News
Louisiana school expels child with same-sex parents
A Louisiana school has expelled a child with same-sex parents, sparking fury among the local LGBTQIA+ community
A five-year-old child with same-sex parents has been kicked out of her religious school.
Emily and Jennie Parker say the school’s director informed them their relationship ‘does not follow the teachings’ of the institution.
They were told their child, Zoey would be removed from the class, as they begin the hunt for a new school.
Emily and Jennie also say the school will only teach students that ‘marriage is between a man and a woman’.
Zoey was previously a student at Bible Baptist Academy, and the couple say she had many friends she liked there.
The Parkers recently adopted Zoey after her father died in a workplace accident in September 2020.
“She lost her father, she lost her mother and now she’s losing her school,” said Jennie to KPLC.
The family has reportedly received widespread support from the community following the expulsion.
Bible Baptist Academy has since published a statement, defending its actions.
The school says it is “committed to instructing and living in accordance with the teachings of Scripture.”
It added: “As a Baptist academy, we are also committed to provide an environment that is consistent with the beliefs that we hold. We want our students to not only know our beliefs, but we want them to see them as well.
“Regarding personal relationships, we hold that those relationships, whether in dating or in marriage, should be between a man and a woman.”
The parents are trying to look on the bright side and are viewing the incident as a ‘chance for change’.
“It’s a blessing in disguise,” said Jennie to KPLC. “We have an opportunity to bring her to a school which is a little closer and it’s a new opportunity for her to make new friends.”
News
NSW Premier condemns anti-Semitic attack in Sydney
NSW Premier Chris Minns condemns anti-Semitic attacks in Woollahra, cars torched, properties vandalised; investigation underway.
News
Suspect fights extradition in UnitedHealth executive murder case
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealth CEO, contests extradition to NY. Denied bail; linked to shooting with ghost gun.
A 26-year-old man, Luigi Mangione, is fighting extradition to New York to face murder charges for the shooting of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson.
Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania after a five-day manhunt and denied bail for the second time.
During a court appearance, he made a statement directed at reporters, though its meaning was unclear.
Legal experts believe Mangione’s fight against extradition could prolong the process, but success is unlikely.
Authorities are investigating whether he acted alone or had assistance leading up to the shooting.
Mangione was recognized at a McDonald’s by an employee and was found with a firearm, clothing, and fake IDs matching the shooter’s description.
Weapon possession
He has been charged with gun and forgery offenses in Pennsylvania, in addition to murder and weapon possession charges in New York.
Investigators are still determining the motive behind Thompson’s targeted killing. It was revealed that Mangione had chronic back pain and previously worked as a data engineer.
His family expressed shock and devastation over his arrest and offered condolences to Thompson’s family.
Thompson, a father of two, had been the CEO of UnitedHealth’s insurance unit since 2021 and was in New York for a company event. The incident has heightened frustrations concerning healthcare access and insurance issues in the U.S.
News
Murdoch loses trust control bid for son Lachlan
Rupert Murdoch’s attempt to alter family trust for Lachlan’s control denied by Nevada commissioner, citing bad faith.
Rupert Murdoch’s attempt to change the family trust to consolidate control under his son Lachlan has been rejected by a Nevada commissioner.
The ruling, made by Commissioner Edmund J. Gorman Jr., stated that Murdoch and Lachlan acted in “bad faith” while trying to amend the irrevocable trust, which divides control equally among Murdoch’s four oldest children.
The 96-page opinion characterised the plan as a “carefully crafted charade” intended to secure Lachlan’s executive roles unconditionally.
Murdoch’s lawyer expressed disappointment and plans to appeal the ruling.
FILE PHOTO: Media mogul Rupert Murdoch poses for a photograph with his sons Lachlan and James in London.
Media empire
This dispute is critical as it affects the future control of Murdoch’s media empire, which includes Fox News and other major outlets.
While the intention was not to diminish financial stakes, the ruling reflects deep family tensions, especially given differing political views among the siblings.
The commissioner noted Lachlan initiated the proposed changes, created a plan dubbed “Project Family Harmony,” and labeled James as a “troublesome beneficiary.”
Despite Lachlan and Rupert’s efforts, the attempt to marginalise James was deemed insufficiently justified by the court.
Murdoch’s family trust, established in 2006, retains his control until his death, and includes provisions allowing amendments.
However, the commissioner found that Murdoch and Lachlan’s actions were not supporting their siblings’ best interests.
The ruling is not final and may be contested further in court.
-
Money5 days agoBitcoin exceeds $100,000 amid Trump’s regulatory promise
-
Money5 days ago
Trump appoints David Sacks as AI and crypto czar
-
News5 days ago
Arson attack on Melbourne synagogue sparks antisemitism concerns
-
News4 days ago
Netanyahu blames Albanese government for synagogue attack
-
News3 days ago
Young men profit from risky crypto and political betting
-
Money3 days ago
Stocks on the way to achieve three consecutive years of gains
-
News3 days ago
Syrian rebels declare end of Assad’s authoritarian rule
-
Money2 days ago
Inflation report tests stock rally before Fed meeting
