## San Francisco to make childcare free for families earning up to $230,000

Authored by theguardian.com

San Francisco will offer free childcare to families earning less than $230,000 a year, and a 50% subsidy to those earning up to $310,000, in an expansion of the city’s childcare offerings designed to make one of the world’s most expensive cities more affordable for residents.

“We’re committed to making San Francisco a place where families can stay, grow, and build their future.”.

In November, New Mexico became the first state in the nation to offer free childcare to all its residents.

Previously, free childcare was available to families earning less than 110% of the area median income.

The Children’s Council of San Francisco estimates that the average cost of childcare in the city is between $20,000 and $30,000 per child each year.

The mayor’s new childcare proposal brings that 7% just within reach, even for families earning what would be an extravagant salary elsewhere in the country.

“This is a big step toward making San Francisco a place where families can thrive. »

### Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado gifts her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump

Authored by abc.net.au

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has gifted her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump.

The White House later posted a photo of Mr Trump and Ms Machado with the president holding up a large, gold-coloured frame displaying the medal.

María Corina Machado presents Donald Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal. »

### Following leaked messages, House Republican education chair says she favors politically segregated schools

Authored by concordmonitor.com

Hours after the release of private messages purportedly showing the Republican chair of a House education committee advocating for “segregated schools,” the lawmaker publicly said she supported separating schools by political party.

“Republicans have been self-segregating out of the leftist indoctrination centers for decades,” wrote Rep. Kristin Noble, the chair of the House Education Policy and Administration committee, apparently referring to public schools.

He said that he didn’t think ideologically segregated schools were “realistic or on the table at the moment.”. »

### Gunmen threaten customers & steal $116K in Pokemon cards from New York’s Poke Court shop

Authored by dexerto.com

At least one of the men allegedly pulled out a handgun and threatened people inside the store as the robbery unfolded.

Surveillance footage shows two of the suspects stuffing backpacks with high-value Pokemon cards and collectibles, while also taking an undisclosed amount of cash from the register.

Courtney Chin, the founder of The Poke Court, echoed that sentiment while confirming everyone inside the store was physically unharmed. »

### ACLU sues Trump administration over ‘racial profiling and unlawful arrests’ in Minnesota ICE surge

Authored by theguardian.com

The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing federal immigration authorities in Minnesota of racial profiling and unlawful arrests amid widespread Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.

It added: “DHS’s crude dragnet ensnares non-citizens, including individuals with immigration status, without warrants or any lawful basis for arrest.

In a statement on Thursday, ACLU Minnesota attorney Catherine Ahlin-Halverson said: “ICE and CBP’s practices are both illegal and morally reprehensible. »

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