Mamdani’s education plan’s ‘lack of merit’ could fundamentally change student outcomes: GOP leader warns

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! NEW YORK, N.Y. — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s education agenda might be the most concerning of his administration and would have a damaging impact, a local GOP leader told Fox News Digital, arguing that schools will be shifting away from merit-based achievement under Mamdani’s tenure.Mamdani has proposed phasing out the city’s gifted and talented programs for younger students over inequity concerns, a move critics argue could limit academic opportunities for high performers from low-income families.”That’s my biggest concern,” Forte told Fox News Digital. “The lack of merit and the lack…

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TNA wrestling star Xia Brookside gets baptized: ‘A new chapter’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Xia Brookside certainly has made an impact on Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) over the last few weeks.As Brookside climbs the ladder to get back into the TNA Knockouts World Championship, she appeared to make an enemy along the way. Brookside helped…

WWE Hall of Famer’s son joins NFL team as undrafted free agent

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner had always told pro wrestling fans he was a “genetic freak,” and those genetics appeared to have been passed down to his children.Steiner’s son, Brock Rechsteiner, signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent…

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WHCD shooting suspect planned to target Trump officials, manifesto reveals

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting told law enforcement after his arrest Saturday night that he intended to target Trump administration officials, senior federal law enforcement sources confirmed to Fox News.Authorities identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Allen, of…

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Exclusive | Affordable ‘birthday bag’ trend sends buyers scurrying for vintage totes as cost of new, luxury goods skyrockets

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Charlee Roundhill has designs on a designer purse.  It’s a haute must-have the soon-to-be 30-year-old feels she deserves — in celebration of her milestone birthday on Wednesday.  But the couture carryall that’s caught her eye isn’t one in the bunch of highly coveted bags from Matthieu Blazy’s new Chanel spring/summer 2026 collection — finery that recently sent NYC’s most elite pouring into the streets for first grabs at the goods.  Roudhill’s dream pocketbook isn’t even a secondhand piece…

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