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Illinois Public Schools will now include LGBTQ history curriculum
Governor Pritzker signed a bill into law that ensures the contributions of LGBTQ people are taught in public schools, according to CNN. What We Know: […]
Texas School colored in black teen’s haircut with sharpie
Berry Miller Junior High School in Pearland, Texas is under fire after school officials colored in an African-American boy’s haircut that was deemed “out of […]
2 People Arrested In Connection To The Eagle Rock/Glendale Bush Fire
Two people were arrested for attempted murder in connection to the bush fire that occurred in Eagle Rock a couple of weeks ago which prompted […]
Kentucky Court Releases Purdue Pharma, Maker of OxyContin Deposition
An eight-hour video deposition was recently revealed from a 2015 case involving the marketing of OxyContin. What We Know: The case resulted in a $20 […]
Serena Williams Defeats Maria Sharapova for the 19th Time Straight… NINETEENTH
Serena Williams earned her 19th consecutive win against Sharapova in under an hour. What We Know: In the first round of the biggest stars at […]
China Accused of Spreading Disinformation on Social Media
Protests began months ago after proposed amendments to Hong Kong’s Extradition Law surfaced. The amendment would allow a person arrested in Hong Kong to face […]
SAT “Adversity Score” being Removed due to Backlash
In May, the College Board announced its new “adversity score” which would measure a student’s economic hardship. What We Know: The score was used to […]
New York State’s Marijuana Decriminalization Law Goes into Effect
Marijuana is now officially decriminalized in New York State, effective Wednesday, August 28, 2019. What We Know: The state has long tried to pass laws […]
‘Old Town Road’ Nominated for CMA Months After Being Dropped from Country Charts
‘Old Town Road’ is on it’s way to country music’s biggest night, but Billboard didn’t think it was ‘country’ enough. What We Know: Once kicked […]