Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

California Redistricting Hearing Turns Heated as Republicans Mount Opposition Campaign

California Redistricting Hearing Turns Heated as Republicans Mount Opposition Campaign

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California hearing on Democrats’ redistricting effort turned into a shouting match Tuesday. A Republican lawmaker pressed for answers over a partisan plan aimed at winning Democrats five more House seats. He argues that California should spend money on other issues such as health care instead. California’s plan is a counter…MORE

Oklahoma Ideology Test for Teachers From New York and California Draws Criticism

Oklahoma Ideology Test for Teachers From New York and California Draws Criticism

Oklahoma will require applicants for teaching jobs from California and New York to pass an exam that the state’s top education official says is designed to safeguard against “radical leftist ideology.” Opponents decry the exam as a “MAGA loyalty test.” Ryan Walters, the state public schools superintendent, said Monday that any teacher coming from the…MORE

Home Depot’s Sales Improve as Customers Stay Focused on Smaller Projects

Home Depot’s Sales Improve as Customers Stay Focused on Smaller Projects

Home Depot’s sales improved during its fiscal second quarter as consumers remained focused on smaller projects amid cost concerns, but its performance missed Wall Street’s expectations. Revenue for the three months ended August 3 climbed to $45.28 billion from $43.18 billion, but fell short of the $45.41 billion that analysts polled by FactSet were looking…MORE