Oregon extends pause on reading, writing, and math graduation requirements through 2028

Oregon has extended its policy dropping mandatory reading, writing, and math proficiency requirements for high school graduation. The state first paused these “Essential Skills” tests back in 2021 during the pandemic, saying they were hitting students of color, English learners, and students with disabilities harder. That pause is now extended through the 2027–2028 school year. …

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Rick Scott writing bill to send Obamacare funds directly to Americans, not insurance companies.

Here’s the bill: pic.twitter.com/TCu9sixz0T — Branislav Slantchev (@slantchev) November 8, 2025 View post on imgur.com 🚨 JUST IN: Rep. Tim BURCHETT exposes that Chuck Schumer’s plan to reopen the government includes “giving insurance companies $35 BILLION.” “Holding Americans hostage is wrong!” 💯 pic.twitter.com/IT7u5NMNce — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) November 7, 2025 If you are wondering why …

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J.K. Rowling Decides to Finally Reply to Emma Watson’s Criticisms: “I lived in poverty while writing the book that made Emma famous.”

J.K. Rowling @jk_rowling I’m seeing quite a bit of comment about this, so I want to make a couple of points. I’m not owed eternal agreement from any actor who once played a character I created. The idea is as ludicrous as me checking with the boss I had when I was twenty-one for what …

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Elon: There Will Be No Code Writing in The Future

Remember when you had to write code? AI now spits out apps from a sentence like, “Build me a fitness tracker with push notifications.” Syntax is dead. Abstraction won. Your job title is about to change from “engineer” to “idea whisperer.” Sure, AI still screws up – but so do junior devs. And unlike them, …

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75,000 federal workers have accepted Trump’s deferred buyout, and while the unions are crying foul, the writing is on the wall

It’s wild how much has changed in such a short time. The buyout program initiated by Trump and pushed forward by Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has seen a staggering 75,000 federal workers walk away with a package they just couldn’t refuse. With the federal workforce swelling to over 2 million, Musk’s vision of slashing …

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AOC, bipartisan group propose bill banning Congressional members, families from stock trading. If you’re writing laws that move markets, you shouldn’t be trading stocks.

In a move that might just restore some faith in government, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) from New York, alongside colleagues from both sides of the political aisle, have introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting stock trading by members of Congress and their families. This isn’t some fringe proposal; it’s a bipartisan effort signaling a rare moment …

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Explosion in banks writing off credit card debts because they’re broke as hell.

https://archive.is/20241230130345/https://www.ft.com/content/c755a34d-eb97-40d1-b780-ae2e2f0e7ad9 “High-income households are fine, but the bottom third of US consumers are tapped out,” said Mark Zandi, the head of Moody’s Analytics. “Their savings rate right now is zero.” US economy so STRONG. Just ignore 110 million bottom turd of society. F**k dem riffraff right? h/t mark000

U.K. footballer Marc Guéhi faces charges for writing “I love Jesus” on his rainbow armband

England national team defender faces punishment over message on rainbow captain’s armband Guéhi, as captain of Crystal Palace, wrote a religious message on the rainbow armband, a symbol of the LGBTQ+ movement, which all Premier League captains wore during the latest matchweek as part of a special initiative. On his armband, Guéhi inscribed the phrase: …

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Plagiarism in Kamala Harris’s book is a serious ethical issue, not just sloppy writing.

PRESSTITUTES: NYT Withheld Full Harris Plagiarism Report From Expert, Who Admits It’s ‘More Serious’. TL;DR: Christopher Rufo’s report highlighted plagiarism in Kamala Harris’s book Smart on Crime. The New York Times downplayed the severity, citing a plagiarism expert’s initial analysis. Jonathan Bailey and Dr. Stefan Weber reviewed the full dossier, finding the plagiarism more serious. …

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Oklahoma mandates cursive writing in grades 3-5; aims to enhance students’ skills and historical literacy.

A bill that requires all Oklahoma public and charter schools to teach cursive writing to students in third through fifth grades has been signed into law. The Oklahoma House of Representatives said Gov. Kevin Stitt signed the bill, House Bill 3727, into law on Tuesday. Oklahoma House Representative Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City, created the bill with Senate author …

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Army General Suspended for 11 Months for Writing Mean Book

by Chris Black How did Italy get so gay so quickly? It’s like Ireland and Poland. It’s moved at a sonic speed. Ten years ago, no one would have even bothered calling for this guy to be suspended, because they knew it would be impossible. Reuters: An Italian army general reprimanded by the defence minister …

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Seattle English Students Told It’s “White Supremacy” To Love Reading, Writing

Students in a Seattle English class were told that their love of reading and writing is a characteristic of “white supremacy,” in the latest Seattle Public Schools high school controversy. The lesson plan has one local father speaking out, calling it “educational malpractice.” It also chides the idea that we hyper-value written communication because it’s …

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Banks Face Looming Credit Crisis: Sharp Declines and Record Bad Loan Write-Offs Signal Imminent Credit Event

The situation is getting serious as banks are experiencing one of the sharpest declines in lending activity ever recorded. This means they’re not lending money as readily as before. At this rate, we might be heading towards a “credit event,” which essentially means a big problem in the world of credit and lending. Moreover, banks …

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