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In a statewide push to combat rising truancy rates, the Louisiana Supreme Court is strengthening its collaboration with educators, judges, social workers, and community leaders. Spearheaded by Chief Justice John L. Weimer, this initiative follows a series of high-level discussions aimed at addressing the alarming trend of absenteeism among K-12 public school students in Louisiana, where truancy rates are reported to be over 40 percent. Earlier this year, Chief Justice Weimer met with the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) and representatives from the Governor’s Office to explore joint strategies to combat the root causes of chronic…

CHICAGO — A 27-year-old is in critical condition after a stabbing during a physical altercation on Chicago’s South Side on Tuesday, according to police. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. in the 7800 block of South Sanagamon Street. Police say the victim and unidentified suspect got in a fight, resulting in the suspect pulling out a sharp object and stabbing the victim in the abdomen. The victim was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition. Area Two Detectives are investigating. No arrests have been made. Source (Except for the headline, this story has…

Bryan Kohberger has accepted a plea deal that will spare him the death penalty in the slayings of four University of Idaho students in November 2022, according to a letter sent to the victims’ families by prosecutors.Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder in the stabbings of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves, who were killed at a home in Moscow, Idaho, during the early morning hours of Nov. 13, 2022.In the letter, portions of which were shown to CBS News by Mogen’s father, Ben Mogen, the Latah County Prosecutor’s Office says attorneys for Kohberger requested a plea…

Days after the United States dropped bombs on Iranian nuclear facilities last month, the Department of Homeland Security touted the arrest of 11 Iranians illegally present in the United States. In a June 24 press release, DHS said the “arrests reflect the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) commitment to keeping known and suspected terrorists out of American communities,” painting the 11 detained people with a broad, vaguely Islamophobic brush… Source (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by PostX News and is published from a syndicated feed.)

After studying Israeli resilience under war, Prof. Bruria Adini recommends the government encourage social cohesion through transparency and rebuilding of trust The post Between COVID, Oct. 7 and Iran, how much can Israelis take? A trauma expert finds out appeared first on The Times of Israel. Source (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by PostX News and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Sant’Andrea delle Fratte: Rome’s Hidden Baroque TreasureTucked between two of Rome’s most iconic landmarks—the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps—stands Sant’Andrea delle Fratte, a church whose modest exterior conceals a rich and layered history. Often overlooked by hurried tourists, this 17th-century church offers one of the most compelling combinations of architecture, art, and spiritual depth in the city.The church’s name, meaning “St. Andrew of the Hedges”, reflects the area’s past when it lay between the bustling city and the countryside. Construction of Sant’Andrea delle Fratte began in 1604, but progress was slow, frequently halted by financial difficulties. The initial design…

Prime Video is kicking off July with an action-packed new original movie debuting just in time for the July Fourth holiday. Heads of State is the latest original action flick from the streamer; it stars Idris Elba and John Cena as a pair of world leaders in a public rivalry. Cena plays President Will Derringer, a former action star, while Elba stars as UK Prime Minister Sam Clarke, a former SAS-trained commando. When an international threat emerges, Derringer and Clarke must put aside their differences and work together with MI6 agent Noel (Priyanka Chopra-Jonas) to thwart a conspiracy that threatens…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque has run the KiMo Theatre downtown on Central since the 1970s. However, with a lack of events inside, a new plan could now hand over operations to a new partner. “It’s absolutely frustrating. This is the jewel of Route 66, arguably, and it’s just closed up with bars,” said Albuquerque City Councilor Joaquin Baca. Story continues below News: Albuquerque’s downtown vacant buildings ordinance will go into effect July 1 Investigation: ‘It’s on her’: Senator defunds DA citing attitude, staff shortage Sports Office: Catching up with World Champion Boxer Danny Romero Jr Baca’s…

A woman attempting to end her relationship with her live-in boyfriend found herself trapped in an escalating situation that left her fearing for her safety.According to a Reddit post and update, the 46-year-old woman who had previously been through abusive relationships, described the experience of trying to navigate legal and physical escape from a man who alternated between emotional manipulation, surveillance and threats.Guilt to ControlThe original poster (OP) said things changed shortly after her 38-year-old boyfriend moved into her home. He began exhibiting possessive behaviors—texting constantly when she was away and implying self-harm if she didn’t respond.As her resistance grew,…

The Cuban women’s national volleyball team was denied a chance to play in a tournament in Puerto Rico following the new visa restrictions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Cuban Volleyball Federation said last week that the team, comprising 12 athletes, a referee and several coaches, had their visa request denied and will be unable to attend the tournament later this month. “The disappointment is huge because I train every day, every hour of training is leading up to this and dedicate myself to it,” national team player Laura Suarez told The Associated Press. “It’s really disappointing not to…