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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Episcopal priest in NYC claims Jesus is transgender and denial rejects his divinity

A New York City Episcopal priest declared Jesus transgender in a recent sermon and said denying that claim rejects his divinity. Reverend Flourish Klink delivered the message at Christ & St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, telling the congregation that God is non-binary and “actually also trans.” Klink, who considers herself a transgender nonbinary individual, framed the […] The post Episcopal priest in NYC claims Jesus is transgender and denial rejects his divinity appeared first on American Almanac .

A New York City Episcopal priest declared Jesus transgender in a recent sermon and said denying that claim rejects his divinity. Reverend Flourish Klink delivered the message at Christ & St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, telling the congregation that God is non-binary and “actually also trans.” Klink, who considers herself a transgender nonbinary individual, framed the claim as central to Christian belief. Breitbart reported that a viral clip of the sermon captured Klink equating rejection of the idea with rejection of Christ’s divinity itself. The remarks arrived as similar progressive theological fights play out elsewhere in American church and political life. Klink built the case from modern gender language, not from the plain…Open

Aside from Reverend Flourish Klink, which other religious figures were mentioned in relation to progressive theological disputes in the article?
The article mentions Rev. Jim Rigby of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Austin, who questioned the resurrection, and Rev. Babs Miller, a chaplain at the same church, who cast doubt on the existence of Jesus or whether he died for the sins of humanity.
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What did Reverend Flourish Klink claim regarding the resurrection of Jesus and his appearance?
Klink suggested that when Jesus was resurrected, he "didn't look like himself" and proposed that Jesus transitioned into his true self, which exists beyond the categories of male or female.
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What ultimatum did Reverend Flourish Klink give to the congregation regarding her theological claims about Jesus?
Klink stated, “So, if you’re going to deny God as trans, I think you’re going to be denying the divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
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How does Reverend Flourish Klink justify the claim that Jesus was transgender based on his earthly life?
Klink argued that Jesus did not live life like an "average first-century Judean man," noting that he did not marry and engaged with women in ways she described as not being the "traditionally masculine way."
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AMERICANALMANAC (Jack Newsome) - Lexington woman scores second $100,000 win on same North Carolina scratch-off

A North Carolina woman just claimed another $100,000 on the same lottery scratch-off, and after taxes she still walked away with more than $72,000. LuAnn Chico of Lexington hit the $100,000 prize again on Ruby Red 7's, the same game that paid her $100,000 in August 2025. She bought the latest ticket while shopping at […] The post Lexington woman scores second $100,000 win on same North Carolina scratch-off appeared first on American Almanac .

A North Carolina woman just claimed another $100,000 on the same lottery scratch-off, and after taxes she still walked away with more than $72,000. LuAnn Chico of Lexington hit the $100,000 prize again on Ruby Red 7's, the same game that paid her $100,000 in August 2025. She bought the latest ticket while shopping at a Food Lion in Winston-Salem, then claimed the prize at North Carolina lottery headquarters on Monday. UPI reported that after state and federal taxes, Chico took home $72,016, a higher after-tax amount than she received on the first win. Same game, same jackpot, months apart The first $100,000 win came in August 2025 on Ruby Red 7's. The second came on a recent trip through the grocery store. Same scratch-off. Same top prize.…Open

Where did LuAnn Chico go to claim her second lottery prize?
She went to the North Carolina lottery headquarters on Monday to claim the prize.
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What are LuAnn Chico's plans for the money from her second $100,000 lottery win?
Unlike her first win which went toward her four grandchildren, she plans to use this money for a beach vacation with her husband.
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How much money did LuAnn Chico take home from her second $100,000 lottery win after state and federal taxes were withheld?
After state and federal taxes, she walked away with $72,016, which was a higher after-tax amount than she received from her first win.
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Where did LuAnn Chico purchase the scratch-off ticket that led to her second $100,000 win?
She bought the ticket while shopping at a Food Lion in Winston-Salem.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Jack Newsome) - Penguins star Andrei Kuzmenko’s father killed in Siberian bear attack

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko is on bereavement leave after his father Alexander was mauled to death by a bear on a Siberian fishing trip. Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas said the organization learned of the death “this morning” and placed the player on leave. Alexander Kuzmenko had been camping with a group along a […] The post Penguins star Andrei Kuzmenko’s father killed in Siberian bear attack appeared first on American Almanac .

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko is on bereavement leave after his father Alexander was mauled to death by a bear on a Siberian fishing trip. Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas said the organization learned of the death “this morning” and placed the player on leave. Alexander Kuzmenko had been camping with a group along a forest bank of the Bolshoy Yenisei River when the animal struck. Breitbart News reported that fellow fishermen got the injured man into a boat, reached a nearby village, and summoned a medical rescue helicopter. He made it to a hospital intensive care unit. He did not survive. The attack unfolded in Russia’s Siberia region, far from the NHL arenas where Andrei Kuzmenko makes his living. The group had set…Open

What was Andrei Kuzmenko's recent contract and performance prior to this event?
Andrei Kuzmenko joined the Penguins on a one-year, $5 million contract this offseason; in 2025, he played for the Los Angeles Kings and recorded 25 points, consisting of 13 goals and 12 assists.
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How has the Pittsburgh Penguins organization responded to the death of Alexander Kuzmenko?
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas stated that the organization learned of the death "this morning" and placed Andrei Kuzmenko on bereavement leave.
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What are the specific circumstances surrounding the death of Alexander Kuzmenko?
Alexander Kuzmenko was camping with a group along a forest bank of the Bolshoy Yenisei River in Russia's Siberia region when a bear bit him in the face. Fellow fishermen helped him into a boat and traveled to a nearby village to summon a medical rescue helicopter; although he reached a hospital intensive care unit, he did not survive.
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Who was killed in a bear attack in Siberia, and what was his relationship to Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko?
Alexander Kuzmenko, the father of Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko, was killed in a bear attack during a fishing trip in Siberia.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Experts say Meghan Markle’s Cotswolds photos with Ellen DeGeneres undercut quiet country life claims

Meghan Markle’s first photographed outing back in Britain put her with Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi in the Cotswolds, a move experts say undercuts any pitch for a quiet country life. The 45-year-old royal was recently photographed in England’s Cotswolds with the Hollywood couple, her first such outing since she and Prince Harry returned […] The post Experts say Meghan Markle’s Cotswolds photos with Ellen DeGeneres undercut quiet country life claims appeared first on American Almanac .

Meghan Markle’s first photographed outing back in Britain put her with Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi in the Cotswolds, a move experts say undercuts any pitch for a quiet country life. The 45-year-old royal was recently photographed in England’s Cotswolds with the Hollywood couple, her first such outing since she and Prince Harry returned to the United Kingdom with their children. Harry and Meghan had announced plans on Aug. 19 to return to the U.K. and relocated later that month. Commentators told Fox News Digital the company she kept sends a clearer signal than any rural setting. Kinsey Schofield, host of YouTube’s “Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered,” said the choice of companions undercuts the idea of disappearing into country…Open

When did Harry and Meghan announce their plans to return to the United Kingdom?
Harry and Meghan announced their plans to return to the U.K. on August 19 and relocated later that same month.
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What is Meghan Markle's professional background prior to her engagement to Prince Harry?
Markle retired from acting in 2017 after her engagement to Harry; her career included seven seasons on "Suits" from 2011 to 2017, as well as appearances on "Deal or No Deal" and roles in "Horrible Bosses" and "CSI: Miami."
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What specific reputational risks were mentioned regarding Meghan Markle's pairing with Ellen DeGeneres?
Kinsey Schofield flagged the risk because Ellen DeGeneres' reputation was damaged by allegations regarding her show's workplace culture, and Meghan Markle has faced allegations regarding her treatment of Palace staff, which Markle has denied.
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According to Kinsey Schofield, how do Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's preferences for their lives in Britain appear to differ?
Kinsey Schofield noted that Harry leans toward public engagements, causes, and speeches related to public duty, whereas Meghan seems to prefer pursuing celebrity and commercial opportunities.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - New book says Gisele Bündchen ended her marriage to Tom Brady with three blunt words

Gisele Bündchen ended her 13-year marriage to Tom Brady with three words about compatibility, a new book claims the astrology line left the NFL star crushed. A forthcoming biography of the retired quarterback reports that Bündchen looked to the stars, told Brady they no longer fit, and walked away from the marriage that had defined […] The post New book says Gisele Bündchen ended her marriage to Tom Brady with three blunt words appeared first on American Almanac .

Gisele Bündchen ended her 13-year marriage to Tom Brady with three words about compatibility, a new book claims the astrology line left the NFL star crushed. A forthcoming biography of the retired quarterback reports that Bündchen looked to the stars, told Brady they no longer fit, and walked away from the marriage that had defined both of their public lives. Page Six detailed the account from Lars Anderson’s book “Brady: An American Story and the Price of Greatness,” obtained by the Daily Mail and set for release Sept. 29. An insider close to Brady described the break to Anderson in plain terms. The insider said Bündchen, long interested in astrology, “basically looked into the stars and told Tom, ‘We’re not…Open

What is the current relationship status of Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady according to the text?
Gisele Bündchen remarried jujitsu instructor Joaquim Valente in December 2025 and has a 1-year-old son, while Tom Brady has been linked to model Irina Shayk and internet personality Alix Earle.
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Following Tom Brady's decision to reverse his retirement and sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, how did Gisele Bündchen reportedly react?
The book states that Bündchen briefly fled to Costa Rica, leaving Brady distraught.
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What specific incident involving the 2017 Super Bowl is mentioned regarding Bündchen's interest in Brady's retirement?
After the New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons for his sixth title, Bündchen allegedly rushed the field to ask if it was "the perfect time to retire," a request she reportedly repeated later that day.
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When did Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen officially announce their divorce after 13 years of marriage?
The couple announced their divorce on October 28, 2022.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Carrot Top home with family after suicide attempt put him in critical condition

Carrot Top has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home with his family after a suicide attempt left the Las Vegas comedian in critical condition last week. Page Six confirms the 61-year-old prop comic, whose real name is Scott Thompson, is back home and “doing well” after several days of hospital care. […] The post Carrot Top home with family after suicide attempt put him in critical condition appeared first on American Almanac .

Carrot Top has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home with his family after a suicide attempt left the Las Vegas comedian in critical condition last week. Page Six confirms the 61-year-old prop comic, whose real name is Scott Thompson, is back home and “doing well” after several days of hospital care. Thompson was hospitalized in critical condition following a suicide attempt at his Las Vegas home on Sept. 18. His long-running residency at the Luxor Hotel and Casino has been placed on hiatus, and shows were canceled for the next three weeks. The hospitalization came as he faced a contentious legal fight with musician Brian Evans, who previously opened for his Luxor show. Welfare check found him unconscious near the…Open

Where is Scott Thompson currently located following his release from the hospital?
After remaining under medical care for nearly a week, Carrot Top has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home with his family.
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What updates were provided by representative Jami Schlicher regarding Scott Thompson's condition during his hospitalization?
On Sept. 20, Schlicher stated that Thompson was awake, breathing on his own, and continuing to improve while under close medical care and surrounded by his family.
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What are the details regarding the legal dispute involving musician Brian Evans that preceded Thompson's hospitalization?
Thompson's attorney, Ronnie Bitman, alleged in a Sept. 3 court filing that Evans threatened to publicly release a sexually explicit video of the comedian unless he was paid $500,000. Evans has denied these extortion claims, stating he never threatened to post any video and that any such video was deleted a long time ago under a previous settlement.
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How has Scott Thompson's professional schedule at the Luxor Hotel and Casino been affected by his medical emergency?
His long-running residency at the Luxor Hotel and Casino, which he has headlined since 2005, has been placed on hiatus, and shows were canceled for a three-week window.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Melania Trump greets Xi in Saint Laurent bow blouse and Dolce & Gabbana trousers

First Lady Melania Trump wore a Saint Laurent bow blouse and Dolce & Gabbana trousers while hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping at Thursday's White House state dinner. Mrs. Trump stood with President Donald Trump as they welcomed Xi and China's first lady, Peng Liyuan, for the formal evening in Washington. The dinner capped a three-day […] The post Melania Trump greets Xi in Saint Laurent bow blouse and Dolce & Gabbana trousers appeared first on American Almanac .

First Lady Melania Trump wore a Saint Laurent bow blouse and Dolce & Gabbana trousers while hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping at Thursday's White House state dinner. Mrs. Trump stood with President Donald Trump as they welcomed Xi and China's first lady, Peng Liyuan, for the formal evening in Washington. The dinner capped a three-day state visit running from September 23 to 25, 2026, and put the first lady's eye for detail on full display at the North Portico and inside the East Room. Breitbart reported that she chose a cotton poplin Saint Laurent blouse with an oversized bow, paired with Dolce & Gabbana cigarette-silhouette trousers in floral brocade and a matching silk satin cummerbund from the same house. Limited-edition Christian…Open

How was the state dinner table decorated for the event hosted in Washington?
The tables featured red linens adorned with dahlias and ranunculus, a color choice intended to tie into the long tradition of the color red in Chinese culture.
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What did President Trump and President Xi agree upon regarding trade during their meeting?
President Trump and President Xi agreed to keep a trade truce in place until early 2027, despite ongoing friction over technology limits, rare earths, Taiwan, and trade practices.
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What historical significance was represented by the choice of wine during the state dinner toast?
The toast opened with Schramsberg Blanc De Noir, a choice intended to honor former President Richard Nixon's 1972 “Toast to Peace” with then-Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai in Beijing.
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What was the duration and timeframe of the state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan?
The state visit ran for three days, from September 23 to September 25, 2026.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Lynn Jenkins) - Paralyzed Marine veteran’s family pushes for full accountability as health setbacks threaten trial testimony

Family of a paralyzed Marine veteran demands maximum accountability for the illegal immigrant accused of shooting him as health setbacks may delay his testimony. A Marine combat veteran left paralyzed after an alleged shooting at a San Antonio bar now faces fresh medical complications that could keep him off the witness stand, his family says, […] The post Paralyzed Marine veteran’s family pushes for full accountability as health setbacks threaten trial testimony appeared first on American Almanac .

Family of a paralyzed Marine veteran demands maximum accountability for the illegal immigrant accused of shooting him as health setbacks may delay his testimony. A Marine combat veteran left paralyzed after an alleged shooting at a San Antonio bar now faces fresh medical complications that could keep him off the witness stand, his family says, even as the man charged in the attack heads toward trial. Fox News Digital reported that Jimmy Friesenhahn, a Marine Corps combat veteran working security, was allegedly shot by Wilmer Vladimir Ruiz Ortega on May 4, 2025, at El Patio Sports Bar. Friesenhahn was struck twice in his bulletproof vest and once in the neck. The neck wound left him paralyzed, unable to speak, and dependent on full-time…Open

When was the trial for Wilmer Vladimir Ruiz Ortega scheduled to begin?
The trial was set to begin on the 20th, starting with jury selection.
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What is the criminal history of Wilmer Vladimir Ruiz Ortega prior to the May 2025 shooting?
Ortega was arrested for driving while intoxicated in October 2020, for a probation violation in August 2023, and was arrested twice more for failing to appear in court, including in November 2024.
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What was the stated reason for the confrontation between Jimmy Friesenhahn and Wilmer Vladimir Ruiz Ortega?
Police stated that Friesenhahn spotted a gun in Ortega's pocket and attempted to stop him from entering the venue, which led to a struggle and the alleged shooting.
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According to his sister Becky Borjon, what is the expected long-term outcome of Friesenhahn's injuries?
Borjon stated that they do not see it as a road to recovery because of the nature of the injury, noting that he will never walk again and faces a lifelong fight.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Tourist visa overstayer charged in fatal stabbing of UMass Dartmouth football player

A 19-year-old Nigerian national who entered on a tourist visa, overstayed for years, and won deferred action now faces a murder charge after a UMass Dartmouth football player was killed in Providence. Chukwunonso Uzoma David Uzoma Eze was arrested and charged with murder in the death of Marvins Antoine, a freshman on the University of […] The post Tourist visa overstayer charged in fatal stabbing of UMass Dartmouth football player appeared first on American Almanac .

A 19-year-old Nigerian national who entered on a tourist visa, overstayed for years, and won deferred action now faces a murder charge after a UMass Dartmouth football player was killed in Providence. Chukwunonso Uzoma David Uzoma Eze was arrested and charged with murder in the death of Marvins Antoine, a freshman on the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Corsairs football team, after an altercation in Providence, Rhode Island. A second Corsairs freshman, 19-year-old Kensley Macean, allegedly took stab wounds to the head and neck in the same incident and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Eze pleaded not guilty at a Monday arraignment in Massachusetts and agreed to extradition back to Rhode Island, where the case belongs.…Open

What was the outcome of the arraignment for Chukwunonso Uzoma David Uzoma Eze in Massachusetts?
During his Monday arraignment in New Bedford District Court in Massachusetts, Eze pleaded not guilty to the murder charge and agreed to be extradited to Rhode Island, which is the jurisdiction where the incident occurred.
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What is the immigration history of Chukwunonso Uzoma David Uzoma Eze prior to his murder charge?
Eze entered the United States on a B-2 tourist visa in 2015 and received two extensions under the Obama administration. He remained in the country after his authorized stay expired and later secured deferred action, which is a discretionary federal decision to temporarily delay removal. The Biden administration approved his deferred action in September 2022, and another request was approved on October 8, 2025, following an application in February 2025.
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What happened to Kensley Macean during the same incident that resulted in the death of Marvins Antoine?
Kensley Macean, a 19-year-old Corsairs freshman, allegedly sustained stab wounds to the head and neck during the incident and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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What is the identity of the UMass Dartmouth freshman football player who was killed in the stabbing incident in Providence?
The victim was identified as Marvins Antoine, a 19-year-old freshman on the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Corsairs football team.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Trump cuts nearly $1 billion from DEI and illegal immigrant programs with rare pocket rescission

President Trump canceled nearly $1 billion in leftover federal funding Friday night, targeting DEI programs and aid for illegal immigrants in a rare pocket rescission that has drawn sharp pushback. The White House moved Friday evening to strip back $810 million in unspent money already approved by Congress, hitting immigration and refugee accounts, foreign debt-relief […] The post Trump cuts nearly $1 billion from DEI and illegal immigrant programs with rare pocket rescission appeared first on American Almanac .

President Trump canceled nearly $1 billion in leftover federal funding Friday night, targeting DEI programs and aid for illegal immigrants in a rare pocket rescission that has drawn sharp pushback. The White House moved Friday evening to strip back $810 million in unspent money already approved by Congress, hitting immigration and refugee accounts, foreign debt-relief efforts, grants for minority-owned businesses, and assorted research and education programs. Washington Examiner reporting described the action as a “pocket” rescission, only the second such move in 50 years, and the second issued by Trump in his second term. Officials said most of the canceled dollars had been rooted in aiding illegal immigrants or propping up diversity,…Open

How many times has President Trump used a pocket rescission during his second term?
This move represents the second time President Trump has issued a pocket rescission during his second term; his first cut using this method was nearly $1 billion overall.
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What are the arguments regarding the legality of using a pocket rescission?
Senator Susan Collins of Maine and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) have argued that the maneuver is unlawful and undermines Congress's Constitutional power of the purse, specifically citing the Impoundment Control Act. Conversely, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) maintains that the maneuver is allowed.
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Why is the timing of this pocket rescission significant in relation to the federal fiscal year?
The rescission occurred close to the September 30 end of the fiscal year. This timing is the purpose of a pocket rescission, as it allows the White House to hold the funds and wait out the clock so the dollars lapse before Congress has time to reverse the action.
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What specific amounts were cut from migrant student education and "Woke International Education" programs?
The rescission included $25 million taken from migrant student education programs and $70 million from efforts labeled as "Woke International Education."
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