One person killed, three injured at California high school graduation as police investigate situation near stadium.
A graduation ceremony at a Northern California high school turned tragic Wednesday night when shots were fired outside the venue, resulting in one death and three injuries. The hunt for the shooter is ongoing. The incident took place shortly after the Sem Yet High School graduation at Fairfield High School’s Schaefer Stadium. Authorities report that […]
Superstar singer introduces transgender child at high school graduation
Charlize Theron Cheering for Jennifer Lopez’s Child Jennifer Lopez is the latest celebrity to shine a light on the current trend of “trans” kids. ‘[The kids should] go where you want to go and do what you want to do.’ Twins and New Identities Emme Muniz, one of Lopez’s twins with ex-husband Marc Anthony, recently […]
North Carolina high school to share state championship following reversal of disputed disqualification
North Carolina High School Track Team Shares State Championship The boys track and field team from Mallard Creek High School in North Carolina will now share the state championship title after a controversial disqualification was reversed. Nian Brown, a member of the team, was disqualified during the 4×400-meter relay last month. His offense? A celebratory […]
Texas A&M aiming to match past successes with rapid high school recruiting in the 2027 cycle
Texas A&M Aggies Shine in 2027 Recruiting Cycle As we move from May to June, the college football recruiting season is heating up, and it’s interesting to see how various teams are faring in the 2027 cycle. I’ve mentioned before that, while rankings are important, they aren’t everything. However, one team that really stands out […]
North Carolina high school valedictorian’s criticism of Israel was abruptly interrupted by the principal after she condemned ICE.
A high school valedictorian from North Carolina made headlines after his commencement speech took an unexpected turn. During the ceremony, Leanne Hijaz decided to stray from her pre-approved remarks, launching into a passionate critique of immigration enforcement and calling for support of Palestinians. This dramatic moment was captured in a video of the event. “Before […]
Construction Spending Surpasses Expectations Due to High Demand from AI
Construction Spending Surpasses Expectations in April The U.S. experienced a surprising increase in construction spending in April, largely due to growth in AI-related sectors and a boost in single-family home building. According to the Census Bureau of the Commerce Department, construction spending in March increased by 0.4%, which is double what analysts predicted. Initially, a […]
Jersey Mike’s creator grew his business from a part-time job in high school.
Until July 4th, the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream features U.S. citizens sharing their views on what the 2026 American Dream signifies for them. One such personal story comes from Peter Cancro, the founder and chairman of Jersey Mike’s Subs, who purchased his first shop during his senior year in high school along […]
Atlanta stadium officials used $600K in taxpayer money for World Cup VIP seats while expressing concerns about high costs.
Officials from the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA), which manages Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, reportedly spent over $600,000 on VIP tickets for the World Cup. This expenditure is particularly controversial given their previous complaints about ticket prices being “outrageous” and not the best use of public money. While average fans grapple with FIFA’s high ticket […]
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Stable under 0.7200, near a two-week high after China’s PMI
AUD/USD Overview The AUD/USD pair has been hovering below the 0.7200 threshold, showing limited movement after the latest China Rating Dog Manufacturing PMI report, which indicated a drop to 51.8 in May from 52.2 in April. Currently, spot prices are lingering near the two-week peak achieved on Friday, suggesting they might gain further momentum in […]
How Current High Gas Prices Might Result in a Bigger Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment in 2027
Visiting the gas station has turned into quite a hassle lately. The national average for gas is now around $4.46 per gallon, a jump from $3.17 last year, according to the American Automobile Association. With prices so high, many people in the U.S. are facing tough financial decisions, and it doesn’t look like prices will […]