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An 11-year-old student at Lansing's Dwight Rich School of the Arts was expelled after reportedly intervening to prevent a classmate from using a firearm. The student, Sakir Everett, was praised for bravery but faced disciplinary action, sparking community debate about school safety and discipline policies. The district will decide on reinstatement after the school year.
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The ongoing US government shutdown, now nearly three weeks old, risks disrupting Thanksgiving travel due to staffing shortages at airports. Flight delays and cancellations are increasing, with air traffic controllers and TSA workers working unpaid. The deadlock in Congress over funding continues, with no resolution in sight.
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Amid the US government shutdown, a political video by Rep. Noem urging reopening efforts has been rejected by multiple airports across the country. Many cite legal and policy concerns, including violations of the Hatch Act and local regulations, leading to the video not being broadcast at several major airports. The shutdown has caused widespread flight delays and staffing issues.
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Major US airports, including JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark, have refused to display a political video from Kristi Noem at TSA checkpoints. The video criticizes Democrats over the government shutdown and claims TSA staff are working unpaid. The airports cite policies against partisan content, escalating tensions over political messaging in public spaces.
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Former New Jersey governor James McGreevey is headed to a December runoff for mayor of Jersey City after finishing second in the nonpartisan election. He trails James Solomon, who led the vote but did not secure a majority. The race focuses on housing, safety, and city services amid a development boom.
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Three young men from New Jersey surrendered to police after a night-time break-in at Rye Playland on September 23. They stole a boat from Connecticut, caused $57,000 in damages, and vandalized the park, including ripping out fiber optic cables and stealing stuffed animals. They now face felony charges.