The jury in the Theranos trial finally got to hear from Elizabeth Holmes herself — not in person, but a recording of her talking up her blood-testing startup in a 2013 conference call with investors. For the first time at the trial in San Jose, California, here was Holmes not…
The past couple of years have not been kind to our institutions. Some institutions weathered the strains created by the pandemic better than others. Nevada’s hospitals, for example, have fared reasonably well and have largely avoided the capacity issues that are making headlines in other parts of the country. Conversely,…
By PETE JANNY Saying someone has the heart of a champion is not a compliment that should be taken lightly. After all, not everyone is worthy of such an effusive description. One Riverdale Country School football player has taken the meaning of that metaphor to a new level after being…
Polk County Schools’ early childhood program will soon be on the move thanks to a $1.5 million grant that will enable new construction at Tryon Elementary School. During its regular monthly meeting held Monday at Polk County High School, the Polk County Board of Education received news that the…
Sarah (Shirley) Wooler with granddaughter Nyree Johnson at her 80th birthday in 2012. NYREE’S NOTEBOOK with Nyree Johnson A request for pikelets on Sunday morning by my seven-year-old daughter, Sara, and her friend who was sleeping over, had me reaching to the pantry to find a ‘just add water and…
First lady Jill Biden flew into Michigan today, arriving first in Freeland. She was joined by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. During the second stop, they held a listening session at the Ziibiwing Center in Mount Pleasant, discussing youth mental health with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. Tribe members…
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of profiles on local Board of Education candidates. The other candidate seeking a seat on the grades K-8 Florham Park board, Michael Priore, was profiled in the Oct. 21 edition of this newspaper. FLORHAM PARK – Brian Perillo is seeking re-election…
Challenge Day, a national organization dedicated to building empathy and compassion in communities, was shut down to an online only experience from March 13, 2020 to Sept. 1, 2021. Their four-day in-person social and emotional learning program, which has come to Torrey Pines High School since 2007, has positively impacted…
Catherine Lhamon was confirmed by the Senate to serve as assistant secretary for civil rights at the Department of Education in a 51-to-50 vote held Wednesday. Vice President Harris cast the tie-breaking vote. Lhamon has consistently faced opposition from Republicans throughout her confirmation process, with many of them concerned about…
Two Rondout Valley Central School District students were recently selected to represent the student body on the Board of Education for the 2021-22 school year. Two Rondout Valley Central School District students were recently selected to represent the student body on the Board of Education for the 2021-22 school year….
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