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The US book ban has skyrocketed over the past few years, supported by conservative backlash against the debate on race, LGBTQ+ issues and diversity education in public schools. Last week, the Donald Trump administration directed the Department of Education to end the investigation into these bans, calling them “hoots.”Pen America, one of America’s largest nonprofits dedicated to protecting literature and beyond, has seen the current barrage of books bans and the growing traction of the movement, and the authoritarian regime throughout history. It warns that it will put it at risk.”What we’re looking at now reflects elements of various historical…

CNN – “Where are you preparing for a blackout?” I’m reading a Facebook post from the Estonian Rescue Committee, the country’s civil defense agency. The photo shows a young woman holding a power bank on a table packed with water bottles, flashlights and other emergency supplies. Estonia, along with fellow Baltic states, is counting down the day that will eventually remove one of its electrical grids controlled by Russia, one of the last traces of the 50 years of Soviet occupation. Preparing the population for what is considered an unlikely scenario of a blackout is the final stage of a…

As the only finalist in the senior, coach and contributor category that will make the hall in 2025, Sharp knows one or two things about maximizing his opportunity. The NFL Pro for just seven seasons, three first-team All-Pro and five Pro Bowl wide receivers enter the Canton as a highly decorated player. Sharp led the league three times in reception in his seven seasons. With all the Packers, including his historic 1992 campaign, he paced all the pass catchers with catches, yards and touchdowns. One of Brett Fabre’s favorite targets in Green Bay, Sharp is even more prolific if a…

Here’s the ultimate game for the 2024 NFL season. The Kansas City Chiefs (17-2) will face the Philadelphia Eagles (17-3) in the Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Super Dome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Kick-off is set for Arrowhead Time on Sundays at 5:30pm. The city of New Orleans is holding its 11th title game, bringing together Miami, Florida, the most in one city. The first was Super Bowl IV for Tulane Stadium, the game in which the Chiefs defeated the Minnesota Vikings 23-7 to win the franchise’s first Super Bowl. Fifty-five years later, the Chiefs returned to New Orleans…

Federal Election Commission member Ellen Weintrob testifies on September 20, 2023 at Capitol Hill. Alex Wong/Getty Images hidden caption Toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Democrats on the Federal Election Commission say President Trump is trying to inappropriately remove her from the post. Ellen Weintraub announced Thursday evening that she had received a letter from Trump on January 31st. “There is a legal way to replace FEC commissioners, and this isn’t,” she wrote on social media. “I was very fortunate to serve the Americans and stir up some good trouble along the way. That won’t change anytime soon.” The FEC is…

US News Live: Get real-time breaking news updates on the biggest event unfolding in the United States, including election, political, economics, cri me, viral and more.US News Live: PlayStation Network outage hits PS4, PS5 and other key services, frustrated games say ‘can’t even play game we bought’US News Live: Get the latest updates and breaking news from the US on elections, political, crime, trends, weather along with national affairs. Stay up to date with news developments on Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Donald Trump. all right here This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by Hindustan…

Elon Musk’s blitz through the US federal government caused a “constitutional emergency,” senior Democrats warned, calling for the launch of a fair investigation into access to sensitive data from billionaire big names.Robert C. “Bobby” Scott is a ranking member of the House Committee and Committee on Education and Workforce and is a leader in the Democratic leadership, calling attention to the “Sky of Surveillance” as the so-called “Government Efficiency” (DOGE). did. Leading by the world’s wealthiest person, you’ll access information within a range of agencies, including the Department of Education, Labor and Health and Human Services.In a letter seen by…

Amidst pressure from the US, Panama is the first Latin American country to leave Beijing’s Global Infrastructure Club.After Panama quit the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China denounced Washington’s “Cold War spirit” in Latin America. A spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China on Friday was found in the US for hampering the Global Infrastructure Program. Beijing “is firmly against the United States using pressure and forcing to undermine belt and road cooperation,” Lin Jiang said in a statement. “The US attacks reveal once again its hegemonic nature.” Referring to Marco Rubio’s visit to…

World News Live: Get real-time updates on international political, economic change, conflict and environmental issues. Access the latest broken news and meticulous stories when they happen, keeping them informed of events that will shape the world.Latest News on February 8, 2025: This photo provided by the US Coast Guard on Friday, February 7, 2025 shows a small commuter plane crashed in western Alaska in a flight bound by the Gnome hub community Masu. AP/PTI (AP02_08_2025_000008A)World News Live: Welmp Our World News Live blog, your go-to source for instant updates on major events around the world. Provide real-time reports on political…

A gloomy scene of a Swedish royal family and prime minister visiting a school shooting sceneSign up for breaking news emails sent directly to your inbox for free, real-timeSign up for our free news emailSign up for our free news emailSeven women and four men were killed in the Swedish shooting massacre on Tuesday, police confirmed after a lengthy identification process. Police say 10 people were massacred as they ran through Orebro’s Lisburgska school by Swedish media and Reuters named gunman Rickard Anderson and Reuters.The identity of the dead has not yet been officially confirmed, but is expected to be…