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Loudoun County School Board has tightened its rules on out-of-zone school transfers, limiting the circumstances in which pupils can attend a school outside their designated attendance area. The changes were approved at a meeting in Ashburn, Virginia, on Tuesday, 13 October, and will come into force at the start of the next school year. The policy, which dates back to the 1970s, has come under renewed scrutiny as the district attempts to manage overcrowding. School officials have said it was originally used to help white pupils avoid integration with Black pupils. For decades, the arrangement allowed families broad discretion to…

Cornell University has suspended fraternity parties and social events until the end of the 2026-27 academic year, while giving New York State Police a role in investigating sexual assault allegations on campus. The measures were announced by Cornell president Michael Kotlikoff amid mounting criticism of the university’s handling of an alleged gang rape involving fraternity members. Under a new “zero tolerance” policy, fraternity chapters could be suspended immediately for violations. Cornell has more than 20 active fraternities belonging to its Interfraternity Council, although it was not immediately clear whether the restrictions would cover parties held away from campus. “These measures…

Dolly Parton’s nephew and former head of security, Bryan Seaver, has opposed a restraining order sought by her longtime manager, Danny Nozell, arguing that messages cited against him were exchanged privately between two frustrated friends. In a court affidavit filed in Tennessee, Seaver denied threatening violence against Nozell, employees or business partners, or attempting to damage Parton’s legacy and business interests. The messages were sent shortly before and after Parton’s death on 25 August. Seaver said Nozell had not appeared alarmed at the time and had agreed with, or responded positively to, some of what he wrote. A temporary restraining…

Jamaica has received its first group of third-country deportees from the United States, with 22 people arriving at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston as the Trump administration expands its removal agreements with other nations. The deportees were later placed on a bus and taken to an undisclosed location, according to media reports. Under a memorandum of understanding signed in June, Jamaica is expected to transfer those sent there to their countries of origin or to other destinations. The Jamaican government has said it will not accept anyone with a criminal record. In a joint statement, Jamaica’s Ministry of National…

Asian shares edged higher as a sell-off in chip stocks eased, while markets awaited the release of US consumer price inflation data.

Guillermo Rodriguez has been eliminated from Dancing with the Stars after the competition’s fifth week, becoming the sixth celebrity to leave season 35. The Jimmy Kimmel Live star was partnered with professional dancer Witney Carson. Their departure was decided by a combination of judges’ scores and viewers’ votes. Tuesday night’s episode, which aired on October 13, was themed around the Super Bowl, with the 11 remaining contestants performing to songs associated with some of the event’s most memorable performances. Monday Night Football commentator Joe Buck joined the regular judging panel as a special guest, giving the couples the opportunity to…

A Mesa domestic violence survivor who was stabbed 22 times by her former boyfriend has spoken publicly about the attack after he was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Erin Hume was assaulted at her home in Arizona on 22 August 2025, after Tyler Riddle entered the property late at night. Her two children were present and one of them called 911 to report that his mother was bleeding. Audio from the emergency call captures the boy telling the dispatcher that one of his mother’s ex-boyfriends was inside. He could also be heard shouting at Riddle to leave the house…

Tuvalu’s climate minister has expressed satisfaction with attendance at the pre-COP meeting while warning about Australia’s approval of new fossil fuel projects. The minister said he was “very happy” with the level of attendance at the gathering, but described Australia’s decision to green-light further fossil fuel developments as alarming. The comments highlight a divide between the Pacific nation’s support for international climate discussions and its concerns about Australia’s fossil fuel projects.

Live coverage is following the murder trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon.

China’s factory-gate inflation accelerated in September, marking a rise in prices at the country’s factories during the month.