The city of Pawtucket and Board of Canvassers must provide election-related information in English and Spanish — including information at polling places and online — under a consent agreement reached with federal officials. (Getty image) The city of Pawtucket will provide Spanish-speaking voters with election assistance and materials in their native language in time for […]
He’s an accomplished TV star and Broadway performer, but Taye Diggs says he was at a loss for words when his younger sister Christian was diagnosed with schizophrenia, a mental health condition that affects how someone thinks, behaves and feels. It’s an experience that Diggs, 53, has only recently opened up about publicly, in support […]
May 5—Kit Standridge has a special skill. Inside her Spanish classroom at the Academy for Technology and the Classics, everyone is accepted and appreciated, said Jason Morgan, the school’s principal. “She’s at the top of teachers who are just welcoming and caring and considerate of every student who walks through the door — making sure […]
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a new tax holiday during his stop in Tampa Tuesday. Speaking at the Tampa Bay History Center, DeSantis said the Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday will run from July 1 to July 31. The governor said the tax holiday will cover a number of outdoor items including […]
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Arkansas Stop the Violence Movement’s President and Director spoke out after a Sunday afternoon shooting that left one female juvenile injured and many worried as gun violence victim numbers increase. “Well anytime anyone gets shot, you know it’s very devastating and disappointing because you know the majority of it is senseless but when you have a minor involved it makes […]
Apr. 27—Wednesday’s Niagara Falls City Council meeting got off to an unusual start — with a message from the council chairman admonishing two women for their unruly behavior and informing them that he is suspending their public speaking privileges on non-agenda items during council meetings until at least June 4. In an effort to crack […]
This is Yahoo News’ succinct update on the criminal and civil cases against former President Donald Trump. Here are the latest developments: 🚨 What happened today On Tuesday, the second day of former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial, Judge Juan Merchan rebuked defense lawyers after Trump was heard muttering his disapproval of an answer […]
ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (KLFY)– Governor Jeff Landry headed back to his hometown in Acadiana Thursday. He served as the guest speaker for the St. Martinville Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet. News 10 spoke with the St. Martinville native at his first speaking event in Acadiana since being elected governor. Better Business Bureau, local roofing […]
Kyle Rittenhouse stormed offstage after facing protesters’ jeers during an event at the University of Memphis on Wednesday night. Rittenhouse was invited to speak on the Second Amendment and the “lies of Black Lives Matter” by the campus chapter of conservative student group Turning Point USA, but students who spoke to local Tennessee outlet Action […]
Charlotte police detectives are speaking with a person of interest believed to have knowledge about the fatal shooting of a man early Sunday. The man was discovered shortly after 1 a.m., when police responded to a call for assault with a deadly weapon in the 3500 block of Arvin Drive in north Charlotte, a release […]
At first, actor Drake Bell wasn’t sure he was ready to publicly reveal that he was the previously unidentified minor who had been sexually assaulted by Nickelodeon dialogue and acting coach Brian Peck, who was convicted of child sexual abuse in 2004. “I think there was a lot of uncertainty up until very recently,” Emma […]
A former Boeing employee who spoke out about safety concerns with the company’s aircraft production was found dead in his car over the weekend in Charleston, South Carolina, several outlets reported. John Barnett, 62, a quality manager who worked with Boeing for over 30 years before he retired in 2017 was found dead Saturday with what […]