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Month: February 2023

Florida officials discussed AP African American Studies course with College Board for months before initial rejection

By Nicole Chavez, CNN The testing organization behind a new advanced high school class in African American studies met several times and exchanged emails over the past year with Florida officials to discuss the course, the state Education Department said, amid a roiling national debate over how politics intersects with the teaching of history. More

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Redmond Police swear in brave 3-year-old boy as honorary officer before latest surgery to remove brain tumor

By Blake Mayfield Click here for updates on this story     REDMOND, Oregon (KTVZ) — The Redmond Police Department held an unusual and very special swearing-in Thursday evening at City Hall for their newest officer: 3-year-old Aaron Davenport. And like other, a bit older officers, he’s shown great bravery throughout his life, and along with a

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Ethiopia’s social media blocked amid church split tensions

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Widespread tensions caused by a rift within Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christian church have resulted in the suspension of access to social media platforms including TikTok, Facebook and Telegram. The church, which recently rejected a splinter group in the country’s largest region as “illegal,” has accused Ethiopia’s government of interference in its affairs.

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From viral powerlifting sensation to Super Bowl quarterback: the rise of Jalen Hurts

By Ben Morse, CNN “It’s a Philly thing.” That has become the rallying cry of the Philadelphia Eagles. The catchphrase which sums up the city’s attitude towards adversity is emblazoned on sweatshirts, billboards and even Lincoln Financial Field as the team prepares for Sunday’s Super Bowl. Pressure in Philadelphia is unlike anywhere else. The baying

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