A former Minnesota Teacher of the Year, Abdul Jameel Wright, was found guilty of sexually abusing a minor after waiving his right to a jury trial. The case dates back to 2017, when the victim’s mother reported concerns to police. The victim testified that the abuse began shortly after Wright received his teaching award in [...]
Read More »Senate Confirms Trump’s National Institutes of Health Nominee
The Senate confirmed health researcher Jay Bhattacharya as the new leader of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The confirmation vote was along party lines, resulting in a 53 to 47 tally, The Hill reported. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bhattacharya became widely known for his criticism of masking mandates, school closures, and other measures designed to [...]
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