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Americans Face The Highest Memorial Day Gas Prices On Record The nationwide average price of regular gasoline marginally increased on Thursday, after five straight days of decline, the American Automobile Association (AAA) said in a May 14 statement. The national average price is “at the same range as it was in 2022, the year gas prices hit record highs. Travelers are preparing to hit the road in record numbers next week, and drivers will be facing the highest Memorial Day gas prices in four years,” AAA said. On Friday, prices declined less...

Iran Rejects US Proposed Ceasefire, Counters With 5 Conditions For Ending War, As US Troops En Route Summary Iran Does Not Accept Ceasefire, Issues 5 Conditions, Says US Talks Illogical. The statement says that talks are not viable in current conditions, oil rising. 3,000 elite Army Airborne soldiers & Marines still en route after Trump said Monday says Iran has been destroyed "militarily".  Iran is tightening control of Hormuz, demanding detailed ship data and in some cases large fees for passage. Iran continues to say it is ready for long war, monitors US troop movements: Parliament Speaker...

California Schools Try Rap While Scores Keep Falling Authored by David Manney via PJ Media, California's education system continues to search for answers while student performance struggles to recover. In one case, the Merced City School District approved a contract worth about $270,000 to bring a rap-based curriculum into classrooms, even as academic performance remains weak. AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, file The district serves over 11,000 students, yet only 13% meet math proficiency standards. The program includes a summer “Rap Camp” and specialized programming tied to cultural themes, all framed to boost student engagement. The...