Florida elementary school principal and teacher are placed on leave after Black students are singled out at an assembly
The principal and a teacher at a Flagler County, Florida, elementary school are on paid administrative leave after an assembly was held only for fourth and fifth-grade Black students, who were collectively told to improve their school performance, according to the school district -- regardless of how each student was doing individually.
2023-08-25 13:52
As Fed registers gains, Powell may take a lay low approach
By Howard Schneider JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming Inflation has been falling. The unemployment rate is a low 3.5%. The
2023-08-25 13:29
Inside Mali: What now for the country that bet its security on Wagner?
Fears over Mali's future are growing - it relies on Wagner for security but the group's leader is now believed to be dead.
2023-08-25 13:16
Top China talent show suspended after uproar over treatment of late pop star Coco Lee
One of China's most popular talent shows has been suspended after claims of mistreatment allegedly made by the late pop star Coco Lee sparked outrage on Chinese social media.
2023-08-25 12:56
Ukraine aid worker Chris Parry's parents go on aid mission there
The Parry's will visit the war-hit country to deliver further aid in their son's name.
2023-08-25 12:56
China is launching an 'unprecedented' crackdown on corruption in its health industry as economic woes pile up
China has launched a sweeping anti-corruption campaign targeting its hospitals, pharmaceutical industry and insurance funds as it grapples with mounting economic challenges and long-standing public frustration about high costs in the behemoth healthcare sector.
2023-08-25 10:58
North Carolina Hooters sued for racial discrimination against employees
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued a North Carolina Hooters restaurant for allegedly discriminating against Black or darker-skinned "Hooters Girls," the federal agency announced Thursday.
2023-08-25 09:25
Wildfires force southwestern Louisiana town to evacuate amid extreme drought
A southwestern Louisiana town is under mandatory evacuation Thursday due to wildfires in the area as the state deals with extreme heat and a statewide burn ban.
2023-08-25 09:20
EU safety laws start to bite for TikTok, Instagram and others
Nineteen large platforms have to start complying with new rules as soon as Friday or risk big fines.
2023-08-25 07:29
Fact check: Contrary to Trump's claims, Atlanta murder is down sharply this year and nowhere near a record
Former President Donald Trump continues to make false and misleading claims about crime in Atlanta.
2023-08-25 06:45
Trey Lance Is Looking Like an All-Time Bust
The San Francisco 49ers named Trey Lance their third-string quarterback this week, slotting him behind Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold. It is a shocking fall for th
2023-08-25 06:17
Analysis-US Treasury yield curve shifts could be set-up for Jackson Hole unwind
By Davide Barbuscia and Carolina Mandl NEW YORK Recent shifts in the U.S. Treasury yield curve may indicate
2023-08-25 03:54