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Renowned American actor Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86. He became widely recognized for his leading role in the television series Walker, Texas Ranger. News of his passing was shared by his family on social media and reported by MIR 24.
Earlier reports indicated that Norris had been hospitalized on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. Despite his age, he had remained physically active and continued training shortly before his hospitalization.
His passion for martial arts began during his military service in Korea. In 1968, he earned a world championship title in middleweight karate and successfully defended it five times. After another victory in 1974, he decided to retire from professional competition.
Norris gained global fame for portraying Cordell Walker. He also appeared alongside Bruce Lee in the film The Way of the Dragon, along with numerous other movies throughout his career.
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Detroit High School Students Eligible for Up to $1,000 for Perfect Attendance
23 Aug. 18:09High school students in Detroit, Michigan, who maintain consistent school attendance can earn up to $1,000 in electronic gift cards. According to Fox News, high schoolers receive a $100 digital gift card for every week of uninterrupted class attendance. Students can earn $400 across four weeks, with total incentives reaching up to $1,000 during the 10-week winter period.
The attendance incentive model demonstrated strong results between January and March 2026, when approximately 12,800 high school students—representing 84% of the district's high school population—qualified for the payments. Concurrently, chronic absenteeism dropped from 64% to 54%. Following this success, the program has been extended through the 2026–2027 academic year and expanded to include students in grades 6–8, who will receive $50 for each week of full attendance.
The school district allocated $13.9 million from its overall budget to combat unexcused absences. The program maintains strict criteria: a single unexcused absence during any given school week forfeits the student's eligibility for that week's reward.
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