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Conservatives are pushing a β€˜parental rights’ agenda in Florida school board races. Will it work? Conservatives are pushing a β€˜parental rights’ agenda in Florida school board races. Will it work? 08/15/2024 02:08am • TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) β€” Gov. Ron DeSantis’ "parental rights" campaign didn’t win him the Republican presidential nomination, but he’s still waging that fight on another front: Florida’s schools, where the movement could have an impact on public education long after he leaves office. Thoug California Gov. Gavin Newsom nudges school districts to restrict student cellphone use California Gov. Gavin Newsom nudges school districts to restrict student cellphone use 08/14/2024 12:06am • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) β€” California Gov. Gavin Newsom sent letters Tuesday to school districts, urging them to restrict students’ use of smartphones on campus β€” a move that comes amid an ongoing nationwide debate about the mental health impacts of social media on teens and young children. In Aaron Rodgers won't judge Haason Reddick for his holdout, but says being on the Jets is best for him 08/13/2024 04:04pm • FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) β€” Aaron Rodgers has the perfect place in mind for Haason Reddick to end up after the star edge rusher requested a trade from the New York Jets. And Reddick wouldn't have to go far. β€œObviously, we’d love for him to be here, but, you know, we don’t judge him for trying 14 proven methods for better sleep 14 proven methods for better sleep 08/13/2024 10:00am • Sleep is essential for biological recovery of your body and brain so they can properly function during the day. When your body does not get enough good quality sleep, your risk of health problems may increase. Poor or disrupted sleep patterns, for instance, can disrupt your natural circadian rhyt Top Ukrainian commander says his forces now control almost 390 square miles of Russia's Kursk region Top Ukrainian commander says his forces now control almost 390 square miles of Russia's Kursk region 08/13/2024 01:19am • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) β€” Ukraine's top military commander says his forces now control 1,000 square kilometers (386 square miles) of Russia's neighboring Kursk region, the first time a Ukrainian military official has publicly commented on the gains of the lightning incursion that has embarrassed the Kr Northeast DC community members call for safety upgrades along South Dakota Avenue Northeast DC community members call for safety upgrades along South Dakota Avenue 08/12/2024 03:47pm • Every time Sara Wilkinson leaves her house to walk somewhere, she said she fears for her life. She lives near the intersection of Taylor Street and South Dakota Avenue in Northeast D.C., and for years, her son attended a school along the busy corridor. It was about a half-mile away, but Wi 10 Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping 08/11/2024 08:00pm • Parents are prepared to dig deep into their wallets for back-to-school shopping. Nearly three-quarters of caregivers surveyed by U.S. News & World Report in July say their school expenses have increased this year. For many, covering the cost will be difficult, with 43% of survey respondents sayi Twins sweep doubleheader to stretch Guardians' skid to 7 straight, close AL Central gap to 1Β½ games 08/10/2024 12:00am • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) β€” Matt Wallner hit the go-ahead three-run homer for the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inning of the nightcap to spoil Cleveland starter Alex Cobb's season debut, fueling a 6-3 victory for a doubleheader sweep on Friday that gave the Guardians their seventh straight loss and further 2024 Olympics schedule Aug. 10: Steph Curry leads US men in gold medal game against Wemby and France 2024 Olympics schedule Aug. 10: Steph Curry leads US men in gold medal game against Wemby and France 08/09/2024 02:26pm • The United States men's basketball team is seeking a thrilling finish to its Paris Olympics run when it plays France in a gold-medal showdown. Numerous other sports are wrapping up with the 2024 Olympics nearing its end. See the full schedule of events and read more on what to watch below: U.S. men' Lydia Ko is tied for the lead with a gold medal and LPGA Hall of Fame in her sights 08/09/2024 01:47pm • SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) β€” Lydia Ko decided to get off Instagram during the Olympics to limit the distractions. With nothing else to do, she downloaded the documentary β€œRising” on gymnastics star Simone Biles and even jotted a few of the quotes in her yardage book. Among the quot World Federation of Advertisers discontinues small brand safety initiative after Elon Musk's X sues World Federation of Advertisers discontinues small brand safety initiative after Elon Musk's X sues 08/09/2024 12:14pm • NEW YORK (AP) β€” A small brand safety initiative is ceasing operations β€” days after being targeted by social media platform X in a lawsuit alleging the group helped coordinate a β€œmassive advertiser boycott” after billionaire Elon Musk bought the company in 2022. The World Federation of Advert Music Review: J Balvin's reggaetΓ³n 'Rayo' is a familiar party β€” but fun nonetheless 08/09/2024 10:33am • NEW YORK (AP) β€” The titanium sheen is a distraction. The cover of β€œRayo,” Colombian singer-rapper J Balvin’s first album since 2021’s β€œJose,” depicts a futuristic-looking vehicle wrapped in chrome. On closer inspection, it’s a Volkswagen Golf, a popular-the-world over, nondescript ci Buffalo Bills focus on replacing Stefon Diggs' production with diverse committee of receivers 08/08/2024 02:39pm • PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) β€” Sean McDermott opened training camp comparing the Bills’ retooled receiver group to the utensil drawer at home when it’s his turn to unload the dishwasher. Acknowledging he’s not entirely sure where everything goes, Buffalo's coach said he’s certain each piece serves South Korean authorities question individual who crossed the border from the North South Korean authorities question individual who crossed the border from the North 08/08/2024 06:59am • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) β€” South Korean authorities on Thursday were questioning a suspected North Korean resident who crossed into the South, according to South Korea’s military. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a text message to reporters that South Korean soldiers secured an unide Lin Yu-ting advances to gold-medal Olympic bout, excelling amid misconceptions about her gender Lin Yu-ting advances to gold-medal Olympic bout, excelling amid misconceptions about her gender 08/07/2024 06:26pm • PARIS (AP) β€” Boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan has advanced to the gold-medal bout in the women’s featherweight division, winning her third consecutive bout while dealing with widespread scrutiny regarding misconceptions about her gender at the Paris Olympics. One day after welterweight Imane Khelif o
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