Discussion on frozen funds to Iran, Iran funding Hamas attack, Menendez accusations, alarming ACT scores, court update on fake kidnapping, guilty verdict of Carly Russell, arrest of illegal alien with fentanyl pills, and Mary Lou Rhetton's hospitalization.
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US and Qatar block $6 billion transfer to Iran due to alleged funding of Hamas attack on Israel.
High school graduating class of 2023 achieves lowest ACT scores in three decades with COVID lockdowns being a contributing factor.
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US and Qatar agree to re-freeze funds set for Iran
The United States and Qatar have reached an agreement to halt the release of $6 billion to Iran. Reports indicate that Iran coordinated and funded Hamas's attack on Israel, prompting the US and Qatar to block the funds. However, it remains uncertain whether Iran can still access the money.
High school ACT scores hit a 30-year low
According to a new report, the high school graduating class of 2023 achieved the lowest ACT scores in three decades. The average score for English, math, reading, and science was 19.5 out of 36. Additionally, nearly 50% of seniors did not meet the test's college readiness benchmarks, with critics attributing this decline to the impact of COVID lockdowns.
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