Daily News Brief

For over 30 years, Barrie Sketchley has led Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, but his future will be decided by the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) on Monday, amid community outrage over his expected transfer. Students, like 15-year-old Zara Kheiriddin, have rallied support against the move, citing the principal's significant contributions and the school's unique atmosphere. Concerns also arise from a recent policy shift on student admissions, with some alleging Sketchley’s opposition to this...

SummaryIsrael has recovered the body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai national taken hostage during the October 2023 Hamas attack, during a special operation in Rafah, Gaza. The 35-year-old agricultural worker was believed to have been killed shortly after his capture by the Mujahideen Brigades. This recovery follows the retrieval of two Israeli Americans' bodies and highlights the ongoing plight of hostages, with 54 still believed to be in captivity, prompting calls for negotiations for their...

Protests Erupt in Los Angeles Amid Immigration RaidsIn downtown Los Angeles, clashes erupted between riot police and protesters following federal immigration raids that resulted in numerous arrests. Federal agents executed search warrants targeting individuals allegedly harboring undocumented immigrants, prompting large crowds to gather as armed immigration officers used unmarked vans for detentions. Police declared the assembly unlawful, warning that those refusing to disperse faced arrest as tensions escalated around dusk. Full Article

Dacula, Georgia Mykale Baker, an 18-year-old Burger King employee in Dacula, Georgia, demonstrated exceptional work ethic by helping his colleagues during a hectic shift right after his high school graduation, despite not being scheduled to work. His selfless act was captured on video by a customer, Maria Mendoza, who later launched a crowdfunding campaign that raised over $200,000 to support Baker’s dream of becoming a master auto mechanic. Additionally, the Burger King Foundation awarded Baker...

New Zealand is bracing for its coldest morning of the year, with Auckland facing potential frosts as a polar blast sweeps the country. This weather event has resulted in strong winds and significant snowfall across the South Island, with heavy waves around Wellington and showers in the North Island. MetService predicts continued frosty conditions, with temperatures dropping as low as -3°C in Wānaka by Tuesday morning. Full Article

Arop Akol, a rising South Sudanese model, shares her journey from watching fashion shows as a child to walking runways for luxury brands in London and Paris. Despite the loneliness of traveling for work, she finds camaraderie with fellow South Sudanese models, who are gaining prominence in the industry, with one in five models on Models.com’s "future stars" list having South Sudanese heritage. While Akol’s career took off after being scouted in 2019, she highlights...