Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Reintroducing Cursive Writing in Schools
Efforts to Reintroduce Cursive in Pennsylvania Schools Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is taking steps to reintroduce cursive writing in schools throughout the state. Shapiro recently signed a bill that mandates a cursive handwriting curriculum in public schools. This initiative, led by Republican Rep. Dane Watro, received support from several Democrats and a majority of Republicans […]
Journalist Nick Shirley receives $100,000 writing award for his popular Minnesota fraud investigation.
Nick Shirley Wins Writing Contest for Investigative Journalism Nick Shirley’s in-depth investigation into a fraud case in Minnesota has garnered significant attention. Recently, the independent journalist was awarded the top prize in a writing contest on X, aimed at celebrating impactful journalism often overlooked by mainstream outlets. The contest recognized Shirley’s comprehensive report on a […]
NJ changes course — requires schools to teach cursive writing starting next fall
New Jersey Reinvents Cursive Writing Education So, it seems print isn’t quite dead yet. New Jersey has just taken a surprising turn by mandating public schools to reintroduce cursive writing starting next fall. In a notable final move as governor, Phil Murphy signed a bill that requires students in grades three through five to learn […]
Ex-Vogue editor writing a revealing book that’s even more shocking than ‘Devil Wears Prada’
New Novel Aims to Outshine Fashion Classics A former editor at Vogue has crafted a novel that purports to be the definitive insider’s look at Condé Nast and the fashion world, taking the spotlight from “The Devil Wears Prada.” Back in 2003, Lauren Weisberger, who was once the personal assistant to Vogue’s Anna Wintour, wrote […]
Stanford University writing program criticized for focusing on ideology over content
Stanford University Course Controversy Stanford University is facing backlash for a mandatory course that features anti-ICE themes, racial identity discussions, and an all-male drag performance. This has sparked criticism from influential education watchdogs. As part of Stanford’s Writing and Rhetoric Requirements, students are expected to complete specific writing courses aimed at honing critical thinking and […]
Stanford writing classes include anti-ICE material; drag performances are being examined.
Stanford University Faces Criticism Over Controversial Writing Courses Stanford University has come under fire for a mandatory course that is said to promote anti-ICE views, racial identity politics, and even features an all-male drag show. This has raised eyebrows among several influential education watchdog groups. The writing courses, part of Stanford’s Writing and Rhetoric Requirements, […]
AI isn’t destroying writers — it’s eliminating subpar writing.
AI’s Impact on Writing: A Double-Edged Sword For years, people have predicted that artificial intelligence would eventually render human writers obsolete. Today, AI-generated content, whether in the form of essays, articles, or blog posts, seems to saturate our online spaces. But the reality is a bit different from what some might have expected. While these […]
Emails reveal that a NYT reporter alerted Jeffrey Epstein that a former NYPD detective was looking into writing a book about him.
Emails Reveal NYT Reporter Warned Epstein About Investigative Journalist Back in the spring of 2016, a financial reporter for the New York Times tipped off Jeffrey Epstein about an investigative journalist looking into his controversial lifestyle. This information emerged from emails released by the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday. Landon Thomas Jr. sent a warning […]
11-year-old Florida girl taken into custody for writing a ‘kill list’ at her school desk, according to police.
11-Year-Old Girl Arrested for Writing “Kill List” A Florida girl, just 11 years old, was taken into custody on Monday after writing a “kill list” on her school desk. The incident took place at the Riverview Learning Center in Ormond Beach, where staff alerted law enforcement upon discovering the list containing four names. The girl […]
Howard Marks marks 35 years of writing his well-regarded memos, unsure if anyone read them initially.
Howard Marks Reflects on 35 Years of Investment Memos Howard Marks didn’t initially aim to be a leading voice in finance. He wrote his first investment memo in 1990 and sent it out to numerous clients, but it took a decade before he received any feedback. Everything changed in January 2000 when he published a […]