The Cat in the Hat trend leads to school threats and youth arrests in the US
A mysterious individual dressed as the Cat in the Hat was reported to have chased a teenage girl in West Kelowna, British Columbia, around 9 p.m. on August 24. This incident has caught the attention of authorities amid a troubling online trend featuring unsettling depictions of this popular children’s character, leading to warnings issued at […]
High school football coach taken into custody for suspected locker room recording
Coach Arrested for Secretly Recording Students A California high school football coach was taken into custody on Friday following a disturbing incident where students found a cellphone secretly recording them in a locker room, as reported by the police. The phone belonged to Jeffrey Pribble, a 48-year-old physical education teacher and the head coach for […]
High school football coach in California arrested after player finds alarming item in locker room
A high school football coach in San Joaquin County was arrested after his cellphone was discovered in the locker room of Tracy High School, allegedly recording students as they changed. According to police reports, student athletes found the phone on September 10, and it was still recording when they discovered it. The students quickly stopped […]
New York high school senior Julie Kaputa faces suspension for bringing coffee to class
Bitter Grounds A high school senior in New York found herself suspended for bringing a cup of coffee to class. She’s now pushing back against school officials for allegedly implementing a new outside food policy without properly informing the community. Julie Kaputa recounted that just minutes into her final first day at Beaver River Central […]
A speedy high school running back made a defense appear as if they were a young team this week.
Future LSU quarterback shares insights on ‘God. Family. Football.’ on Fox Nation Top-tier high school quarterback Peyton ‘Pop’ Houston was featured on ‘America’s Newsroom,’ discussing his key role in the Fox Nation series ‘God. Family. Football.’ The Louisiana native and future LSU quarterback elaborated on how he balances an impressive 4.0 GPA while excelling on […]
Maine Democrat Troy Jackson Visits ‘Inclusive’ Welding School with No Acceptance for ‘Fatphobia’
Maine Democrat U.S. Senate Nominee Visits Welding School Maine’s Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, Troy Jackson, made a stop at People’s Inclusive Welding in South Portland during a tour over the Labor Day weekend. He praised the school’s focus on inclusivity and expressed his commitment to supporting apprenticeship programs like the one at this […]
Ongoing shortage of school bus drivers as districts increase salaries for staff
Challenges in School Bus Driver Recruitment Across the U.S., school districts are facing significant challenges in attracting and keeping enough school bus drivers. Even with higher wages being offered, there’s still a fierce competition for a limited number of qualified candidates. As of August 2025, the employment rate for school bus drivers was still 9.5% […]
Flock cameras are monitoring numerous public school locations nationwide.
Surveillance Cameras Spark Controversy in Schools Initially, privacy advocates and drivers expressed their concerns about Flock cameras. Now, students are taking a stand against the AI-driven surveillance system that has been implemented in over 100 school districts nationwide, as revealed by a report from nonprofit news organization The74 based on government procurement records. Gabe Sayer, […]
Trump’s Education Department Takes Strong Action Against School Districts Allowing Teacher Sexual Misconduct
Trump Administration Takes Action Against Teacher Sexual Misconduct The Trump Administration is initiating a nationwide crackdown on school districts to address the alarming issue of teacher sexual misconduct, which has been making headlines too frequently, according to reports. Just this week, three disturbing cases emerged: A 45-year-old special education teacher from New Jersey received a […]
Sophie Cunningham enjoys our veterans and football season, a 380-pound high school athlete, and disappointing Rutgers fireworks
‘Nightcaps’ is a daily column designed to bring you up to speed on the biggest sports, news, and culture stories you might have overlooked while pretending to work. It’s published Monday to Friday. Today, the spotlight is on the Commonwealth, which, frankly, is a bit overwhelming. But let’s take a moment to appreciate the little […]