Tennessee legislators passed a bill Wednesday that would allow the state’s textbook commission to approve or reject books in school libraries. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/education/tennessee-house-passes-bill-giving-state-commission-approval-school-li-rcna26362
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Mets rips baseballs after three more batters get hit vs. Cardinals
While the Mets had just sealed a record sixth series win to start the season, there was still an air of frustration and anger following Tuesday’s victory over the Cardinals. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/mets/2022/04/26/mets-hit-by-pitches-pete-alonso-cardinals-mlb-baseballs/9550646002/
Homeland Security secretary set to testify as immigration takes center stage in midterms
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas faces off Wednesday with Congress in a series of high-profile hearings that will put the secretary and the administration’s immigration policies in the spotlight ahead of the midterm election. https://edition.cnn.com/2022/04/27/politics/alejandro-mayorkas-hearing-congress/index.html
Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19
Harris, 57, received positive rapid and PCR tests, but is exhibiting no symptoms, according to her press secretary Kirsten Allen. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kamala-harris-tests-positive-covid-19/
Ukraine: West should provide warplanes, says Liz Truss
Britain and other Western powers should provide warplanes to Ukraine, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will say, as she calls for increased defence spending. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-61239075