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Family of Five Killed in Small Plane Crash Remembered as Gifted Athletes NEW YORK: A family of five were tragically killed in a small plane crash in upstate New York after their joyous occasion of witnessing their preteen son hit a grand slam at a baseball tournament. The catastrophically ill-fated journey, which started from Georgia, spanned over nearly a thousand miles. Young Victories Overshadowed by Tragedy Talented 12-year-old athlete, James

Appeals Court Green Lights Biden’s Student Loan Repayment Plan In a landmark move, a federal appeals court has lifted a temporary ban on a key provision of President Biden’s student loan repayment plan, allowing the measure to move forward. This decision brings relief to many borrowers whose payments could be potentially slashed in half under this plan. The Ban Lifted The U.S. court of appeals for the 10th circuit panel,

Biden Stands Unmoved in Polls Despite Shaky Debate Performance In an unexpected twist, the Biden team revealed on Monday that the recent weak performance of President Biden in the first presidential debate has not had a significant impact on his standing in voter polls. The results from Monday’s internal campaign poll, led by Geoff Garin of Hart Research, was a beacon of reassurance for Democrats, silencing fears that the president’s

Panama to Close Darién Gap Route, US to Foot Bill for Migrant Repatriation Inaugural Pledge by New President Amidst the migrant crisis, the newly elected President of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, has vowed to increase border control. It will effectively close the treacherous Darién Gap—a popular route used by many migrants fleeing to the United States. The decision came after a mutual agreement in which the US has committed to

Supreme Court Places Florida and Texas Laws on Hold Hampering Social Media Platforms’ User Content Control In a standout decision, the United States Supreme Court has temporarily halted the efforts of Florida and Texas to impose limitations on major social media platforms including Facebook, TikTok, X, and YouTube. These restrictions would impact how these platforms administer content posted by their users. The Supreme Court ruling robustly defended the free speech

Five Dead, Including Two Children, in Upstate New York Plane Crash Tragedy struck upstate New York this week as a family bound for Atlanta, Georgia lost their lives in a plane crash, including two children aged 12 and 10. The fatal accident occurred Sunday, leaving a community in shock and authorities diligently working to uncover the cause. Details of the Incident The victims were aboard a single-engine aircraft known as

Steve Bannon Addresses Supporters Ahead of His Prison Sentence A Defiance that Costs Steve Bannon, former White House strategist under the Donald Trump administration, boarded a one-way path to federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut earlier today. Bannon embarks on this punitive journey following his defiance of a congressional subpoena, a defiance that has cost him a four-month jail sentence. Faithful to the End Just before his confinement, Bannon made a

Biden’s Family Urges Biden to Stay in the White House Race amid Concerns Family Encouragement Despite Public Scrutiny The family of President Joe Biden has issued a strong plea for him to stay the course in the face of intense criticism and calls for him to step aside following an underwhelming debate performance against Republican Donald Trump. As communicated by close sources, the family had a meaningful reunion at a

President Biden’s New Post-Debate Ad: ‘When You Get Knocked Down, You Get Back Up’ Following a debate performance considered shaky by many, President Joe Biden’s campaign is launching a new ad aimed at regaining momentum. Counting on an old-age charm and his resilience as a veteran politician, Biden’s new 60-second ad focuses on positive messages drawn from a recent rally, rather than his recent debate performance. Recovery from the Atlanta

‘He’s got a gun!’ A second-by-second timeline of Utica police shooting that killed boy, 13 In Utica, New York, a routine police stop turned deadly in less than a minute on June 28, 2024, when a 13-year-old boy, Nyah Mway, was shot and killed following his and another young boy’s encounter with local law enforcement. Here is a harrowing timeline of the events that unfolded. The Initial Stop According to