Day: September 26, 2023
California governor signs law barring schoolbook bans based on racial, gender teachings
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill to ban school boards from rejecting textbooks based on their teachings about the contributions of people from different racial backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.
Antarctic sea ice hits lowest winter maximum on record: data shows
Washington (AFP) – The sea ice around Antarctica likely had a record low surface area when it was at its maximum size this winter, a preliminary US analysis of satellite data showed Monday. As the southern hemisphere transitions into spring, the US Na…
Australian households on track to add near-record rooftop solar capacity to electricity grid
Clean Energy Regulator says consumers looking to save money on energy but investment in large-scale wind and solar all but stalledFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news po…
Mom upset over kid overdosing in school bathroom
Parents are terrified as they say videos and photos of high-school students overdosing in their school bathrooms are circulating over the internet.
Arizona teacher shortage improves, numbers show
While Arizona is still in the midst of a years-long teacher shortage, figures do show there are now fewer open teaching slot when compared to last year. FOX 10’s Nicole Garcia reports.
Houston mayoral debate at University of Houston
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AZ Auditor report reveals fire inspection problems
A new report from the Arizona Auditor General’s Office has found that Arizona’s Fire Marshal’s Office is not regularly inspecting schools for fire safety, and the problem has reportedly been going on for some time. FOX 10’s Steve Nielsen reports.
Arizona mom shares her NICU story
September is NICU Awareness Month. NICO stands for ‘Neonatal Intensive Care Unit,’ and in honor of the month, an Arizona mother spoke with FOX 10’s Irene Snyder about her story with a premature baby in the NICU, and how the mother is using her experien…