Pearson+ provides student resources in one stop
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students have more access now to prepare for courses than ever before. Johnny Betancourt, Director of Content Development for Higher Education at Pearson+, took time to talk about…
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Court: Arkansas can't ban treatment of transgender kids
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday said Arkansas can't enforce its ban on transgender children receiving gender-affirming medical care. FILE - Dylan Brandt speaks at a news conference outside the federal courthouse…
American Heart Association stresses importance of CPR
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The American Heart Association is helping combat CPR health inequities for women. Dr. Marina Del Rios says women, especially in the Hispanic and Black demographic, are at a higher…
EXPLAINER: NASA tests new moon rocket, 50 years after Apollo
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Years late and billions over budget, NASA’s new moon rocket makes its debut next week in a high-stakes test flight before astronauts get on top. FILE - The moon sets in…
2 plead guilty in scheme to sell Biden's daughter's diary
NEW YORK (AP) — Two Florida residents have pleaded guilty in a scheme to peddle a diary and other items belonging to President Joe Biden’s daughter to the conservative group Project Veritas for $40,000, prosecutors said Thursday. [caption id="attachment_1195510" align="aligncenter"…
Inflation drives shoppers to Dollar Tree, Dollar General
NEW YORK (AP) — Dollar Tree and Dollar General both reported sales increases for the fiscal second quarter as inflationary pressures draw low income shoppers to their stores for groceries and other necessities. Just like the last recession in 2008,…
Uvalde school police chief fired for response to shooting
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — The Uvalde school district’s embattled police chief has been fired following allegations that he made several critical mistakes during a mass shooting that left 19 students and two teachers dead. The district’s board of trustees said…
Big student loan forgiveness plan announced by Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has announced his long-awaited plan to deliver on his campaign promise to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans — and up to $10,000 more for those with the greatest financial…
New tech aims to improve pet health, livelihood
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The pet industry is booming as more people consider their furry companions as part of their family. Experts say technology is fueling the trend as new gadgets and devices…
'A shortage of respect': Professional talks school staffing issues in the U.S.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School is back in session, but the U.S. is entering the new semester with around 300,000 staffing vacancies nationwide. National Education Association President Becky Pringle spoke with us about…
