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Here's how this DC-area high school is attempting to close the wealth gap
Over the course of three years, students take courses on saving money, building wealth and budgeting, setting them up to achieve economic mobility and success.CNBC - 5h -
California store sells winning $1.22 billion Mega Millions ticket
One lucky ticket sold in Northern California won an estimated $1.22 billion jackpot in Friday's Mega Millions drawing just days before the new year.CBS News - 12h -
Winning ticket for $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot sold in California
Santa came a little late, but he brought one person a $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot as a stocking stuffer.NBC News - 13h -
Myanmar’s Long-Suffering Rohingya Face More Abuse From New Persecutors
Brutally persecuted for years by the military in Myanmar, the Rohingya ethnic minority has now become the target of one of the junta’s most formidable rivals in the country’s civil war.The New York Times - 14h -
California Economy Feels the Pain of Hollywood Studio Troubles
Film production has failed to bounce back after major strikes last year, and competition from other locales has gotten stiffer.The New York Times - 2d -
The end of the 'Rust' criminal case against Alec Baldwin may unlock a civil lawsuit
The conclusion of a criminal case against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer may clear the way for a related civil lawsuit by relatives of the deceased woman and efforts to ...ABC News - 3d -
Prosecutor drops appeal, ending case against Alec Baldwin in "Rust" shooting
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.CBS News - 3d -
'Rust' criminal case against Alec Baldwin officially ends as prosecutor withdraws appeal
Prosecutors have abandoned efforts to appeal a New Mexico judge's decision to toss the involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin, ending the botched case.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Blake Lively accuses "It Ends with Us" co-star of sexual harassment
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."CBS News - 4d -
Blake Lively accuses "It Ends with Us" co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment
Hollywood star Blake Lively is accusing her "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment in a new lawsuit. His attorney has denied the allegations.CBS News - 6d -
Environmental groups sue over California support for polluting biofuels
Several environmental groups are suing California air regulators over their continuing support for biofuelsABC News - Dec. 19 -
Mega Millions $1.22 Billion Winning Ticket Sold in California
The identity of the jackpot winner was not immediately known, but lottery officials in California are expected to reveal it.The New York Times - 4h -
Winning ticket for Mega Millions $1.22 billion jackpot sold in California
The winning ticket for the $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot has been sold in California, with the winner set to take home the fifth-largest prize ever.ABC News - 13h -
Myanmar’s Long-Suffering Rohingya Face More Abuse From New Persecutors
Brutally persecuted for years by the military in Myanmar, the Rohingya ethnic minority has now become the target of one of the junta’s most formidable rivals in the country’s civil war.The New York Times - 14h -
An Anonymous Post Accused the Alexander Brothers of Sexual Assault Years Before They Were Charged
Years before they were charged with sex crimes, Oren and Alon Alexander took legal action to find a mystery blogger who claimed they had committed sexual assault as teenagers.The New York Times - 16h -
Ex-N.Y.P.D. Leader Denies Sexual Abuse Accusations, Through His Lawyer
Jeffrey Maddrey, until last week the Police Department’s top uniformed officer, faced reporters for the first time since resigning. He did not say a word.The New York Times - 17h -
Human remains found on Southern California shoreline on consecutive days
Authorities are investigating after multiple body parts — including human legs — have turned up on a shoreline in Southern California.NBC News - 19h -
California becomes first state to implement mandatory clothing recycling program
Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' ...CBS News - 19h -
California School District Pays $17.5 Million to End Coach’s Sexual Abuse Cases
The settlements culminate a lengthy personal and legal odyssey for the first accuser, Alex Harrison, who was subsequently shunned by teammates and parents.The New York Times - 1d -
'Malicious deed': District attorney on charges brought against subway murder suspect
The man accused of killing a woman by setting her on fire in the New York City subway was indicted on four counts of murder and one count of arson, prosecutors announced.NBC News - 1d -
Growing number of states to require financial literacy course in high school
Only 10 states require students to take a personal finance course to graduate from high school, but by 2031, it's expected to jump to 26. Studies show requiring financial education improves credit ...CBS News - 1d -
Revealed: 1.5m children in England studying in unfit school buildings
Underinvestment has led to crumbling infrastructure in schools, hospitals and courts, Guardian study shows. ‘Our school has been homeless for two years’ More than 1.5 million children are ...The Guardian - 1d -
California residents urged to avoid ocean as high surf pounds coastline
At least one dead and three missing amid storm that has split wharf, wrecked boat and piled up debris. California residents are being warned to stay off wharves, piers and other waterside ...The Guardian - 2d -
Church must 'be changed' after abuse scandals, Archbishop says
Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, has faced calls to resign over his handling of a sexual abuse case involving a priest.BBC News - 3d -
Raging Waves Batter California’s Coast and Its Beloved Piers
An increasingly ferocious and volatile surf is raising questions about the future of the state’s piers, which have defined the coastline for generations.The New York Times - 3d -
The end of the 'Rust' criminal case against Alec Baldwin may unlock a civil lawsuit
The conclusion of a criminal case against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer may clear the way for a related civil lawsuit by relatives of the deceased woman and efforts to ...ABC News - 3d -
'Rust' criminal case against Alec Baldwin officially ends as prosecutor withdraws appeal
Prosecutors have abandoned efforts to appeal a New Mexico judge's decision to toss the involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin, ending the botched case.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
At least 1 dead after massive waves batter Northern California coast
At least one person died after massive waves battered Northern California's coast on Monday. A man was trapped by debris that washed up on a beach in Santa Cruz, authorities said. The man was ...CBS News - 4d -
Get Ready to Pay the “AI Tax” Next Year
AI-related spending is set to increase next year. Is the juice worth the squeeze?Inc. - 4d -
Alec Baldwin film set shooting case ends after prosecutors drop appeal
New Mexico prosecutors are no longer pursuing involuntary manslaughter charge against the actor over death of a cinematographer during making of Rust in 2021. New Mexico prosecutors will not ...The Guardian - 4d -
A New Way to Shrink Class Sizes: Let Schools Take Charge
This year, schools were encouraged to come up with their own plans to lower their class sizes and apply to the Department of Education for funding.The New York Times - 4d -
1 dead, 2 missing as Northern California coastline hit by large waves
One person died on a Santa Cruz County beach and two went missing in Monterey County Monday after large waves battered the Northern California coastline amid a high surf warning.CBS News - 4d -
Part of Santa Cruz Wharf in California Collapses in High Surf
Three people were rescued from the wharf. The powerful surf also fatally trapped a man under debris on a beach in Santa Cruz, the authorities said.The New York Times - 4d -
Matt Gaetz Finds Support in His Former District in Florida
Republicans in the Panhandle district he represented before stepping down last month said Mr. Gaetz had done good work in Congress and criticized the report as partisan.The New York Times - 4d -
California wharf collapse sends 3 people into the ocean
Three people dropped into the ocean Monday when a California wharf partially collapsed.NBC News - 4d -
Here’s what I learned in medical school – beyond the curriculum | Roland Bull
Studying medicine is not an identity – and self-care should be considered a matter of medical ethics rather than an indulgence. After four long years of study, I wrapped up a medical degree this ...The Guardian - 4d -
IRS plans to pay 1 million taxpayers up to $1,400. Here's how to check if you're eligible.
The IRS plans to issue automatic “special payments” of up to $1,400 to 1 million taxpayers starting later this month, the agency announced last week.NBC News - 4d -
Ethics Report Accused Gaetz of ‘Regularly’ Paying for Sex
Also, Biden commuted nearly every federal death sentence. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.The New York Times - 4d -
Hundreds march in Croatia for safer schools after a student is killed in a knife attack
Hundreds walked in silence in Croatia’s capital on Monday, seeking action after a pupil was killed and three other children were wounded in a knife attack at a school in ZagrebABC News - 5d -
Blake Lively Is Suing Justin Baldoni for Sexual Harassment. It’s an Important Lesson on Workplace Boundaries
Consenting to one type of behavior does not mean you consent to all other sexual behaviors — even if you are a movie star.Inc. - 5d