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CMSD CEO Tells Congress K-12 Schools Need $200 Billion To Tackle COVID-19

Cleveland Metropolitan School District CEO Eric Gordon, as part of a coalition of 61 superintendents from large urban school districts around the country, asked Congress for $200 billion in federal funding Monday, testifying at a virtual hearing of the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee. The House recently passed the HEROES Act, a coronavirus relief package that includes approximately $58 billion dollars to help K-12 schools offset coronavirus related impacts. Gordon called it “a good start,” but said more is needed.

In the weeks since a former professional soccer player told a British newspaper that as a child, he had been sexually abused for years by a youth coach, several other former players have gone public with similar allegations of abuse by coaches and scouts. And news reports say hundreds of people have reported abuse at U.K. youth soccer clubs to police.

Pedophilia Scandal Sends Shock Waves Through U.K. Soccer

After a former pro player went public with allegations he had been sexually abused as a child by a well-regarded coach, a wave of similar reports emerged. One player says he was paid for his silence.

Actor Kevin Spacey, center, arrives at the Old Bailey in London on Thursday. He pleaded not guilty to charges of sexually assaulting three men years ago.

Spacey pleads not guilty to charges in the U.K. that he sexually assaulted three men

Actor Kevin Spacey's trial in the United Kingdom has been scheduled to begin in June 2023. He faces a separate civil sex-assault lawsuit in the United States from another man, actor Anthony Rapp.

Brexiteers Back Johnson Who Says U.K. Will Leave The EU By Oct. 31

In a seaside district of England, "Brexiteers" are cheering that one of their own is now prime minister. They have high expectations of Boris Johnson, and will be unforgiving if he fails.

"Celestial Events of 2018" Jan 1-7th 5 Min

Star Gazers #18-01 5 Minute January 1-7, 2018 "Celestial Events of 2018"

Circleville Police handcuff a man on the side on state Route 23 on July 4, 2023 after he has apprehended by a Circleville K9 police dog following a lengthy chase. The man refused to stop for Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers. The highway patrol troopers attempted to get the man to surrender alongside the highway and called for the K9 police dog to not be released.

White House calls Circleville K-9 attack 'horrific', DeWine calls for better police training

Circleville Police have placed Officer Ryan Speakman on paid leave as the city investigates his actions and lawmakers around the nation share reaction.

2015 Subaru WRX & 2014 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE

2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE & BMW Alpina B7

“Last Chance for Betelgeuse” May 1-7th 5 Min

Star Gazers #17-18 5 Minute May 1-7, 2017 “Last Chance for Betelgeuse”

2023 Rivian R1S & 2023 Aston Martin DBX

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