Houston school libraries turned into 'discipline centers' in 'hostile takeover' by state (youtu.be)
In an unwelcomed assertion of state power, the Texas Education Agency has implemented a "New Education System" in the Houston Independent School District, re...
UMass Memorial reinstates staff mask mandate after 'dramatic increase' in COVID cases (www.cbsnews.com)
With COVID cases and hospitalizations climbing, UMass Memorial is bringing back a mask mandate for staff when interacting with patients....
Missouri's ban on gender-affirming health care for minors can take effect next week, judge rules (www.cbsnews.com)
A Missouri judge ruled Friday that a ban on gender-affirming health care for minors can take effect on Monday, as scheduled....
Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin dies in plane crash in Russia (ABC News YouTube link) (youtu.be)
American workers are demanding almost $80,000 a year to take a new job (archive.today)
The amount of money most workers want now to accept a job reached a record high this year, a sign that inflation is alive and well at least in the labor market....
White mom sues Southwest Airlines over "blatant racism" after alleged human trafficking flag (www.cbsnews.com)
A White mother who said she was questioned about human trafficking while traveling with her biracial daughter has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, accusing the company of “blatant racism.”
Blue light blocking glasses may not actually help with eye strain or sleep quality, researchers find (www.cbsnews.com)
Tropical Storm Hilary brings deluge to desert (www.theguardian.com)
West Kelowna declares state of emergency and issues evacuation orders as wildfires spread (youtu.be)
West Kelowna declares state of emergency and issues evacuation orders as wildfires spread...
Fulton County Sheriff's Office investigating threats to grand jurors who voted on Trump indictment (www.cbsnews.com)
Law enforcement in Fulton County, Georgia, are investigating threats to members of the grand jury that returned the indictment against former President Donald Trump and 18 other associates after the grand jurors’ personal information was shared online, the sheriff’s office said Thursday.
Hurricane Hilary on path toward Southern California (www.cbsnews.com)
A storm headed in the direction of Southern California became a hurricane and later strengthened to a Category 2 on Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said in a public advisory. It is expected to bring heavy rainfall to parts of the state after hitting Mexico.
Trump, co-defendants in Georgia election case expected to be booked in Fulton County jail, sheriff says (www.cbsnews.com)
Former President Donald Trump and the 18 others facing state felony charges related to alleged efforts to reverse the outcome of the 2020 election in Georgia are expected to be booked at the jail in Fulton County, the sheriff’s office said Tuesday.
Utah man posing as doctor selling fake COVID-19 cure arrested after three-year manhunt (www.cbsnews.com)
A 63-year-old man was arrested in Utah years after he was charged with crimes related to selling a fake cure for the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
Cook at center of Australia mushroom mystery gives her account of fatal meal (www.youtube.com)
EDIT: I went ahead and put a news article as the primary as maybe there is some confusion. I left the YT video overview below which gives a good overview and Analysis....
Former Ravens RB Alex Collins dies in motorcycle crash. He was 28 (www.cbsnews.com)
Deputies said said Collins was traveling on a 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600K motorcycle when, at the same time, an adult female was traveling the opposite direction in a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban SUV....
Investigation continues after couple became the target of harassment, stalking by eBay employees (www.cbsnews.com)
Rebuilding Maui after deadly wildfires could cost more than $5 billion, officials project (www.cbsnews.com)
https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/plane-crashes-at-thunder-over-michigan-air-show-at-willow-run-airport/ (www.cbsnews.com)
Texas Woman's University president condemns some protestors' actions after signing of Save Women's Sports law (www.cbsnews.com)
Michigan meat processor ordered to pay fines after teen lost hand in grinder (www.cbsnews.com)
The owner of a meat business in western Michigan has been ordered to pay nearly $1,200 after a 17-year-old worker lost his hand in a grinder.
We Went To a Trump Rally: What We Heard Will Shock You (www.youtube.com)
In Tuesday's special election, Ohioans overwhelmingly voted against requiring a supermajority to amend their state constitution (www.cbsnews.com)
Voters in Ohio went to the polls to decide whether to approve a measure known as Issue 1 that would raise the bar for constitutional amendments on the ballot. In the ultimate irony, the vote against changing the amendment process exceeded the 60% supermajority that the special election was seeking to require in the first...
"Glacial outburst" flooding destroys at least 2 buildings, prompts evacuations in Alaskan capital of Juneau (www.cbsnews.com)
A home collapsed into a raging river swollen by waters from a glacial dam release north of the state capital of Juneau, the National Weather Service said.
"Hank the Tank," notorious Lake Tahoe bear, being sent to Colorado rehab (www.cbsnews.com)
The bear – officially named Bear 64F but given the nickname “Hank the Tank” because of her size – is accused of multiple break-ins and instances of property destruction in the Lake Tahoe area since last year. Her three cubs, which allegedly accompany their mama on her exploits – were also captured and will be going to...