States step in to pay for school meals for all kids
After the expiration of a federal program that provided funding for free meals for all students, nine states are picking up the tab for pupils' breakfast and lunch.
2023-09-09 22:15
Summer is basically over, but not much has changed in Hollywood
"Dear summer, I know you're gonna miss me/For we been together like Nike Airs and crisp tees."
2023-09-09 21:20
New Mexico governor orders suspension of open and concealed carry of guns in Albuquerque
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared gun violence and drug abuse a public health emergency after a string of recent deadly shootings, some involving children.
2023-09-09 21:20
Ruby Franke – live: TikTokers crash virtual court hearing before YouTube influencer held in jail without bond
YouTube parenting influncer Ruby Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, were supposed to appear in court in St George, Utah on Friday afternoon over child abuse charges, but the proceeding was delayed as tech issues plagued the virtual hearing. Both women were ordered to be held without bail; their bond hearings are slated for 21 September. Ms Franke has reportedly been relocated to the medical unit of the jail, but the reasons for her move are unclear. Over 1,000 people tuned into the hearing and after a cacophony of bizarre noises and pleas to be quiet, the court shut down public access. It transpired later the Zoom link had been shared on TikTok. The pair were arrested on 30 August after Ms Franke’s 12-year-old son climbed out of a window and pleaded for neighbors to give him food and water, court documents showed. After a neighbor noticed that duct tape covering the boy’s ankles and wrists, prompting the neighbor to notify law enforcement. In a chilling 911 call, the neighbor can be heard describing the boy: “He is emaciated. He’s got tape around his legs. He’s hungry and he’s thirsty.” Read More Ruby Franke virtual court hearing on child abuse charges is derailed by tech issues as over 1,000 people join Chilling 911 call that led to Ruby Franke’s arrest revealed Who is Ruby Franke? Everything we know about the family vlogger’s rise to fame before child abuse charges Influencer Ruby Franke is formally charged with felony child abuse
2023-09-09 20:50
VinFast’s 504% Rally Burns Traders Playing Greater Fool Theory
Eleven interest-rate hikes by the Federal Reserve have done little to break the gambling fever gripping the US
2023-09-09 20:48
Berlusconi Heirs Near a Deal on Tycoon’s Empire, Corriere Says
The five children of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi are close to reaching an agreement over their
2023-09-09 18:45
UAW union embraces social media as labor talks toughen ahead of deadline
By Bianca Flowers The United Auto Workers union is leveraging the power of social media to attract public
2023-09-09 18:26
Saudi Pro League director refuses to give up Mohamed Salah pursuit
Saudi Pro League director Michael Emenalo discusses the failed attempt to sign Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.
2023-09-09 17:27
S Club reveal how Paul Cattermole will be included in reunion tour following his death
S Club have revealed how Paul Cattermole will still be included in reunion tour despite his tragic death earlier this year
2023-09-09 15:23
Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi: The man who divided South Africa
The Zulu leader says he did his best to fight apartheid - his critics saw him as a collaborator.
2023-09-09 14:59
Pinault’s Hollywood Deal Caps Buying Spree Worth Billions
Francois-Henri Pinault, scion of the billionaire French clan that controls a global fashion empire, leapt into a Hollywood
2023-09-09 14:48
G-20 Welcomes African Union as Member in Nod to Emerging World
The Group of 20 nations agreed to grant the African Union permanent membership status in a move aimed
2023-09-09 14:46