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Florida officials pressure schools to roll back sex ed lessons on contraception and consent

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Florida officials pressure schools to roll back sex ed lessons on contraception and consent

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Some Florida school districts are rolling back a more comprehensive approach to sex education in favor of abstinence-focused lessons under pressure from state officials who have labeled certain instruction on contraception, anatomy and consent as inappropriate for students. Officials from the Florida Department of Education, led by an appointee of Republican Gov. … Read more

The new top youth official at the UN talks about what’s in it for young people

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The new top youth official at the UN talks about what’s in it for young people

UNITED NATIONS — Dr. Felipe Paullier is quick to say he doesn’t speak for the world’s roughly 2 billion tweens, teens and young adults. But as the United Nations’ first assistant secretary-general for youth affairs, he’s tasked with advocating for young people and their concerns to be incorporated into the organization’s work — a goal … Read more

Footage of motorcade racing JFK to the hospital after he was shot sells for $137,500 at auction

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Footage of motorcade racing JFK to the hospital after he was shot sells for 7,500 at auction

DALLAS — Newly emerged film footage of President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade speeding down a Dallas freeway toward a hospital after he was fatally wounded sold at auction Saturday for $137,500. The 8 mm color home film was offered up by RR Auction in Boston. The auction house said the buyer wishes to remain anonymous. … Read more

Kyle Hendricks sharp in what may have been Cubs’ finale, 3-0 win over Reds

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Kyle Hendricks sharp in what may have been Cubs’ finale, 3-0 win over Reds

CHICAGO — CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Hendricks waved to appreciative fans after what may have been his final start for the Cubs, and Chicago beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Saturday as Isaac Paredes and Pete Crow-Armstrong had run-scoring singles in a three-run eighth inning. Hendricks allowed only only a pair of singles, one an … Read more

Medicare Advantage shopping season arrives with a dose of confusion and some political implications

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Medicare Advantage shopping season arrives with a dose of confusion and some political implications

Thinner benefits and coverage changes await many older Americans shopping for health insurance this fall. That’s if their plan is even still available in 2025. More than a million people will probably have to find new coverage as major insurers cut costs and pull back from markets for Medicare Advantage plans, the privately run version … Read more

WeightWatchers CEO who oversaw diet company’s move into weight loss drugs abruptly leaves role

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WeightWatchers CEO who oversaw diet company’s move into weight loss drugs abruptly leaves role

NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — WeightWatchers is shaking up its leadership. WW International announced Friday that CEO Sima Sistani would leave her role effective immediately. Tara Comonte, a WeightWatchers board member and former Shake Shack executive, was made interim chief executive. The New York-based weight loss company didn’t reveal the reasons behind the … Read more

Loewe puts on spring explosion of flowers and form at Paris Fashion Week

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Loewe puts on spring explosion of flowers and form at Paris Fashion Week

PARIS — Loewe’s latest VIP-filled collection dazzled at the Paris Fashion Week runway Friday, presenting an explosion of flowers and form that captured designer Jonathan Anderson’s innovative spirit. The Northern Irish designer again showed his talent for infusing theatricality into his designs, showcasing whimsical creations like a surreal giant hoop skirt that lent the display … Read more

A catch? Not a catch? The Miami-Virginia Tech ending won’t be forgotten by either side

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A catch? Not a catch? The Miami-Virginia Tech ending won’t be forgotten by either side

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — There might be a FaceTime call on Sunday, as there is just about every week, in which Miami quarterback Cam Ward and Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones connect to talk about their most recent games. To say the two are close is an understatement. They’re cousins. They’re offseason training partners. They … Read more

Hundreds rally in the streets of Paris to support world abortion rights

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Hundreds rally in the streets of Paris to support world abortion rights

PARIS — Hundreds of people came out in Paris on Saturday, marching in support of the right to abortion for women across the world, just six months after France became the first country to guarantee in its constitution a woman’s right to voluntarily terminate a pregnancy. The protest, organized by civil society groups to mark … Read more

At NY’s beloved Fall for Dance, highlights come from as far as Ukraine and as close as a few blocks

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At NY’s beloved Fall for Dance, highlights come from as far as Ukraine and as close as a few blocks

NEW YORK — The eclectic annual Fall for Dance festival is a beloved tradition among dance fans, not least for its $30 tickets — still quite a deal in New York, even if they began at $10 two decades ago. But the best thing about it is still the variety it brings to the stage, … Read more