A nonprofit organization that provides school choice scholarships to low-income children has seen requests from parents looking to move their kids out of the public school system nearly triple since state governments’ closed down schools across the country during COVID. ACE Scholarships‚ a group that advocates for school choice‚ has seen requests for scholarships increase from 12‚311 for the 2021-2022 school year to 32‚113 for the 2023-2024 school year‚ according to data shared with The Daily Wire. “Every kid learns differently‚ so a one-size-fits-all education system‚ no matter how well-meaning‚ cannot accommodate every student. The soaring demand for ACE scholarships is a testament to the hope school choice provides for students and their parents. We are committed to helping students find institutions where they can excel‚” ACE CEO Norton Rainey told The Daily Wire. For this school year‚ ACE has allocated 14‚090 scholarships for kids to go to private schools worth $42‚660‚935. The organization is partnered with 1‚000 schools nationwide and helps out families that have an average family income of $56‚000 and average family size of 4.7 people‚ according to the data. ACE said that students for whom it provided scholarships tested 54% more proficient in math and 34% more proficient in reading than their public school counterparts. “This historic demand for educational freedom should empower states currently considering school choice legislation in 2024 to act now. Every kid — no matter what state they live in — deserves access to a high-quality education that sets them up for a lifetime of success. We can’t let them down‚” Rainey said. Lawmakers across the nation‚ from Tennessee to Texas‚ have pushed for expanding school choice opportunities amid declining educational achievement and lagging test scores. A report released last summer showed that math and reading test scores for 13-year-olds in the United States have hit their lowest levels in decades. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP While the Texas Senate passed a school choice measure in November‚ the Republican-controlled House shot down the proposal‚ which would have created a Texas Education Savings Account. An amendment to remove school choice from an omnibus education bill passed 84-63‚ with 21 Republicans voting for the amendment. For this school year‚ ACE has provided 1‚494 scholarships to lower-income Texas students worth $4‚149‚787. The guiding principles of ACE include that the “American public education system is flawed‚” “free enterprise and democracy work‚” and that “parents know the best education environment for their kids.” Related: Illinois Democrats Kill State’s Only School Choice Program

Warning: This report contains extremely graphic sexual allegations contained in a federal lawsuit. A former employee of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) filed a lawsuit this week in federal court that accused former Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon of sex trafficking and numerous alleged instances of extreme sexual acts and abuse. Attorneys for Janel Grant filed the lawsuit on Thursday in U.S. District Court in Connecticut. Details contained in the lawsuit appear to match allegations that surfaced in 2022 that led to McMahon stepping down from WWE. The lawsuit seeks to void a non-disclosure agreement and seeks an unspecified amount for punitive damages and Grant’s legal fees. Grant‚ who worked for the company from 2019 to 2022‚ alleges that she was in a vulnerable state when she met McMahon because her parents had just died and she had effectively devoted her life to “around-the-clock caregiving.” After meeting McMahon for the first time in late March 2019‚ he allegedly slowly ramped up the physical contact that he had with her over a period of several weeks in what appeared to be an attempt to break down boundaries with her. In late April 2019‚ she visited his condo and was greeted by him while he was in “wearing only briefs‚” the lawsuit said. “Shocked‚ Ms. Grant turned around and apologized‚ as McMahon laughed and asked her to turn around. He then handed her a shirt and asked for help with the buttons.” Several weeks later‚ on May 5‚ 2019‚ before she gained employment with WWE‚ Grant said she visited his condo again‚ at which time he allegedly told her to kiss him. According to the lawsuit‚ she ended up lying down with him in bed and he allegedly began “forcibly kissed her and began pulling down a strap on her sweater.” On May 11‚ 2019‚ Grant says she once again visited him as her employment opportunity came closer to fruition. During the visit‚ “McMahon then undressed down to his briefs‚ while Ms. Grant remained clothed‚ and he began kissing Ms. Grant and inserting his hands into her pants without consent‚” the lawsuit said. McMahon allegedly once again summoned her to his apartment on May 18‚ 2019‚ during which time he allegedly “stated‚ ‘This is what I have been waiting for’ as he performed oral sex on Ms. Grant. … Feeling that she was being used for his gratification‚ Ms. Grant went numb and was unable to make eye contact. McMahon then flipped on his back and said‚ ‘Okay‚ j*ck ’em off.'” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP She allegedly tried to end their physical relation in June 2019‚ the day before starting at WWE‚ to which he said there was no need to and he allegedly reminded her that talking about their relationship could get her into trouble. After starting work at the company‚ McMahon allegedly would text her sexual messages and she says that she felt forced to respond to keep her job. She began to experience panic attacks at work‚ the lawsuit says. He allegedly began calling her degrading names and told her he wanted people to watch them engage in sexual activity. “McMahon was adamant about having Ms. Grant send him explicit photographs‚ impressing upon her that it was part of her sexuality‚” the lawsuit said. “Given the control that McMahon had over Ms. Grant’s employment‚ she felt compelled to comply and sent the explicit photographs to McMahon’s mobile device.” She says that she was assured that the photos would only remain between them. McMahon allegedly “caused Ms. Grant to sustain physical injuries‚ including bleeding and pain‚ from forceful use of sex toys‚” the lawsuit said. “Despite Ms. Grant’s plea to cease any further sexual activity‚ the number of sexual encounters increased‚ as did McMahon’s physical aggression during them.” The following are the most explosive allegations contained in the lawsuit: “McMahon was most aggressive when using the certain sex toys named after male WWE wrestlers and performers. McMahon named the sex toys so that the color of the toy matched the race of the wrestler—for example‚ a black ‘dildo’ would be named after an African American wrestler and a white ‘dildo’ would be named after a Caucasian wrestler. In addition to McMahon’s infatuation with pretending that other men (and‚ namely‚ certain WWE talent) were in the room with them‚ this was yet another incremental step in desensitizing Ms. Grant to his fantasy‚ and eventual demands that she perform sexual acts for and/or have sexual contact with others within WWE.” McMahon allegedly shared explicit photos and videos of Grant with people inside and outside of the company and those people shared the pornographic content with their friends. In May 2020‚ McMahon allegedly forced Grant to have a threesome with him and his physical therapist. Grant said she did not want to because she thought she would be thrown around like a “rag doll” by the two individuals. Early during the alleged May 2020 threesome‚ “McMahon immediately directed Ms. Grant to lay down on her back in a supplicating position. While straddling over her‚ McMahon defecated on Ms. Grant’s head. McMahon left to shower off‚ but he instructed Ms. Grant to remain in place‚ with excrement in her hair‚ and to continue performing for his friend. While Ms. Grant requested protection‚ none was offered. McMahon and Physical Therapist actively continued with the threesome and directed Ms. Grant’s sexual performance for around an hour and a half while she was left covered in feces.” He sent her extremely graphic sexual text messages expressing his desire for her to engage in rough and degrading group sex‚ including his desire for her to be penetrated by “3 BIG BLACK D***S in ALL 3 holes at the same time!!!” “Grant sustained brutal and painful injuries‚ including bleeding‚ swelling‚ bruising‚ and spans of incontinence resulting from McMahon’s forceful use of his fists‚ adult toys‚ and objects unsafe for vaginal insertion or penetration.” “McMahon advertised her to others and told her that he had found another person to join them: Defendant [WWE executive] John Laurinaitis. In November 2020‚ McMahon pressed Ms. Grant to make explicit photos and videos to send to Laurinaitis. … On or about December 29‚ 2020‚ a threesome was arranged between McMahon‚ Laurinaitis‚ and Ms. Grant at McMahon’s condo – McMahon instructed her to tell Laurinaitis that she was a neighbor and girlfriend working in the legal field (but not at WWE). Shortly after meeting Laurinaitis‚ Ms. Grant asked him if she was the first woman whom McMahon had introduced him to in such a setting. Laurinaitis failed to respond and shot a look directly at McMahon‚ who quickly intervened by kissing Ms. Grant and initiating the sexual encounter amongst the three of them.” “McMahon constantly reinforced the expectation that Ms. Grant sexually perform for him and her new boss Laurinaitis‚ both in and out of the office. McMahon wrote on March 22‚ 2021‚ ‘Do U promise to make me proud Baby? Will U show him what a Porno Star U can B. Will U Show Off for me like never before ????’ and ‘On days when he’s in town‚ I want him to f*** U every morning and later In the office too.'” “As soon as Ms. Grant began working directly for Laurinaitis‚ forcible touching and overtly sexual behaviors became part of daily life when he was in the office. On numerous occasions‚ Ms. Grant was directed to visit Laurinaitis at his hotel room before work to serve herself to him as his ‘breakfast.’ These devastating experiences made Ms. Grant feel as though she were being pimped out as an object for sexual gratification for her new boss.” On June 15‚ 2021‚ McMahon and Laurinaitis allegedly ignored her plea to not have a threesome “and brought her into Laurinaitis’ office‚ forcibly touching and undressing her before forcing her to engage in a threesome on a conference table. Ms. Grant pleaded‚ ‘No‚ no‚ no’ and ‘Please stop’; McMahon responded with ‘No means yes.’ Ms. Grant again told them to stop. Instead‚ McMahon licked his fingers and penetrated Ms. Grant and said‚ ‘Take it‚ b****.’ With each taking turns restraining her for the other‚ Laurinaitis then joined by forcibly shoving his tongue‚ then penis‚ into Ms. Grant’s mouth.” McMahon allegedly used Grant to send sexually explicit material to a top WWE performer that he wanted her to have sex with. “As in other instances‚ McMahon described his fantasy of seeing Ms. Grant engaged in unmerciful sexual acts with WWE Superstar during which he would ‘rip’ her open‚” the lawsuit said. McMahon allegedly role played as the WWE Superstar and during the encounter “was so physically rough with Ms. Grant during this encounter‚ that Ms. Grant begged McMahon to stop numerous times‚ including loud cries of ‘Help!’ ‘I’m serious!’ and ‘I’m scared!’ as he – among other things – penetrated her‚ fisted her‚ pulled her hair‚ pinned her‚ shoved her‚ and open-palm slapped her. McMahon’s assault caused Ms. Grant to break down weeping and curl into the fetal position with her arms pulled up to protect her face. McMahon alternated between slaps and shoves before admitting that ‘I’m really f***ing up with you right and left tonight‚ huh?’ McMahon forbade Ms. Grant from leaving his condo that night unless she could verbally assure him that there wasn’t a problem and everything between them was okay.” After the NDA was signed‚ McMahon continued to engage sexually with Grant‚ according to the lawsuit. “After the NDA was signed‚ McMahon‚ wearing only a white robe‚ met Ms. Grant in his condo to review outstanding business items. As Ms. Grant was proceeding to the door to leave‚ McMahon grabbed her arm before she exited and commanded her to do ‘one last thing’ and get ‘on your knees.’ As Ms. Grant knelt on the hard floor‚ barely a few feet away from the front door‚ McMahon opened his robe and ordered her to ‘Eat him!’ McMahon grabbed the back of Ms. Grant’s head and slammed her face into his crotch a couple times until she gagged and pushed him away‚ telling him to stop and that she couldn’t breathe. McMahon responded that she wouldn’t get away that easily and held her head as he forced himself back in her mouth until she had no air. Ms. Grant tried to push him away but he held her head firmly in place and loudly commanded her to ‘Look up!’ followed by ‘Take it‚ b****.’ They momentarily made eye contact before McMahon’s force caused Ms. Grant’s body to convulse and retch with tears streaming down her face. McMahon then released his hold and closed his robe as she stood up. After leaving‚ Ms. Grant never saw McMahon again.” McMahon was the target of a federal search warrant and a grand jury subpoena last July‚ according to a statement from the corporation. A report published by CNBC tied the subpoena and the search warrant – which was reportedly executed on July 17 by federal law enforcement – to the allegations against McMahon regarding payments he reportedly made to a number of women following accusations of sexual impropriety. The search came one year after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and federal prosecutors launched an investigation into the payments‚ which were disclosed by the WWE just days after McMahon retired as CEO. At the time‚ the WWE reported $14.6 million in expenses that were paid out personally by McMahon — none of which had been recorded previously. McMahon through a spokesperson dismissed the claims as “a vindictive distortion of the truth‚” and vowed to “vigorously defend himself.” Virginia Kruta contributed to this report.

Dolly Parton floated the idea of a possible reboot to the popular 90s TV show “Buffy The Vampire Slayer‚” a project she was involved with originally as an uncredited producer — on the TV show and movie by the same name. The 78-year-old singer told Business Insider that behind the scenes‚ “They’re still working on that‚” though it’s unclear if any of the original cast members like Sarah Michelle Gellar or Seth Green will be involved. “They’re thinking about bringing it back and revamping it‚” Parton said about her production company‚ Sandollar Productions and Sandollar Television‚ which produced the original series and the movie‚ along with co-producing the spinoff series “Angel.” The superstar singer said while she was “very involved” in the show‚ she credited others with making it a success‚ as the original TV series was filmed in Los Angeles‚ with Parton living in Nashville at the time‚ the Insider noted. ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ could be rebooted‚ according to producer Dolly Parton https://t.co/OsZKE09DIc pic.twitter.com/IiCjDRoa9K — New York Post (@nypost) January 26‚ 2024 “A lot of my work was done just conversing back and forth with the business people there‚” the “9 to 5” star said. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “I have to give more people more credit on ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ than me‚” she added. “A lot of people did so much sweat on that. That little show did great.” The Joss Whedon-created cult-classic movie hit the big screen in 1992‚ and in 1997‚ he created the TV series that became a hit. It ended up running on the WB/UPN for 7 seasons‚ the New York Post noted. Speaking on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” last year‚ Gellar confirmed Parton’s involvement in the popular show. “We never saw her. We’d get Christmas gifts in the beginning that would have her name‚ and I would think‚ ‘She doesn’t know who I am‚'” Gellar told the host. “Then one day‚ someone asked her about it‚ and she complimented the show and my performance‚” she added. “And I was like‚ ‘Oh‚ I can die now. Dolly Parton knows who I am and thinks I’m good.'” Despite Gellar’s pride in the hit series‚ she made it clear she’s not a fan of a reboot that would involve her reprising the role. “I am very proud of the show that we created and it doesn’t need to be done‚” the 46-year-old actress told SFX magazine via Movieweb in January 2023. “We wrapped that up.” “I am all for them continuing the story‚ because there’s the story of female empowerment‚” she added. “I love the way the show was left: ‘Every girl who has the power can have the power.’ It’s set up perfectly for someone else to have the power.” “But like I said‚ the metaphors of ‘Buffy’ were the horrors of adolescence‚” Gellar continued. “I think I look young‚ but I am not an adolescent.”

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