Illinois gov. to back 'screen-free schools' and join trend to ban cellphones in class

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is planning to endorse a statewide ban on cellular devices in public schools

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Ex-NFL star Clinton Portis joins DeSean Jackson’s staff at Delaware State as running backs coach

Clinton Portis, who rushed for just under 10,000 yards over nine NFL seasons and was a two-time Pro Bowl selection, has been named DeSean Jackson’s running backs coach and run game coordinator at ...
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NC State transfer KC Concepcion is a big reason why Texas A signed the best WR class out of the transfer portal.
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AI Assistants Join the Factory Floor

Manufacturers already have the data. LLM-powered tools could help them make use of it.
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Teenager plotted mass shooting at Edinburgh school

The boy, now 17, was obsessed with the Columbine High School massacre in the US, which saw 12 students and a teacher murdered.
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Couple takes in Senegalese high school basketball player left homeless by private school closure

Ama Sow, a young boy from Senegal, West Africa, had dreams of playing basketball in America. A private high school in Pittsburgh sponsored him, but then went out of business, leaving Sow homeless. ...
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Gov. Hochul: 'I will not commence removal proceedings' of NYC Mayor Adams

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that she will not remove embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams "at this time." The announcement comes amid pressure to remove Adams from office after he was ...
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New York Gov. Hochul won't remove Mayor Eric Adams 'at this time'

The DOJ is seeking to dismiss its criminal case against Eric Adams, citing the need for the mayor's cooperation on Trump immigration policies.
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Transcript: Gov. Kathy Hochul on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"

The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 23, 2025.
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Grenfell contractor to challenge ban in court

Siderise Insulation says its inclusion in Kensington and Chelsea Council's ban is "without foundation".
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Avatar: The Last Airbender Joins Magic: The Gathering This November

Last year, at MagicCon Las Vegas, Wizards Of The Coast revealed three "Universes Beyond" collaboration sets would be coming to Magic: The Gathering in 2025: Final Fantasy , Spider-Man , and one ...
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UK’s development investment arm spent £7mn on business class flights

Criticism of agency’s travel costs and big pay rises comes as pressure grows on aid budget
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Much of the Black middle class was built by federal jobs. That may change.

Major cuts by the Trump administration, led by Elon Musk’s DOGE, are threatening a path to Black financial stability once offered by federal jobs.
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'This is a meat-and-potatoes draft': NFL scouts on the strengths, weaknesses and depth of the 2025 class

With only a handful of high-end prospects, the 2025 draft class has been criticized and questioned. But scouts are actually intrigued by the group's depth.
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2025 Mexico Open scores: International trend continues as PGA Tour begins play South of the border

Germany's Jeremy Paul and Norway's Kris Ventura are part of international leaderboard through 18 holes at the Mexico Open
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The Playbook, Inning 7: Fantasy baseball managers must adjust to real-life trends

How to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season? Part 7 dives into MLB's new normal and how fantasy managers need to adjust.
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Amid Navy's demand for subs, recruitment efforts for shipbuilders begins in schools

It's part of a national effort by shipyards and the Navy to bring on 100,000 skilled workers over the next 10 years.
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South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat

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South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat

South Sudan has announced the closure of all schools for two weeks due to an ongoing extreme heatwave that has caused some students to collapse
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DOGE claims credit for $4M sale of school building during Biden presidency

DOGE touted the sale of a historic Washington, D.C., property that had been boarded up for years — but the auction happened before President Trump took office.
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Some Say Michigan State Basketball Is Old School. They Don’t Care.

The Spartans’ victory over Michigan was proof of concept for a program that still willfully does things its own way, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
The New York Times - 23h
First 750 schools named for free breakfast clubs - check the full list

From April, a pilot scheme will offer free breakfasts for 180,000 pupils before class.
BBC News - 6h
Man who killed family also planned school shooting

Nicholas Prosper's loaded shotgun with more than 30 cartridges was found in a bush, police say.
BBC News - 17m
Murray State Racers square off against the Southern Illinois Salukis

Southern Illinois Salukis (12-15, 7-9 MVC) vs. Murray State Racers (13-14, 7-9 MVC) Carbondale, Illinois; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Racers -1.5; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM ...
ABC News - 5d
Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple players

The Fighting Illini are dealing with all sorts of setbacks on and off the court as they face the most demanding part of their schedule.
Yahoo Sports - 4d
Rayah Marshall sets the tone for No. 4 USC in win over No. 25 Illinois

Rayah Marshall, who has witnessed the rise of the USC women's basketball after her Trojans debut in 2021, finishes with 12 points and 13 rebounds in a 76-66 win.
Yahoo Sports - 17h
Trial for Illinois man charged with murder of Palestinian American boy to kick off

The trial for the Illinois man charged in the fatal 2023 stabbing of a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy in what prosecutors call a hate crime is set to begin in Will County on Monday.
NBC News - 5h
If Banning Explicit Deepfakes Isn’t the Answer, What Is?

We need to change behavior, not just legislate on technology.
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Madrid appeal over Bellingham ban dismissed

The Appeals Committee of the Spanish Football Federation on Friday dismissed Real Madrid's appeal against Jude Bellingham's two-match ban.
ESPN - 3d
Judge Blocks Trump Bid to Ban DEI

A Maryland judge said the DEI directives by Trump likely violate the First Amendment.
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Kremlin-linked officials to be banned from entering UK

Announcement comes as Britain prepares to unveil sanctions package on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Financial Times - 16h
Eye Opener: Trump, Maine Gov. Janet Mills have tense exchange over transgender athletes

President Trump and Maine Gov. Janet Mills had a testy exchange Friday during his remarks to governors Friday over Trump's transgender sports ban. Meanwhile, a town in Brazil has declared a state ...
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires, which he said ...
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Kentucky death toll rises to 21 as Gov. Andy Beshear announces disaster declaration

The death toll from last week’s severe weather in Kentucky has risen to 21, Gov.
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Texas and USC canceling spring football games, joining Nebraska and Florida State

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian isn't citing the transfer portal and tampering like some of his colleagues, but instead blaming the workload his players have endured in two College Football Playoff runs.
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Finau to join TGL's Los Angeles GC for 1 match

Tony Finau signed a one-match contract to compete with Los Angeles Golf Club against New York Golf Club, the TGL team announced Friday.
ESPN - 2d
Citibank Joins Private Sector Retreat From Diversity Initiatives

In a politically charged business climate, the global banking giant joins peers in ending many diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, from hiring to corporate governance.
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