School bus carrying 42 students rolls over in northwest Austin, injures dozens
The first day of school took a sudden turn in northwest Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, Aug. 13, when a bus carrying 42 elementary students rolled onto its side, injuring 16, officials said. The yellow bus, operated by the Leander Independent School District, was leaving a school when it veered into an embankment. Bus overturns in […]
More than half of parents would go into debt to help kids fit in at school: Study
Back-to-school season is in full swing. But this year, notebooks and pencils are taking a back seat to designer sneakers and name-brand clothes. Some students are showing up on the first day of school dressed like they’re heading to New York Fashion Week. Social media is fueling the trend, and it’s pushing many parents to […]
MLB Power Rankings: Milwaukee Magic leads to big top 10 shakeup
There has been quite a shakeup in the SAN Major League Baseball power rankings, what a difference a month makes. Some key trade deadline moves and a few prominent winning streaks led to several changes in the top 10. Which team is the new No. 1? The Milwaukee Brewers have never had a summer like […]
New York pot shop-to-school distance mistake may force dozens to relocate
Dozens of New York recreational marijuana stores are in limbo after officials admitted a mistake. Regulators said they improperly measured the legally designated distance between some shops and schools. Now, more than 100 cannabis shops may have to move if lawmakers don’t come up with a quick solution. ‘Utter failure of leadership’ One owner of […]
What would happen if the Smithsonian lost federal funding?
The White House announced it will conduct an audit of Smithsonian museums to ensure exhibits are patriotic and highlight American achievement and progress. The auditors made clear they will look at nearly everything the Smithsonian publishes and presents, including its text and visual displays, current and upcoming exhibitions, social media posts and websites. “This review […]
Stuck ‘in the crossfire’ of zero-emissions disputes, truck makers sue California
Heavy-duty truck manufacturers are suing California over the state’s zero-emissions vehicle policy. The lawsuit comes after the Federal Trade Commission concluded that an agreement between truck companies and California’s Air Resources Board raised “antitrust concerns.” The legal challenge involves Daimler Truck, International Motors, PACCAR and Volvo Group — companies that control up to 99% of […]
NCAA football will throw the flag on fake injuries in 2025
The college football season kicks off in nine days, and the NCAA has made teams aware that they will not tolerate teams faking injuries to stop the clock. New rules were announced on Wednesday to combat the practice and will go into effect at the beginning of regular season play. How often do players fake […]
New Mexico declares state of emergency in Rio Arriba amid rising crime
New Mexico is facing another state of emergency, this time in response to a rise in violent crime rather than a natural disaster. On Wednesday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a executive order requesting federal assistance to support “overwhelmed local resources,” in Rio Arriba County, the city of Española and areas of Pueblos, according to […]
DC mayor, police chief: Surge in federal law enforcement could help city
Washington D.C.’s mayor and police chief are welcoming the elevated law enforcement presence in their city since President Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of the city’s police department. However, as Trump pushes Congress to extend his authority over the district, Washington officials continue to say the takeover was not necessary. Mayor Muriel Bowser told […]
