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Teachers in Iowa must now receive parents’ permission to call children by their nicknames or preferred pronouns.  Republican legislators recently passed a bill known as Senate File 496. As explained by Huffpost, the new law outlines regulations that require legal guardians to be notified when a student wants to use a …

Unaccompanied Teens Will Be Required To Wear ID Lanyards in California Mall Following Major Brawl A mall in Southern California now requires unaccompanied teens to wear ID lanyards after a brawl broke out over the weekend over National Cinema Day.  The decision comes after multiple fights broke on Sunday at …

On Tuesday, Mayor Eric Adams of New York City unveiled guidelines that remove the need for special permits for mosques to publicly broadcast the Muslim Call to prayer on Fridays and at sunset during Ramadan. This change aims to promote inclusivity and accommodate important religious practices. New guidelines will be …

A judge dismissed a lawsuit brought on by sorority members at the University of Wyoming. The lawsuit was filed to block a transgender woman’s admission into the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, CBS News reported. However, Wyoming U.S. District Court Judge Alan Johnson ruled that he would not veto the decision …

On Tuesday, the Santa Clara City Council announced Beyoncé Knowles-Carter will be granted the key to the city and given the title of Honorary Mayor for ceremonial purposes only on August 30, 2023, the same day she will perform her Renaissance World Tour at the Levi’s Stadium. Mayor Lisa Gillmor …

Tiffany Haddish recently spoke on her late dog during an appearance on Paris Hilton’s I Am Paris podcast, and opened up about how her canine helped her select men. “I believe she came to me to just let me know who has an STD,” Haddish, 43, told Hilton. “She let …

An Atlanta high school football coach was arrested after getting into a confrontation with one of his players. On August 26th, a video captured Carl Sledge, a lay coach from Mays High School, yelling at a player and punching him during a sideline timeout.  The incident, shown on Peachtree TV, …

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating approximately 5,000 pilots accused of falsifying their medical records to secure a flying position. According to The Washington Post, the pilots authorized to operate flights within the United States are veterans of the military, who informed the agency that they were eligible to fly. …

Run-DMC‘s Darryl “DMC” McDaniels recently revealed that he was running for president. The “It’s Tricky” rapper told OutKick magazine in an interview released Saturday that he was running for President in the 2024 election cycle. He said, “I am running for President starting today because in a beautiful place like this… …

A dispute has arisen between a San Francisco restaurant and the police following the restaurant’s decision to enact a policy prohibiting the entry of armed officers. Reem’s California took to Instagram on Friday to announce the implementation of this policy, citing a solid dedication to promoting social and racial justice …

Tropical Storm Idalia is quickly approaching hurricane strength as Florida braces for a direct impact. As of Monday, the storm is projected to make landfall as a stunning Category 3 hurricane and is on track to make landfall in northern Florida’s Big Bend region, which is the curve where Florida’s …

Alabama seeks to pioneer the first-ever execution using pure nitrogen inhalation for a death row inmate. The Alabama attorney general’s office has requested the state Supreme Court to set an execution date for 58-year-old Kenneth Eugene Smith.  The state intends to employ nitrogen hypoxia, an authorized but untested execution method, …

A judge has officially set a trial date for Donald Trump in his voter interference case.  On Monday, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan confirmed that the disgraced former president will stand before a jury on March 4, 2024. Jury selections will begin in December, which presents an issue for Trump’s …

A European study found that paper straws, promoted as eco-friendly alternatives to plastic in the U.S., often contain more harmful “forever chemicals” than plastic straws. Belgian researchers tested 39 straw brands for synthetic chemicals known as poly and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).  Most straws, especially paper and bamboo ones, contained many …

Fried chicken and popcorn are an American favorite. Now you won’t have to choose. Kentucky Fried Chicken and Proper Snacks teamed up to create KFC fried chicken flavored popcorn. The buttery popcorn is coated in KFC’s world-famous blend of herbs and spices and is said to be seriously addictive. The …

Authorities have released the names of the three Black people tragically killed by a white gunman in what they say was a racially motivated attack at a Dollar General store in Florida. Among the victims was 19-year-old AJ Laguerre, an employee, who was fatally shot as he tried to escape. …

Diddy recently handed over a large donation to Jackson State University. The music executive traveled to the Mississippi HBCU for the Tigers’ season-opener against South Carolina State. He then donated $1 million to the JSU Development Foundation, Inc. as a way to show appreciation and support to HBCUs, Saturday Down South …

Hash browns and ketchup go together so well that Heinz has launched a breakfast dish stuffed with the tomato-based condiment.  The new ketchup-stuffed hash brown is Heinz’s latest creation, making the brand’s famous bright red sauce readily available for dipping without breaking out the ketchup bottle. The unique spin on …

Donald Trump has raised more than $7 million following the release of his Fulton County Jail mug shot. Trump’s campaign said that he has raised $7.1 million since Thursday when he was booked at the Fulton County Jail, becoming the first former president in U.S. history ever to have a …

Mitchel Musso, who starred in the Disney show Hannah Montana show, was arrested in Texas Saturday evening.  Musso, who played Oliver Oken on the show, was taken into custody by officers who responded to a call that he had been acting belligerent. Rockwell Police Department told TMZ that Musso is also accused of …