99 Cent Only Stores to shut down all 371 locations, citing inflation
The national chain of 99 Cents Only Stores, which has 371 stores in four states, is shutting down, with operators citing out-of-control inflation and theft. “This was a very difficult decision and not the outcome we expected or hoped to achieve,” 99 Cents Only Store interim CEO Mike Simoncic said Friday. Ta. Simonick cited several […]
99 Cents Only Stores Closing All 371 Locations, Citing ‘Inflationary Pressures’
All 371 99 Cents Only stores are closed, with company executives citing “difficult” decisions including “inflationary pressures.” The company, which opened its first store in 1982, prides itself on its “Best Price Guarantee.” Website. That claim will soon disappear, and the operator announced Thursday that liquidation sales would begin on Friday. official press release After […]
Seattle Public Schools Shut Down Gifted And Talented Students Program, Citing ‘Equity’ Concerns
(Photo by Jeff J. Mitchell/Getty Images) OAN’s Avril Elfie11:16am – Thursday, April 4, 2024 The Seattle Public Schools Board announced it was officially discontinuing a program for gifted students, citing “equity concerns” related to a lack of diversity. advertisement The school board decided to eliminate the program in 2020 after a previous study conducted in […]
John Eastman asks judge to pause disbarment, citing $3 million in ‘legal fees’
Former President Donald Trump’s 2020 election campaign lawyer John Eastman asked a judge to pause his disbarment so he can maintain working as an attorney, citing “legal fees” he’s incurred for being indicted in a separate criminal case. State Bar Court of California Judge Yvette Roland last week found Eastman culpable for 10 of the 11 […]
Seattle public schools replacing gifted students program to be more ‘inclusive,’ citing diversity concerns
Seattle Public Schools is replacing its program for gifted students with a more “inclusive” and “equitable” program, as the state continues a trend of eliminating honors classes in the name of diversity. SPS has begun phasing out high-ability cohort (HCC) schools and advanced learner classrooms in the 2021-22 school year, claiming the program does not […]
Uvalde mayor abruptly resigns, citing health concerns
The mayor of Uvalde, Texas, abruptly resigned Monday, citing health concerns. Kody Smith’s resignation comes after he won a 2023 campaign that hinged on the Robb Elementary School shooting. “I would like to thank the members of the Uvalde community for their thoughts and prayers as I recover from the unexpected medical issues I have […]
Pope Francis Pulls Out of Stations of the Cross, Citing ‘Health’ Reasons
ROME — Pope Francis remained at home instead of presiding at the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday (small cross) at the Colosseum in Rome, as previously announced. The Vatican’s Press Office said in a statement: “This is to maintain his health in preparation for tomorrow’s Vigil and Easter Mass.” statement“Pope Francis will follow […]
Gov. Abbott celebrates success of Operation Lone Star, citing significant declines in illegal alien encounters
The Biden administration has worked hard to thwart Lone Star states’ efforts to fend off waves of foreigners. The Democratic administration has been fighting in court in recent weeks to block the implementation of Senate Bill 4, which would make it a misdemeanor to enter Texas illegally and allow state law enforcement to package up […]
Minnesota lawmaker proposes making it legal for women to go topless, citing ‘gender identity’
Minnesota lawmakers want to make it legal for women to go topless in public after a resident was sentenced to prison for “indecent exposure” related to exposing her breasts. “This seems really wrong to me,” said Minnesota Rep. Samantha Censor Mura. told the Star Tribune About the conviction. “I think this law feels very outdated, […]
Manhattan Judge Blasts Michael Cohen’s Lawyer For Citing Fake Cases Generated By AI In Court
A Manhattan judge on Wednesday accused Michael Cohen’s former lawyer of citing a fake AI-generated case in court, the New York Post reports. A federal judge criticized Cohen’s former lawyer for making a grave mistake by using a fake AI-generated case in court documents. according to to the New York Post. Despite the fiasco, Judge […]