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WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Pass Christian’s Ariana Crimm
SUMMARY: Ariana Crimm, the WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, picked up basketball in sixth grade and has since become a respected and vocal leader on her varsity team. She plays and practices basketball tirelessly, and she sees the court as an escape that helps her cope with mental health struggles. This season is her last as a Pirate, but she plans to continue playing at the next level, possibly aiming for a community college before moving on to Division I basketball and maybe even the pros. Her coach believes her best basketball is still ahead of her.
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New Orleans Archdiocese agrees to $230 million settlement in clergy sex abuse case
SUMMARY: The New Orleans Archdiocese agreed to a $230 million settlement for survivors of clergy sexual abuse, surpassing a previous $179.2 million offer deemed insufficient by survivors’ attorneys. The archdiocese, which filed for bankruptcy in 2020 to manage claims collectively, views the settlement as a significant step forward. Survivors have until late October to vote; approval by two-thirds would initiate payouts by next year. The bankruptcy case is one of the longest and most contentious among U.S. Catholic Church abuse cases. Critics warn of prolonged court battles if the settlement fails, while some survivors emphasize that financial compensation can’t fully address lifelong trauma.
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Invasive, disease-carrying tick found in Maine, the farthest northeast it has been spotted
SUMMARY: Researchers have confirmed the presence of the invasive Asian longhorned tick in Maine for the first time, marking its farthest northeast detection in the U.S. Native to East Asia, this tick can spread infections like spotted fever. First found in New Jersey in 2017, it has since spread to over 20 states, mainly in the eastern U.S. The juvenile tick was discovered in southern Maine, with no additional specimens found nearby. This species can reproduce without mating, posing infestation risks. Ongoing research aims to understand its disease-spreading potential. Public health officials advise preventive measures like tick checks and protective clothing.
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A decades-long peace vigil outside the White House is dismantled after Trump’s order
SUMMARY: Law enforcement removed a peace vigil outside the White House after over 40 years, following President Trump’s order amid clearing homeless encampments in D.C. Volunteer Philipos Melaku-Bello, who maintained the vigil, said officials wrongly labeled it a shelter, violating First Amendment rights. The White House called the vigil a “hazard” and part of Trump’s “beautification” efforts. The vigil, started in 1981 by activist William Thomas to promote nuclear disarmament, is the longest continuous U.S. anti-war protest. Trump ordered its removal after a conservative correspondent described the tent as an “eyesore” and potential security risk, claims Melaku-Bello disputes.
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