Author: Team NIDO

It’s not often that we learn about a moment in history from the people who played an important role.That’s exactly the opportunity Thursday for a class of civics students at Milford High School.In 1965, 15-year-old John Tinker was among a group of students in Des Moines, Iowa, who wore black armbands to school to protest the rising death toll in the Vietnam War. The American Civil Liberties Union took up the cause as a First Amendment fight, and the case went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, where the justices ruled 7-2 in favor of the children in…

Community Champions: A new educational children’s show filmed in Maine. Maine child care worker and local TV crew bring show ‘Fairy House’ to life Updated: October 18, 2024 8:25 PM EDT Holly McLachlan, owner of Chickadee Infant and Toddler Care, created Chickadee TV. McLachlan also plays the main character, a fairy, on the show Fairy’s House. Chickadee TV’s entire production staff is from Maine. This set was created by Connor Perry, who worked at the Children’s Museum in Portland. McLauchlan’s costume was made by one of the nursery parents, a seamstress from E Lynn Design. Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers are from…

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Whether it’s baked into a fedora or an upcycled jean jacket, Sabrina Montano’s artistic eye is evident in each item in her line. Masu.Fresno Pacific University graduates can use a soldering iron to create unique freehand designs to make a statement.”I just imagine what I want the piece to look like,” she said.Kindled Collective debuted in September of this year. Featuring Sabrina’s signature flare, the line quickly built a following.In addition to pop-ups where you can purchase Sabrina’s work, the Valley native offers hat-burning opportunities at private parties and workshops.Start by choosing a hat and ribbon,”There’s…

The North Carolina State women’s volleyball team (14-2, 6-1 ACC) defeated Virginia Tech (7-10, 1-6 ACC) 3-0 on Friday night in Blacksburg, Virginia. The Hokies got off to a strong start, taking a 14-8 lead in the first set with the help of four UNC service errors. After a service error by UNC freshman defensive specialist Julia Bollinger, the Tar Heels quickly scored three points, culminating with blocks from graduate middle blocker Alexis Engelbrecht and graduate outside hitter Emani Foster. This brought the score closer to 3 points. Virginia Tech responded to North Carolina’s short runs, but a timeout brought…

While on the campaign trail this month, former President Donald Trump repeatedly pledged to “shut down the federal Department of Education” and expand school choice, a concept that is extremely popular across party lines, according to a new poll. It is said that The good news: If he wins the White House again, he’ll be able to do both. The Federal Department of Education is an unconstitutional waste of time and money. There is no doubt that its very existence violates the 10th Amendment. The word “education” does not appear anywhere in the Constitution. The federal government has spent well…

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – A Polk County operation focused on human trafficking resulted in the arrest of 157 people, including 25 illegal immigrants.Sheriff Grady Judd of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference Thursday to provide details of a five-day, multi-agency undercover investigation dubbed “Operation Autumn Sweep.” Crimes include solicitation of prostitutes, persons offering to prostitute, and other persons who commit crimes related to prostitution. (Related: Operation Safe Summer: 20th suspect arrested for sex crimes involving minors)“The approach of Hurricane Milton caused us to close the investigation earlier than planned, but we were able to put 157…

AUSTIN, Texas — When the Texas legislature returns to Austin in January, one bipartisan priority a number of lawmakers have pointed to is regulating artificial intelligence. A number of Texas agencies are already using it.Austin has been put at the forefront of much of the conversation: the University of Texas at Austin is one of the leading AI research institutes; as a hub for technological development, several organizations in Austin are developing or implementing AI; and as the Capital City of one of the largest economies in the world, how government agencies, both local and statewide, regulate artificial intelligence is…

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — If your home or business was damaged by Hurricane Helen or Milton, you may be eligible for tax relief.Charles Hollowell and his wife, Beverly, have begun the process of restoring their Plant City home.”This room was filled with water from end to end,” Charles Hollowell said.The couple said every room in their home, except the kitchen, suffered water damage from Hurricane Milton.”We’re tearing out the carpet and putting in new flooring,” Hollowell said.Hollowell said replacing the flooring cost about $7,000, and that’s not the only expense.”I had to move because of the mold. I’ll be staying…

New York City’s campaign finance program under scrutiny New York City’s public campaign finance program, meant to level the playing field for candidates, is under scrutiny following the indictment of Mayor Eric Adams. Prosecutors allege that Adams abused the system by accepting illegal donations to secure public matching funds. FOX 5’s Morgan McKay explains how the program works and how it responds to these claims. NEW YORK – The recent indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams has increased scrutiny of the city’s campaign finance system, with prosecutors alleging that Mr. Adams received illegal donations and used this system…

A spacious historic home at 94 Sachem Road in Needham Heights has a new owner. Built in 1905, the 2,152 square foot property was sold on September 23, 2024 for $1,705,000, or $792 per square foot. This two-story home boasts spacious living space with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The exterior of the house has a gable roof design and is covered with an asphalt roof. Equipped with forced air heating and cooling system. Additionally, this home comes with a separate garage. The lot area is 8,276 square feet.These nearby homes also recently changed hands.At Woodbine Circle in Needham Heights,…