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Month: May 2023

DeSantis signs bills targeting drag shows, transgender kids and the use of bathrooms and pronouns

By BRENDAN FARRINGTON TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills Wednesday that ban gender-affirming care for minors, target drag shows, restrict discussion of personal pronouns in schools and force people to use certain bathrooms. DeSantis has made anti-LGBTQ+ legislation a large part of his agenda as he prepares to seek the Republican presidential nomination. He signed

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Ecuador’s president dismisses legislature as it tries to oust him, in a move that promises turmoil

By REGINA GARCIA CANO and GONZALO SOLANO Associated Press QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The president of Ecuador dismissed the legislature Wednesday in a move that promised more turmoil around a conservative leader who has been unable to enact a business-friendly agenda as the South American country experiences an alarming rise in crime. In disbanding the

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13-year-old Oklahoma boy makes history as he crosses stage as college graduate

By Alyse Jones Click here for updates on this story     OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — Four diplomas. Dozens of certifications and awards. And now, 13-year-old Elijah Muhammad’s family says he’s the youngest African American to graduate college with a degree in computer science and cybersecurity. Last week, KOCO 5 highlighted a 15-year-old college graduate. Now, her

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