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Sky York Journal ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.Education Secretary Linda McMahon has been clear about her desire to shut down the agency she runs. She’s laid off half the staff and joked about padlocking the door.She calls it “the final mission.”But the department is not behaving like an agency that is simply winding down. Even as McMahon has shrunk the Department of Education, she’s operated in what she calls “a parallel universe” to radically shift how children will learn for years to…

Sky York Journal What is October Prime Day? October Prime Day, officially known as Prime Big Deal Days, is a second Prime Day Sale that typically occurs in October. This exclusive event for Amazon Prime Membership holders offers major discounts and Amazon deals just in time for the holiday season. Shoppers can expect lightning deal prices and the best Amazon discount possible before the holidays across categories like tech, fashion, beauty, home essentials, and holiday gifts. With a wide range of discounts on popular items and unique finds, it’s the perfect opportunity to score Black Friday-level savings before the holiday…

Sky York Journal Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL), who voted in 2020 to overturn the presidential election results, leads a case the Supreme Court heard Wednesday in which he and a couple of Republican electors challenge Illinois’ ballot-counting grace period. The arguments centered on whether Bost had standing to bring the lawsuit, which challenges Illinois’ policy of counting ballots that are postmarked before, but arrive after, Election Day. If the Court decides he does, which the right-wing majority seemed positioned to do Wednesday, it’ll lower the bar for candidate challenges to election laws.  Along the way, the justices and attorneys were…

Sky York Journal Amazon Prime Day is the ideal opportunity to score bestselling skincare for way, way less. A prime (pun intended) example is the viral LilyAna Naturals eye cream, which is now 37% off and less…

Sky York Journal Rihanna Gives Birth, Welcomes Baby No. 3 With A$AP RockyFandy was away from her computer during her latest Twitch stream. While the gamer is usually playing games like World of Warcraft and League of Legends for fans, she spent her Oct. 7 live stream giving birth to her baby girl Luna in her living room. “Hi Twitter my water just broke, so I think I’m going this live,” Fandy (real name Cady) announced on her X account ahead of her stream. “Baby time :)” The streamer documented the eight-and-a-half-hour labor process on her Twitch account, with multiple friends,…

Sky York Journal Derek Jeter had to take a rain check on this meeting. After bad weather on Oct. 7 postponed the third Detroit Tigers vs. Seattle Mariners ALDS game by more than two hours, the baseball player-turned-Fox Sports MLB studio analyst was forced to put his dad duties on hold. “Sorry, it’s a rain delay,” Derek said live on TV, after getting a phone notification. “I had an appointment. A parent-teacher conference that I’m gonna miss.” These comments marked a rare moment for the retired New York Yankees star, who keeps much of his life with wife Hannah Jeter and…

Sky York Journal Duck Dynasty’s Jessica Robertson Announces 18-Year-Old Daughter Priscilla Is PregnantPriscilla Robertson has brought a new addition to her family’s dynasty.  Indeed, the Duck Dynasty star gave birth to her first baby, a little girl, Oct. 6 with boyfriend Dillon Nash, he announced on Instagram alongside a photo of the newborn’s hand wrapped around his finger.  “I am so blessed to be able to take care of this beautiful little girl and do it with the love of my life @priscillajunerobertson,” Dillon wrote in the Oct. 8 post. “We are proud to welcome August Mae Nash to the…

Sky York Journal You are so invited to Sunny Sandler’s concert. Well, kind of. The 16-year-old daughter of Adam Sandler and Jackie Sandler crashed her dad’s You’re My Best Friend Tour stop at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Sunday, Oct. 5, and her performance stole the show. As seen in footage from the comedy show shared to social media, Sunny sang Gabby Barrett’s 2020 country hit “I Hope” as the crowd went wild, clearly impressed by her singing ability.  And the Happy Gilmore 2 actress, who donned a T-shirt and jeans for her performance, had both moral and musical support from Adam, who…

Sky York Journal Things are getting thorny at Villa de la Vina. Though nine women continue to compete for Mel Owens’ final rose on season two of The Golden Bachelor, one may not be there for the right reasons. Indeed, Nicolle revealed her attention isn’t solely focused on the former NFL star. “I’ve told myself from the beginning, I’m not dating Mel,” the 64-year-old told contestant Roxanne in an exclusive E! News clip of the Oct. 8 episode. “I’m dating America. That gives you exposure like you’ve never had.” Sitting alongside more of this season’s contestants, the yoga instructor compared…

Sky York Journal Family is everything to Taylor and Travis, so the VIPs automatically include their respective parents and brothers. Presumable best man Jason Kelce also shares at least two flower girl-age daughters, Wyatt and Elliotte, with wife Kylie Kelce—though depending on when the big day is, little sister Bennett could grow into the role as well. (Alas, baby Finnley will probably have to sleep this one out.) We’ll see which of Travis’ Kansas City Chiefs teammates make the cut, but he was a groomsman at QB Patrick Mahomes’ 2022 wedding to Brittany Mahomes, so at the very least one…