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Nov 12 2025CRIME

A Father and Daughter's Final Flight for Help

A plane crash in Coral Springs took the lives of a father and daughter who were on a mission to help others. Alexander Wurm, 53, and his 22-year-old daughter Serena, were carrying supplies to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa. They were part of a Christian ministry called Ignite the Fire, which does w

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Harvard's New Leader: A Journey Through Many Roles

Debi Bejot, the new city administrator of Harvard, has a history of serving the city in various roles. From policing to finance, she has seen it all. This broad experience gives her a unique view of the city's needs and challenges. Bejot first came to Harvard in 1995 as a police officer. Later, she

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise: Pakistan Points Fingers After Deadly Bombing

In a shocking turn of events, a suicide bombing rocked a busy court area in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital. The explosion, which happened around noon, killed at least 12 people and injured about 27 others. The blast was so powerful that it shook the entire court building, leaving people terrified and

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Nov 11 2025CRIME

A Father and Daughter's Final Flight for Jamaica

A father and his daughter lost their lives in a plane crash while delivering aid to Jamaica. Alexander Wurm, a 53-year-old church leader, and his 22-year-old daughter, Serena, were on a mission to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa. Their plane, a Beechcraft King Air, crashed shortly after tak

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Nov 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Magic Meets Mayhem: A Fresh Take on Illusion and Heists

The latest installment in the "Now You See Me" series, "Now You See Me: Now You Don't, " brings a new twist to the magic-heist genre. This time, the Four Horsemen team up with a trio of young, socially conscious magicians to pull off a daring heist. Their target? The Heart Diamond, a massive gem own

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Nov 11 2025EDUCATION

A Principal Steps Down: Community's Push for Change

A high school principal has decided to move on after a group of parents, teachers, and alumni voiced their concerns and called for his removal. The principal, Troy Tyson, was at the center of a storm of allegations. These included not supporting female athletes enough, not engaging with parents, and

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Nov 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

When Politics Became Part of the Laughs

Politics has become so dominant that it's even seeping into comedy shows. Take "South Park, " for instance. The creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, have noticed that politics is now a big part of pop culture. This isn't new for them, though. They've been mixing comedy with current events for years

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Nov 11 2025EDUCATION

Universities Play Hide and Seek with DEI

Universities are getting creative to keep their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs running despite federal pushback. Some schools are openly defiant, while others are sneaky, renaming their DEI offices to avoid scrutiny. A few are genuinely trying to comply with new rules. One activist

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Food Aid Fight: Courts Step In as Shutdown Drags On

The Trump administration faced another setback in its attempt to limit food stamp funding. A federal appeals court recently ruled against the administration's efforts to withhold full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This decision came as Congress worked to reopen th

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

South Africa's Environment Minister Faces Leadership Shake-Up

In South Africa, a big change is coming to the environment ministry. Dion George, who has been in charge of fisheries, forestry, and the environment, might soon step down. His party, the Democratic Alliance, has suggested replacing him with Willie Aucamp, their spokesman. This shift comes after Geo

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