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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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker amplifies his fight against Trump

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is trying to be ubiquitous at a moment when Democrats nationally are stumbling for their footing.
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Denmark to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs

Government accepts advice of commission that also says children under 13 should not have their own smartphone. Denmark is to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs on the ...
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Georgia lawmakers push to ban automated speed cameras near schools

Some Georgia lawmakers are trying to get rid of automated cameras that enforce school zone speed limits, saying the cameras are more about making money than the safety of children
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Most European leaders back Zelenskyy as he joins crisis talks in London

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in London ahead of a summit with other European leaders organized by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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Michigan vs. Illinois odds, prediction, free picks: Proven model backs Fighting Illini in March 2, 2025 game

SportsLine's proven computer model revealed its three best bets for Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Michigan Wolverines on CBS and Paramount+
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NHL union, Boston College announce program to help players go back to school and finish their degree

NHL players who want to complete their college degrees will have a smoother pathway thanks to an agreement announced Wednesday between their union and Boston College
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Ex-NFL star Clinton Portis joins DeSean Jackson's staff at Delaware State as running backs coach

Former NFL star Clinton Portis has been named DeSean Jackson’s running backs coach and run game coordinator at Delaware State
ABC News - Feb. 21
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 ...
Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21
Davis and Southern Illinois host Illinois State

Southern Illinois hosts the Illinois State Redbirds after Kennard Davis scored 21 points in Southern Illinois' 83-79 loss to the Valparaiso Beacons
ABC News - Feb. 25
Map shows drug overdose death trends by state

Data shows overdose deaths decreased by 4% between 2022 and 2023. The trend continued into 2024.
CBS News - Feb. 21
Trotter's 10 Trends: Historic upset brewing in Big East DPOY race; which offenses are trending up, down

A new Oregon lineup that deserves more run, pick-and-roll defenses to avoid and target and defenses trending up or down are among top trends Isaac Trotter is tracking.
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Illinois' hidden, frozen waterfalls draw adventure-seekers

Frozen and hidden waterfalls less than two hours from Chicago are attracting people with a passion for winter and adventure. Noel Brennan has more.
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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.
Wired - Feb. 24
Ranking the top five portal WR classes

NC State transfer KC Concepcion is a big reason why Texas A signed the best WR class out of the transfer portal.
Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21
Will the working-class GOP really cut health insurance?

Budget chicanery begets more budget chicanery. About this time in 2010, Democrats were trying every procedural and accounting trick they could conjure to push ObamaCare through a restive Congress. ...
The Hill - Feb. 25
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.
ESPN - Feb. 25
12 things we spotted in the Oscars class photo

Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Demi Moore and Timothée Chalamet were among the actors smiling for the camera.
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Ferguson's Rangers veer from 'horrendous' to 'different class'

After a dreadful start, Rangers recovered at Kilmarnock to record a win in Barry Ferguson's first game in interim charge.
BBC News - 5d
South Carolina jumps into the 2025 class rankings

The commitment from Agot Makeer gives previously unranked South Carolina the fifth-best recruiting class for the 2025-26 season.
ESPN - 2d
S. Carolina boosts class with No. 4 recruit Makeer

Agot Makeer, the No. 4 women's basketball recruit in the ESPN class of 2025, has committed to South Carolina.
ESPN - 2d
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 ...
NBC News - Feb. 20
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.
CNBC - Feb. 21
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.
CBS News - Feb. 23
Texas Gov. Abbott wages immigration operation in community targeted by conservatives

Gov. Gregg Abbott stated he'd been planning the immigration operation in Colony Ridge for months to target criminals and immigrants. Observers said some people who were stopped were on to their way ...
NBC News - Feb. 24
This trend has important implications for Social Security’s full retirement age

New data show strong relationship between earnings and life expectancy
MarketWatch - Feb. 25
Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft 2.0: Trends already starting to emerge for 2025

Andy Behrens reveals his top takeaways in the aftermath of a 12-team fantasy baseball experts' mock draft.
Yahoo Sports - 6d
Gov. Tim Walz not running for U.S. Senate, spokesperson says

A spokesperson for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday he will not run for the U.S. Senate and will instead explore a third term in his current office.
CBS News - 6d
Ohio State at USC Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats

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Yahoo Sports - 5d
Gov. Gavin Newsom tells parole board to investigate Menendez brothers for clemency

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has directed the state's parole board to investigate whether Erik and Lyle Menendez pose an "unreasonable" public safety risk if released from prison, where the ...
NBC News - 5d
Florida Gov. DeSantis says Andrew Tate and brother Tristan are not welcome in the state

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that Andrew and Tristan Tate, the influencer brothers who face charges in Romania of human trafficking and sexual intercourse with a minor, were not welcome ...
NBC News - 4d
Panama dealing with "reverse migration" trends as Trump's policies take effect

Panama is dealing with migrants headed south as the Trump administration's new immigration policies change their outlook of living in the U.S. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
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‘The Interview’: Gov. Maura Healey Wants Democrats to Put Up a Fight

The Massachusetts leader, whose influence goes well beyond her state, discusses how the Democratic Party can pick its battles and rebuild its brand.
The New York Times - 3d
Former N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches NYC mayoral campaign

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, announced Saturday that he’s running to be the next mayor of New York City.
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Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches bid for NYC mayor

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his candidacy for New York City mayor in a 17-minute video, saying he’s entering the race because he believes the city is in crisis. The former governor ...
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Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo enters New York City mayoral race

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo entered the race for New York City mayor over the weekend. Cuomo, a Democrat, resigned as governor in 2021 following a series of sexual harassment allegations ...
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Strategy’s stock surges just in time. Why it’s not enough to halt the bear trend.

The company and bitcoin play saw its stock bounce off a key support area, with Trump’s help, but then ran right into heavy technical resistance.
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