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San Francisco’s public schools dropped a new system of “equity grading,” which lowered academic standards, supposedly to help lower-income students, just one day after the idea had been presented to the public. The San Francisco Chronicle reported: An estimated 70 teachers in 14 high schools — about 10% of the educators in grades nine to 12 — were expected to participate in a voluntary program to align grades more closely to student learning rather than attendance, participation or other factors. Some of those factors included whether a student brings in cans for a food drive or whether their parents sign a…

Russia’s concerns about NATO expanding to its doorstep are “fair,” US presidential envoy Keith Kellogg said Thursday in an interview with ABC News, as he discussed Moscow’s expected proposal, aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict.Russia hopes to hold a new round of negotiations with Ukraine on Monday in Istanbul, where both parties would exchange draft memorandums on the next steps in the peace process, including a conditional cease-fire. Ukrainian officials have expressed frustration at not receiving the Russian draft in advance and said they might boycott the meeting.”I always caution [Kiev’s chief negotiator Rustem Umerov]: don’t say things like that,”…

The United States economy is facing one of its most pressing challenges today: persistent inflation that continues to erode the purchasing power of millions of hardworking American families. While the federal government refuses to implement real spending cuts, the dollar weakens, prices rise, and promises of stability vanish under the weight of irresponsible policies. For Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, this isn’t merely a natural economic fluctuation—it’s an indirect tax imposed on citizens by a Congress unwilling to practice fiscal discipline. DeSantis’ analysis is not only accurate but deeply resonates with the foundational principles of the Republican Party: responsibility, austerity, and…

WROCLAW, POLAND – MAY 28: Cole Palmer of Chelsea lifts the UEFA Conference League trophy after his … More team’s victory in the UEFA Conference League Final 2025 between Real Betis Balompie and Chelsea FC at Stadion Wroclaw on May 28, 2025 in Wroclaw, Poland. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)Getty Images After Chelsea’s first game of the season, boss Enzo Maresca had tried to put on a brave face. His side had lost 0-2 to Manchester City, the reigning champions, and appeared to possess flaws that had dogged the previous campaign. “The performance was good, and we competed against the…

Pope Leo XIV authorized the recognition of Spanish Monsignor Alejandro Labaca Ugarte, Colombian Sister Inés Arango Velásquez, and Indian Bishop Matthew Makil as Venerables, the Catholic News Agency (CNA) reported on Tuesday. Monsignor Labaca and Sister Arango, two Church missionaries, were martyred in the Amazonian Ecuador in 1987 after being repeatedly stabbed with spears by a local indigenous tribe. The recognition as Venerables, Pope Leo’s first since the start of his papacy, marks a new step in the path towards possible sainthood for the two missionaries and the bishop. In the Catholic faith, the title of “Venerable” is one of…

On Thursday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Ingraham Angle,” Fox News Contributor, author, and George Washington University Law Professor Jonathan Turley stated that The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) “does not speak directly to” sweeping tariff power and “It’s a power that Congress is given in the Constitution.” And so the Trump administration’s case will likely not succeed in front of the Supreme Court. Turley said, “IEEPA has never been used for tariffs, has never been used in this way. And these judges were saying they just don’t see that what they called unbounded authority under this act.…

President Donald Trump floated the idea of pardoning the men who were convicted of an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D), stating that the trial looked “like somewhat of a railroad job.” During the swearing-in ceremony of former Judge Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, DC, Trump was asked by a reporter if he would “pardon the people” who had been “accused of conspiring” to kidnap Whitmer, NBC News reported. “I will take a look at it,” Trump answered. “It’s been brought to my attention. I did watch the trial. It looked to me…

President Trump went off on the Federalist Society for recommending him judges when he was ‘new to Washington’ after a three-judge panel on the US Court of International Trade blocked him from unilaterally imposing tariffs. On Wednesday, a three-judge panel at the US Court of International Trade ruled President Trump exceeded his authority to unilaterally impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA). The three judge panel included: Gary Katzmann (Obama), Timothy Reif (Trump) and Jane Restani (Reagan). The Trump DOJ immediately appealed the federal court’s permanent injunction and the federal circuit court’s en banc order…

AUSTIN, TX – MARCH 01: Texas outfielder Kayden Henry (21) gets a high five from Texas head coach … More Mike White as she rounds third after hitting a homerun during the college softball game between Texas Longhorns and Tarleton State Texans at the Longhorn Invitational on March 1, 2024, at Red & Charline McCombs Field in Austin, Texas. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Women’s College World Series (WCWS) opening round began today with an SEC matchup between the Texas Longhorns and Florida Gators, a game featuring two men head coaches and…

A passionate celebration led to an impromptu shirt removal, which in turn sparked a heated tug-of-war between the sexes, following Arthur Fils’ thrilling five-set victory over Spain’s Jaume Munar on Thursday in the second round of the French Open. Fils took his shirt off and threw it into the crowd. Which prompted tennis legend John McEnroe, who was commenting on the event, to quip, “If I had a body like that, I would take my shirt off also.” The scene of jubilation turned into one of heated confrontation in the stands, however, as a man in an orange hat refused to relinquish…