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Man sentenced for grandson’s accidental death with an unsecured gun
A man whose grandson was shot and killed with a loaded, unlocked gun in his home was sentenced to a minimum of 38 months to a maximum of 15 years in prison for violating Michigan’s new safe storage law. Karl Robart pleaded no contest in August. In April, Robart and his wife, Theresa Robart, left a… -
Migrant surge causes strain on schools: Survey
A new survey revealed the impact the migrant surge in the United States has had on schools. Reuters polled 75 school districts across 23 states. A third of districts said the increase in migrant children had a significant impact leading to budget issues and language barriers. Additionally, 42 districts said they had to hire more… -
The UK now has most migrants in country illegally in Europe: Study
A new study found Britain has more migrants in the country illegally than any other part of Europe. According to Oxford University Researchers, there are 745,000 undocumented migrants in the United Kingdom. That’s 1 in 100 of the population. A total of 973 migrants reached the U.K. on Saturday, Oct. 5, beating the previous record… -
Ohio court rejects Haitian group’s arrest warrant requests for Trump, Vance
A panel of judges in Ohio rejected a Haitian group’s request to issue arrest warrants against former President Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio. In September, the Haitian Bridge Alliance asked the Clark County Court to charge Trump and Vance on several counts including disrupting public services and making false alarms. The lawsuit came… -
Majority of NYC residents want Mayor Eric Adams to resign: Poll
A new survey shows most New York City residents want Mayor Eric Adams, D, to resign following his federal corruption charges. That’s according to a newly released Marist Poll of New York City, with 69% of residents feeling he should step aside. This is the first poll released on Adams since he indicted. Adams is… -
Windows in gender-neutral bathrooms at school boarded up after complaints
Complaints over a Pennsylvania school board’s approval to put windows in gender-neutral bathrooms, may have already resulted in a reversal of that decision. The South Western School District school board approved the construction in August. The openings could be seen earlier this week at Emory H. Markle Middle School in Hanover. But, by Thursday, Oct.… -
Donald Trump responds after Melania reveals abortion stance, Democrats react
Former President Donald Trump responded after his wife, Melania Trump revealed that she backs abortion rights. According to excerpts from her new memoir, the former first lady wrote that restricting a woman’s right to choose an abortion is the same as denying control over her own body. Melania posted a video to X Thursday, Oct.… -
Eric Adams indictment: History with Turkish Cultural Center revealed
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ federal corruption indictment revealed the missing piece as to why he cut ties with Brooklyn’s Turkish Cultural Center several years ago. Adams regularly attended events hosted by the center as far back as 2012. Adams co-hosted a meat drive in 2015 when he was Brooklyn Borough president. He also… -
Former Colorado GOP official sentenced to prison for election scheme
A judge sentenced a former Colorado county clerk, election official and prominent Donald Trump supporter to nine years in prison on Thursday, Oct. 3, for leading a data breach scheme during the 2020 presidential election. A jury found Tina Peters guilty of four felonies, and seven charges in total, in August 2024. She was cleared… -
DeSantis sends National Guard to ports amid strike, makes election changes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R, launched a potential port strike workaround on Thursday, Oct. 3 for his state. At a press conference, he said he will send the Florida National Guard and the Florida State Guard to critical ports to maintain order, and if possible, resume operations. “There are ships that have nothing to do… -
Eric Adams case: Phone locked, next in line for mayor donations in question
Federal investigators said they still can’t get in New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ cellphone, nearly a year after they took it. According to charging documents, Adams claimed in November 2023 that he changed his password after he found out about the corruption investigation. He said he wanted to stop his staff from deleting anything… -
Omaha police chief says actions justified in deadly shooting; video released
The chief of the Omaha Police Department said Wednesday, Oct. 2, that an officer followed protocol when he shot an armed man eight times, killing him. The incident happened Saturday, Sept. 28, after officers Noah Zendejas and Alex Atkinson stopped Steve Phipps for expired plates. Police shared body-worn camera footage that showed Phipps outside his… -
Who is Harold Daggett, the union boss leading the port strike?
The union boss leading the port strike on the East and Gulf Coasts is in the spotlight as he joins workers on the picket lines. As a former port worker himself and now president of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), Harold Daggett has been a strong advocate for labor protections. He has consistently called out…