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Parents Question SMUSD Behavior Policy
San Marino Tribune - California
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May 22, 2025
As a young girl was held down by three boys at a San Marino Unified School District school playground, she screamed for help — but no adults intervened. The child’s father, Michael Rizzo, said it happened despite a doctor’s note on file and a cast...
Loving dad who died with family 'by his side' remembered in latest death notices
Cornwall Live
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June 8, 2025
A "devoted" husband and "loving father" to two children and Mable the dog has passed away aged 62. Keith Robert Luxford died peacefully at home with his family by his side on May 19 and is among loved ones remembered in recent death and funeral...
Eurovision 2025 winner looks all but decided after clear favourite emerges
Wales Online
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May 14, 2025
The odds of winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 are looking really good for one country. After qualifying for the grand final in the first semi final which was broadcasted on Tuesday, May 13, it seems like Sweden are a shoe in to be this...
Here’s who qualified for the Eurovision Grand Final after first Semi-Final
Pink News
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May 14, 2025
The first Eurovision Semi-Final has taken place. (Sarah Louise Bennett / EBU) The Eurovision Grand Final is drawing ever closer, and here are all the contestants who have qualified for Eurovision 2025 after the first Semi-Final. With Basel hosting...
'I never thought I would ever accomplish this': 35-year-old Tampa man set to visit every country in the world
WFTS Tampa Bay - Florida
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June 20, 2025
TAMPA, Fla — A Tampa man is set to travel to every country in the world—and he is 35 years old. Nasim Fakhri, from Tampa, said he will be one of around 400 people who have visited every country in the world. Fakhri will visit Jamaica, the last...
Los Angeles Unified School District welcomed most students in Los Angeles County in 2023-24 school year
West SGV News - California
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June 20, 2025
Los Angeles Unified School District Los Angeles 528,476 Long Beach Unified School District Long Beach 63,858 Glendale Unified School District Glendale 25,007 Antelope Valley Union High School District Lancaster 22,579 Downey Unified School...
Eurovision 2025: The semi-final running orders in full — including when the UK will perform
The Scotsman
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May 13, 2025
Here are the running orders for both Eurovision 2025 semi-finals. The first of two Eurovision semi-finals will take place this evening, with just ten acts from each night set to make it through to the Grand Final. The first semi-final of the 68th...
Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, June 20-26
San Gabriel Valley Tribune - California
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June 19, 2025
Upcoming Laugh Factory Covina: Jamie Lissow Better Off Dad Tour, 6 and 8 p.m., June 20; 6 and 8 p.m., June 21 and 6 p.m., June 22. Jeff Dye, 7:30 p.m., June 26. Minimum age: 18. Check the website for lineup (subject to change) and ticket prices...
EasyJet rules for visiting Spain, Portugal, Greece and France this summer
The Mirror
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June 21, 2025
If you are one of the many sun-seeking Brits preparing for a European holiday, there are some rules that you should know. easyJet has shared its guidance for those travelling to certain countries in the EU to ensure all passengers have a smooth...
Denmark’s parallel societies
Eurozine
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Marina Mota | Gerador Every year since 2010, the Danish government has published a list of ‘parallel societies’ which identifies certain areas and neighbourhoods as ‘at risk’. Hørgården, the housing complex made up of grey, modernist blocks in the...
Here is the latest ranking of the 25 countries with the highest life expectancy in the world, and the USA isn’t even on the list.
Farmingdale Observer - New York
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June 7, 2025
With an average life expectancy of 86.5 years, Monaco tops the latest world rankings, well ahead of France. This micro-State of two square kilometres outclasses the major powers, thanks to its privileged lifestyle and ultra-efficient public health...
Here’s every single country’s Eurovision Song Contest 2025 entry, including all the videos
Pink News
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May 12, 2025
This year’s Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Basel, following Switzerland’s victory in 2024 with “The Code”, and all of this year’s contestants will be hoping they will be crowned the new winner. Singer Nemo became the first non-binary...
Remembering the 2022 Eurovision vote-fixing scandal three years on, and how it shaped future events
Pink News
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May 12, 2025
A 2022 voting scandal at the Eurovision Song Contest has damaged trust and reinforced stereotypes that it’s all political. (Getty/YouTube/PinkNews) As we swiftly approach Eurovision 2025, it’s easy to forget that just three short years ago, the...
9 Countries That Have Never Been Involved in War – Here’s Why
The News Chronicle
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June 19, 2025
While almost every nation has experienced conflict at some point in history, a select few have managed to avoid direct involvement in wars, either by maintaining strict neutrality, having no military, or benefiting from geographic isolation. Below...
WELCOME TO OUR HOME: CDO Opens Its Doors in Celebration of 50 Years of Food that Brings You Home
Manila Standard
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June 20, 2025
Malvar, Batangas — In celebration of its 50th anniversary, CDO Foodsphere, Inc. welcomed media stakeholders to its Malvar, Batangas manufacturing plant for a rare, behind-the-scenes look into the company’s legacy and future. The event, aptly...
Girls basketball: Branson tabs Korst, Levine to help build Bulls program
Marin Independent Journal - California
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June 18, 2025
Marin Catholic girls basketball head coach Kayden Korst holds their plaque defeating Justin-Siena 65-54 at the NorCal Division III girls basketball championship game at Marin Catholic in Kentfield, Calif. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (Sherry...
When are the Eurovision 2025 semi-finals, how can you watch and which countries are competing?
Wales Online
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May 11, 2025
It's that time of year again, with the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 well underway and the big event just days away. Before the main event can go ahead, however, there's the small matter of deciding which lucky 20 countries will be joining the "big...
AFP Sports Agenda for Saturday, June 7
Mint
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June 7, 2025
AFP Sports Agenda for Saturday, June 7 (all times GMT): Sabalenka v Gauff in French Open women's final England and Netherlands in World Cup qualifying 246th edition of the Epsom Derby Sovereignty and Journalism run in Belmont Stakes -- French Open...
The Countries With The Highest Share Of International Migrants May Surprise You
Zero Hedge
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The number of international migrants worldwide hit 304 million in 2024, a figure that has doubled since 1990. As people relocate across borders for reasons ranging from work opportunities to conflict and displacement, certain countries have become...
Home sales during week ending June 7 in Los Angeles County
SGV Standard - California
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June 14, 2025
There were 211 reported residential sales in Los Angeles County in the week ending June 7, according to BlockShopper.com. The median sales price was $1,118,500 and the median property tax bill was $6,121 for the previous year. Property taxes based...