Alvord ISD officials confirmed that an Advanced Animal Science teacher fed an ailing kitten to a snake. The incident occurred before the school day and without students present, but the teacher later acknowledged the decision to the class. The teacher, who has apologized, has removed all snakes from the classroom after the district investigated the report, consulting with legal counsel and animal control. While the incident upset some students, the district has addressed the issue.
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Following President Zelensky’s statement regarding bomb shelters near the Kremlin, Russia responded with accusations of “irresponsible” threats. Zelensky’s comments came in response to Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. Earlier in the month, Russia launched its largest aerial barrage and struck the Ukrainian government complex in Kyiv, escalating the conflict.
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In response to increased drone intrusions across Denmark and northern Germany, Germany’s Transport Minister has proposed new measures to enhance security. The plan involves establishing a national drone defense center to coordinate resources and develop new interception technologies. Furthermore, the government aims to amend the Aviation Security Act to permit the Bundeswehr to intervene when police capacity is insufficient, including the potential to shoot down drones. These actions aim to address existing legal gaps and expand the country’s ability to counter the evolving threat of unauthorized drone activity.
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President Trump has announced his intention to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon, in response to what he perceives as a need to address crime and protect federal facilities from Antifa and other “domestic terrorists”. This directive follows the designation of Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, which expands the administration’s tools to pursue the group. Local officials, including Portland’s mayor and Oregon’s governor, have stated they do not need federal intervention and have raised concerns about the president’s authority to deploy troops. The deployment timeline and specifics of the troops involved remain unclear at this time.
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Project 2025, spearheaded by the Trump administration and its congressional allies, is actively being developed. Simultaneously, conservatives are reportedly preparing for a re-implementation of their strategies, according to Angelo Carusone, chair and president of Media Matters for America. This dual effort highlights a concerted push to advance conservative policies. The implication of this initiative will become more clear in due time.
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Last year, Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was enraged by Israel’s detonation of pagers used by the group, which foreshadowed a major Israeli assault. This assault ultimately killed Nasrallah and decimated much of Hezbollah’s leadership and arsenal. The conflict began after the Hamas attack on Israel, escalating into a full-blown war before a US-brokered ceasefire. Despite being weakened, Hezbollah, led by Nasrallah’s son, remains steadfast in its refusal to disarm.
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Derrick Dearman, executed in October 2024, tested positive for methamphetamine, confirming eyewitness accounts of his drug use before death. This revelation is not unique, as at least three other inmates executed since Alabama resumed executions in 2023 also had illegal drugs in their systems. Experts and legal representatives suggest the presence of drugs within the prison system indicates broader issues, including potential staff involvement in smuggling contraband and a general lack of control. In light of this, there is a call for the state to investigate the source of the drugs and take the issue more seriously.
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Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein estate, obtained by Congressional Democrats, name Elon Musk and Prince Andrew. The files reveal an invitation for Musk to Epstein’s island in December 2014, and a flight manifest indicating Prince Andrew’s presence on a flight with Epstein in May 2000. Additional prominent figures, including Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon, are also mentioned in the documents. Prince Andrew has previously denied any wrongdoing, while Musk has stated he declined an invitation to the island.
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Sheboygan Falls Police have announced the arrest of Luis E. Cruz Burgos, 35, in connection to the shooting death of Canadian tourist Giovanni Michael Robinson. Robinson was fatally shot earlier in the week while returning to his hotel after celebrating his first hole-in-one at Whistling Straits golf course with family. Burgos’ arrest followed the execution of a search warrant, and he is currently held at the Sheboygan County Detention Center. A press conference is planned for next week to provide further details on the case.
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Reports indicate that the Russian submarine Novorossiysk, a Kilo-class vessel with nuclear capabilities, is experiencing a serious technical issue in the Mediterranean Sea. According to a Russian Telegram channel, damage to the fuel system has led to a fuel leak in the hold, creating an explosion risk and prompting fears of potential environmental hazards. The crew, lacking spare parts and skilled personnel, may resort to pumping fuel directly into the sea, mirroring the catastrophic Kursk submarine disaster in 2000. The Novorossiysk, launched in 2014, is capable of carrying nuclear missiles and has been under scrutiny by the Royal Navy.
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