Support for parents homeschooling during pandemic
Homeschoolexpert.com CEO Anne Crossman explains the difference between homeschools versus what parents have been going through since March.
Recommended Stories
Associated PressSheriff: Deputy fatally shot Black man while serving warrant
A North Carolina deputy shot and killed a Black man while serving a search warrant Wednesday, authorities said, spurring an outcry from community members who demanded law enforcement accountability and the immediate release of body camera footage. Authorities wouldn't provide details of the shooting but an eyewitness said that Andrew Brown Jr. was shot while trying to drive away, and that deputies fired at him multiple times. The car skidded out of Brown's yard and eventually hit a tree, said Demetria Williams, who lives on the same street.
- The Independent
Stacey Abrams goes viral for obliterating GOP lawmaker with explanation of Georgia voting law
‘Do. Not. Come. For. Stacey. Abrams.’
- The Independent
Mondaire Jones accuses GOP lawmakers of bringing ‘racist trash’ to House debate as DC statehood bill passes
House votes on party lines to make DC nation’s 51st state
- The Independent
Chauvin trial: Alternate juror discusses the trial moment that ‘really got me’
Lisa Christensen says that she “’teared up’ watching the nine-and-a-half minute video of George Floyd losing his life
- The Independent
Pentagon blames Russia for mystery illness affecting US troops
The Pentagon has investigated the incidents, and has privately told lawmakers it believes Moscow is behind them
- The Independent
Biden preparing to recognise Armenian genocide, risking backlash from Turkey
He will be first US president to use word ‘genocide’ to describe killings of Armenians by Ottoman empire during First World War
- The Independent
John Kerry criticises Donald Trump for pulling out of Paris accord ‘without any facts, without any science’
Climate envoy said US now working to ‘restore America’s credibility’ as Biden announces ambitious emissions targets
- The Independent
Fox host says those protesting police violence should be ‘barred’ from calling 911
‘Let’s just hope, in your life, you never need a police officer,’ Brian Kilmeade says
- Associated Press
Sahara's Polisario Front chief gets COVID treatment in Spain
The man leading the Polisario Front in its fight for independence of Western Sahara is hospitalized in Spain for treatment of COVID-19, officials from Spain and the group said Thursday. Brahim Ghali, 73, heads the Algeria-backed pro-independence movement representing the local Sahrawi population that has periodically fought Moroccan forces for control of the territory in western Africa. The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, the self-declared government also led by Ghali, announced in a statement on social media that he was "recovering favorably" after having contracted the disease that can be caused by the coronavirus.
- The Independent
What happened to the other officers arrested over George Floyd death?
Three former police officers who responded to George Floyd call now face trial in August
- LA Times
Shohei Ohtani effectively wild in return to mound in Angels' win over Rangers
Shohei Ohtani returned to the mount for the first time since April 4 as the Angels beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 on Tuesday at Angel Stadium.
- The State
Cop who fatally shot teen in Tennessee school bathroom won’t face charges, official says
Anthony Thompson Jr., 17, died during a confrontation with police.
- BBC
Missing Indonesian submarine has 72 hours of oxygen left, navy says
Indonesia is racing against time to rescue the 53 crew of a missing submarine before the oxygen runs out.
- The Independent
Chauvin wrote attorney’s number on hand in case of guilty verdict, report says
Judge revokes Chauvin’s bail and he will remain in police custody until his sentencing, which is scheduled for June.
- The Independent
Val Demings and Jim Jordan clash over police funding
‘Law enforcement officers deserve better than to be utilised as pawns! And you and your colleagues should be ashamed of yourselves!’ Demings thunders at Jordan
- Associated Press
Injured Jays OF Springer to play in intrasquad game Friday
Blue Jays outfielder George Springer will play in an intrasquad game Friday, the next step on his return from two strained muscles that have delayed his Toronto debut. Springer signed a team-record $150 million, six-year deal with the Blue Jays this offseason but missed time in spring training, first because of a strained oblique and later because of a right quadriceps strain. The World Series MVP when Houston won its first title in 2017, Springer could return in this weekend’s road series against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to general manager Ross Atkins.
- USA TODAY
Magic on Mars: Perseverance rover turns carbon dioxide into oxygen
This week, an instrument aboard Perseverance turned carbon dioxide into oxygen, a process that could one day help astronauts breathe on the planet.
- Reuters
Japan eyes state of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka regions amid virus surge
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's government is considering a state of emergency for Tokyo and Osaka as new COVID-19 case numbers surge, broadcaster NHK reported on Wednesday, a move that would enable prefectural authorities to impose curbs to try to stop infections spreading. With thousands of new cases resulting from highly infectious strains of the virus, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said the government wanted to decide this week whether to declare the state of emergency for major parts of the country. Suga said the capital Tokyo was mulling a request to the central government to issue the state of emergency, as Osaka and Hyogo prefectures already have done.
- BBC
Chernobyl radiation damage 'not passed to children'
A study found no mutations associated with a parent's exposure in the 1986 nuclear accident.
- The Independent
Derek Chauvin: how has he been charged and when will he be sentenced?
The 45 year old could spend a maximum of 75 years in prison