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SACRAMENTO, California: A bill introduced this week in the California Assembly would allow descendants of slaves to get admission on priority at the University of California and California State University. Assembly Member Isaac Bryan, a Democrat who represents parts of Los Angeles and authored the legislation, said it would help rectify past and current discrimination at universities, two of the largest public university systems in the nation. “For decades, universities gave preferential admission treatment to donors and their family members, while others tied to legacies of harm were ignored and at times outright excluded,” Bryan told The Associated Press. “We…

Share✓ Link copied to clipboard! Iran has reportedly started to withdraw troops from Syria as advancing rebel forces threaten to topple the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, according to The New York Times.Syrian insurgents took control of the central city of Hama following the retreat of government forces on Thursday, just days after rebels captured most of Aleppo, Syria’s second largest city.Evacuations were initiated on Friday for commanders and personnel from the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force, according to Iranian officials and regional commanders cited in the Times report. Diplomatic staff serving at the Iranian Embassy in…

Former Miami-Dade Republican Executive Committee member and ex-Proud Boy Gabriel Garcia was sentenced to a year in prison for his actions during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The 43-year-old was convicted of two felony charges of obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder and obstruction of an official proceeding… Source (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by PostX News and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Our AEW Rampage results for tonight are all about the Continental Classic, as two Blue League matches and a Gold League match will take place. On the Blue League side, Mark Briscoe and Kazuchika Okada will go at it, and Daniel Garcia and The Beast Mortos will face off. On the Gold League side, Ricochet and Komander will go toe-to-toe. Elsewhere in the night, The Vendetta will also be in action. AEW Rampage Card AEW Continental Classic – Blue League: Mark Briscoe vs. Kazuchika Okada AEW Continental Classic – Blue League: Daniel Garcia vs. The Beast Mortos AEW Continental Classic…

TASD is thrilled to announce and celebrate the outstanding achievement of Kendra Jones, who recently signed a letter of intent with Central Baptist College in Conway, Arkansas. Kendra will be attending Central Baptist College in Conway, where she plans to continue pursuing excellence both in the classroom and on the volleyball court. A dedicated student-athlete, Kendra has been a member of our volleyball program since the 8th grade, consistently showcasing her talent, leadership, and commitment to her team. Her achievements are a testament to her hard work, determination, and the support of her family, coaches, and peers. We are incredibly…

In an unusual and controversial decision, the judge presiding over the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran who is accused of killing a homeless Michael Jackson impersonator on a New York subway last year, dismissed the most serious charge, second-degree manslaughter, on Friday after the jury twice said it was deadlocked. The defense did not condone this legal maneuver. The jury, which could not agree on whether Mr. Penny was guilty of the manslaughter charge, will return on Monday to consider the second, lesser charge, criminally negligent homicide.  “This is essentially elbowing the jury,” defense attorney Thomas Kenniff told…

Déjà condamné à 10 mois de prison ferme pour des propos tenus sur TikTok, Rodrigue Petitot doit être jugé le 21 janvier après s’être introduit dans la résidence du préfet sans autorisation. Ses avocats dénoncent une atteinte à la liberté d’expression. Source (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by PostX News and is published from a syndicated feed.)

OAK PARK, Ill. — Loved ones and fellow officers gathered on Friday for a vigil honoring an Oak Park detective who was killed in the line of duty last week. As the sun set over Oak Park, the mournful melody of Amazing Grace played in the background, while lit candles were raised by community members and law enforcement officers. They united at the Oak Park Village Hall courtyard in grief over the heartbreaking loss of Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins. ‘Habitual criminal’ charged with felony murder in Oak Park detective’s shooting death “It is deeply personal to the men…

By Wesley Brown for the Arkansas Delta Informer.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Delta Informer-Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation-Public News Service Collaboration.Although the COVID-19 pandemic is well in the rearview mirror in Arkansas, the number of working-class families on the brink of financial calamity has steadily climbed over the past two years.New data from the ALICE in the Crosscurrents: An Update on Financial Hardship in Arkansas report shows nearly 11,000 more Arkansas households are struggling to make ends meet in 2022 compared to the previous year. That news comes even as wages for the lowest-paid…

North Carolina is the second-largest Christmas tree producer in the U.S. The majority of Florida’s Christmas trees comes from the Carolinas or the Midwest. But many Christmas tree farms suffered devastating flooding from Hurricane Helene just before the 2024 holiday season. Polluted water and heavy rains damaged farms, raising concerns about the supply and future of the industry. Support local Western NC Christmas tree farms hit hard by Helene like Sugar Grove Nursery in Avery County. This 4th-generation farm opens Thanksgiving Day despite recent damage. Buy a tree, support small farms, and shop local businesses nearby. Photos: Kayla Wilcox. #ncwx…