San Francisco’s Lowell High School, one of the top-performing public schools on the West Coast, has reported a spike in failing grades among students after replacing its academics-based admissions system with a lottery. Lowell used to be the only school in the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) where admissions were determined by a student’s…
Failing Grades Jump at San Francisco’s Top High School After Merit-Based Admissions Replaced by Lottery
May 30, 2022
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Mary Ng Under Ethics Probe Over Contract to Firm Co-founded by Liberal Strategist
The federal ethics commissioner has opened an investigation into the conduct of International Trade Minister Mary Ng over a contract given to a company co-founded by a Liberal strategist. Conservative MP James Bezan had asked commissioner Mario Dion to examine the contract awarded to the firm Pomp and Circumstance by Ng’s office for media training…
‘I Intend to Vote Republican in November’: Elon Musk Reaffirms Switch From Democratic Party
The world’s richest person has restated his intention to vote Republican after years of voting for the Democratic Party. In a thread of Twitter posts on Memorial Day, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said he will vote for the Republican Party in the 2022 midterm elections. In response to a Twitter user who alleged, “You…
Dr. Perro to Fellow Pediatricians: ‘Rise Up, Take a Stance’ Against COVID Vaccines for Kids
Dr. Michelle Perro, a pediatric emergency doctor, has some COVID-19 vaccine advice for parents: “Don’t do it.” She also has some strong words for fellow physicians: Have the courage to speak out on behalf of the vulnerable. In an interview with The Defender, Perro said in her experience treating children with COVID, the disease has been…
Pets for Patriots Finds Homes for Shelter Dogs and Cats With Veterans
By Mike Klingaman The Baltimore Sun BALTIMORE — When Stacey Martin, an Army sergeant, gets home at night, she finds Autumn, er dog, by the door, sitting at attention — except for her tail, which quivers in anticipation. Martin can hardly wait, either. It’s a treasured time for both. “I can have the crappiest day…
Managing Diabetes | Real Health
This film is only available in the US because of territorial licensing. Real Health is a studio based chat show, hosted by Stayce Holland, featuring topics about holistic health solutions. It explores how these solutions, when practised correctly, leads to a physically, emotionally and mentally healthier body, mind and soul. The series is presented by…
Silver: Metal as Medicine
May 30, 2022
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Silver has been used as an anti-microbial agent long before people knew of microbes. The Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and other ancient cultures all used silver vessels to safely store food and purify water. American pioneers added silver coins to milk bottles to slow spoilage. Ancient doctors treated wounds with various silver preparations to speed healing….
Rise in Youth Tobacco Use Mostly Tied to E-Cigarettes: UCSD Study
May 30, 2022
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SAN DIEGO—A University of California–San Diego (UCSD) study released on May 30 indicates a recent surge in young tobacco users in the United States, most of whom are vaping e-cigarettes on a daily basis. In 2017, a 40 percent increase in U.S. e-cigarette sales, which UCSD says was driven by products manufactured by electronic cigarette company…
The American People Have Spoken: It’s Time to End Affirmative Action
Commentary Contrary to popular belief, most Americans are not in favor of affirmative action. In fact, an increasing number of Americans want it removed from the college admission process. Will U.S. Supreme Court officials act? In a recent piece for The Atlantic, Adam Harris warned readers that, once the court overturns Roe v. Wade, it…
Majority of Canadians Say the Country Already in Recession or Drawing Close: Poll
Almost four in five Canadians say the country is already in recession or drawing close to one, while more than half say they have cut down on spending over the past month, a new survey finds. The Maru Public Opinion poll shows 55 percent of Canadians believe the country is now in a recession, while 23…
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