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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – This week, United ISD’s management team traveled to the Texas State Capitol, meeting with lawmakers and attending a statewide educational conference to address key issues affecting public schools.During the first part of their visit, district officials engaged with key legislators to emphasize the needs of the district and public schools across Texas. In addition to these meetings, they participated in the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) Midwinter Conference, where they were among a select few districts invited to present during a breakout session.United ISD’s presentation focused on their anti-vaping initiatives, stressing the importance of parental…

Over the last two weeks we have seen a slew of announcements and public comments by Mark Zuckerberg and others at Meta that mark a significant shift in company practices designed to make its platforms more palatable to US President Donald Trump and other conservative commentators. Meta ended fact-checking on its platforms, softened its Hateful Conduct policy, wound back automated content filtering, appointed Republican-friendly personnel into key roles, made a US$1 million donation to Trump’s inauguration fund and the list of changes goes on. Zuckerberg may think the decisions will not alienate users, but it looks as if many are…

Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesMeta is testing a long-awaited pause feature on Instagram Reels that will allow users to start and stop videos with just one tap.The new feature is the latest sign that Meta is looking to capitalize on TikTok’s uncertain future in the U.S. after it briefly went dark earlier this month. The popular short-form video app, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, could be banned for good on April 5 and is still unavailable on the Apple and Google app stores.The pause feature is currently available to a small group of users around the…

Tonya Harding announced her unexpected arrival on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday (January 29). The former Olympic figure skater posted a video to say hello on the popular social media platform, prompting a wide array of responses. “Hi everyone! I’ve finally figured out how to make an account on here!!” her first post on X read. “I’m very excited to reconnect with you all (if anyone remembers me). With love, Tonya.” In the video, she added: “Hey everyone! I am Tonya Harding, and I’m on X! “Oh my God, I’m so excited!” “Happy New Year,” she added, before blowing a…

Nine people with the Ohio Division of Forestry were sent to California to help with the ongoing wildfires last week.[DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]News Center 7′s Mason Fletcher talked with Tom Macey, who has been on a few trips like this in the past.TRENDING STORIES:“We’ve been assigned to the Cleveland National Forest,” Macey said. “Where we’re working particularly is just north of the San Diego area.”Macey has been with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry for 13 years, and says he goes on trips like this once or twice a year.Macey is…

Increased tariffs on Canada, Mexico could hike prices in the U.S. Increased tariffs on Canada, Mexico could hike prices in the U.S. 04:16 On the day of his inauguration, President Trump threatened steep new tariffs against key U.S. trading partners. Now he may be primed to deliver.   Mr. Trump said Jan. 20 that he could announce 25% tariffs against Canada and Mexico as soon as Feb. 1, while China could face a 10% duty. Economists have warned that stiff tariffs could reawaken inflation on a range of consumer goods and slow economic growth. Here’s what experts have to say.Why is Trump…

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This has turned into an eyebrow-raising situation across the sports world, as federal investigators have turned their focus towards Terry Rozier, examining unusual betting patterns from a game played on March 21, 2023, between the Charlotte Hornets and the New Orleans Pelicans.Rozier, now a Miami Heat guard, played just 9 minutes and 36 seconds in the game, contributing 5 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists before being subbed out. Although the Hornets won 104-95, it is not the outcome that has drawn scrutiny but the peculiar betting activity linked to Rozier’s brief performance.Bullied! Bronny James is mocked for his hands-in-pockets…

For those who haven’t hit them yet… brace yourselves for the ages of 44 and 60.Whereas the previous thinking was that ageing is a linear, gradual process, recent research suggests that it in fact hits you hardest at these two distinct points of your life.It’s then that the middle-age spread might really attack, for instance, and rather than being able to drink the night away, hangovers hit you even harder. That cup of coffee you used to unthinkingly down after lunchtime might now keep you awake at night, too.But the good news is that there are measures you can take…

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that vape manufacturer NJOY’s pod-based Ace device and its pods infringe Juul Labs patents, and ordered imported Ace devices and pods removed from the U.S. market. The decision, handed down Wednesday by the full commission, confirmed an August 2024 preliminary ruling by an ITC administrative law judge. Juul Labs filed the patent complaint with the ITC in July 2023. The ruling will force NJOY and its corporate parent Altria Group to stop importing the NJOY Ace and Ace pods within 60 days, unless the ITC decision is overturned by the Trump administration’s Office of the U.S.…