Abbott signs bill easing diploma tests for Texas seniors
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill allowing Texas high school students to graduate despite failing up to two of five end of course exams. The measure aims to shield 28,000 seniors from unduly penalized graduation, though critics from business groups warn it may devalue the diploma. The exams covered include Algebra I biology English I and II and U.S. history.
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Brady suspended four games for deflated football scandal
The NFL suspended Tom Brady for four games and fined the New England Patriots 1 million dollars for deflating footballs used in the AFC title game. The Patriots also lose a first-round pick and a fourth-round pick in 2017. Brady may appeal to Commissioner Goodell within three days.
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Family seeks funds for medical alert dog for Libby
Libby the dog risks collapse from low blood sugar and could die without a trained alert dog. The Stewart family has raised about 26 500 of a 28 000 goal since 2013 and seeks 1 500 more. They list donation sites and church groups as key supporters to fund Cricket the D A D.
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Baytown SWAT training costs and charity fundraiser details
The Baytown Police Department SWAT unit depleted its training budget by hiring former military instructors for a weeklong session in November. They needed 13 000 rounds of simulation ammunition costing about 7000 dollars. The Baytown Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association chose to buy all the ammunition. The group funds outlays via hot chocolate sales during the Christmas Parade, mall escort services, and an annual garage sale.
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Treasury 10 year yield climbs to 2.28 percent
The yield on the 10 year Treasury rose to 2.28 percent on Monday affecting mortgage rates and other consumer loan costs. Investors monitor debt supply and inflation outlook as yields move.
Netflix Earnings Beat Sparks Stock Rally on Sub Growth
Netflix posted 38 cents per share in the last quarter versus 63 cents expected, yet the stock rose 18.2 percent the next day. Investors favored subscriber growth as the company outpaced concerns about a slow global economy and a strong dollar.
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