12 days ago
Michelle Obama posted a photo of herself and American educator and activist Opal Lee on Instagram.
Her all-black look centered on a Toteme skirt with floral details.
She kept the rest of the look simple with a sleeveless black top and black heels.
Michelle Obama understands the power of an all-black outfit. Over the years, she has played with a variety of colorways and unique patterns, but her latest look shows why her style remains a favorite among the masses.
In a new post shared on Instagram, the former first lady took to celebrate her friend and activist Opal Lee's birthday by sharing a sweet photo of the two.
#opal
Her all-black look centered on a Toteme skirt with floral details.
She kept the rest of the look simple with a sleeveless black top and black heels.
Michelle Obama understands the power of an all-black outfit. Over the years, she has played with a variety of colorways and unique patterns, but her latest look shows why her style remains a favorite among the masses.
In a new post shared on Instagram, the former first lady took to celebrate her friend and activist Opal Lee's birthday by sharing a sweet photo of the two.
#opal
15 days ago
Hasan Piker came to the defense of children's entertainer Ms. Rachel after Fox News warned parents against her content, blasting the network for finding "two people who don't want children to be slaughtered" unacceptable.
The drama started on Fox News' "The Big Weekend Show," when contributor Tomi Lahren weighed in on Ms. Rachel (also known as Rachel Anne Accurso)'s past collaborations with left-wing figures, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
"I'd also say this person here on your screen is Hasan Piker in overalls and a stupid headband," Lahren noted during the conversation. "So, if that's what you want your kids to be watching, if that's what you want to be forming their ideas and their world view on, by all means."
As Lahren went on, she took aim at Ms. Rachel's appearance, adding, "There she looks age appropriate in that one photo."
"Listen, you can be a leftie and you can be like, a kids' educator, right? And you can be like, 'I'm a Democrat,' whatever," she continued. "But when you go so far as to advocate for things like Hamas, Palestine and you cloud people's judgement on what exactly a genocide is and who's to blame and you talk about Israel then you are not a children's educator anymore. You're a political activist. Like I said, Hasan Piker in a headband and overalls. So, parents, if that's what you want, I guess keep watching Ms. Rachel."
#rachel #piker #headband #kids
The drama started on Fox News' "The Big Weekend Show," when contributor Tomi Lahren weighed in on Ms. Rachel (also known as Rachel Anne Accurso)'s past collaborations with left-wing figures, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
"I'd also say this person here on your screen is Hasan Piker in overalls and a stupid headband," Lahren noted during the conversation. "So, if that's what you want your kids to be watching, if that's what you want to be forming their ideas and their world view on, by all means."
As Lahren went on, she took aim at Ms. Rachel's appearance, adding, "There she looks age appropriate in that one photo."
"Listen, you can be a leftie and you can be like, a kids' educator, right? And you can be like, 'I'm a Democrat,' whatever," she continued. "But when you go so far as to advocate for things like Hamas, Palestine and you cloud people's judgement on what exactly a genocide is and who's to blame and you talk about Israel then you are not a children's educator anymore. You're a political activist. Like I said, Hasan Piker in a headband and overalls. So, parents, if that's what you want, I guess keep watching Ms. Rachel."
#rachel #piker #headband #kids
18 days ago
Geo Rutherford turned her fascination with unusual bodies of water into "Spooky Lake Month," a viral TikTok series featuring 186 lakes and rivers.
She traveled deep into the Peruvian Amazon to visit a boiling river where temperatures can reach 212°F.
Now a full-time artist and creator, Rutherford combines science, art and storytelling to explore the world's strangest waterways.
Geo Rutherford has spent the past seven years turning her fascination with strange bodies of water into an annual tradition.
The Wisconsin-based artist, educator and content creator is the founder of "Spooky Lake Month," a yearly TikTok series in which she explores unusual lakes and rivers, sharing the science, history and sometimes unsettling stories behind them with her followers. Now in its seventh season, the series has featured 186 different bodies of water.
#bodies #spooky #lake
She traveled deep into the Peruvian Amazon to visit a boiling river where temperatures can reach 212°F.
Now a full-time artist and creator, Rutherford combines science, art and storytelling to explore the world's strangest waterways.
Geo Rutherford has spent the past seven years turning her fascination with strange bodies of water into an annual tradition.
The Wisconsin-based artist, educator and content creator is the founder of "Spooky Lake Month," a yearly TikTok series in which she explores unusual lakes and rivers, sharing the science, history and sometimes unsettling stories behind them with her followers. Now in its seventh season, the series has featured 186 different bodies of water.
#bodies #spooky #lake
19 days ago
Science educator Bill Nye the Science Guy has been teaching Millennials all about science for their entire lives. At 70, he's still doing it.
Nye recently spoke at the Clinton Global Initiative 2026 Annual Meeting in New York City. While there, attendee Dr. Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPH, shared a video of Nye on TikTok that's gone viral. In it, Nye pulled out a physical copy of the U.S. Constitution while offering the audience an encouraging message about science.
"Bill Nye just pulled out the Constitution—and the crowd erupted," she wrote in the video's overlay, adding in the caption: "BillNye, the gentleman and scholar that you are."
In the video, Nye is participating in a panel discussion.
"I have a copy of the U.S. Constitution, which some of you may know is now available in paperback," he quips. "Say what you will about the U.S., say what you will about the Founding Fathers, the guys who wrote it. You could have mixed feelings about them. But Article 1, Section 8, Clause 8 of the U.S. Constitution [states]: 'The role of Congress is to promote the progress of science and useful arts.'"
#wrote
Nye recently spoke at the Clinton Global Initiative 2026 Annual Meeting in New York City. While there, attendee Dr. Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPH, shared a video of Nye on TikTok that's gone viral. In it, Nye pulled out a physical copy of the U.S. Constitution while offering the audience an encouraging message about science.
"Bill Nye just pulled out the Constitution—and the crowd erupted," she wrote in the video's overlay, adding in the caption: "BillNye, the gentleman and scholar that you are."
In the video, Nye is participating in a panel discussion.
"I have a copy of the U.S. Constitution, which some of you may know is now available in paperback," he quips. "Say what you will about the U.S., say what you will about the Founding Fathers, the guys who wrote it. You could have mixed feelings about them. But Article 1, Section 8, Clause 8 of the U.S. Constitution [states]: 'The role of Congress is to promote the progress of science and useful arts.'"
#wrote
1 month ago
The school year is in full swing in Georgia, and while students may already be counting down the days until next summer break, teachers know there is a long way to go.
There are more than 120,000 educators across the Peach State who have chosen to make education their priority.
But is Georgia a good place to work as a teacher?
According to a new report from WalletHub, Georgia ranks as one of the top states for teachers anywhere in the United States.
"Education remains one of the lowest-paying occupations requiring a bachelor's degree, and teacher salaries have not kept pace with inflation. Adjusted for inflation, on average, teachers are making 5% less than they did 10 years ago," according to the report. "Compensation and working conditions vary widely across the country, with some states offering far stronger support for educators than others."
#teachers #Education
There are more than 120,000 educators across the Peach State who have chosen to make education their priority.
But is Georgia a good place to work as a teacher?
According to a new report from WalletHub, Georgia ranks as one of the top states for teachers anywhere in the United States.
"Education remains one of the lowest-paying occupations requiring a bachelor's degree, and teacher salaries have not kept pace with inflation. Adjusted for inflation, on average, teachers are making 5% less than they did 10 years ago," according to the report. "Compensation and working conditions vary widely across the country, with some states offering far stronger support for educators than others."
#teachers #Education
1 month ago
A high school football coach in California was arrested Friday after students discovered a cellphone secretly recording them while they were changing inside a campus locker room, police said.
The phone allegedly belonged to Jeffrey Pribble, a 48-year-old teacher at Tracy High School, located east of San Francisco, the Tracy Police Department said Saturday.
According to the school's website and social media accounts, Pribble is the varsity football head coach and works in the school's physical education program.
Pribble has held the coaching position for five years and has 22 years of experience as an educator with the district, according to his Facebook page.
School Employee Accused Of Secretly Filming 12 Girls In Changing Room Faces New Charges
#tracy
The phone allegedly belonged to Jeffrey Pribble, a 48-year-old teacher at Tracy High School, located east of San Francisco, the Tracy Police Department said Saturday.
According to the school's website and social media accounts, Pribble is the varsity football head coach and works in the school's physical education program.
Pribble has held the coaching position for five years and has 22 years of experience as an educator with the district, according to his Facebook page.
School Employee Accused Of Secretly Filming 12 Girls In Changing Room Faces New Charges
#tracy
2 months ago
EXCLUSIVE — The head of an influential Senate committee is urging Congress to reconsider the charter of the nation's largest teachers union, citing its far-left ***** ociations and allegedly irresponsible financial activity.
In recent years, the National Education ***** ociation, which represents roughly 3 million educators, has come under fire for mobilizing students and teachers to support liberal activist campaigns, been criticized by its Jewish members for failing to address antisemitism, spent millions in membership dues supporting left-wing causes and partnered with organizations that portray political violence and far-left extremism favorably.
Now, Sen. Bill Cassidy, the Republican chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, is calling on his colleagues to take a closer look at the NEA's congressional charter.
Blistering Report Exposes How National K-12 Group's Dei Agenda Is Trickling Down To Local Schools
"Children are struggling to read and to do basic math. Instead of helping students succeed, teachers' unions are injecting a dangerous, anti-American agenda into our classrooms," Cassidy told Fox News Digital. "Parents deserve to send their children to school without worrying that they will be indoctrinated with Dei and taught that Americans have 'misplaced faith' in our institutions."
#teachers #national #Education #charter
In recent years, the National Education ***** ociation, which represents roughly 3 million educators, has come under fire for mobilizing students and teachers to support liberal activist campaigns, been criticized by its Jewish members for failing to address antisemitism, spent millions in membership dues supporting left-wing causes and partnered with organizations that portray political violence and far-left extremism favorably.
Now, Sen. Bill Cassidy, the Republican chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, is calling on his colleagues to take a closer look at the NEA's congressional charter.
Blistering Report Exposes How National K-12 Group's Dei Agenda Is Trickling Down To Local Schools
"Children are struggling to read and to do basic math. Instead of helping students succeed, teachers' unions are injecting a dangerous, anti-American agenda into our classrooms," Cassidy told Fox News Digital. "Parents deserve to send their children to school without worrying that they will be indoctrinated with Dei and taught that Americans have 'misplaced faith' in our institutions."
#teachers #national #Education #charter
2 months ago
Podcaster Avi Lichtschein confronted popular children's educator Ms. Rachel about her anti-Israel comments during an interaction at a neighborhood park, according to the Sunday episode of his show, "Depends on the Context."
During the episode, Lichtschein described running into the YouTuber, whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, while they were both taking their children to the park. After meeting her, he asked her why she was anti-Israel. Accurso reportedly told him that she was not anti-Israel, but anti-Israeli government and anti-Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
"I pushed back on this, and I said, 'That's absurd,'" Lichtschein said. "Saying you're anti-Netanyahu, but you're not anti-Israel? Netanyahu is the democratically elected leader of the sovereign nation. I think what [she does] is way beyond that."
Youtube Star Ms Rachel Gives Funds To Democratic Socialist Michigan Senate Hopeful Abdul El-sayed
Children's educator Rachel Griffin Accurso has been criticized for making anti-Israel statements.
#Israel #rachel #netanyahu #educator
During the episode, Lichtschein described running into the YouTuber, whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, while they were both taking their children to the park. After meeting her, he asked her why she was anti-Israel. Accurso reportedly told him that she was not anti-Israel, but anti-Israeli government and anti-Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
"I pushed back on this, and I said, 'That's absurd,'" Lichtschein said. "Saying you're anti-Netanyahu, but you're not anti-Israel? Netanyahu is the democratically elected leader of the sovereign nation. I think what [she does] is way beyond that."
Youtube Star Ms Rachel Gives Funds To Democratic Socialist Michigan Senate Hopeful Abdul El-sayed
Children's educator Rachel Griffin Accurso has been criticized for making anti-Israel statements.
#Israel #rachel #netanyahu #educator
2 months ago
Tom O'Brien was a college basketball ***** istant at Bradley in 1967 when the opportunity arose to come back to coach at Cathedral, his alma mater.
O'Brien would leave a couple different times as coach, but never really did give up his connection to the school where he graduated from in 1949. O'Brien died on Aug. 17 at age 95.
"Tom had such a history with Cathedral, graduating from there and all the changes the school went through in good times and bad times, Tom was always part of it," said Steve Hodgson, who coached with O'Brien and then later succeeded him. "It goes even beyond that. There are so many families in the Catholic and Eastside community and people that I've heard from in the last week through Tom's passing that he touched."
O'Brien not only coached football, basketball and baseball at Cathedral, he later returned as a substitute and earned the nickname "Super Sub."
"Tom left a profound impact on Cathedral, both as a student and when he returned as an educator and coach," Cathedral shared on its social media accounts. "'Coach OB' coached football, basketball and baseball at Cathedral, leaving a lasting legacy on thousands of Cathedral students. During the final years of his tenure at Cathedral, he was affectionately known as 'Super Sub,' and students were always thrilled to see him walk through the classroom door."
#cathedral #o 'brien #Basketball #times
O'Brien would leave a couple different times as coach, but never really did give up his connection to the school where he graduated from in 1949. O'Brien died on Aug. 17 at age 95.
"Tom had such a history with Cathedral, graduating from there and all the changes the school went through in good times and bad times, Tom was always part of it," said Steve Hodgson, who coached with O'Brien and then later succeeded him. "It goes even beyond that. There are so many families in the Catholic and Eastside community and people that I've heard from in the last week through Tom's passing that he touched."
O'Brien not only coached football, basketball and baseball at Cathedral, he later returned as a substitute and earned the nickname "Super Sub."
"Tom left a profound impact on Cathedral, both as a student and when he returned as an educator and coach," Cathedral shared on its social media accounts. "'Coach OB' coached football, basketball and baseball at Cathedral, leaving a lasting legacy on thousands of Cathedral students. During the final years of his tenure at Cathedral, he was affectionately known as 'Super Sub,' and students were always thrilled to see him walk through the classroom door."
#cathedral #o 'brien #Basketball #times
2 months ago
Tom O'Brien was a college basketball ****** istant at Bradley in 1967 when the opportunity arose to come back to coach at Cathedral, his alma mater.
O'Brien would leave a couple different times as coach, but never really did give up his connection to the school where he graduated from in 1949. O'Brien died on Aug. 17 at age 95.
"Tom had such a history with Cathedral, graduating from there and all the changes the school went through in good times and bad times, Tom was always part of it," said Steve Hodgson, who coached with O'Brien and then later succeeded him. "It goes even beyond that. There are so many families in the Catholic and Eastside community and people that I've heard from in the last week through Tom's passing that he touched."
O'Brien not only coached football, basketball and baseball at Cathedral, he later returned as a substitute and earned the nickname "Super Sub."
"Tom left a profound impact on Cathedral, both as a student and when he returned as an educator and coach," Cathedral shared on its social media accounts. "'Coach OB' coached football, basketball and baseball at Cathedral, leaving a lasting legacy on thousands of Cathedral students. During the final years of his tenure at Cathedral, he was affectionately known as 'Super Sub,' and students were always thrilled to see him walk through the classroom door."
#school #always
O'Brien would leave a couple different times as coach, but never really did give up his connection to the school where he graduated from in 1949. O'Brien died on Aug. 17 at age 95.
"Tom had such a history with Cathedral, graduating from there and all the changes the school went through in good times and bad times, Tom was always part of it," said Steve Hodgson, who coached with O'Brien and then later succeeded him. "It goes even beyond that. There are so many families in the Catholic and Eastside community and people that I've heard from in the last week through Tom's passing that he touched."
O'Brien not only coached football, basketball and baseball at Cathedral, he later returned as a substitute and earned the nickname "Super Sub."
"Tom left a profound impact on Cathedral, both as a student and when he returned as an educator and coach," Cathedral shared on its social media accounts. "'Coach OB' coached football, basketball and baseball at Cathedral, leaving a lasting legacy on thousands of Cathedral students. During the final years of his tenure at Cathedral, he was affectionately known as 'Super Sub,' and students were always thrilled to see him walk through the classroom door."
#school #always
2 months ago
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas court on Friday slashed a $50 million judgment that conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was ordered to pay families of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre over his false claims that one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history was a hoax.
The Infowars founder can only be forced to pay about $6 million, the Texas Third Court of Appeals ruled in a unanimous opinion, citing state laws that limit lawsuit damages.
The ruling does not affect a separate $1.25 billion judgment against Jones in Connecticut, where he was also found liable for defaming and causing emotional distress to relatives of the 20 first-graders and six educators killed in the Newtown shooting.
The punishing financial verdicts against Jones and his company, Free Speech Systems, in recent years have forced him into bankruptcy, led to some of his personal property being put up for auction and led to him leaving his Infowars platform. For decades, he used the platform to push conspiracy theories about the United Nations, the federal government, gun control and more.
Sandy Hook families have yet to collect any money from Jones, who has waged lengthy appeals in state and bankruptcy courts as his company faces liquidation. He remains on air after moving onto new websites and streaming platforms.
#texas #court #conspiracy
The Infowars founder can only be forced to pay about $6 million, the Texas Third Court of Appeals ruled in a unanimous opinion, citing state laws that limit lawsuit damages.
The ruling does not affect a separate $1.25 billion judgment against Jones in Connecticut, where he was also found liable for defaming and causing emotional distress to relatives of the 20 first-graders and six educators killed in the Newtown shooting.
The punishing financial verdicts against Jones and his company, Free Speech Systems, in recent years have forced him into bankruptcy, led to some of his personal property being put up for auction and led to him leaving his Infowars platform. For decades, he used the platform to push conspiracy theories about the United Nations, the federal government, gun control and more.
Sandy Hook families have yet to collect any money from Jones, who has waged lengthy appeals in state and bankruptcy courts as his company faces liquidation. He remains on air after moving onto new websites and streaming platforms.
#texas #court #conspiracy
2 months ago
STURGIS — Sarah Arreola kept her nerves in check pretty well on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
She was confident in being able to do so, but as a varsity head volleyball coach, she was ready for anything as well.
Arreola returned to the sidelines after a long stint away from being a varsity head coach. She's been an educator at Sturgis High School for a bit, but Wednesday evening was her first experience as a varsity head coach for the orange and black.
It went well, by her standards. Sturgis opened its season with a three-set victory over visiting White Pigeon, 25-18, 25-11, 25-21.
"I'd say it was a nine out of 10," Arreola said of her first varsity head coaching experience for Sturgis, noting it was the first match for both teams and there are plenty of things to continue to work on. "When they are enjoying what they do, we are at our absolute best. They know it. When we started having fun, you saw smiling and lots of noise. It makes things easier."
#head #experience
She was confident in being able to do so, but as a varsity head volleyball coach, she was ready for anything as well.
Arreola returned to the sidelines after a long stint away from being a varsity head coach. She's been an educator at Sturgis High School for a bit, but Wednesday evening was her first experience as a varsity head coach for the orange and black.
It went well, by her standards. Sturgis opened its season with a three-set victory over visiting White Pigeon, 25-18, 25-11, 25-21.
"I'd say it was a nine out of 10," Arreola said of her first varsity head coaching experience for Sturgis, noting it was the first match for both teams and there are plenty of things to continue to work on. "When they are enjoying what they do, we are at our absolute best. They know it. When we started having fun, you saw smiling and lots of noise. It makes things easier."
#head #experience
2 months ago
Lorenzo Bailey, a teacher and multi-sport coach at Elite Scholars Academy in Jonesboro, has been named the 2026 Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Scholastic Coach of the Year. Bailey is the first nominee from the Atlanta Hawks organization to receive the national award.
The award, presented in partnership with the Positive Coaching Alliance, recognizes school coaches who emphasize integrity, character development and positive experiences for student-athletes. As part of the recognition, Bailey will receive a $2,000 grant and coaching resources for youth initiatives at Elite Scholars Academy. He previously received a $1,000 grant after being selected as one of five national finalists for the award.
More than 600 students, faculty and staff gathered at Elite Scholars Academy for a surprise celebration honoring Bailey. Former Atlanta Hawks player Salim Stoudamire and members of the Hawks Entertainment team attended the event to present Bailey with a trophy.
Bailey was chosen for the national honor following an evaluation process that included public voting, a formal interview and a review by an executive panel. He reflected on the award after receiving the recognition.
"To be selected as the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Scholastic Coach of the Year is a tremendous honor," Bailey said. "This award is a reflection of the incredible students, families, colleagues and communities that have supported me throughout my journey as a coach and educator. I want to thank the Atlanta Hawks for recognizing the work being done to empower young people through sport, as well as the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA for continuing to highlight coaches who are committed to making a lasting impact."
#bailey
The award, presented in partnership with the Positive Coaching Alliance, recognizes school coaches who emphasize integrity, character development and positive experiences for student-athletes. As part of the recognition, Bailey will receive a $2,000 grant and coaching resources for youth initiatives at Elite Scholars Academy. He previously received a $1,000 grant after being selected as one of five national finalists for the award.
More than 600 students, faculty and staff gathered at Elite Scholars Academy for a surprise celebration honoring Bailey. Former Atlanta Hawks player Salim Stoudamire and members of the Hawks Entertainment team attended the event to present Bailey with a trophy.
Bailey was chosen for the national honor following an evaluation process that included public voting, a formal interview and a review by an executive panel. He reflected on the award after receiving the recognition.
"To be selected as the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Scholastic Coach of the Year is a tremendous honor," Bailey said. "This award is a reflection of the incredible students, families, colleagues and communities that have supported me throughout my journey as a coach and educator. I want to thank the Atlanta Hawks for recognizing the work being done to empower young people through sport, as well as the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA for continuing to highlight coaches who are committed to making a lasting impact."
#bailey
2 months ago
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Creating and following a budget is hard for most people. But it can be particularly challenging for single parents. Between housing, groceries, childcare, transportation, and all the unexpected costs that come with raising kids, there may not be much room for error.
Plus, the burnout you experience from solo parenting might lead to bad financial decisions and neglected money management.
But a realistic budget can help you make the most of your income, prepare for surprise expenses, and make steady progress toward your financial goals. As a financial educator and former NFCC-certified credit counselor, these are my tips for managing your budget as a single parent.
The starting point for creating a budget is to pinpoint your monthly income and total monthly expenses. It's normal for both of these figures to vary, so I recommend looking for your monthly averages. If your income varies by a lot, use the most conservative figure you expect to earn.
#financial #monthly #single
Creating and following a budget is hard for most people. But it can be particularly challenging for single parents. Between housing, groceries, childcare, transportation, and all the unexpected costs that come with raising kids, there may not be much room for error.
Plus, the burnout you experience from solo parenting might lead to bad financial decisions and neglected money management.
But a realistic budget can help you make the most of your income, prepare for surprise expenses, and make steady progress toward your financial goals. As a financial educator and former NFCC-certified credit counselor, these are my tips for managing your budget as a single parent.
The starting point for creating a budget is to pinpoint your monthly income and total monthly expenses. It's normal for both of these figures to vary, so I recommend looking for your monthly averages. If your income varies by a lot, use the most conservative figure you expect to earn.
#financial #monthly #single
2 months ago
By Jarrett Renshaw and Ernest Scheyder
WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. government will invest $3 billion in critical minerals and battery projects as part of a push to increase domestic production and boost national security and industrial policy, President Donald Trump said on Friday.
"We're reclaiming America's rightful place as the minerals superpower of the world," Trump told more than 200 mining executives, educators, investors and fellow politicians at a roundtable at the State Department aimed at supporting the industry, which he said had not received enough attention from Washington in recent years.
He announced a slew of investments during his speech, including a $1.4 billion conditional loan from the Defense Department's Office of Strategic Capital for Sila Nanotechnologies, which makes lithium-ion battery parts.
The OSC also extended a $400 million conditional loan to scandium miner Sunrise Energy Metals and a $150 million conditional loan to magnet developer Niron Magnetics.
#battery
WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. government will invest $3 billion in critical minerals and battery projects as part of a push to increase domestic production and boost national security and industrial policy, President Donald Trump said on Friday.
"We're reclaiming America's rightful place as the minerals superpower of the world," Trump told more than 200 mining executives, educators, investors and fellow politicians at a roundtable at the State Department aimed at supporting the industry, which he said had not received enough attention from Washington in recent years.
He announced a slew of investments during his speech, including a $1.4 billion conditional loan from the Defense Department's Office of Strategic Capital for Sila Nanotechnologies, which makes lithium-ion battery parts.
The OSC also extended a $400 million conditional loan to scandium miner Sunrise Energy Metals and a $150 million conditional loan to magnet developer Niron Magnetics.
#battery
2 months ago
Tyler Perry has quietly changed another life through his philanthropy—this time helping a student turn a Harvard dream into reality.
Janay Duberry, a graduate of Tuskegee University, revealed to People that Perry paid the remaining balance of her tuition at Harvard Graduate School of Education after financial aid still left her with a significant gap. The aspiring educator and writer shared the news in a series of emotional Instagram posts, explaining that Perry's generosity removed the final obstacle standing between her and graduate school.
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"After years of writing, building, networking, and earning my degree at Tuskegee University, I was accepted into Harvard," Duberry wrote. "Harvard gave me generous financial aid, but I still faced a significant financial gap and did not know how I would make this dream a reality."
She said that changed when Perry stepped in.
#harvard #tuskegee #university #changed
Janay Duberry, a graduate of Tuskegee University, revealed to People that Perry paid the remaining balance of her tuition at Harvard Graduate School of Education after financial aid still left her with a significant gap. The aspiring educator and writer shared the news in a series of emotional Instagram posts, explaining that Perry's generosity removed the final obstacle standing between her and graduate school.
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"After years of writing, building, networking, and earning my degree at Tuskegee University, I was accepted into Harvard," Duberry wrote. "Harvard gave me generous financial aid, but I still faced a significant financial gap and did not know how I would make this dream a reality."
She said that changed when Perry stepped in.
#harvard #tuskegee #university #changed
3 months ago
Kelsey Grammer is escalating his criticism of American history education as he promotes a new civics project tied to the nation's 250th anniversary.
During an appearance on The Katie Miller Podcast, the Frasier star used the term "child abuse" to describe lessons that he believes teach students to view the United States primarily through its failures.
Grammer argued that children who repeatedly hear that America is a bad country may begin questioning whether being American makes them bad. He did not identify a particular school, curriculum or educator responsible for the approach he criticized.
His remarks follow an earlier interview in which he called for an overhaul of the education system and warned that people without a clear understanding of their history become easier to control.
Grammer made the comparison while discussing what he considers an overly negative presentation of American history. "What they're doing to children in school today is child abuse," he said in the podcast clip shared by TMZ.
#american #children
During an appearance on The Katie Miller Podcast, the Frasier star used the term "child abuse" to describe lessons that he believes teach students to view the United States primarily through its failures.
Grammer argued that children who repeatedly hear that America is a bad country may begin questioning whether being American makes them bad. He did not identify a particular school, curriculum or educator responsible for the approach he criticized.
His remarks follow an earlier interview in which he called for an overhaul of the education system and warned that people without a clear understanding of their history become easier to control.
Grammer made the comparison while discussing what he considers an overly negative presentation of American history. "What they're doing to children in school today is child abuse," he said in the podcast clip shared by TMZ.
#american #children
3 months ago
Paul Douglas McBee, a longtime Tennessee high school basketball coach and educator, has died at 73 following a tractor accident on his farm
He coached at Grainger High School and was the father of former University of Tennessee basketball player Skylar McBee
McBee is survived by his wife of 53 years, three children and five grandchildren, according to his obituary
Paul Douglas McBee, a longtime Tennessee high school basketball coach and educator died at the age of 73.
Officials from the Grainger County Sheriff's Office said he McBee's death followed a rollover tractor accident on his farm on July 21, WVLT reported.
#mcbee #school #douglas #longtime
He coached at Grainger High School and was the father of former University of Tennessee basketball player Skylar McBee
McBee is survived by his wife of 53 years, three children and five grandchildren, according to his obituary
Paul Douglas McBee, a longtime Tennessee high school basketball coach and educator died at the age of 73.
Officials from the Grainger County Sheriff's Office said he McBee's death followed a rollover tractor accident on his farm on July 21, WVLT reported.
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3 months ago
Cynt Marshall has lived a life full of firsts.
She was the first Black cheerleader in the history of UC Berkeley before a 36-year tenure as a trailblazing executive at AT&T, where she rose to the ranks of senior vice president of human resources and chief diversity officer. When the Dallas Mavericks were rocked by a shocking 2018 scandal surrounding a decadeslong toxic work environment that included allegations of ******* ual harassment and domestic violence, Mark Cuban brought Marshall in to change the culture and right the ship. The Bay Area native became the NBA’s first female Black CEO.
So when Lyda Hill Philanthropies set out to commission and install 26 3D-printed life-sized lime green statues at Dallas’ FIFA fan festival at Fair Park during the World Cup, Marshall’s inclusion was a no-brainer as someone who has impacted the business of sports through creating more inclusive, people-first organizations.
The exhibit, ******* led #IfThenSheCan — Game Changers, highlights leaders in STEM who are transforming the game behind the scenes and championing the next generation of athletes, scientists, educators and leaders. Other honorees include U.S. Women’s National Team legend Julie Foudy, current USWNT superstar Naomi Girma and Moolah Kicks founder and CEO Natalie White.
“It's extremely heartwarming and touching to be included in this next iteration of If/Then,” Marshall told Yahoo Sports. “When you look across the country, you don’t see a lot of efforts promoting women in STEM. So it’s important for us to be role models and showcase role models so that when some little girl or boy will look at that statue, they can know that women have a place in science and sports.”
She was the first Black cheerleader in the history of UC Berkeley before a 36-year tenure as a trailblazing executive at AT&T, where she rose to the ranks of senior vice president of human resources and chief diversity officer. When the Dallas Mavericks were rocked by a shocking 2018 scandal surrounding a decadeslong toxic work environment that included allegations of ******* ual harassment and domestic violence, Mark Cuban brought Marshall in to change the culture and right the ship. The Bay Area native became the NBA’s first female Black CEO.
So when Lyda Hill Philanthropies set out to commission and install 26 3D-printed life-sized lime green statues at Dallas’ FIFA fan festival at Fair Park during the World Cup, Marshall’s inclusion was a no-brainer as someone who has impacted the business of sports through creating more inclusive, people-first organizations.
The exhibit, ******* led #IfThenSheCan — Game Changers, highlights leaders in STEM who are transforming the game behind the scenes and championing the next generation of athletes, scientists, educators and leaders. Other honorees include U.S. Women’s National Team legend Julie Foudy, current USWNT superstar Naomi Girma and Moolah Kicks founder and CEO Natalie White.
“It's extremely heartwarming and touching to be included in this next iteration of If/Then,” Marshall told Yahoo Sports. “When you look across the country, you don’t see a lot of efforts promoting women in STEM. So it’s important for us to be role models and showcase role models so that when some little girl or boy will look at that statue, they can know that women have a place in science and sports.”
3 months ago
In an NFL memo Adam Schefter posted at 3:56 p.m. PST on Saturday afternoon, we learned that Neeru Khosla will officially serve as the Seattle Seahawks new controlling owner after the franchise's recent sale to the Khosla family and several limited partners.
The memo also mentions her husband Vinod, the tech investor who holds a net worth of over $13.7 billion, who's been the main name reported as the buyer of the Seahawks. According to The Hindustan Times, he's the world's 217th richest person. It says Neeru is an educator and entrepreneur, She has experience on the West Coast, having attended two of it's biggest universities in Stanford and San Jose State, earning a master's degree in molecular biology and studying gene expression.
The memo specifically mentions "Neeru Khosla, who would serve as the controlling owner," meaning the Seahawks will have a second straight female owner in row after Jody Allen. In seven years since her father Paul passed away in 2018, Jody allowed John Schneider, Pete Carroll and Mike Macdonald to advance the franchise, ensuring they would receive any help possible from ownership to see their vision through on the field. It'd be fascinating to know what advice Allen might share with Khosla, but there's plenty of hope the latter will learn from the former's approach of favoring the football operations and seeing the business thrive as a result.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Neeru Khosla to serve as Seattle Seahawks controlling owner
The memo also mentions her husband Vinod, the tech investor who holds a net worth of over $13.7 billion, who's been the main name reported as the buyer of the Seahawks. According to The Hindustan Times, he's the world's 217th richest person. It says Neeru is an educator and entrepreneur, She has experience on the West Coast, having attended two of it's biggest universities in Stanford and San Jose State, earning a master's degree in molecular biology and studying gene expression.
The memo specifically mentions "Neeru Khosla, who would serve as the controlling owner," meaning the Seahawks will have a second straight female owner in row after Jody Allen. In seven years since her father Paul passed away in 2018, Jody allowed John Schneider, Pete Carroll and Mike Macdonald to advance the franchise, ensuring they would receive any help possible from ownership to see their vision through on the field. It'd be fascinating to know what advice Allen might share with Khosla, but there's plenty of hope the latter will learn from the former's approach of favoring the football operations and seeing the business thrive as a result.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Neeru Khosla to serve as Seattle Seahawks controlling owner
3 months ago
PANAMA CITY, Fla. — Don Deaton, the longtime Bay High School football coach, athletic director and educator whose influence helped shape generations of student-athletes in Bay County, died Saturday night, Bay High School Athletics announced in a Facebook post.
Deaton spent 35 years coaching in Bay County, building a reputation as one of the area's most respected coaches and administrators. His impact on Bay High athletics extended well beyond the football field, where he became part of one of the school's most celebrated eras.
After serving as an **** istant coach on Bay High's 1976 state championship football team — the only football state championship in Bay County history — Deaton succeeded legendary coach John Cobb as the Tornadoes' head football coach. He later served as the school's athletic director, overseeing the growth of Bay High's athletic programs.
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Deaton spent 35 years coaching in Bay County, building a reputation as one of the area's most respected coaches and administrators. His impact on Bay High athletics extended well beyond the football field, where he became part of one of the school's most celebrated eras.
After serving as an **** istant coach on Bay High's 1976 state championship football team — the only football state championship in Bay County history — Deaton succeeded legendary coach John Cobb as the Tornadoes' head football coach. He later served as the school's athletic director, overseeing the growth of Bay High's athletic programs.
Borthwick selected by San Diego Padres Before MLB Draft, Bay County coaches knew Borthwick was different
Local athlete signs cheer scholarship Bay High senior Samaria Peters signs with West Florida cheer
3 months ago
Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is one of the best QQQ Stocks to invest in. On July 2, Cisco and the College Board announced that a new AP Cybersecurity course will launch for the 2026-2027 school year as part of the AP Career Kickstart program. Cisco Networking Academy will support this initiative by providing schools with industry-aligned curriculum, hands-on laboratory exercises, and professional development resources for educators.
The course is designed to bridge the gap between academic preparation and professional readiness. Students can earn college credit through AP exam performance while simultaneously preparing for the industry-recognized Cisco Certified Support Technician/CCST Cybersecurity certification, providing them with a competitive advantage for future careers.
This collaboration aims to address the global cybersecurity workforce shortage by streamlining how schools implement technical training. Following a successful pilot program that engaged 3,100 students across 30 states, the national rollout seeks to establish a more accessible and sustainable pipeline of talent for the cybersecurity industry.
Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is involved in the manufacture, design, and sale of Internet Protocol-based networking products and services **** ociated with the communications and IT industry.
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The course is designed to bridge the gap between academic preparation and professional readiness. Students can earn college credit through AP exam performance while simultaneously preparing for the industry-recognized Cisco Certified Support Technician/CCST Cybersecurity certification, providing them with a competitive advantage for future careers.
This collaboration aims to address the global cybersecurity workforce shortage by streamlining how schools implement technical training. Following a successful pilot program that engaged 3,100 students across 30 states, the national rollout seeks to establish a more accessible and sustainable pipeline of talent for the cybersecurity industry.
Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is involved in the manufacture, design, and sale of Internet Protocol-based networking products and services **** ociated with the communications and IT industry.
While we acknowledge the potential of CSCO as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
3 months ago
Public universities and school districts have agreed to pay more than $2.7 million to educators disciplined over social media posts about slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, including a $1.9 million settlement approved last week, as lawsuits alleging First Amendment violations continue to mount.
NBC News reported Friday that public records show at least five educators have reached settlements with their employers over the past year totaling more than $2.7 million, with a newly approved agreement accounting for the largest share.
Former University of Tennessee professor Tamar Shirinian is set to receive $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the school of violating her constitutional rights after officials sought to discipline her over social media posts criticizing Kirk following his ***** assination.
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Knox News reported on June 29 that the University of Tennessee System Board of Trustees approved a $1.9 million settlement for Shirinian after she called Kirk, who was ***** assinated Sept. 10 during his "American Comeback Tour" at Utah Valley University, a "disgusting psychopath."
NBC News reported Friday that public records show at least five educators have reached settlements with their employers over the past year totaling more than $2.7 million, with a newly approved agreement accounting for the largest share.
Former University of Tennessee professor Tamar Shirinian is set to receive $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the school of violating her constitutional rights after officials sought to discipline her over social media posts criticizing Kirk following his ***** assination.
Charlie Kirk's Parents, Widow To Attend Tyler Robinson's Preliminary Hearing Next Week
Knox News reported on June 29 that the University of Tennessee System Board of Trustees approved a $1.9 million settlement for Shirinian after she called Kirk, who was ***** assinated Sept. 10 during his "American Comeback Tour" at Utah Valley University, a "disgusting psychopath."
5 months ago
Nearly two years after Harley-Davidson said it was rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, activist Robby Starbuck has fired up his campaign again, accusing the iconic motorcycle company of breaking its promises to root out “wokeness.”
Starbuck, who led a consumer boycott in 2024 over a range of “woke” offenses, from hosting an LGBTQ+ boot camp to supporting gay and transgender equality legislation, called on ride-or-die Harley buyers to switch brands.
"Harley-Davidson said they were dropping all these crazy woke policies I exposed," he said in a video on social media platform X. "I regret to inform you that unfortunately today I am going to have to expose them again.”
Chief among his concerns is the leadership of Artie Starrs, Harley-Davidson’s newly minted CEO who took over in October.
"So after an extremely tumultuous period where your brand was torn down and now is seen as weird, woke and weak, you're gonna bring in a CEO that is gonna, like, project the masculine identity of the brand right? The pro-America identity of the brand. Well, maybe not so much," Starbucks said before calling out Starrs for sponsoring a pride group and an LGBTQ+ golf tournament that raised money for San Francisco Pride when he was running Topgolf and for launching antiracism training for educators while CEO of Pizza Hut.
Starbuck, who led a consumer boycott in 2024 over a range of “woke” offenses, from hosting an LGBTQ+ boot camp to supporting gay and transgender equality legislation, called on ride-or-die Harley buyers to switch brands.
"Harley-Davidson said they were dropping all these crazy woke policies I exposed," he said in a video on social media platform X. "I regret to inform you that unfortunately today I am going to have to expose them again.”
Chief among his concerns is the leadership of Artie Starrs, Harley-Davidson’s newly minted CEO who took over in October.
"So after an extremely tumultuous period where your brand was torn down and now is seen as weird, woke and weak, you're gonna bring in a CEO that is gonna, like, project the masculine identity of the brand right? The pro-America identity of the brand. Well, maybe not so much," Starbucks said before calling out Starrs for sponsoring a pride group and an LGBTQ+ golf tournament that raised money for San Francisco Pride when he was running Topgolf and for launching antiracism training for educators while CEO of Pizza Hut.
5 months ago
SEATTLE (AP) — A portion of one of the most ambitious ocean monitoring networks ever built will go dark this month when scientists board a research vessel and motor off the Oregon coast to pull a research buoy from deep out of the Pacific.
The buoy 80 meters (260 feet) below the water's surface will be removed June 16 from the Ocean Observatories Initiative — a network of more than 900 ocean sensors built at a cost of $386 million that has continuously collected real-time data for more than a decade. But last month, the National Science Foundation announced it would dismantle most of the system, pulling instruments from waters off Oregon, Washington, Alaska, North Carolina and Greenland by 2027.
Funded by the foundation, the observatories have tracked everything from ocean circulation and marine ecosystems to climate change and extreme weather. Its data has been freely available and has informed more than 500 scientific publications. The project was slated to run for another 15 to 20 years.
In an emailed statement, the foundation said the decision is not a cancellation, but a “descoping” aligned with a “wider strategy of a nimbler approach to prioritize support for evolving scientific priorities and emerging technologies, as well as smart lifecycle management within its research infrastructure portfolio.” The foundation added that its decision drew in part on a 2025 National Academies report on the future of ocean science.
But for the scientists who built and operated the system — and the researchers, educators and students who rely on its data — the timing feels particularly punishing.
The buoy 80 meters (260 feet) below the water's surface will be removed June 16 from the Ocean Observatories Initiative — a network of more than 900 ocean sensors built at a cost of $386 million that has continuously collected real-time data for more than a decade. But last month, the National Science Foundation announced it would dismantle most of the system, pulling instruments from waters off Oregon, Washington, Alaska, North Carolina and Greenland by 2027.
Funded by the foundation, the observatories have tracked everything from ocean circulation and marine ecosystems to climate change and extreme weather. Its data has been freely available and has informed more than 500 scientific publications. The project was slated to run for another 15 to 20 years.
In an emailed statement, the foundation said the decision is not a cancellation, but a “descoping” aligned with a “wider strategy of a nimbler approach to prioritize support for evolving scientific priorities and emerging technologies, as well as smart lifecycle management within its research infrastructure portfolio.” The foundation added that its decision drew in part on a 2025 National Academies report on the future of ocean science.
But for the scientists who built and operated the system — and the researchers, educators and students who rely on its data — the timing feels particularly punishing.
