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Family honors Kay-Alana Turner with Lamar University endowment on what would have been her 30th birthday

Kay-Alana Turner’s family establishes a memorial endowment at Lamar University to celebrate her 30th birthday. BEAUMONT, Texas — The family of Kay-Alana Turner, a Lamar University student whose remains were found a year after she went missing, returned to …

Shelter home horror: Children were treated with electric shock, say police

The matter came to light when the Kalyan Taluka police received information about the harassment at a Khadavli-based ashram; the police had previously arrested the trustee, his wife, his son, a teacher, and a staffer in this matter Women and Child …

Upland family arrested after Target video shows shoplifting of PlayStation, clothes, jewelry

The family that shoplifted together, Upland police say, got arrested together. A husband, wife and 16-year-old son entered the Target store at Colonies Crossroads on April 16 and helped themselves to electronics, clothing and jewelry that included a …

Some books to (re)visit this National Literature Month

“[It] held him comfortably and gave him the time, at last, the leisure, to consider this month, this year, and a lifetime of years. He listened to his heart slow. His thoughts stopped rushing with his blood.” Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury, 1951 I just …

Supreme Court signals support for Maryland parents who object to LGBTQ books

The court seemed likely to find that the Montgomery County school system, in suburban Washington, could not require elementary school children to sit through lessons involving the books if parents expressed religious objections to the material. × …

Two Supreme Court justices go head-to-head during LGBTQ classroom books case

Justices Alito and Sotomayor snapped at each other during oral arguments Tuesday as the high court considered a parental rights’ suit over LGBTQ-related curriculum. Justices Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor snapped at each other during Tuesday's …

World Book Day 2025 Quotes: Best Sayings, Images, Messages, HD Wallpapers and Greetings To Celebrate the Joy of Reading

World Book Day is an annual celebration of books and reading, primarily observed on April 23 in many countries, although in the UK and Ireland it is usually celebrated in early March. This global event aims to inspire people, especially children, to …

Discover the latest LEGO Star Wars toys and activity books for kids

Description: LEGO Star Wars: Fun To Colour From flying starships and remote planets to battling galactic villains, this LEGO Star Wars colouring book is packed with exciting scenes.Colour in Chewbacca, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, and loads of your other …

Can Schools Force LGBTQ Books on 3-Year-Olds and Special Needs Kids? SCOTUS Will Decide.

If there's one thing that undergirds parental rights, it is this: Parents know what's best for their own children.  If there's a second, it's Wisconsin v. Yoder, where the Supreme Court ruled that the child "is not the mere creature of …

Happenings: Week of 4/24/2025

Happenings includes community events, meetings, classes, community resources and needs. To submit an item for inclusion email to: happenings@vcreporter.com THURSDAY, April 24 THE OJAI TENNIS TOURNAMENT | All day. The Ojai Tennis Tournament is a wonderful …

Minnesota author’s children’s book celebrates the Boundary Waters

FIVE AUTHORS REIMAGINE METAMORPHIC JOURNEYS THROUGH THEIR INNOVATIVE STORYTELLING

At the L.A. Times Festival of Books 2025, Inks & Bindings puts the spotlight on five reads that foster awareness and knowledge on varied facets of life YORBA LINDA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Through their intriguing and …

Pope Francis the bookworm

When Jorge Bergoglio, S.J., was elected in the conclave of 2013, I was working at Orbis Books, a Catholic press sponsored by the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers that has a long history of publishing important works by Latin American scholars. This Argentine …

Review: Neil Labute's COMFORT Smartly Depicts a Torn Family Relationship

“Don’t throw me in the swamp with you just because you’re angry about something” by Cal in Comfort New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) continues their successful season of year-round theatre with Comfort, a gripping world premiere by the award-winning …

Two booked for gang-rape of minor girl in UP’s Etah district

Etah (UP), Apr 22 (PTI) Two persons have been booked for the alleged gang-rape of a minor Dalit girl here, a police official said on Tuesday. He said a case was registered at Jaithara police station on April 21 based on a complaint from the girl’s father. …

Beyoncé hit with bombshell affair as family member speaks out

Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, got candid about her complicated relationship with her ex-husband, Mathew Knowles, in a tell-all book that hit shelves on Tuesday. Tina opened up about rekindling her romance with Mathew months after they split in 2009, …

Jon Landau Memoir - Check Out New Details, Including Cover Art, for the Late "Titanic" and "Avatar" Producer's New Book

Jon Landau, producer of hit James Cameron films Avatar and Titanic, is the subject of a new memoir. Written by the Oscar winner, we now have a first look at the cover for the upcoming The Bigger Picture. What’s Happening: Variety has exclusively shared a …

Outside Supreme Court, emotions ran high in debate over LGBTQ+ books in school

It’s unclear when the U.S Supreme Court will make a decision in a case brought against Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) by parents who believe their religious freedoms are being violated by a district policy regarding LGBTQ+ books. But outside the …

‘You’ season 5: the filming locations behind the smash-hit Netflix show’s final kills

Three years after fleeing London and killing off a few life peers alongside his waistcoat clad alter ego, Professor Jonathan Moore, Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) is back on home turf for the final season of ‘You.’ The bloodthirsty bookseller we’ve come to …

Jon Marietta Condemns Fayette County Commissioner’s Hot Mic Remarks, Demands Resignations

UNIONTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A controversial open-microphone recording at a recent Fayette County Commissioners’ meeting has sparked widespread outrage and growing calls for change, as Recorder of Deeds Jon R …

FAITH UNDER FIRE: SPIRITUAL THRILLER 'Alan and the Fullness of Time' BRINGS POWERFUL MESSAGE TO HOME AUDIENCES MAY 2

Alan and the Fullness of Time premieres on home entertainment May 2, 2025. Follow Alan’s journey of faith and courage amid government threats. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As social divisions deepen and …

RED HOTEL SERIES MERCHANDISE IS NOW AVAILABLE

The New Red Hotel Series Website Now Features a Shop! LAGUNA HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the recent release of their fourth thriller in the Red Hotel Series, Ed Fuller and Gary Grossman are happy to …

Muslim and Multifaith Women Leaders Condemn Terrorist Attacks in Pahalgam, Indian-Administered Kashmir

Violence Is Never the Answer—There Is Always a Way WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) and allied women leaders from diverse faith …

Savannah Resident to Serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary in Trump Administration

Former Georgia Department of Labor leader to head federal Employment and Training Administration ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lori Frazier Bearden, a resident of Savannah, Georgia, has been appointed to …

ABBA Bail Bonds Details Support for High-Value Bail Cases in California

ABBA Bail Bonds offers financial support, legal coordination, and confidential handling for high-value bail cases in California, including those over $1 million LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the …

Scribe Video Center Welcomes Yoruba Richen for a Three-Day Body of Work Series – Celebrating Black Women Activism

Join Scribe Video Center (3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia) for a 3-day event from May 7 - May 9, 2025 with Peabody award- winning filmmaker, Yoruba Richen! PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scribe Video …

Over 400 Celebrate at Precinct 4 Satellite Ceremony

Largest Number of Tax Collection Drive-Thru Lanes in Texas at New Precinct 4 Satellite Office SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over 400 Attend Ribbon Cutting Celebration at New Precinct 4 Satellite Office …

NVBDC Announces New Partnership with Remember Veteran Grave Markers to Honor and Support Veterans

The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) Announces New Partnership with Remember Veteran Grave Markers to Honor and Support Veterans DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Veteran Business …

Sanskar Savvy Celebrates One Year as a Leading Gen Z South Asian Media Platform in North America

270,000 Subscribers, 90 Original Features, and Strategic Cultural Partnerships Mark a Breakout Year MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One year after its bold debut, Sanskar Savvy has emerged as a powerhouse media …

NewU University Designs a $0-Tuition Bachelor's Degree in One Year after High School

Collaboration with Proposed Early College Charter School Targets DC’s Youth Unemployment Crisis WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What if our nation’s capital teens could finish a bachelor’s degree for zero …

Thomas J. Henry Philanthropy Center Slated to Open in Corpus Christi This Fall

New chapter Opens in Thomas J. Henry's efforts to support community initiatives beyond the courtroom NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thomas J. Henry Law In a bold step toward deepening his roots in the …

CharIN Testival North America 2025 - Media Advisory: Charging Ahead Together

Join CharIN’s EV interoperability CharIN Testival at ACM, Michigan on May 14. Media welcome for tours, interviews & insights into the future of e-mobility. YPSILANTI, MI, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CharIN (Charging …

Family Enterprise USA Reaches Million Member Milestone with Outreach to Associations with Family-Owned Businesses

Family Enterprise USA Attracts Wide Range of Industries, From Trucking to Restaurants, Creating a Stronger Voice on Capitol Hill for Family-owned Businesses WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family Enterprise …

Bridging the Digital Divide by Embedding Digital Skills in Workforce Development

On March 20, 2025, Mayor Michelle Wu, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, and the Office of Workforce Development announced a $1 million investment to expand the City of Boston’s Digital Literacy (DigLit) Initiative, a critical initiative that helps workforce …

New York Man Charged with Immigration Fraud for Concealing Role as Perpetrator of Rwandan Genocide

A federal grand jury in Central Islip, New York, returned an indictment April 22 and unsealed today charging a New York man with lying on his applications for a green card and United States citizenship by concealing his past role as a leader and …

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Champions Tax Relief for Agents’ Overtime Pay

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) is actively working to ensure Members of Congress provide tax relief to federal law enforcement personnel in forthcoming …

New Research from Dr. Jonathan Kenigson Reveals Widespread Rural Healthcare Crisis in Michigan

American mathematician, economist, and statistician confronts troubling healthcare situation in the state of Michigan. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report by public scholar and Fellow of the Royal …

Hispanic Construction Council Releases 2025 Report on Labor Shortage, Economic Pressures, and Hispanic Workforce Impact

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Hispanic Construction Council (HCC) today released its landmark publication, BUILDING THE FUTURE OF AMERICA: 2025 Hispanic Construction Report, a comprehensive analysis of …

Gov. Sanders Signs Landmark Youth Justice Reforms into Law, Protecting Victimized Children from Trauma & Incarceration

New laws backed by bipartisan lawmakers & child rights advocates overhaul Arkansas’ youth justice system, focusing on trauma, trafficking & second chances WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major …