Standardized testing for college admissions has come under intense scrutiny, especially during the COVID pandemic. But some administrators and testing experts are arguing that the backlash against tests like the SAT and ACT is unfair and based on little evidence, according to The New York Times. “[A] growing number of …
Read More »'Vermont delivered on all fronts': Residents and business owners reveal why people are flocking to the state
Residents and real estate agents have revealed why people are flocking to Vermont, known for its natural landscape, after a study found the state was the most sought-after for movers in 2023. According to United Van Lines’ annual National Movers Study, which tracks the company’s data for migration patterns, more …
Read More »Bill Maher praises Newsom for 'trolling' Trump on social media: ‘Very funny’
Comedian Bill Maher applauded California Gov. Gavin Newsom Friday for “trolling” President Donald Trump on social media. “I’ve never seen a Democrat do this,” Maher told his “Real Time” panel. “I think it’s very funny.” Since mid-August, Newsom’s press office account on X has gone viral for tweeting in a …
Read More »Charlamagne tha God argues flag-burners 'don't give a damn about America' after Trump executive order
Radio host Charlamagne tha God slammed flag-burners Tuesday, arguing they “don’t give a damn about America.” After months of protesters burning American flags at various anti-Israel and anti-ICE demonstrations, President Donald Trump announced on Monday in an executive order that he was directing the attorney general to prosecute violations of …
Read More »Minnesota bishop rebukes Dem mayor for dismissing prayer following deadly Catholic school attack
Minnesota Bishop Robert Barron sharply criticized Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for dismissing calls for prayer following Wednesday’s deadly Catholic school shooting, calling the mayor’s remarks “completely asinine.” “Catholics don’t think that prayer magically protects them from all suffering. After all, Jesus prayed fervently from the cross on which he was dying,” Barron …
Read More »Seattle hotel owner sues city, claims homeless shelter left property damaged, contaminated
A Seattle hotel owner is suing the city of Seattle and King County, alleging officials broke contracts when they leased her property as a homeless shelter and returned it damaged and uninhabitable. Neha Nariya, owner of the historic Civic Hotel, said King County approached her in April 2020 about using …
Read More »Public school teachers face backlash for social media posts mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Public school teachers across the nation found themselves in hot water for posting controversial social media posts about the assassination of Charlie Kirk last week. The Turning Point USA founder, a father of two and prominent conservative influencer, was shot and killed while speaking to thousands of college students at …
Read More »DHS rebukes 'disgusting smear' by NBC after claim ICE used autistic child to pressure father's surrender
DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin set the record straight Thursday after a recent NBC News report claimed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) used a 5-year-old girl with autism to pressure her father, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala, to surrender. “This is a disgusting smear,” she said …
Read More »Kamala Harris rejects idea that bungled 'View' interview was tipping point in campaign
Former Vice President Kamala Harris addressed her bungled answer from a 2024 interview on “The View” during Tuesday’s edition of the ABC talk show about her new book, “107 Days.” “The book is about a reflection, and that day and that interview for me, really was symbolic of the issue,” …
Read More »Trump administration to roll out earliest and most streamlined FAFSA form in history
EXCLUSIVE — The Trump administration has announced plans to roll out the earliest and most efficient Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in history for the 2026-2027 school year. The FAFSA form is currently online, and applicants can finish the process in minutes, the administration said. So far, more …
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