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Mamdani reverses course on mayoral control over New York schools as he appoints Kamar Samuels chancellor

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Mamdani reverses course on mayoral control over New York schools as he appoints Kamar Samuels chancellor

As he named a new schools chancellor Wednesday, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reversed course on a key but controversial campaign promise: ending mayoral control of New York City’s public schools. “I will be asking the Legislature for a continuation of the mayor’s control,” Mamdani said during a news conference in North Central Park to formally appoint … Read more

Texas college student’s death after football tailgate ruled suicide: Police

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Texas college student’s death after football tailgate ruled suicide: Police

The mysterious death of Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera has been ruled a suicide, police said, noting a suicide note found on her phone and reported earlier comments about hurting herself. The investigation began at 12:46 a.m. Saturday when officers responded to an Austin apartment complex and found Aguilera on the ground with trauma from … Read more