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Billionaire’s wife has unusual involvement with Michigan football — including alleged Sherrone Moore job threats

Jolin Ellison, wife of billionaire Larry Ellison, is reported to be a major Michigan athletics NIL booster whose alleged influence included pressing for football coach Sherrone Moore’s job status before his firing. She denies threatening donations or meddling in coaching decisions, while the article details her financial support and behind-the-scenes involvement. Moore was later fired amid an alleged affair and arrested on separate charges.

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Judge strikes down anti-DEI grant policy at Education Department

A federal judge ruled that the Education Department cannot cut about $600 million in teacher training grants under a policy targeting DEI, critical race theory and related topics. The ruling said the directive was arbitrary and capricious because it failed to explain the change and targeted anti-racism activities. The challenge came from Democratic states, while the Supreme Court earlier allowed the cuts to continue during litigation.

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Three students killed in Philippine school shooting, including gunman, officials say

Officials said three students were killed, including a 16-year-old suspected gunman, in a school shooting in the southern Philippines on Friday. Eight others were injured, four critically, and the victims were students aged 14 to 17. The incident follows other recent fatal school gun incidents in the Philippines and prompted a governor to urge responsible firearm storage.

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School shooting leaves at least six dead and many more injured after 16-year-old embarks in gun rampage in Philippines

A 16-year-old gunman opened fire at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, Philippines, killing at least six students and injuring at least 17 others before killing himself. Authorities suspended classes and deployed social workers; officials urged calm as police investigated the country's third deadly school incident since June.

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At least one dead and multiple injured in Philippines school shooting

A shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, Philippines, left at least one dead and several injured. Officials gave conflicting casualty figures, classes were suspended, and police opened an investigation. The report notes school shootings are rare in the Philippines despite high regional gun ownership.

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Georgia parents face charges for storming school bus after claiming driver locked kids inside without AC

Three Georgia adults were issued arrest warrants after allegedly forcing their way onto a school bus and removing children, claiming the substitute driver had locked kids inside without air conditioning. Investigators said the claims were false, that the children were on the bus only 14 to 15 minutes before help arrived, and that no evidence supported charging the driver.

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UConn student, 22, killed after crashing SUV into tree

A 22-year-old University of Connecticut senior and former track athlete died after his SUV struck a utility pole and tree in Mansfield, Connecticut. Police said he crossed into oncoming traffic early Wednesday and was airlifted to Hartford Hospital, where he died. The article includes tributes from school officials and details about his athletic and academic background.

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