Does Oklahoma have too many virtual charter schools? Lawmakers skeptical of their success
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North Korea accuses US of politicizing human rights issues: North Korea accused the United States on Saturday of politicizing human rights in the East Asian ...
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Quick Glance: North Korea accuses US of politicizing rights concerns
- North Korea accuses the United States of politically instrumentalizing human rights in the East Asian country, condemning it as political provocation and conspiracy.
- Pyongyang criticized Washington for using human rights as a means for invasions and hostile behavior towards North Korea, threatening decisive actions to safeguard its sovereignty and safety.
- An annual report by the US State Department this week highlighted 'significant human rights issues' in North Korea, including arbitrary killings, enforced disappearances, torture, and other cruel treatments by government authorities.
- Additionally, North Korea criticized the US for urging them to cease missile launches and emphasized the continuation of their space reconnaissance mission to enhance the country's security.
A ban in Kansas on gender-affirming care also would bar advocacy for kids' social transitions
apnews.com/article/gender-affirming-care-ban-minors-kansas-8c7492f64136d90d830f97ace98a138b
Xi meets Blinken as China warns US against crossing 'red lines' - BBC News
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-asia-68904075
Quick Glance: Xi and Blinken Clash Over China's Backing to Russia
- Xi orders China’s biggest military reorganisation since 2015.
- He emphasizes that China is not afraid of competition as long as it is based on common progress.
- China is willing to cooperate with the US, provided it is mutual.
- A five-point consensus was reached to stabilize relations between the two countries.
Albuquerque principal is removed and some employees on leave after prom drag show
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Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Prom Drag Show in Albuquerque
- The principal of a high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been replaced, and several employees have been placed on administrative leave while an investigation examines a drag queen show during the prom.
- The head of Albuquerque Public Schools, Channell Segura, communicated to parents via a letter that the performance occurred during the prom on April 20, with an investigation aimed at clarifying the sequence of events and how it impacted students. Segura was not reachable for comments on Friday.
- Subsequent to the replacement of the former principal, Anthony Lovato was appointed as the interim principal. Details regarding whether the authorization for the performance originated from school officials or the number of staff members on leave were not disclosed.
- The drag queen show at the prom stirred controversy and criticism from individuals expressing their dismay and dissatisfaction on the school's official Facebook page, while the district refrained from divulging further information regarding the investigation.
Tornadoes Strike Nebraska and Iowa, Injuring at Least 5: At least five people were injured as severe weather destroyed homes. The damage came a day after ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/us/tornado-storms-plains-oklahoma.html
Quick Glance: Tornado Watch and Warnings in Omaha and Lincoln
- A tornado warning was issued for Lincoln at 2:35 p.m. The tornado was radar-indicated by the National Weather Service in Valley, with the possibility of ping-pong sized hail. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln advised individuals on campus to seek shelter in lower building areas and away from windows. The warning expires at 3:15 p.m. and affects around 225,000 people, including Waverly.
Wales school stabbing: Hard to comprehend events, teachers say: Teachers Fiona Elias, Liz Hopkin and a pupil were injured at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford.
bbc.com/news/uk-wales-68907803
'Negative' factors building in U.S.-China ties, foreign minister Wang tells Blinken
reuters.com/world/blinken-meet-chinese-counterpart-wang-yi-beijing-2024-04-26/
US State Department Arabic spokesperson resigns over Gaza policy: Hala Rharrit is the third State Department official to step down over Washington's support ...
middleeasteye.net/news/us-state-department-arabic-spokesperson-resigns-gaza-policy
World Cup 2026: Concerns over fans’ U.S. visa wait times – ‘Your window might already be closed’
theathletic.com/5443321/2024/04/26/world-cup-2026-concerns-over-fans-u-s-visa-wait-times-your-window-might-already-be-closed/
Prince Williams drops in at Rowley Regis school: Prince William has visited St Michael's Church of England High School in Rowley Regis
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Quick Glance: Prince William Shares Charlotte's Favorite Joke at School Visit
- Prince William visited a high school to gain insight into the mental health support provided to students after being personally invited by a twelve-year-old.
- During his interaction with the students, William shared Princess Charlotte’s preferred joke.
- Freddie, the inviting student, briefed William on the school's ongoing efforts and projects.
- During his visit today, William engaged with the student council representatives to explore their diverse initiatives.
First nonbinary state lawmaker in the U.S. reflects on a hard time in the Okla. House
npr.org/2024/04/26/1245432165/first-nonbinary-state-lawmaker-in-the-u-s-reflects-on-a-hard-time-in-the-okla-ho
Kansas won't have legal medical pot, expand Medicaid for at least a year: Kansas will remain among the handful of states that haven’t legalized the medical use ...
apnews.com/article/medical-marijuana-medicaid-expansion-kansas-ef48f2d5737f4c7ba3de496c7c84c13f
Countries are reinstating funds for UNRWA — but not the United States: The United States has prohibited funding for the humanitarian organization for a year.
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/26/unrwa-funding-suspension-gaza-donor-united-states/
State Department reviewing plans to sanction IDF unit: Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been under extensive pressure from the Israeli government ...
axios.com/2024/04/26/state-department-reviewing-plans-sanction-idf-unit
Girl, 13, charged after Ammanford school stabbings: A girl has been charged with three counts of attempted murder after the stabbings at a Welsh school.
bbc.com/news/uk-wales-68901555
Quick Glance: Arrest and Three Injured in Wales School Attack
- Police urge removal of social media footage to prevent contempt of court and distressing those affected.
- A parent expresses concern over the injured and highlights the rarity of such incidents in Ammanford.
- Three injured and one arrested after an incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, South-west Wales.
- Recap of the ongoing investigation at the school as parents anxiously wait for updates on their children's safety.
The OKC Thunder are favorites to acquire Nic Claxton should he depart from Brooklyn, per @BovadaOfficial
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'Like a hobby': Private driving instructors rue sunset industry that has quirky students, comfortable salaries
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/private-driving-instructor-licence-retirement-traffic-police-4260856
Baltimore high school coach arrested over deepfake racist audio of principal: The Baltimore-area principal was placed on leave and received death threats over ...
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FDP in crisis: The wrong track of traffic light criticism - Lindner's double problem
t-online.de/nachrichten/kolumne-christoph-schwennicke/id_100390680/fdp-in-der-krise-irrweg-ampel-kritik-lindners-doppelte-problem.html
Quick Glance: FDP in Crisis: Misguided Criticism – Lindner's Double Trouble
- The FDP criticizes its own government and is in crisis. The role of opposition is damaging the party's reputation.
- The FDP struggles to assert itself against other parties. Liberalism in Germany is often misinterpreted.
- The FDP faces internal challenges and needs to strengthen its position within the government. The party struggles to assert itself against coalition partners.
- Under Christian Lindner, the FDP faces difficulties in maintaining a clear stance. Internal conflicts and clumsy communication lead to tensions within the party.
D.C. police rejected GWU’s plea to sweep out university protesters: City officials worried about the optics of moving against a small number of peaceful ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/26/dc-police-george-washington-university-protests/
Thousands at Columbia sign letter calling for enforcement of school policy: The letter is not affiliated with the university's Antisemitism Task Force.
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-798745
UN Warns of 'Catastrophic' Imminent Escalation in Sudan: Warring factions in North Darfur state must "avoid locating military installations within or near ...
commondreams.org/news/sudan-escalation
Strong tornadoes possible in severe storm outbreak in central states: Cities that could be affected by violent storms Friday and/or Saturday include Dallas ...
washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/04/26/storms-tornadoes-iowa-kansas-nebraska-oklahoma/
OKC's development has the vibe of the '80s oil boom. Are we destined for another bust?
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/25/legends-tower-okc-development-oil-gas-industry-boom-1980s/73026483007/
Chiropractor works on giraffe, is nuzzled: ‘Giraffes are just giant dogs?’: Three quick videos of Joren Whitley adjusting Gerry the giraffe’s neck and jaw have ...
washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2024/04/25/giraffe-chiropractor-tiktok-joren-whitley/
India dismisses US human rights report as 'deeply biased': New Delhi said on Thursday it does not attach any value to a U.S. State Department report critical of ...
reuters.com/world/india/india-says-us-human-rights-report-deeply-biased-2024-04-25/
‘DIVEST’: College endowments turn into flash point of student protests: Many student groups are pushing schools to exert financial pressure on Israel ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/26/bds-divestment-gaza-campuses-israel/
'Better for learning': School ditches large open plan classroom: A Canterbury high school has ditched its large open-plan classroom and turned it into ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/better-learning-school-ditches-large-open-plan-classroom
Hydel retain Girls’ 4x100m title at Penn Relays - Jamaica Observer: PHILADELPHIA, USA— Hydel High defended their High School girls' Championships of America ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/hydel-retain-girls-4x100m-title-penn-relays/
In Grand Rapids, Itasca Pride is planning its first event, but there is already pushback
startribune.com/in-grand-rapids-itasca-pride-is-planning-its-first-event-but-there-is-already-pushback/600361999/
Tornadoes Strike Nebraska and Iowa, Injuring at Least 5: At least five people were injured as severe weather destroyed homes. The damage came a day after ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/us/tornado-storms-plains-oklahoma.html
U.S. presses Israel for information on 'disturbing' reports of mass graves at Gaza hospitals
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USC says it is canceling its 'main stage' commencement ceremony: After tensions led USC to drop its valedictorian and keynote speaker from its main commencement ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-25/la-me-usc-commencement-canceled
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Ukrainian duo heads to the Eurovision Song Contest with a message: We're still here
apnews.com/article/eurovision-song-contest-ukraine-performers-war-74a2ebe1fb293e08c691c8f6e35f86e9
Tennessee governor plans to sign bill that would let teachers carry guns in schools
nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/tennessee-governor-plans-sign-bill-let-teachers-carry-guns-schools-rcna149457
Quick Glance: Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Bill Criminalizing Adults Aiding Minors in Gender-Affirming Care
- Tennessee's GOP-controlled Statehouse approved a bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent.
- The bill closely resembles language from an anti-abortion trafficking proposal approved by Tennessee Republican lawmakers the day before.
- Critics caution about the broad application of the law, ranging from discussing care options with adolescents to aiding in travel to states with looser gender-affirming care restrictions.
- Tennessee has enacted more anti-LGBTQ+ laws than any other state since 2015, as identified by the Human Rights Campaign, calling it a staggering assault on their constituents.
Pulse-pounding video captures deranged passenger attacking driver on bus before it crashed into building
nypost.com/2024/04/25/us-news/all-out-brawl-between-crazed-passenger-and-driver-on-moving-bus-caught-on-video/
Protests Threaten College Graduations, Denying Seniors Second Chance at Normalcy: After Covid ruined high school graduation for the class of 2020 ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/style/campus-protests-college-graduation.html
Boy wakes to find parents, 3 siblings dead in murder-suicide, OK cops say. ‘A massacre’
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287942365.html
Deepfake of Baltimore Principal Leads to Arrest of School Employee: A high school athletic director in the Baltimore area was arrested after he used A.I. ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/technology/deepfake-recording-principal-arrest.html
Serious, multi-day severe weather outbreak poised to begin late Thursday: Four straight days of severe weather will bring the chance of tornadoes, some strong ...
washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/04/25/severe-storm-outbreak-plains-tornadoes/
How Schools Can Help Kids Reduce Racism and Prejudice: Making schools more welcoming for all can make for a fair and just society
scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-of-reducing-prejudice-in-kids/
Marrying the One Who Almost Got Away: Elaiza Ramos and Marc Reyes, high school sweethearts in the Philippines, broke up after graduating ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/style/elaiza-ramos-marc-reyes-wedding.html
Blinken urges fair treatment of American businesses during trip to China: A State Department spokesperson said the U.S. Secretary of State raised concerns about ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-blinken-urges-fair-treatment-of-american-businesses-during-trip-to/
High school student injured in earthquake dies - Focus Taiwan: A 17-year-old high school student who was seriously injured in the magnitude 7 ...
focustaiwan.tw/society/202404250021
Maya Veliz, Texas cheerleader stripped of valedictorian title over 'miscalculation,' shares planned graduation speech: 'Failure has made me who I am'
nypost.com/2024/04/25/us-news/maya-veliz-student-stripped-of-valedictorian-shares-speech/
Proposed immigrant legislation penalizes and wrongly criminalizes the undocumented community
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/2024/04/25/oklahoma-hb-4156-immigration-bill-wrongly-criminalizes-undocumented/73440013007/
High schooler accused of killing fellow student on campus in Arlington, Texas: Police say a 17-year-old has been arrested on a murder warrant after fatally ...
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/high-schooler-accused-killing-fellow-student-campus-arlington-109628467
Group of Oklahoman faith leaders speak out against immigration bill: Several Oklahoma faith leaders urged Gov. Kevin Stitt to veto a controversial immigration ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/25/oklahoma-legislature-hb-4136-immigration-bill-draws-criticism-religious-leaders/73438806007/
How 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials site Riversport OKC has grown into 'global destination'
oklahoman.com/story/sports/olympics/2024/04/26/2024-us-olympic-team-trials-kayak-canoe-site-riversport-okc-is-global-destination/73458005007/
What to know about the crisis in Haiti after the prime minister's resignation: Haiti has weathered multiple political, economic and environmental disasters in ...
axios.com/2024/03/18/haiti-crisis-whats-happening
UPDATE: Schoolboy charged with murder in stabbing death of Raneil Plummer: ST JAMES, Jamaica — The 14-year-old Irwin High School student who was taken into ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/update-schoolboy-charged-murder-stabbing-death-raneil-plummer/
Lessons at school: against compulsory reading, for more surprise: Why are classics so often read in schools and why are pupils then required to read set-piece ...
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‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: Wawa is open for business in Alabama: Some people drove hours to be there for the grand opening of the chain's first ...
al.com/life/2024/04/ive-never-seen-anything-like-this-wawa-is-open-for-business-in-alabama.html
Kharkiv's children continue education below ground amid Russian airstrikes: In recent weeks, Russia has ramped up its airstrikes on Kharkiv ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/kharkivs-children-continue-education-below-ground-amid-russian-airstrikes
Faces of Oklahoma: Movie star Van Heflin turned heads in 1947 as he toured downtown Oklahoma City.
oklahoman.com/story/news/history/2024/04/26/van-heflin-oklahoma-movie-star-tours-okc-1947/73218221007/
Paid articlePaid On a busy festival weekend, Oklahoma's stormy forecast puts event organizers on high alert
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Washington state officials identify second body found at ex-officer’s home as girlfriend and mother of kidnapped child
cnn.com/us/washington-elias-huizar/
Mickey Guyton Will Hit the Road This Year for CMT On Tour: Mickey Guyton will go on a U.S. CMT on Tour run of shows later this year.
rollingstone.com/music/music-country/mickey-guyton-cmt-on-tour-2024-dates-1235011511/
Morehouse faculty and students raise concerns about Biden's graduation speech: Morehouse College’s leadership is set to hold a call on Thursday to address ...
nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/morehouse-faculty-students-concerns-biden-graduation-speech-rcna149283
Thunder Undefeated During Postseason When a Fan Hits Half Court Shot Worth $20,000
si.com/nba/2024/04/25/thunder-fan-half-court-shot-money-postseason-undefeated
Sharjah announces return to in-person classes - News | Khaleej Times: The emirate had first announced distance learning for private schools on Monday, April 15
khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/sharjah-announces-return-to-in-person-classes
Pennsylvania school board reinstates talk by ‘30 Rock’ actor after canceling over his ‘lifestyle’
cnn.com/2024/04/26/us/cumberland-vallley-reinstates-maulik-pancholy-event-reaj/
A Purcell student started a petition. This year, the Dragons have active soccer programs.
oklahoman.com/story/sports/high-school/soccer/2024/04/24/oklahoma-high-school-sports-how-a-purcell-students-petition-led-to-soccer-programs/73390126007/
USC cancels main commencement ceremony as campus is roiled by protests: The University of Southern California canceled its main commencement ceremony ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/25/usc-cancels-main-commencement/
Carolyn Hax: Can one spouse tell another to stop traveling so much for work?: Husband’s work travel has increased, and this letter writer is burned out from ...
washingtonpost.com/advice/2024/04/25/carolyn-hax-spouse-stop-work-travel/
Columbia University senate to examine administration amid campus protests: Columbia’s University Senate created a task force to examine the school ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/26/columbia-university-senate-president-protests/
Caleb Williams, likely top NFL draft pick, traces success to an interception at age 9
npr.org/2024/04/25/1246815390/caleb-williams-nfl-2024-draft-chicago-bears
A Completely New Approach to Crops Could Boost Nutrition across Africa: Cary Fowler, the U.S. State Department’s leading figure on global hunger ...
scientificamerican.com/article/Schiffman-a-completely-approach-to-crops-could-boost-nutrition-across-africa/
Robert Kraft Withdraws Support From Columbia Over Protests: The New England Patriots owner said this week that he was “no longer comfortable supporting” Columbia ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/business/robert-kraft-donation-columbia-protests.html
Grange Hill student killed in gun attack, schoolmate injured: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – Two students of the Grange Hill High School in Westmoreland were shot ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/grange-hill-student-killed-gun-attack-schoolmate-injured/
Controversial bill allowing chaplains in Oklahoma's public schools advances: A controversial Oklahoma chaplain bill inspired by a Texas law has advance after ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/26/oklahoma-legislature-sb-36-allowing-chaplains-public-schools-sent-senate/73424256007/
Oklahoma Senate passes bill to ban corporal punishment for students with disabilities
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/24/oklahoma-senate-passes-hb-1028-corporal-punishment-disabled-students/73441575007/
Girl, 13, charged with attempted murder after stabbing at school in Wales: Pupils at Amman Valley School, also known as Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, in Carmarthenshire ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/25/girl-13-charged-attempted-murder-stabbing-school-wales-20718223/
Charges against 17-year-old after knife attack at school: Several students were stabbed at a high school in Wuppertal in February. Some of them difficult ...
focus.de/panorama/welt/attacke-an-wuppertaler-gymnasium-anklage-gegen-17-jaehrigen-nach-messerangriff-an-schule_id_259889190.html
Tennessee Parents Question Whether Arming Teachers Is the Answer: Supporters of new legislation to allow some teachers to carry firearms say it will make the ...
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Outside Atlanta, a Mother-Daughter Duo Wanted a House to Share (With Enough Room for Some Privacy)
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/04/25/realestate/atlanta-georgia-house-sale.html
Dawkins retain triple jump title at Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, United States — St Jago High’s Jade-Ann Dawkins retained her high school girls' triple jump title ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/dawkins-retain-triple-jump-title-penn-relays/
Muschett High athletes eager to compete at their first Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, United States - Muschett High School's track and field head coach, Garth Smythe ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/muschett-high-athletes-eager-compete-first-penn-relays/
Stitt: domestic violence bill needed fixing; new audit was politically motivated: Republican Governor Kevin Stitt defended his veto of a bill to address domestic ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/04/26/oklahoma-governor-kevin-stitt-immigration-survivors-act-shelly-zumwalt/73470867007/
Blinken reiterates importance of cross-strait peace in meeting with Xi - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404270005
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