The Austin Independent School District will not offer in-person classes when school begins on August 18, the district announced Tuesday. All classes will be held virtually during the first three weeks of the school year. “The health and safety of our students and staff are at the forefront of all …
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Pompeo ‘gravely concerned’ over Lam’s warning that Hong Kong may have violated Beijing’s ‘security law’
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he was very concerned by comments by Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, warning that the recent pan-Democratic primary elections could have violated the new security law. Hong Kong pandemocrats support the rise of democracy and have denounced China’s new security laws. …
Read More »Bari Weiss’ resignation letter shows New York Times is engaging in ‘outright censorship’, critic says
New York Times columnist and opinion editor Bari Weiss announced Tuesday that she will leave the newspaper and issue a letter of resignation that some believe proves that the Gray Lady is censoring diversity of thought. “What this journalist has done is not only accuse, but also condemn the New …
Read More »Squirrel tests positive for bubonic plague in Colorado, health officials warn
The disease has been around for centuries and is responsible for the deadliest pandemic in human history. An estimated 50 million people in Europe died during the Black Death pandemic of the Middle Ages. JCPH warns the public that it can infect both humans and animals if proper precautions are …
Read More »The big hurdle at the college football conference
July 14, 2020, to 6:20 PM Hot Takedown looks at the switch to college football for conferences only and the good day at court for Manchester City. We start with the news that at least two of the Power Five college football conferences, Big Ten and Pac-12, will limit their …
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