Connecticut girls lose support from Biden administration in transgender athlete case
The Biden administration has withdrawn from a lawsuit that aims to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ high school sports.
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Biden State Department creates ‘diversity and inclusion’ position
The State Department announced Wednesday the creation of a new diversity officer position along with a council of deputy assistant secretaries from each of its bureaus devoted to the issue.
Army’s revised grooming standards loosen up hairstyle regulations, allow for earrings
Revisions to the U.S. Army's grooming and appearance standards went into effect Wednesday that will loosen up hairstyle regulations and allow for earrings to be worn.
DOJ calls new witnesses, revives investigation into George Floyd death
Several witnesses have been subpoenaed to appear before a federal grand jury considering charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is already facing state murder charges in the death of George Floyd, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press... Read More.
Robin DiAngelo distances herself from ‘be less white’ diversity training
Diversity consultant Robin DiAngelo has distanced herself from a LinkedIn training seminar after its content – which urged employees to “be less white” – made headlines.
Police officer dies after attempted rescue of teens who fell through ice in Ohio lake
A 16-year-old girl was killed and a teen boy was injured after they slipped through an icy lake in Ohio — and a police officer died during the rescue attempt, officials said.
USS Bonhomme Richard, Navy assault ship damaged by fire, should be sunk, lawmakers say
A bipartisan group of 22 lawmakers from Congress is asking Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas W. Harker to "save taxpayers millions of dollars" and sink the irreparably damaged USS Bonhomme Richard somewhere near Florida, according to a report.
Pennsylvania Hospital patient stabs doctor in head, face while being treated
A patient being treated at Pennsylvania Hospital on Tuesday stabbed a female doctor in the face and head "multiple times," authorities confirmed to Fox News.
Navy vet died after California police knelt on his neck for nearly 5 minutes, family alleges
A Navy veteran suffering from a mental health emergency died after a northern California police officer knelt on his neck for nearly five minutes, according to his family, who filed a wrongful death lawsuit regarding the incident being compared to the death of George Floyd.
Chicago teen secures COVID-19 vaccine appointments for hundreds of seniors
Benjamin Kagan is a freshman at Francis W. Parker School in Chicago. When he's not in school or doing homework, he spends a hefty majority of his time "hunting for appointments" for upward of 550 people in the Illinois area alongside a slate of volunteers known as the... Read More.