Top California librarian questioned about missing 0K tied to Dolly Parton child literacy program

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California State Librarian Greg Lucas is facing scrutiny from lawmakers after roughly $650,000 tied to a statewide literacy program connected to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library could not be accounted for.The issue surfaced during a Thursday Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education hearing, which examined how funds were distributed for California’s participation in the book-gifting program.Documents shared by the subcommittee as part of its hearing agenda claim that a nonprofit created to help administer the program reported spending roughly $1.2 million, while bank statements provided to Senate budget staff…

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Small business uncertaintly hits all-time high ahead of Election Day

Wall Street might be booming, but Main Street is feeling more uncertainty than ever ahead of Election Day, as polling shows the race between former President Trump and Vice President Harris is a dead heat. The National Federation of Independent Businesses’ (NFIB) Uncertainty Index surged 11 points in September to…

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American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on tipping turmoil and burger buzz

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.This week’s quiz highlights tipping turmoil, burger buzz — and a lot more.Can…

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Trump-backed voter ID bill faces GOP resistance as Tillis vows to stop it

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Republicans are gearing up for a floor battle over Trump-backed voter ID legislation, but another GOP senator plans to oppose it.Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., won’t support the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, a decision that could throw a wrench…

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Hilary Duff’s Secret to Glowing Skin? This Simple Two-Step Routine

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Hilary Duff knows a thing or two about maintaining glowing skin under bright lights, and one of the products she swears by is the iS CLINICAL Active Peel System. The two-step exfoliating treatment has become a go-to for achieving smoother, brighter-looking skin, helping to sweep away dull buildup while boosting radiance. During a recent radio interview, the Y2K queen shared that exfoliation with the iS CLINICAL Active Peel System plays a key role in maintaining her glowy complexion, especially while…

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