Wave Of Teacher Firings, Suspensions Sweeps US Over Charlie Kirk Comments
A growing number of teachers across the US are facing suspension or termination after posting controversial comments about conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
The fallout from the killing of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder who was shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, Sept. 10, has reached classrooms nationwide.
In the days since, educators in a dozen states have been fired or placed on leave, according to Education Week. Those states are: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, California, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, …
Two Tickets Win $1.787B Powerball Jackpot: Here's Where
Two tickets matched all six numbers in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing, splitting a $1.787 billion jackpot — the second-largest in U.S. lottery history, officials said.
The winning tickets were sold in Missouri and Texas, and matched all six numbers in last night’s drawing. They'll split the $1.787 billion jackpot.
Nationwide, 18 tickets matched all five white balls to win $1 million prizes, with some sold locally:
The $1 million-winning tickets were sold in California (2), Colorado, Florida, Illinois (2), Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York (2), Ohio (…
Davey Johnson Dies, Won ’86 World Series As Mets Manager
Davey Johnson, the blunt, data‑driven manager who delivered the 1986 Mets’ last World Series crown, has died.
The 82-year-old Johnson's death came on Friday, Sept. 5, capping a singular run as both standout second baseman and elite skipper whose Mets tally of 595 wins remains a franchise record. A cause of death has not yet been released.
Born in Orlando, Florida, and raised in Texas, Johnson starred as a slick‑fielding second baseman, winning three Gold Gloves (1969–71) and making four All‑Star teams (1968–70, 1973).
He played for the Orioles (1965–72), Braves (1973–75), Phill…
