Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) has criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his state's new standards on how Black history is taught in middle school, which include instruction on how "slaves developed skills." Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) was compared to Vice President Kamala Harris for his criticism of the curriculum. Scott, the Senate's only Black Republican and presidential candidate, said that there is "no silver lining" in slavery and suggested Donalds should not "swing for the liberal media fences like Vice President Harris." The standards have been widely condemned by civil rights groups.
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Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over his state's controversial slavery curriculum, which suggests that enslaved people developed skills for their own benefit. The curriculum has been met with criticism from civil rights groups, prominent Black politicians, and conservative Florida Rep. Byron Donalds. The controversy has raised questions about the 2024 GOP presidential race, with Senator Scott as one of the contenders.
Peaches Stergo, a 36-year-old Florida woman, was sentenced to 51 months in prison for defrauding an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor of over $2.8 million. She had met the victim on a dating website and lied about needing money for a legal settlement. Stergo used the money to live a life of luxury, and must now pay restitution and serve a supervised release after her prison term.
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina and GOP Representative Byron Donalds of Florida have both criticized Florida's new public school standards that teach that some Black people benefited from slavery. Scott said that there is no silver lining in slavery, while Donalds praised the new African-American standards in Florida, calling them "good, robust, and accurate." This controversy highlights the importance of teaching accurate and comprehensive history in public schools and serves as a reminder that slavery was a horrific institution.
Randy Meisner, founding member of the Eagles, has passed away at the age of 76 due to complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was known for his sweet demeanor and his contributions to the Eagles' classic songs, such as “Take It Easy” and “Take It to the Limit.” Despite his struggles with bipolar disorder and alcohol, Meisner will be remembered for his timeless contributions to the Eagles and the music industry.
Former President Donald Trump is facing new charges in connection with his post-presidency handling of classified documents after the special counsel filed a new indictment Thursday. The indictment includes charges of corruptly altering or destroying a record, altering or destroying an object, and false statements against Carlos De Oliveira, a Mar-a-Lago maintenance worker. The indictment is the latest development in the ongoing investigation into Trump’s post-presidency activities, and the special counsel is taking the allegations seriously.
After 30 Years, Suspect Charged with Murder of 12-Year-Old Jennifer Odom in Hernando County, Florida
After 30 Years, Suspect Charged with Murder of 12-Year-Old Jennifer Odom in Hernando County, Florida
After 30 years, Jeffrey Norman Crum has been indicted for the murder of 12-year-old Jennifer Odom in Hernando County, Florida. Crum is already serving two life sentences for sexual battery and attempted murder and is described as "a bad guy who is very violent". The Odom family is relieved that the case has been solved after 30 years of grief and anguish.
House Democrats have introduced the End Solitary Confinement Act, a bill that would limit the use of solitary confinement in federal prisons, jails and detention centers, with exceptions for sleeping, medical quarantine, and deescalating emergencies. It would also ensure incarcerated people access to 14 hours of daily time out of their cells, including 7 hours of programming. The bill has been endorsed by the ACLU, NAACP, and NAMI, and seeks to reduce the number of people currently in solitary confinement in the US.