Loudoun County public schools stands by its statement on LGBTQ+ History Month

Parents in Virginia must pay a $125K bond in the Loudoun County locker room case.

Loudoun County Schools Recognizes LGBTQ+ History Month Loudoun County Public Schools is standing by its choice to designate October as LGBTQ+ History Month. In a statement, the school board clarified that this proclamation imposes “no requirements” on students, even while promoting the idea of honoring and celebrating LGBTQ+ history and achievements throughout the year. According […]

Researchers explain the effects of a week of fasting on the human body.

Researchers explain the effects of a week of fasting on the human body.

Going without food for several days does more than just push the body to utilize stored fat. Research published in 2024 revealed that extended fasting initiates extensive and synchronized biological changes across various organs, with many significant effects starting to manifest after around three days without calorie intake. The study, featured in Nature Metabolism, offers […]

9 Fresh 5-Star Stocks This Week

9 Fresh 5-Star Stocks This Week

Every week, we take a look at US-listed stocks within Morningstar’s coverage to find those that have recently become undervalued—essentially, those whose prices have dipped into the 4- or 5-star rating ranges. For the week ending October 2, a total of 26 stocks were newly rated as 4 stars, while nine joined the current 74 […]

GOP Employee Reinstated After Being Fired for ‘OK’ Hand Sign in Group Photo

GOP Employee Reinstated After Being Fired for 'OK' Hand Sign in Group Photo

A GOP staff member, Paul Tinkle, was reinstated on Monday after being let go from the Indiana Republican Party the previous Tuesday. His dismissal was linked to his use of the “OK” hand gesture during a group photo. The Chairwoman of the state party, Lana Keesling, made a statement regarding Tinkle’s rehiring and expressed a […]

Reason for death identified for bullied LA student who fell from high school

Reason for death identified for bullied LA student who fell from high school

Xavier Nungaray-Martinez, a 17-year-old student at Benjamin Franklin High School, died by suicide after a classmate attacked him, resulting in him falling from a fourth-floor railing, as reported by officials. On September 30, his death was attributed to multiple blunt traumatic injuries to his head and torso, as determined by the Los Angeles County Medical […]

Merrick Garland’s memo regarding parents at school board meetings triggered an internal backlash at the DOJ.

Merrick Garland's memo regarding parents at school board meetings triggered an internal backlash at the DOJ.

DOJ investigates alleged Biden-era actions against parental rights, internal emails disclosed Recently released documents from the Department of Justice (DOJ) indicate an internal clash at the agency regarding the Biden administration’s response to perceived threats against school boards. It appears that some officials found themselves troubled by Attorney General Merrick Garland’s memo from October 2021, […]