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Woman detained by ICE in front of her home

By Shay O’Connor Click here for updates on this story     NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — An Iranian woman living in Lakeview in New Orleans was detained by Immigration and Customs this week. Mandana Kashanian, 64, who entered the United States legally in 1978, was taken into custody and accused of overstaying her visa. Officials said Kashanian

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University of Cincinnati shutters offices as Ohio’s DEI ban takes effect

By Giacomo Luca Click here for updates on this story     CINCINNATI (WLWT) — A controversial law banning diversity, equity and inclusion at colleges and universities takes effect in Ohio on Friday. Republican lawmakers call Senate Bill 1 historic higher education reform. However, it sparked widespread protests at campuses across the state, including at the University

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Last year's first-round winner

The greasy pole contest at St. Peter’s Fiesta in Gloucester starts today. Here’s what to know.

By Neal Riley Click here for updates on this story     GLOUCESTER, Massachusetts (WBZ) — The world-famous greasy pole contest starts today at St. Peter’s Fiesta in Gloucester. Videos of contestants attempting to scamper across a slippery 45-foot telephone pole that juts out over Pavilion Beach have been viewed millions of times on social media. Almost

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Deputies said the warehouse contained many sneakers

5 accused of stealing rare sneakers from Marcus Jordan’s warehouse in Florida during hurricane

By Allison Petro Click here for updates on this story     ORANGE COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — As Hurricane Milton hit in 2024, masked thieves broke into a warehouse rented by the son of Michael Jordan and stole hundreds of rare sneakers, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the warehouse contained many sneakers, including

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