New Jersey eliminates basic reading, writing, mathematics skills test for teachers: ‘Unnecessary barrier’
In June, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (Democratic) signed into law: excluded Basic skills testing requirements for aspiring teachers. law, Act of 1669passed the state Senate. 34-2 votes It was implemented as part of the state's 2025 budget and took effect on January 1, 2025. “Teacher unions don’t want teachers to perform at their basic […]
Argentina Eliminates ‘Inclusive’ 30% Leftist Foreign Currency Tax
Argentina's government on Monday scrapped a hefty 30% “blanket” surcharge imposed by the previous socialist government on foreign currency debit and credit card purchases. The measures are reportedly advantage The move, which affects around 11 million citizens, follows President Javier Millay's decision not to renew taxes beyond the five-year deadline set by law. The now-defunct […]
Israel Eliminates Senior Hezbollah Terrorist in Damascus Airstrike
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced On Tuesday, they announced that an airstrike on Damascus had succeeded in eliminating Salman Nemer Jama'a, Hezbollah's top envoy to Syria's Bashar al-Assad regime. Israeli military activity continues in a turbulent week in Syria after al-Qaeda-linked jihadist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) invaded and apparently overran Syria's second-largest city, Aleppo. […]
Tyrese Maxey’s injury eliminates Philadelphia 76ers’ margin for error
of philadelphia 76ers They were supposed to be the favorites this season. Instead, Philly has been tied for the NBA's worst record since the start, dropping to 1-6 on the year after another loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. It's no secret why the Sixers are struggling. Joel Embiid has not yet […]
Chicago eliminates migrant-only shelters, ‘landing zone’
The city of Chicago will close its immigrant-only shelter system and integrate it with the city's traditional homeless shelter system. The Windy City is also closing a “landing zone” for immigrants where newly arrived migrants can get shelter and other resources. The landing zone will close at the end of 2024 and is currently open […]
‘Masked Singer’ eliminates first celebrity contestant of season 12
WARNING! This article contains spoilers for “The Masked Singer.” The man behind Leaf Sheep has been a competitive performer during his professional career, but his run to the “The Masked Singer” season 12 finals came to an end Wednesday night. Leaf Sheep sang Tim McGraw's hit song “I Like It, I Love It.” However, since […]
Microsoft Eliminates DEI Team amid ‘Changing Business Needs’
Tech giant Microsoft has disbanded its internal team dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), citing “changing business needs.” The elimination of DEI has sparked criticism from within the company, some of which are conscious about its approach to such efforts. Business Insider Reports Microsoft has eliminated its internal team focused on DEI, a decision […]
Arkansas Supreme Court eliminates gender neutral option for state IDs
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Tuesday eliminated the option for residents to use gender-neutral identifiers on their state identification cards. The ruling reinstates a state law banning the use of “X” as a gender identifier after a lower court blocked the bill earlier this month, saying it would harm transgender residents. Arkansas Attorney General Tim […]
Proposed tax plan eliminates taxes on social security income and moves Kansas to two tax brackets – KAKE
news 12 hours 43 minutes ago Written by Jocelyn Schifferdecker TOPEKA, Kan. (KAKE) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Republican leaders have finally come to an agreement on a tax cut plan after months of disagreement. Republican leaders who helped craft the plan said they believe it will help save Kansans money. “This is going […]
Togo’s leader eliminates presidential elections by signing new constitution
Togo’s president has signed a new constitution that abolishes presidential elections and allows parliament to choose the president. President Faure Gnassingbé’s ruling party won a majority of seats in recent elections. The new constitution extends presidential terms to six years, but Gunasingbe’s nearly 20-year term does not count against the term limit. Togo’s president has […]