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Kansas lawmakers advance bill allowing parents to bar their kids from LGBTQ lessons
Kansas lawmakers permitted a invoice Thursday that might permit dad and mom to decide their youngsters from classes on LGBTQ matters at school.
The Republican-controlled Kansas Home handed the invoice with a 76-46 vote, paving the best way for it to be despatched to Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D). If enacted, the invoice, which was handed by the state Senate final week, would permit dad and mom to decide on an alternate exercise or lesson for his or her youngsters in Okay-12 to a lesson or exercise they really feel “impairs the dad or mum’s sincerely held beliefs, values or rules.”
This invoice is consistent with different states which have enacted comparable “parental rights” items of laws that permit dad and mom or guardians to have extra say of their youngsters’s training. Many states have used the premise of parental rights to stop faculties from educating college students about matters of race and LGBTQ points.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed the so-called “Don’t Say Homosexual” invoice final yr to stop faculties from educating college students about sexual identification or orientation in kindergarten via grade 3. He not too long ago proposed an growth of the invoice which might ban educating these matters in 4th via twelfth grade as properly.
Home Republicans handed a invoice referred to as the Mother and father Invoice of Rights final month, a transfer that’s more likely to fail within the Senate. The invoice proposes expanded dad and mom’ enter at school insurance policies and would require faculties to publicly publish their curricula and mandate that oldsters be allowed to fulfill with their youngsters’s academics.
This invoice additionally comes after the Kansas legislature overrode a veto from Kelly to approve a invoice that may ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’s sports activities. Kansas will now be part of a rising record of states which have sought to restrict transgender athletes from athletic competitions.
A minimum of 18 different states have banned transgender athletes from participation in competitions to some extent, in keeping with the Motion Development Challenge.
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Woman dies in shooting Monday night in Kansas City's Westside neighborhood
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One woman died and a second was injured in a shooting Monday night in Kansas City, Missouri’s, Westside neighborhood, police said.
About 8:25 p.m., officers were called to the 1300 block of West Bluff Drive on reports of a shooting.
On arrival, officers located two women suffering from gunshot wounds inside of a vehicle east of Avenida Cesar E. Chavez.
Both victims were transported to an area hospital; one of the women died at the hospital while the second was listed in stable condition, police said.
A preliminary investigation found there was a large disturbance outside of an apartment on West Bluff Drive.
Police said the disturbance escalated when more people arrived at the scene and gunshots were fired, hitting the victims.
No suspect information was immediately available.
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What Duke’s Jon Scheyer Said About Kansas Basketball Ahead of Showdown
LAS VEGAS — Top-ranked Kansas is set to face No. 11 Duke in a high-profile clash Tuesday night, a matchup showcasing two of college basketball’s most storied programs.
With the Jayhawks entering as the No. 1 team in the country, the game presents a significant opportunity for both squads to test their depth in the early season.
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer, preparing for the challenge of facing the Jayhawks, praised Kansas for the test they present.
“We want to make sure they’re as ready as possible, while still building up their strength and their physicality,” Scheyer said about his team’s approach. “Understanding what these games are going to present.”
Kansas, led by Hall of Fame coach Bill Self, has a roster packed with experience and firepower, headlined by preseason All-American Hunter Dickinson.
The Jayhawks have flexed their dominance early this season, solidifying their position at the top of the rankings.
Scheyer stressed the importance of his players staying focused amid the high stakes.
“We’ve worked really hard on attacking every game, no matter the situation, no matter the ranking, no matter (the location), the same way,” he said. “How can you approach it and be better than you were in the last game?”
For Kansas, this matchup serves as a chance to reinforce their status as the team to beat. For Duke, it’s an opportunity to test their young but talented lineup against the nation’s best.
Tip-off at T-Mobile Arena promises an electric atmosphere as two blue-blood programs collide on a national stage.
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Colorado moves on from Kansas with Travis Hunter setting another record
The Colorado Buffaloes had their sights set on making a statement against the Kansas Jayhawks, a pivotal matchup that could have catapulted them into contention for the Big 12 Championship. Since Deion Sanders took the reins following a dismal 1-11 season, the Buffs have aimed to prove their mettle, and this game was seen as a defining moment. A victory would have positioned them as frontrunners for the conference title, solidifying their status as one of college football’s most compelling turnaround stories.
However, the Buffs seemed unsettled at times, struggling on both sides of the ball against a relentless Kansas team. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders led Colorado’s resurgence and found himself under constant pressure. His frustration boiled over after a controversial late hit below the knees went unpenalized, a play that many, including Sanders himself, believed warranted a flag. The lack of officiating consistency added to the Buffs’ struggles, impacting their rhythm and momentum.
Despite the adversity, Heisman hopeful Travis Hunter showcased his undeniable talent. Down 17-0 in the second quarter, Hunter’s determination shone through as he scored his first touchdown of the game on a screen pass from Sanders, igniting a comeback attempt. Hunter’s performance was historic, setting his fifth 100-yard receiving game of the season. He finished the contest with eight receptions for 125 yards and two touchdowns, further cementing his place as one of the nation’s premier playmakers. Yet, even Hunter’s heroics weren’t enough to secure a win, as the Buffs fell short against the Jayhawks.
The loss caused Colorado to slide seven spots to No. 23 in the AP Top 25 rankings, leaving their Big 12 Championship hopes hanging by a thread. They now find themselves in a four-way tie in conference play, needing favorable outcomes from games involving Arizona State, Iowa State, and BYU to keep their championship aspirations alive.
As the Buffs prepare for their final regular-season game against Oklahoma State, they remain bowl eligible and eager to showcase their resilience. Coach Prime and his squad are determined to end the season on a high note, with eyes on securing a marquee bowl game. Senior Day at Folsom Field promises to be a spectacle, as the Buffs aim to prove that their journey under Coach Prime is far from over (Noon ET/TV: ABC).
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