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2022 Sets Record for Most Attempts to Ban Books
2022 Sets Record , for Most Attempts , to Ban Books.
Associated Press reports that
the number of attempted bans and
restrictions on books continues to surge.
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According to a new report from the American
Library Association released on March 23,
the number of attempts in 2022 set a new record.
Last year, the association compiled over
1,200 attempts to either ban books or restrict
access to them in schools and libraries.
The number nearly doubled
from 2021, which set
the record that 2022 broke.
I’ve never seen anything like this.
The last two years have been exhausting,
frightening, outrage inducing, Deborah Caldwell-Stone, Director of the ALA’s Office
for Intellectual Freedom, via Associated Press.
In 2022, over 2,500 books were objected to.
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In 2021, the number of objections was
1,858, and just one year earlier it was only 566.
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States including Arizona, Iowa, Texas,
Missouri and Oklahoma have all passed
or proposed bills restricting books.
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States including Arizona, Iowa, Texas,
Missouri and Oklahoma have all passed
or proposed bills restricting books.
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AP reports that some books have been
targeted for racist language, others for
having gender or racial themes.
In Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis has approved a
bill to review classroom reading material and limit
discussion of gender identity and race in schools.
Vivek Ramaswamy won't be Donald Trump's running mate, per Bloomberg. Trump aims to include him in his administration despite this decision. Ramaswamy withdrew from the presidential race after Iowa. He endorsed Trump and suspended his campaign. Trump has several potential vice presidential candidates, including Tim Scott and Ron DeSantis.
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Crisis in Haiti , Could Drive Another Wave of , Illegal Immigration in the US.
'Newsweek' reports that the United States
could be facing another wave of illegal
immigration driven by refugees fleeing Haiti.
On March 11, President Ariel Henry said
he would resign amid widespread gang
violence and a breakdown of law and order.
An estimated 80% of Port-au-Prince,
the Haitian capital, are under
the control of armed gangs.
An estimated 80% of Port-au-Prince,
the Haitian capital, are under
the control of armed gangs.
We are alert to that possibility.
The driving conditions in Haiti
could very well press
more people [to migrate], Rebecca Zimmerman, Department of Defense official,
via 'Newsweek'.
Thomas Gift, the head of the Centre on U.S. Politics
at University College London, warned that
a deepening immigration crisis would pose
a serious challenge for the Biden administration.
Fair or unfair, anything that
highlights the immigration
crisis is a net negative
for Biden at the moment, Thomas Gift, the head of the Centre on U.S. Politics
at University College London, via 'Newsweek'.
To the extent that the tragedy
in Haiti puts a new refugee story
in the headlines, it will only make
the immigration issue more
salient for American voters. , Thomas Gift, the head of the Centre on U.S. Politics
at University College London, via 'Newsweek'.
At the same time, Biden's
hands will no doubt be tied
by progressive groups who
will insist that the White House
not repatriate refugees back to
Haiti given the huge political
instability in the country, Thomas Gift, the head of the Centre on U.S. Politics
at University College London, via 'Newsweek'.
According to a Monmouth University survey,
84% of voters in the U.S. consider illegal
immigration a "serious" or "very serious" issue.
In 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared
a state of emergency after hundreds of
migrants from Haiti and Cuba arrived by boat.
An estimated 146,000 Haitian migrants
were encountered at the U.S. border
between October 2020 and May 2023
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Former President Donald Trump decisively won Republican caucuses in Michigan, Idaho, and Missouri, defeating Nikki Haley in all three states. Trump's landslide victory solidifies his frontrunner status for the GOP presidential nomination. Despite internal party tensions, Trump's overwhelming support underscores the party's shift towards working-class interests. The win sets the stage for a potential rematch with Democrat President Joe Biden in the general election.
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Renowned Kuchipudi dancer Amarnath Ghosh was shot dead on Tuesday evening while on a walk in St. Louis, Missouri. The Indian government has expressed its deep concern and is actively involved in coordinating with US authorities to investigate the murder. Ghosh, who was pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Dance at Washington University, was a talented artist and a recipient of a National Scholarship for Kuchipudi.
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National Guard Deployment , Among Precautions Taken for , Upcoming Solar Eclipse.
National Guard Deployment , Among Precautions Taken for , Upcoming Solar Eclipse.
'Newsweek' reports that the Oklahoma
National Guard will be deployed during
the upcoming April 8 total solar eclipse.
On March 20, the state said the guard would be
deployed to assist emergency management dealing
with "an unprecedented number of tourists.".
On March 20, the state said the guard would be
deployed to assist emergency management dealing
with "an unprecedented number of tourists.".
McCurtain County, in the southeast
part of the state, is expected to see as
many as 100,000 tourists visit the area. .
This influx of visitors has the potential
to overtax local resources and thanks
to the training and experience our
Guardsmen have working alongside
local agencies all across Oklahoma,
the CST is uniquely qualified to
support our fellow Oklahomans, Lt. Col Jabonn Flurry, Commander of the
63rd Civil Support Team, via 'Newsweek'.
According to NASA, McCurtain County's city of
Idabel is predicted to be one of the 13 best spots
in the country to see the rare celestial event.
Officials across the eclipse's path of totality have
expressed concerns that public safety resources will be
stretched thin as the spectacle draws massive crowds.
Similarly, schools along the path of
totality have announced they would close
for the day, citing concerns for student safety.
In at least four states, residents have been urged to
stock up on groceries and gas ahead of the event,
as local roads are expected to be overrun with tourists.
In at least four states, residents have been urged to
stock up on groceries and gas ahead of the event,
as local roads are expected to be overrun with tourists.
The Federal Highway Administration has warned that
increased traffic could lead to a number of safety
concerns, including the potential for wildfires.
The Federal Highway Administration has warned that
increased traffic could lead to a number of safety
concerns, including the potential for wildfires.
The April 8 eclipse's path of totality
stretches from northern Mexico
across the eastern U.S. into New England.
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US Facing Winter Storms, , Thunderstorms and Wildfires This Week.
NBC reports that the United States is facing
a slew of weather-related risks on March 13.
A major snowstorm is forming over the Rockies and severe
thunderstorms are taking shape across the Plains, while Texas
and Oklahoma are facing an extreme risk of wildfires.
Five million people were under Winter Storm Warnings
on the morning of March 13, ahead of what could
turn out to be Denver's biggest snowstorm of the season.
Five million people were under Winter Storm Warnings
on the morning of March 13, ahead of what could
turn out to be Denver's biggest snowstorm of the season.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to hit
Denver through midday before plummeting
temperatures bring snow in the early evening.
Heavy snow with wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour
are expected to last through the morning of March 15 and
make travel across the I-25 corridor nearly impossible.
Meanwhile, four million people across Kansas,
Missouri and Nebraska are facing the risk of severe
storms, including large hail and isolated tornadoes.
On March 14, the storm is expected to
shift east, threatening 21 million people from
northern Illinois down to northeast Texas.
At the same time, the southern Plains
are facing an increased risk of wildfires.
The Storm Prediction Center warned
that critical-to-extreme fire danger
could result in a 'wildfire outbreak.'.
On March 13, Amarillo, Lubbock and Roswell, New Mexico
are all under Red Flag Warnings and considered at
extreme risk due to high winds and dry conditions
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The Texas A&M Forest Service has confirmed that the unprecedented wildfires in Texas, including the destructive Smokehouse Creek fire, were ignited by power lines. State investigators, as cited by spokespeople from the Forest Service, have attributed the blaze's origin to these power lines. Since its eruption on February 26 of this year, the Smokehouse Creek Fire has wrought havoc across the northeastern Texas panhandle and parts of western Oklahoma.
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Tuesday marked a pivotal moment in the 2024 race for the White House, as voters across 16 US states and one territory cast their ballots in the presidential primary calendar. The stakes are high, with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on a collision course, setting the stage for a potentially explosive rematch in November's general election
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Two Telangana students, Nivesh Mukka and Goutham Kumar Parsi, aged 19, tragically perished in a road accident in Arizona, USA. Both studying computer science engineering at Arizona State University, they were returning home when their vehicle collided head-on with another car. The families urge Indian government assistance to repatriate their bodies. The incident underscores safety concerns for Indian students abroad.
#indianstudentus #indianstudentsusa #indianstudentsinusatelugu #indiastudentusa #indianstudentsinusadeath #indianstudentsinusauniversities #NiveshMukka #GouthamParsi #ArizonaStateUniversity #Oneinda #Oneindia news
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Kelly Clarkson is opening up about her difficult pregnancy journey on her talk show amid Arizona's near total abortion ban. Clarkson brought on Hillary Clinton as a guest on her recent episode and discussed Arizona Supreme Court decision to allow the state to prepare to enforce a near-total abortion ban based on an 1864 law. Clarkson then shared that she was hospitalized during both of her pregnancies and feared losing her life.
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Biden Announces Deal With Taiwan’s TSMC , to Ramp Up US Chip Production.
On April 8, the White House said that it has reached an agreement with TSMC to help build new semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Arizona, 'The Hill' reports. .
The Biden administration will
provide up to $6.6 billion in funding
via the CHIPS and Science Act.
The president said that the money
will “support the construction of
leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing facilities right here in the United States.” .
Funding would also go toward
training local workforces at the new facilities.
A year and a half ago, I toured
the site of TSMC’s first new
fab in Phoenix, Arizona, President Joe Biden, via statement.
TSMC’s renewed commitment
to the United States, and its
investment in Arizona.., President Joe Biden, via statement.
... represent a broader story for
semiconductor manufacturing that’s
made in America and with the strong
support of America’s leading technology firms
to build the products we rely on every day, President Joe Biden, via statement.
America's ability to produce its own microchips remains a key area of concern for Biden.
The CHIPS and Science Act, which was passed
with bipartisan support in 2022, is intended to
make the U.S. less dependent on foreign suppliers.
The White House has also made
agreements with Intel, GlobalFoundries
and Bae Systems, 'The Hill' reports.
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Former Dallas Cowboys star Mike Jenkins was involved in a heated confrontation at a Florida bar over the weekend ... video obtained by TMZ Sports shows. The.. TMZ.com
Father Time still clearly can't quite win his battle with Tom Brady ... 'cause the NFL's GOAT just showed, once again, he's still ripped!!! The 46-year-old.. TMZ.com
One person was killed and two others hospitalised on Thursday afternoon when a section of crane fell from a building in downtown Fort Lauderdale, according to officials.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published
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