The Florida Board of Education recently released a set of educational standards that direct teachers to instruct students about the skills enslaved people developed and the violence perpetrated against and by African Americans. The standards have been met with criticism from both sides of the aisle, with some arguing that they are an attempt to downplay the horrors of slavery and others arguing that they are necessary to provide a more comprehensive understanding of African American history. The debate over the standards is likely to continue as the 2022 law approaches.
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Spain's national elections on Sunday left the country in political gridlock, with neither the right nor the left able to secure a majority. The Socialists, who finished in second place, were able to call on the predicted 31 seats of the left-wing Sumar, or Joining Forces alliance, and several smaller parties, giving them a combined total of 172 seats. This means that neither side has a clear path toward forging a new government, leaving the country in a state of political uncertainty with no clear majority.
At least 33 people were injured after a patio deck collapsed at a Billings, Montana country club on Saturday night. Emergency responders transported 25 adults to local hospitals, while another 8 were treated at the scene and released. The Billings Police Department is currently investigating the incident.
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Pennsylvania authorities are continuing their search for a 9-month-old baby who was swept away in a flash flood last weekend, after the body of his 2-year-old sister was recovered from the Delaware River on Friday. Hundreds of people, including search and rescue teams, have been involved in the search, aided by K-9s, sonar, drones, boats, divers, heavy equipment, GPS mapping and air units. The police department has asked for the public's help in the search for Conrad and are asking anyone with information to contact them.
Florida A&M University has suspended all football-related activities after a rap music video featuring some of the team's players was filmed without permission in a football locker room. Head Football Coach Willie R. Simmons has stated that the video contained language not consistent with the university's values and has barred players from the team's facilities until the incident is sorted out. The university is currently investigating the incident and has yet to announce any disciplinary action against the players involved.
This article discusses the recent escalation of tensions between Ukraine and Russia, following a Ukrainian drone strike on an ammunition depot in Crimea and a predawn strike on a key bridge linking the peninsula to Russia. Russia has responded by launching missiles and drones against Ukraine's seaports, and the Ukrainian military has confirmed it has launched a drone strike against an oil depot and Russian arms warehouses.
Warner Bros. Discovery's "Barbie" movie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and directed by Greta Gerwig, has been a huge success, making an estimated $65 million on its opening weekend and sparking conversations about the iconic Mattel doll. The movie has raised the intriguing question of whether it is a feminist movie, and has been a testament to the power of the Barbie brand and the potential of the film industry.