Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Black kids don’t need to be taught a separate language in California
A nonprofit called the Black English Language Workgroup is trying to normalize bad English for Black children specifically. As if educational outcomes weren’t abysmal enough. The group has partnered with other organizations to ensure that when children mispronounce words, or use language incorrectly, they are not told how to speak properly. According to its website, the…
Read MoreAfter petition rejection, Taylor says data center concerns will be addressed through comprehensive plan update
City officials said they anticipate bringing an ordinance related to digital infrastructure before city council in September following public input and required notifications. Source link
Read MoreYour Breakout World Cup Star Erling Haaland Took Home a Taxidermy Raccoon, Because Why Not
Channing Tatum’s World Cup Transformation Into Soccer Star Erling Haaland Deserves a Double Take Erling Haaland won’t tolerate any trash talk about his new furry friend. The soccer star revealed the unique American souvenir he brought back home with him to Norway after being eliminated from the 2026 World Cup: a taxidermied raccoon. But the…
Read MoreJurors to face ‘most emotionally disturbing and challenging’ trial against Lindsay Clancy, mom accused of strangling 3 young kids
Jurors at the upcoming trial against mom Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of strangling her three young kids while postpartum, are going to face the “most emotionally disturbing and challenging” case imaginable, her defense lawyer said in court Monday. Clancy, a 35-year-old former nurse, is slated to go on trial next week in the heartbreaking…
Read MoreTexas lawmakers call for Rangers probe into fatal ICE shooting
A group of Democratic state lawmakers from Texas on Monday asked the Texas Rangers to open an independent investigation into the July 7 shooting death of a migrant in Houston by ICE agents. Source link
Read MoreCouple arrested after teens drank tequila 'directly from bottles' at quinceañera: Docs
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A teen confessed to officers that she and the quinceañera drank tequila “directly from the bottles,” which led to the arrest of a couple during their daughter’s 15th birthday party, according to an offense report obtained by ValleyCentral. Jeanett Garza, 43, and Jose Garza, 44, were each charged with two counts…
Read MoreBachelorette’s Joe Amabile Diagnosed With “Blueberry-Sized Lesion” in His Brain
Emilia Clarke’s Brain Aneurysm Emilia Clarke filmed battle scenes for Game of Thrones, but in 2019, she published an essay in The New Yorker titled “A Battle for My Life.” Having a bad headache at the gym, “I reached the toilet, sank to my knees, and proceeded to be violently, voluminously ill,” the actress wrote.…
Read MoreHow You Could See a Comet This Week
If you’ve ever wanted to see a comet, you could soon have a good opportunity. This week, Comet 10P/Tempel 2 is set to return to the inner solar system, making it visible from Earth for the first time in years. Here’s everything you need to know about how to spot it. What is Comet 10P/Tempel…
Read MoreTexans urged to prepare as flood threat grows
Texans are being urged to prepare for severe weather this week, including assembling emergency supply kits, reviewing family communication plans, and avoiding flooded roadways, as state officials have activated emergency response resources and flooding remains the state’s most common natural disaster. Source link
Read MoreThe heat is on: The average MLB fastball velocity is up for the 6th straight year to 94.7 mph
NEW YORK (AP) — Chad Tracy notices how much baseball has changed in the 13 years since he took his last big league at-bat. “You watch a Triple-A game, most everybody that’s coming out of the bullpen left-handed or right-handed is throwing 95-plus,” the Boston Red Sox manager said. “Back in the day, it was…
Read MoreDid Kate Middleton Break Wimbledon Rule With Hat? Breaking Down the Dress Code
Hats off to Kate Middleton for her Wimbledon fashion. However, the Princess of Wales was technically supposed to be hats off while sitting in the Royal Box July 12 for the tennis championship’s gentlemen’s finals match between Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev. Indeed, attendees seated in the invite-only Royal Box are asked to follow a…
Read MoreFaig Ahmed Weaves Azerbaijan’s Past Into Its Future in Venice
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