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Who is Kelly Matthews? Hobbs Highland Middle School teacher shot; first details on New Mexico shooting suspect

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Kelly Matthews, teacher at Hobbs Highland Middle School reportedly shot. (Facebook/Kelly Matthews)

Kelly Matthews, a special education teacher at Highland Middle School in Hobbs, New Mexicowas identified as the individual shot at the school on Friday, September 25. Local political and community leaders shared messages of support for Matthews following the incident. Kelly Matthews, teacher at Hobbs Highland Middle School reportedly shot. (Facebook/Kelly Matthews) New Mexico state … Read more

Trump government widens foreign labor fraud crackdown: What H-1B workers and employers should know

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US Labor Department widens foreign labor fraud crackdown. (REUTERS)

The US Department of Labor is stepping up its crackdown on suspected foreign labor fraud, with Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito warning that investigators are pursuing more cases involving visa fraud, worker exploitation and potential human trafficking. US Labor Department widens foreign labor fraud crackdown. (REUTERS) In a September 25 “Fraud Friday” video, D’Esposito … Read more

Why far-right protesters target non-political groups like lifeboat volunteers

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Why far-right protesters target non-political groups like lifeboat volunteers

Portsmouth, On September 6, 2026, two Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboats brought around 120 migrants ashore at Portsmouth. They were met by a protest, where far-right demonstrators verbally abused lifeboat crew. The crew’s names, addresses and photographs were later circulated online. Why far-right protesters target non-political groups like lifeboat volunteers The protest in the Eastney … Read more

Adam Hamilton slams ICE operations in Kansas amid US Senate midterms race: ‘Chaos for families, communities, businesses’

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Democratic U.S. senatorial candidate Adam Hamilton of Kansas slammed ICE activities in the state amid reports of the beef industry being disrupted as a result. (AP Photo)

Democrat Adam Hamiltonthe US Senate contender from Kansasslammed ICE activities in the state ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Hamilton is going up against incumber Roger Marshall, in a state that has historically voted Republican. Democratic U.S. senatorial candidate Adam Hamilton of Kansas slammed ICE activities in the state amid reports of the beef industry … Read more

Who is Sean Sakaida? Former Moanalua High School wrestling coach faces child pornography charges

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The FBI has arrested Sean Sakaida, a former wrestling coach, on child pornography charges stemming from alleged predatory behavior since 2012. (Representational Photo/AFP)

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking to identify potential victims of a former girls wrestling coach at Moanalua High School. The FBI has arrested Sean Sakaida, a former wrestling coach, on child pornography charges stemming from alleged predatory behavior since 2012. (Representational Photo/AFP) Sean Sakaida, a 44-year-old resident of Honolulu, was apprehended and … Read more

Who is Jane Smith? Michigan CEO loses job over family’s AI photo in ‘Lake America’ sweatshirts

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Michigan's Family First Credit Union announced the departure of CEO Jane Smith after her socially offensive post featuring Trump-themed sweaters drew criticism, (AFP)

A Michigan credit union has announced the departure of its CEO following her social media post featuring what seemed to be an artificially generated photograph depicting her and her family in sweaters displaying the phrase “Lake America,” a slogan associated with Donald Trump. Michigan’s Family First Credit Union announced the departure of CEO Jane Smith … Read more

Caleb Flynn daughters asked heartbreaking question when they learned about affair after mom’s death: ‘Why did Daddy…’

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Testimony revealed Ashley Flynn's daughters, aged 9 and 11, felt heartbreak and confusion upon learning of their father's infidelity during the investigation into Ashley's homicide. (X)

The family members of Ashley Flynnthe deceased wife of former American Idol participant Caleb Flynn, provided testimony this week regarding how the couple’s daughters responded to the findings that emerged throughout the investigative process. Testimony revealed Ashley Flynn’s daughters, aged 9 and 11, felt heartbreak and confusion upon learning of their father’s infidelity during the … Read more

Did Caleb Flynn’s mistress visit his wife Ashley Flynn’s parents after murder? All we know about Todd and Jill Smith

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Alleigha Botner testified in the trial against Caleb Flynn, claiming doubts about his innocence in his wife Ashley's murder. (X/@901Lulu)

The woman involved in an extramarital relationship with Caleb Flynn visited the parents of his deceased wife Ashley Flynn the morning following Ashley’s death—while simultaneously harboring doubts regarding the circumstances, according to her testimony. Alleigha Botner testified in the trial against Caleb Flynn, claiming doubts about his innocence in his wife Ashley’s murder. (X/@901Lulu) Alleigha … Read more

Nor’easter Massachusetts tracker: What we know about alerts, power outages, flight disruption and flooding

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Nor'easter Massachusetts tracker: More than 40 million people in the northeastern United States braced September 25 for heavy rain and strong winds as an unusually powerful storm for the season was forecast to crash into the region. (AFP)

Over 4,000 residents experienced power disruptions on Saturday morning as a severe nor’easter swept across Massachusetts. Nor’easter Massachusetts tracker: More than 40 million people in the northeastern United States braced September 25 for heavy rain and strong winds as an unusually powerful storm for the season was forecast to crash into the region. (AFP) According … Read more

In 2024, Allen Treibitz paid $50 for a painting at a Hamptons barn sale; months later it was authenticated as Emily Carr’s 1912 Masset, Q.C.I. and sold at a Toronto auction for C$290,000

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In 2024, Allen Treibitz paid $50 for a painting at a Hamptons barn sale; months later it was authenticated as Emily Carr’s 1912 Masset, Q.C.I. and sold at a Toronto auction for C$290,000

According to the report, the painting’s provenance offered another intriguing chapter. It is believed to have been given by Carr to her friends Nell Cozier and her husband during the 1930s. A dusty barn sale in the Hamptons is not where most people expect to encounter a significant work of Canadian art. Yet that is … Read more