By Allison Sadlier // SWNS–The average parent estimates their child has regressed two whole grade levels since the pandemic began. Half of American parents think all children should retake the grade they’ve been in again this fall because of the pandemic. A survey of 2,000 parents of U.S. schoolchildren 8-13 examined the increasing education gaps…
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One Dead in High St. Crash
(LEX 18) — A man has died and another man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries following an early morning crash in Lexington. Police were called to West High Street near the intersection of Madison Place around 2:45 a.m. Friday. This is between North Broadway and Oliver Lewis Way. Police have blocked West…
Some COVID Restrictions Loosened
(LEX 18) — During his Thursday press conference, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that starting Friday, May 28, all events held indoor and outdoors that are under 1,000 people can be held at 75% capacity. This also includes businesses that host under 1,000 people. May 28 marks the beginning of Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is…
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Twitter has suspended an account created to share posts from a website recently launched by former President Donald Trump.Officials with Twitter said the new handle was an attempt to bypass the ban of his personal account.The new site, “From the Desk of Donald J. Trump” went live Tuesday, along with its accompanying Twitter account.By late Wednesday…
Hershey Chocolate Shell Topping Recall
(FDA)–The Hershey Company (Hershey) announced a voluntary recall of a single lot of Hershey’s Chocolate Shell Topping in a 7.25-oz. (205g) bottle with UPC (346000) after learning that 1,700 bottles were incorrectly filled with Heath Shell Topping which is made with almonds. Hershey is initiating the voluntary recall to protect public health. People who have…
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
(KOHS)–In recognition of May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in reminding motorists and motorcyclists to “share the road” to help prevent crashes, injuries and deaths on Kentucky roadways. “Safety is a mutual responsibility for motorists and motorcyclists alike,” said Gov.…
Video: The Doc is In by Stanton-MD
Each year, about 600,000 Americans suffer from cardiac arrest. About two-thirds of those happen outside of the home setting. In this “The Doc Is In” segment, Emergency Physician, Dr. Ryan Stanton, looks at the importance of knowing basic CPR so that you have the ability to help save a life if ever encountering someone with…
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