HISTORICAL FACTS: 8 - The Untold Story

White House bars Politico reporter again despite judge's access order

The White House on Thursday denied access to reporters from Politico and MS NOW, despite a judge ordering the Donald Trump administration to “immediately restore” access for news organisations whose journalists had been barred from the presidential complex.

The Times of India · Sep 24

Meet Lucas Rojas, 16, who turned one inclusive kickball game into a six-team league with 40+ players

Lucas Rojas launched LINKball, a vibrant kickball league designed to unite students with special needs and enthusiastic volunteers. Starting from a charity match, this initiative blossomed into a well-organized league of six teams. Acknowledging his impactful work, Rojas was awarded the $10,000 Gloria Barron Prize. Each season sees over 40…

The Times of India · Sep 24

US launches online portal to report visa fraud, misuse; tips can be submitted anonymously

The US State Department has launched a dedicated online portal allowing the public to report suspected visa fraud and misuse involving people, companies, schools and other entities.

The Times of India · Sep 24

800,000 bees stolen in Australia; thieves left honey and took colonies

More than 800,000 bees have been stolen from commercial hives across Far North Queensland in a series of unusual thefts that appear to have targeted the living colonies rather than their honey. The stolen bees belonged to at least three beekeepers on the Atherton Tablelands, west of Cairns, with 44…

The Times of India · Sep 24

A 97-year-old Bronx movie palace is becoming NYC’s 2nd-largest theater after surviving fire and closure

By 2026, the Bronx's Loewe's Paradise Theatre will be reborn as a vibrant Performing Arts Centre, promising to uplift community engagement. Meticulous restoration will celebrate the theater's rich heritage while enhancing both inside and outside spaces. This impressive 4,000-seat venue will host a diverse array of performances and community programs,…

The Times of India · Sep 24

North Carolina identity fraud scheme drained $650,000; man sentenced to 15 months in prison

A North Carolina man has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for his role in a bank fraud scheme that used stolen personal information to obtain replacement debit and credit cards. Investigators said the cards were then used to make more than $650,000 in retail purchases, affecting at…

The Times of India · Sep 24

In 2025, donation platform Flipcause collapsed owing 3,200 nonprofits $29 million

Flipcause, an Oakland-based donation platform, filed for bankruptcy in December 2025 after owing nearly $29 million to more than 3,200 nonprofits. Bankruptcy records showed the company paid $3.8 million to executives, relatives and related firms in the year before filing. Nonprofits later questioned Flipcause leadership over delayed donations and how…

The Times of India · Sep 24

Florida teacher accused of calling 8th-grader ‘misogynist’ over conservative views; Attorney General seeks her dismissal

A Florida school district is reviewing allegations involving a history teacher accused of repeatedly singling out an eighth-grade student over his conservative views and calling him a “misogynist”.

The Times of India · Sep 24

Florida businessman’s 4 beach lots to become public after a decade and multiple lawsuits

Michael Holderness bought four beachfront lots on Florida’s Siesta Key in 2016 and 2017, leading to years of disputes with Sarasota County over public access and development. Under a settlement, the county will receive the four lots and make them public beach property, while Holderness gets a nearby parcel valued…

The Times of India · Sep 24

Florida crew found a python guarding a huge egg clutch; both were removed

A striking clip out of Florida shows a massive invasive female python curled around a mound of eggs, tucked deep in thick ferns. The footage captured wildlife creator thesnakeaholic documenting the snake's removal after she was found brooding over a hidden nest. The nest turned out to be far more…

The Times of India · Sep 24