Day: May 11, 2023

Florida Education Dept. approves two-thirds of social studies materials, demands changes on rejected texts

6:19 pm May 11, 2023

The Florida Department of Education has approved approximately two-thirds of submitted social studies instructional materials, sending the rest back with notes for changes. Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. released on Tuesday the state’s current list of approved social studies instructional materials for kindergarten through high school. The Florida Department of Education approved 66 […]

Supreme Court rules in favor of former aide to ex-NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo relating to ‘Buffalo Billion’ case

6:19 pm May 11, 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled for a onetime top aide to ex-Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York and for others who were convicted of corruption related to an economic development project known as the “Buffalo Billion.” In two cases before the court, both liberal and conservative justices were unanimous in saying there were […]

Detroit doctor found dead inside mansion was shot twice before being dragged into crawlspace: autopsy

6:16 pm May 11, 2023

Detroit neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover was shot twice before his killer dragged him into the crawlspace of his mansion in the Boston-Edison Historic District, according to an autopsy obtained by local news. Hoover, 53, had been shot once behind his right ear and once in the back of the head before his body was apparently […]

Wesleyan University to cover students’ abortion, emergency contraceptive costs beginning this fall

6:15 pm May 11, 2023

Wesleyan University students returning to campus this fall will be eligible to have remaining abortion-related costs covered after insurance, meeting the demands of a Democratic Socialist group who petitioned for the change. Ruby Clarke, a member of the Wesleyan Democratic Socialists, said the push for abortion cost coverage not only relieved her when the institution […]

Patriots to welcome Tom Brady back during 2023 season

6:15 pm May 11, 2023

Tom Brady will return to Foxborough, Massachusetts, for New England’s 2023 home opener as the NFL enters its first season without the seven-time Super Bowl champion since 1999. While the entire NFL schedule will be released Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, Patriots owner Robert Kraft joined NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” and provided some exciting […]