The California Teachers Association just gave a Human Rights Award to a teacher who was fired not long ago for teaching a “Mexican supremacist agenda” and “racism.” The award is supposed to go to “especially notable” teachers who promote “inclusion, teaching truth, and empowering students and peers” and for their “efforts to unify.” But according…
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In the 1990s, the dawn of DNA analysis in Orange County, forensic scientist Mary Hong was the queen of the cold case. Arriving at the Orange County Crime Lab in 1985 — with her bachelor of science degree in criminalistics from Michigan State University — Hong became a forensic star in latex gloves. In this…
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By The Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine — A regional official in eastern Ukraine says at least two people have been killed by Russian shelling. The Luhansk region’s governor, Serhiy Gaidai, said that at least four others were wounded Sunday when Russia forces fired at residential buildings in the town of Zolote. Zolote is located near…
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Last week, we addressed H.N.’s question about wanting to connect with a person or an agency to help her find employment in Orange County. At age 63, she was laid off from her job because of Covid-19. With two degrees in theology and years of volunteer work, she is looking for a part-time position. Tips…
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Mike Gesicki has had an eventful offseason between the Miami Dolphins placing the franchise tag on him and his now-wife, Halle, making him her franchise player. Now a married man after his wedding on March 4, the Dolphins also tied the knot with Gesicki for at least one more season by putting the tight end…
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Tight end was one of the Miami Dolphins’ deepest positions in 2021, and they’re running it back at the position in 2022. Mike Gesicki was placed on the franchise tag and Durham Smythe was re-signed for two years with Adam Shaheen, Hunter Long and Cethan Carter already under contract, making it so that the five…
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There’s a new reason for Jennifer Lopez fans to get loud with excitement. “Halftime,” a documentary exploring the career of the superstar singer, will make its world premiere on the Tribeca Festival’s opening night of June 8, organizers announced Wednesday. “Powerful storytelling — whether in music, film, or games — encourages us to fight for…
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Eight teams have two picks in the first round of the NFL draft, which begins April 28, creating the possibility for more movement after a flurry of trades involving top selections. With one-fourth of the league holding an extra selection on Day 1 and without elite quarterbacks in the class, it makes for an interesting…
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How do you salvage the career of a former first-round pick whose first two seasons were plagued by inconsistency and filled with struggles? That’s the riddle new Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel and his offensive staff are trying to solve when it comes to Austin Jackson considering the 18th pick in the 2020 NFL draft…
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The Miami Dolphins had to add wide receivers this offseason to arm quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with pass-catching targets. They addressed the need by landing the NFL’s fastest and one of the most productive at the position. Trading for former Kansas City Chiefs star Tyreek Hill and signing him to a four-year, $120 million extension to…
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