A seventh-grader in Michigan is being praised for his quick thinking after taking control of a school bus when the driver lost consciousness. The student, who has not been publicly identified, stepped to the front of the bus and helped bring it to a stop without incident, and is being praised for his bravery. The police and fire departments responded to the scene and treated the driver, who was later taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.
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The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Tennessee, challenging a recently passed law that bans gender-affirming care for minors. The lawsuit argues that the law violates the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause, discriminating against individuals on the basis of sex and transgender status. The lawsuit seeks to block the law from taking effect and to ensure that transgender youth in Tennessee have access to the same medical care as non-transgender minors. It is a reminder that transgender youth should have the same access to medically necessary care as any other minor.
The Newport News School Board is defending its position in a lawsuit brought by a teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student in the classroom, arguing that the teacher's injuries fall under the state's workers compensation act and cannot be addressed through her $40 million lawsuit. The board also rejected the teacher's claim that she could reasonably expect to work with young children who pose no danger, citing numerous incidents of violence against teachers across the U.S. and in Newport News. The case is ongoing and will be heard in the Newport News Circuit Court.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and U.S. President Joe Biden celebrated the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-South Korea alliance with a state dinner at the White House. Yoon surprised the crowd by singing, joined by Broadway stars, and Biden was impressed by his vocal abilities. The performance highlighted the strong relationship between the two countries, following an agreement to counter North Korean nuclear threats.
Dwyane Wade, a retired NBA great, recently revealed in an interview that he and his family moved out of Florida due to the state's restrictive laws targeting LGBTQ+ people. His comments come as Florida has become increasingly hostile to the LGBTQ+ community, and have been met with support from the LGBTQ+ community. His story is a reminder of the importance of standing up for what is right, and of the power of individuals to make a difference.
The Biden administration is preparing for a record surge in migration across the southern border when Covid restrictions end in May. To address this, the administration is expected to announce the establishment of immigration processing centers in Latin America on Thursday. The administration is also working to increase the number of beds available in detention centers and shelters, as well as provide additional resources to process asylum claims, though it is unclear how effective the new processing centers will be.
The Clark County coroner's office has identified human remains found at Lake Mead in Nevada last summer as those of Claude Russell Pensinger, a 52-year-old man who went missing in 1998. His brother identified him as a Navy and Coast Guard veteran, and the remains were found on three different dates. The cause of death is still unknown, but the coroner's office said it is not suspicious.
Geraldo Rivera has become one of the first Fox News personalities to criticize Tucker Carlson following his abrupt departure from the network this week, citing his "perverse January 6 conspiracy theory" as "bullshit". The exact reason for Carlson's departure remains unclear, although offensive private messages may have played a part. Rivera's criticism is a reminder of the controversy surrounding Carlson's peddling of false information, and it remains to be seen how other Fox News personalities will respond.