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Report: NYC school staff used homeless students funds for personal family trips
New details have emerged about a misuse of funds within New York City’s public school system. A recently released investigative report reveals six school employees took their own children on trips to Disney World, instead of using the funds on homeless students. The report said funds intended to provide educational trips for students living in… -
São Paulo mayoral debate turns violent as candidate attacks opponent with chair
A televised mayoral debate took a violent turn in São Paulo, as news anchor and mayoral candidate Jose Luiz Datena shocked viewers by attacking his opponent with a chair. The incident left Pablo Marçal with a fractured rib and a dislocated finger. He was taken to the hospital after complaining of difficulty breathing. The moment… -
2 retired FDNY chiefs arrested in corruption probe
Two retired New York City Fire Department chiefs are facing serious charges after being arrested on Monday, Sept. 16, as part of a yearlong corruption investigation. The two allegedly accepted $190,000 in bribes in exchange for expediting inspections. According to the indictment unsealed on Monday, Brian Cordasco and Anthony Saccavino repeatedly abused their positions as… -
Controversy as Flappy Bird returns without original creator’s involvement
The iconic mobile game, “Flappy Bird,” is returning to app stores, but not without controversy. The original creator of the 2013 hit said he’s not involved at all. Posting on X for the first time since 2017, the Vietnamese video game developer made it clear he didn’t sell anything. The new owner of the trademark… -
New ChatGPT model designed to break down problems, ‘think’ before responding
Oprah Winfrey recently aired a special all about AI, titled “AI and the Future of Us.” After noting that “AI is still beyond our control,” Winfrey said humans will be able to adapt, saying, “The stakes could not be higher.” The comments came with guests including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, tech influencer Marques Brownlee and… -
4-day rescue frees entangled humpback whale off British Columbia coast
A rescue off Canada’s Pacific coast has given one humpback whale a second chance at life. After being entangled in fishing gear for months, a 36-foot humpback whale has finally been freed after four days of rescue efforts. Video from The Associated Press showed ropes tightly wrapped around the whale’s body. Ropes can be seen… -
Cristiano Ronaldo hits 1 billion followers across social media platforms
Cristiano Ronaldo has just hit 1 billion followers across all of his social media platforms. That means the star has become the first person ever to reach that high number. The figure is a combination of his followers on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube, and even Chinese platforms like Weibo and Kuaishou. While the number… -
Two charged after raiding London gallery for Banksy artwork
A painting by the British street artist Banksy was stolen from the Grove Gallery in London, with the theft reportedly happening around 11 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8. The work, titled “Girl with Balloon,” could be worth an estimated $355,000. Two men, 47-year-old Larry Fraser and 53-year-old James Love are alleged to have stolen the… -
US cyclist Lael Wilcox shatters world record with 108-day round-the-world ride
Lael Wilcox has just broken the Guinness World Record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle. In a record-breaking time of 108 days, 12 hours and 12 minutes, the 37-year-old cyclist from the U.S. shattered the previous record, set in 2018 by Scottish cyclist Jenny Graham, cutting it by nearly 16 days. At… -
‘A Soldier’s Journey’ unveiling debuts at WWI Memorial
Friday, Sept. 13, will see the unveiling of a new piece of art of the National World War I Memorial, “A Soldier’s Journey.” The bronze panel sculpture is 58 feet long and features 38 full-sized figures. It tells the story of a WWI soldier heading on an epic journey. He leaves from home, travels through… -
NYPD commissioner resigns as feds probe dept; Adams names interim chief
New York City has a new interim police commissioner. Mayor Eric Adams took the immediate action following the resignation of Edward Caban, naming Thomas Donlon the new interim police commissioner. The shake-up in the department comes just days after federal agents seized the cellphones of several high-ranking officials in the Adams administration, including Donlon’s. In… -
Queen Elizabeth II statue sparks backlash, critics say it misses the mark
A newly unveiled statue of the late Queen Elizabeth II is sparking controversy in the United Kingdom. While officials in Northern Ireland described the bronze statue as capturing her grace and dedication, reactions online were anything but flattering. The statue, created by artist Anto Brennan, stands alongside Prince Philip and their corgis in Antrim Castle… -
Ancient jar shattered by child restored and put back on display
A 3,500 year-old Bronze Age jar is back on display after being accidentally broken by a curious child. Rather than taking legal action or punishing the family, the museum pegged the incident as part of the artifact’s evolving story. The jar, dating back before the Bronze Age collapse, was one of the Hecht Museum’s most…