Tribune, Ind.
Vent, Dahl compete in Superior Court 2 primary
May 4—The county's only local contested primary will likely decide who will serve on the bench of Howard County Superior Court 2. Rebecca Vent and Blake Dahl are both vying for the Republican nomination in this year's primary election. No Democrat has filed to run in the race. Early voting is currently underway. Election Day is from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Both are not new to politics. In ...
4 min read - USKokomo Tribune, Ind.
Kokomo man arrested in connection with fatal 2023 crash
May 4—PERU — Police say a Kokomo man involved in an October 2023 crash that killed an 84-year-old Bunker Hill woman had drugs in his system at the time the incident occurred. Travis Witt, 51, is now facing charges of causing death when operating a motor vehicle with a scheduled I or II substance, a level 4 felony, and reckless driving, a level 5 felony, per arrest records, and he's being held ...
2 min read - PoliticsKokomo Tribune, Ind.
Young voters say they don't feel represented, concerned about wages, costs
May 4—When it was time to get their own place, Maxx Amos and his girlfriend saw rent prices and went a different route. They bought a camper. Amos, a 21-year-old Sharpsville resident and EMT at Ascension St. Vincent, is making payments on it instead of renting. It'll be paid off sooner than a home, payments are cheaper and will give the couple some equity. It's also mobile. The price of, well ...
6 min read - USThe Sheboygan Press
Sheboygan City Hall has new expanded hours: Your news in brief
News briefs include information about expanded hours at City Hall, BACO's Rising Stars program and Kohler-Andrae events.
4 min read - USPress Connects | Press & Sun-Bulletin
This annual fall event in Endicott is on hiatus for 2024: What to know
A new look is coming to Washington Avenue in Endicott, but disappointment for those looking forward to this annual fall event.
2 min read - OpinionThe Columbus Dispatch
Chopping at the bit to plant your flowers and vegetables. Why you might want to hold off.
Opinion: Gardeners who plant warm season vegetables and flowers outdoors need to evaluate three factors in order to determine the best time.
4 min read - USDelaware Online | The News Journal
When do cicadas emerge? And, more importantly, are there cicadas in Delaware?
This spring will be the first time since 1803 that the 13-year brood Brood XIX and the 17-year Brood XIII will co-emerge. Will they be in Delaware?
2 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Man arrested for attacking hospital security guard, nurse Habersham County deputies say
A Habersham County man was charged with assaulting a hospital security guard and obstructing medical staff at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham on Tuesday, deputies say.
1 min read - USDelaware Online | The News Journal
The history of Memorial Day and when the holiday is observed in 2024
It's not too early to start thinking about Memorial Day. Here's when the holiday is observed this year and why we celebrate it.
3 min read - LifestyleThe Ledger
Got room for two? Meet Frankie, a beautiful tortie with a shy, inseparable sister, Tiny
This week's featured SPCA pets include Frankie and her shy sister Tiny, the mysterious Lindy, the adorable puppy Pam and gentle and loving Dolly.
3 min read - USHerald Times Reporter
NAMI Manitowoc County’s ‘Little Black Dress Party’ a chance to dress up to make a difference for mental health: Your news in brief
The May 22 event is a fundraiser for NAMI Manitowoc County. RSVP is due by May 15 to attend.
4 min read - BusinessThe Star
Gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Lower Atlantic region last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - BusinessThe Ledger
Florida gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Florida last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - BusinessBucks County Courier Times
Mister Softee goes high tech. Track the ice cream truck in Bucks County
For decades, Mister Softee trucks have cruised the streets of Bucks County, children and adults chasing after. No more with this gizmo.
2 min read - LifestyleThe Florida Times-Union
Garden chores for May in Jacksonville: water garden, plant vegetables and annuals
As temperatures start to swing, here's what you should be planting in your garden.
3 min read - OpinionPalm Beach Daily News
Florida is suing against protections for LGBTQ students. It's another anti-woke gimmick.
Opinion: Attorney General Ashley Moody’s lawsuit is yet another attention-grabbing gimmick: another right wing, anti-woke 'solution' in search of a problem.
3 min read - LifestylePortsmouth Herald
This southern Maine beach town was named one of the best in the U.S. by Thrillist
Come for the views, stay for the seafood.
2 min read - BusinessThe Daily Record
Ohio gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Ohio last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - LifestyleCape Cod Times
Want to see a whale? These are the top 5 recommended whale watch tours in New England
Whale watching season in New England lasts from April to October.
2 min read - OpinionMichigan Advance
Rick Haglund: SOAR incentives fund flying too high, some Dem and GOP lawmakers say
If there’s one thing Michigan lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have mostly agreed on over decades, it’s handing out billions of dollars of tax breaks, cash and other incentives to businesses promising to create jobs. But now there’s growing bipartisan support for reigning in those incentives, which some lawmakers say are not producing […] The post Rick Haglund: SOAR incentives fund flying too high, some Dem and GOP lawmakers say appeared first on Michigan Advance.
5 min read - BusinessThe Enterprise
Massachusetts gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Massachusetts last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USPensacola News Journal
Gulf Breeze opens Shoreline Park South welcome area
The welcome area includes a fireplace, swings and benches, and is accented with reclaimed bricks that are estimated to be at least a century old.
1 min read - USLancaster Eagle-Gazette
Fallen law enforcement officers are remembered at annual memorial ceremony downtown
Fallen law enforcement officers are remembered at annual memorial ceremony downtown.
2 min read - USThe Daily Record
After years of talking and planning, ground breaks for new Wayne County Jail
New Wayne County Jail expected to take nearly three years to build and will cost nearly $60 million.
2 min read