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EDlection 2024 EDlection 2024 EDlection 2024 U.S. Education Secretary to Launch Back-to-School Bus Tour That Includes Swing States Cardona says the tour ‘will remind the American people why the Biden-Harris Administration has unapologetically fought…

US & CanadaBy beatriceco September 3, 2024

Get stories like these delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter This article is part of The 74’s EDlection 2024 coverage, which takes a look at candidates’ education policies and how they might impact the American education system after the 2024 election. WASHINGTON — U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said last…

Where was Penn State ranked in the AP top 25 poll after win vs. West Virginia?

NewsBy beatriceco September 3, 2024

Penn State stood pat in the college football rankings after beating West Virginia in Week 1. The Nittany Lions are ranked No. 8 in the Associated Press top 25 poll, which was released on Tuesday afternoon. Penn State was ranked No. 8 in the preseason AP poll. Penn State is ranked behind only Georgia, Ohio…

Former aide to New York governors charged with acting as an agent of the Chinese government

NewsBy beatriceco September 3, 2024

CNN By Gloria Pazmino and Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — A former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo was charged with acting as an agent for the Chinese government, US Attorney Breon Peace announced Tuesday. Linda Sun, a former deputy chief of staff to Hochul and Cuomo aide, was…

Lawrence Taylor, of course, voted No. 1 player in New York Giants franchise history

NewsBy beatriceco September 3, 2024

Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor, to no one’s surprise, has been voted the No. 1 player in New York Giants franchise history. The Giants on Tuesday released their top 10 players, completing the top 100 list created by an independent committee. See the full list on the team’s official website. Everyone on the Giants’…

Google is shaking things up: Android expands earthquake alerts to all U.S. states

US & CanadaBy beatriceco September 3, 2024

Android users across the United States now have access to early earthquake warnings, as the Android Earthquake Alerts System expands to cover all 50 states and six U.S. territories. This system, which has been instrumental in providing life-saving alerts in California, Oregon, and Washington, is being rolled out nationwide, with the deployment set to be…

Former Oregon State Beavers star humbled after signing with the New York Giants’ practice squad

NewsBy beatriceco September 3, 2024

Isaiah Hodgins is going through the highs and lows of the NFL. The New York Giants wide receiver was cut by the team and signed to the team’s practice squad last week. The demotion was a humbling experience. “It wasn’t my ideal situation, and it definitely was tough,” Hodgins told Ryan Dunleavy of the New…

What to expect when voting in NC during the 2024 election

2024 ElectionBy beatriceco September 3, 2024

Absentee ballots in NC will being being mailed this week; here’s a rundown of what to expect when casting a ballot in North Carolina this year. (Port City Daily/File) SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Absentee ballots will starting being mailed to North Carolina voters this week as the 2024 election is less than two months away. READ MORE:…

An 85-year-old former doctor from Arizona has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for his role in the suicide of a woman in an upstate New York motel room.

NewsBy beatriceco September 3, 2024

KINGSTON, N.Y. (AP) — An 85-year-old former doctor from Arizona charged for his role in the suicide of a woman in an upstate New York motel room pleaded guilty to manslaughter Tuesday under an agreement that spares him from prison. Stephen Miller, of Tucson, was arrested earlier this year on a charge of second-degree manslaughter…

Arizona football rises in US LBM Coaches Poll after win over New Mexico

NewsBy beatriceco September 3, 2024

The Arizona Wildcats have climbed three spots to No. 18 in the US LBM Coaches Poll after their 61-39 season-opening win over New Mexico in Week 1 on Saturday. Arizona was ranked No. 21 in the preseason poll but climbed after its win, which featured a historic performance from wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, who had…

Victory! California Bill To Impose Mandatory Internet ID Checks Is Dead—It Should Stay That Way

EFF, TechnologyBy beatriceco September 3, 2024

A misguided bill that would have required many people to show ID to get online has died without getting a floor vote in the California legislature, where key deadlines for bill passage passed this weekend. Thank you to our supporters for helping us to kill this wrongheaded bill, especially those of you who took the time…

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