Texas’ education board voted Friday to allow Bible-infused teachings in elementary schools, joining other Republican-led states that pushed this year to give religion a larger presence in public classrooms.
Read More Texas Education Board Approves Optional Bible-Based Curriculum For Elementary Schools
The Ohio Senate on Wednesday approved a ban on transgender students using opposite-sex restrooms that “fit their gender identities,” sending the measure to Republican Governor Mike DeWine.
Read More Ohio Legislature Passes Bill Banning Transgender Students from ‘Preferred’ Opposite-Sex Restrooms
McDonald’s Quarter Pounders have been linked to a series of hospital visits stemming from the ingestion of a deadly E. coli strain, causing one known death and leaving 75 people ill so far.
Read More McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak Illnesses Rise To 75, 1 Death: ‘There Will Most Certainly Be More Illnesses Reported’
The United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a food safety alert after one person died and 49 others fell ill from E. coli, and officials believe the outbreak is linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers.
Read More CDC: 1 Dead, 49 Falls Ill Following E. Coli Outbreak Linked To McDonald’s Quarter Pounder
Dairy company HP Hood has recalled Lactaid, a brand of lactose-free dairy milk, in 27 states due to exposure to almonds.
Read More Lactaid Milk Recalled In 27 States Due To Unmarked Trace Of Almonds
The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are now investigating a series of “suspicious” letters, with some containing a mysterious substance, that were sent to election officials across the country, according to the agencies that made the announcement on Tuesday.
Read More FBI Investigating Suspicious Letters Containing ‘Unknown Substance’ Sent To State Election Officials