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The Unraveling of a Family: When Child Protection Goes Wrong Sarah Goble and Brian Boxx recently celebrated their son Finnik’s first birthday, a milestone overshadowed by a harrowing year spent battling accusations of child abuse. The allegations stemmed from “suspected,” “probable,” and healing fractures discovered in the infant’s bones, which were, at the time, no […]

Miles Asteri, now 38, spent years living in the shadows, a consequence of a difficult childhood dominated by the fear of his father. This fear dictated his choices, from avoiding school events to carefully managing his interactions with the outside world. However, he decided to confront his past and step into the spotlight by participating […]

A River’s Deadly Secret and One Man’s Relentless Pursuit The Kaweah River in Sequoia National Park, a seemingly idyllic waterway, holds a hidden danger beneath its deceptively calm surface. For Joanne Calasanz and her sister, Jomarie, a late May dip turned into a nightmare when a powerful current swept them away. Joanne survived, battered and […]

Sarasota County celebrates its exceptional high school graduates, recognizing students who have distinguished themselves through academic excellence and community involvement. This feature highlights those from schools with two or three students ranking in the top 5% of their graduating class. These individuals have not only maintained outstanding GPAs, often 4.0 or higher, but have also […]

Your Weekly Stars: A Look at What’s in Store This week, the cosmos are sending a jolt of vibrant energy our way, encouraging us to embrace creativity, connection, and self-expression. While the desire for recognition might be amplified, channeling this energy into positive interactions and artistic pursuits will prove more rewarding in the long run. […]

American Commerce Department Employee Reportedly Barred from Leaving China A Chinese American man working for the U.S. Commerce Department is currently unable to leave China after allegedly failing to disclose his government employment on his visa application. The individual, an employee of the Patent and Trademark Office, traveled to China to visit family and has […]

Virtual School Entry Changes Threaten Performing Arts Students’ Education A popular virtual school in Victoria is facing criticism over proposed changes to its enrolment criteria, potentially jeopardising the education of talented young performers. Virtual School Victoria (VSV), formerly known as Distance Education Centre Victoria, is a lifeline for many students pursuing intensive training in singing, […]

United ISD Focuses on Leadership and Legal Updates at Annual Summit United Independent School District (UISD) recently hosted its annual Leadership Summit, gathering over 200 campus and district leaders at the UISD Student Activity Complex. The summit, centered around the theme “A League of Our Own,” aimed to enhance leadership skills, disseminate crucial information, and […]

Haute Couture Week: A Celebration of Fashion and Cultural Heritage Haute Couture Week in Paris has once again showcased the pinnacle of fashion creativity, offering a platform for both established and emerging designers to display their artistic visions. This year’s event was particularly noteworthy, as it featured a significant representation of designers from the Arab […]