New Jersey ends basic reading and writing skills test requirement for teachers
Teachers in New Jersey will no longer be required to pass a basic reading, writing and mathematics test to be eligible for public schools, according to a new law. Act 1669, which was signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy, D., in June, went into effect on Wednesday at the start of the new year. The law aims to tackle teacher storages in the state by removing More...
Johnny Depp’s daughter left ‘traumatized’ by dad’s classic ’90s film
Lily-Rose Depp is still reeling with fear from watching one of her father’s most famous flicks. Johnny Depp’s daughter, 25, stars in the supernatural thriller “Nosferatu,” but she still harbors More...
World’s oldest person identified as 117-year-old nun who loves soccer
A soccer-loving nun from Brazil is believed to have become the world’s oldest living person at nearly 117 years old, attributing her steadfast Catholic faith for her longevity. LongeviQuest, an organization More...
Detroit police officer killed in hit-and-run crash, person of interest at large
A Detroit police officer heading home from work was killed in a hit-and-run crash on the city’s east side on Sunday, according to authorities. FOX 2 in Detroit reported that Officer Cameron Richardson had been More...
New Orleans Parish assistant DA dies by apparent suicide in office: report
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Ian Kersting, the assistant attorney general More...
Baker Mayfield leads Bucs to 4th quarter comeback over Saints to win NFC South title
It came down to the wire, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the New Orleans Saints in a thriller, 27-19, to win the NFC South. Coming into this contest, the Bucs knew they had a win-and-in position, as the More...
Austrian nationalist party leader rumored to be in talks to form government
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on Sunday announced that he would meet with far-right politician Herbert Kickl as speculation grows that he will ask the Freedom Party leader to form a government. Van More...
Taylor Swift’s ex Joe Alwyn ready for ‘other people’ to move on from their relationship
Taylor Swift’s ex-boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, has moved on from their relationship and feels other people should, too. The actor spoke with The Guardian about his upcoming film, “The Brutalist,” and when More...
Bears shock Packers with punt return trickery for touchdown
The Chicago Bears didn’t have much to play for on Sunday in Green Bay other than to ruin the Packers’ playoff seeding. But, with this being the final game of the Bears’ 2024 season, all the stops were pulled More...
Blinken says he has ‘no apologies’ for ending America’s ‘longest war in Afghanistan’
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he wouldn’t make any apologies for ending the war in Afghanistan, which left 13 Americans dead and the Taliban in charge, during an interview with The New York Times More...
