A teaching assistant was fired from a high school after allegedly having s3x with a student at least three times.
Ocean Valentine, 22, has been accused of sending a 17-year-old student explicit texts and engaging in s3xual acts during school hours. They had s3x at the student's parents' home during school hours, according to an official report seen by the New York Post.
Valentine has now been suspended without pay from her role at Urban Assembly Early College High School of Emergency Medicine in New York City.
It all allegedly started when Valentine approached the minor student in May 2022 and told him she was on Instagram.
The pair then began chatting online and even exchanged phone numbers before the messages turned explicit, the report states. The unnamed student told cops he skipped out of school to meet up with her on multiple occasions.
The report read: "He and Valentine left during lunch — while school was still in session — to engage in s3xual intercourse. "They walked across the street from the school to [the student’s] apartment.
"After this initial encounter, [the student] recalled that twice more, they left during lunch period to have intercourse." Cops began looking into Valentine after a female student reportedly saw her messages on the boy's phone along with a picture of a hotel receipt.
As the police began their probe, Valentine allegedly continued to try and contact the student throughout. She even texted him: "What's going on?"
She was suspended without pay in 2023.
The DOE told the New York Post: “Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority. That’s why NYC Public Schools’ social media policy makes clear that staff should not communicate with currently enrolled students on their personal social media sites, and should avoid using personal contact information, including cell phone numbers and private messaging apps, to communicate with students.
"We take these standards seriously, and we expect all employees to uphold the highest level of professionalism in their interactions with students.”
The school is also reportedly investigating a second s3xual relationship between a male employee and a female student.
A mother has been arrested after allegedly leaving her two young children in a hot car and going inside her home to sleep, resulting in their de@th.
Tiona Lasaisha Islar, 28, told deputies that she last saw her three-year-old daughter and her six-year-old son at 10am in her Texas home when she was going to take a nap, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Islar claimed that she did not see them again until she woke up and began searching for them on Saturday, September 20. The mum said she found them inside her car.
Deputies responded to the home on Chancery Gate and Appleton Way in San Antonio around 3pm after receiving reports of hot car de@ths involving kids.
One of the deputies performed CPR and life-saving measures on both of the siblings while emergency responders were en route. Paramedics pronounced both of them de@d at the scene.
Despite Islar’s statement that she last saw her children inside her house, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said there were “some inconsistencies” in her story.
“Something is not adding up about this case,” he said.
The two deceased children were “at some point brought into the home” before deputies arrived, Salazar added.
“She is being mostly cooperative with us at this point so what we’re hoping for is that, in talking to her, it may be able to shed some more light on the situation,” he said.
Islar was arrested that same day and faces two charges of injury to a child causing serious bodily injury or de@th.
The girl has been identified as Miyani Islar and her brother, who was autistic, as Sevani Stevenson.
Authorities said there appear to have been some calls made to Child Protection Services about the siblings’ welfare in the past. Neighbours or anyone with information on the case are urged to contact the sheriff’s office.
Pop superstar Taylor Swift has secured a five-year restraining order against a man she claims repeatedly showed up at her Los Angeles home and bizarrely insisted she had his baby.
Court documents obtained Monday, September 22, reveal that 45-year-old Brian Jason Wagner must remain at least 100 yards away from Swift, her residence, vehicle, and workplace. He is also prohibited from contacting her in any form, including in person, by letter, or digitally.
Additionally, Wagner has been barred from owning firearms, ammunition, or body armor, and must surrender any existing weapons to authorities.
Swift first obtained a temporary restraining order against Wagner in June after he reportedly appeared at her home on consecutive days in May, altered his driver’s license to list her address, attempted to divert her mail, and sent threatening digital communications.
Wagner, who resides in Colorado, did not appear at Tuesday’s hearing. The court order is expected to keep the singer safe and prevent further harassment.
Jake Paul has reportedly struck an “agreement in principle” to face two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua in 2026, his team confirmed on Monday, September 22.
The YouTuber-turned-professional boxer first called out Joshua earlier this year, sparking widespread speculation about a potential blockbuster matchup.
Paul, 28, will first face lightweight champion Gervonta Davis, 30, in an exhibition bout scheduled for November 14 in Miami. The announcement comes amid ongoing negotiations to secure a heavyweight clash with Joshua the following year.
Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions alongside Paul, led talks with Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, and confirmed that Anthony Joshua remains a target for 2026. “Anthony Joshua is 100 per cent still a target,” Bidarian said. “He’s trying to fight in February, I think in Ghana, they’ve come out with that. But pending this fight and pending everything coming together, absolutely. We have an agreement in principle.”
Bidarian added that the fight is likely to take place in the United States.
Joshua, 35, has not fought since his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, 28, at Wembley Stadium in September 2024. Following the defeat, Joshua underwent elbow surgery over the summer and is expected to return to the ring early next year. Hearn confirmed that Joshua has received an offer to fight in Ghana, which could potentially serve as a warm-up bout before a 2026 matchup with Tyson Fury.
Fury, 37, retired in January after consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, 38, but has hinted at a comeback while being called out by Joshua online.
Jake Paul, who moved up to heavyweight last year during Mike Tyson’s controversial comeback at age 58, weighed in at 16st 2lb (227lb) for his previous bout, still two stone lighter than Joshua’s last fighting weight of 18st. The fight drew over 100 million viewers on Netflix as Tyson lost across eight shorter two-minute rounds.
Paul subsequently returned to cruiserweight in June, defeating former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., 39, in California. Plans for a potential bout with Canelo Alvarez, 35, collapsed after Alvarez opted to face Terence Crawford, 37, in a later fight, losing in September.
Gervonta Davis was initially scheduled to fight Paul earlier this year but drew with Lamont Roach, 30, in March. After refusing a rematch, negotiations with Paul’s team resumed, leading to the announcement of their upcoming exhibition. The fight will follow rules including a 195lb maximum weight, 12oz gloves, 10 rounds of three minutes each, with three judges scoring, and the outcome not counting toward professional records.
Bidarian clarified the timeline: “Canelo was the first choice, we believed we had that deal done, obviously there was a different outcome. This was the next fight. There were never any discussions to fight Anthony Joshua in 2025. That was always a 2026 discussion.”
Hearn previously told Sky Sports that while the team is open to a Joshua-Paul matchup, the bout cannot proceed until Paul completes his exhibition against Davis. “We’re certainly not holding out for a Jake Paul fight. We’re making our own plans for January or February 2026,” Hearn said.
Hearn added, “They’ve come on to me and said they want to make that fight [with AJ]. I said I can’t make that fight until you’ve fought Gervonta Davis in this exhibition. If you get chinned by Gervonta Davis, don’t think you’re fighting Anthony Joshua, it’s ridiculous. So we’d rather they didn’t take that fight if we’re going to make the [AJ] fight.”
On Monday, September 22, Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi accused Rwanda of delaying the implementation of a peace agreement signed by Kinshasa and Kigali in Washington in June.
“Rwanda pretends to have withdrawn its troops but in reality, Rwandan troops continue to be present on Congolese soil and to support the M23,” Tshisekedi said, referring to the Rwandan-backed armed group that made rapid gains in eastern DRC earlier this year.
Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Tshisekedi added, “Kigali is trying to gain time for the crisis to worsen. We, from our side, are ready to make peace.”
The president also hinted that DR Congo is seeking greater security cooperation from Washington in exchange for a stable supply of metals used in electronic devices and batteries, such as cobalt.
The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a region bordering Rwanda, is rich in natural resources but has been plagued by violence from non-state armed groups for over three decades. Since resuming arms at the end of 2021, the M23 armed group, backed by Rwanda, has seized significant territory in the region, fueling a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Earlier this year, the M23 captured key cities including Goma and Bukavu, establishing their own administrations in the occupied areas.
In response, the Congolese government and the M23 signed a declaration of principles on July 19 in Qatar, which included a commitment to a “permanent ceasefire” aimed at halting hostilities. This followed a separate peace deal between the Congolese and Rwandan governments signed in Washington in June.
Earlier this month, Rwanda criticized Human Rights Watch after the group published a report using satellite data that appeared to show an expanded military graveyard during months of conflict in neighboring DR Congo.
A South African pastor has claimed that the Rapture will occur on either September 23 or 24, 2025, sparking a wave of fear and mockery on social media.
Pastor Joshua Mhlakela declared that Jesus would return on September 23, “whether you are ready or not,” sparking a surge of religious hysteria on social media now dubbed “RaptureTok.”
Among the chief concerns of believers is the fate of their pets, with many asking whether their dogs, hamsters, and parrots will be raptured along with humans. TikTok videos and comment sections show pet owners praying for their animals to be included in the event. One user wrote, “I ask God all the time to please take my dogs when we’re raptured,” while another added, “I have prayed for my fur babies to be raptured with me.”
The Rapture, a core belief in certain Christian traditions, holds that faithful believers will ascend to heaven, leaving behind those who have not been saved to endure seven years of suffering, conflict, and devastation under the rule of the Antichrist.
The trend has also inspired humorous takes, with some users posting sketches of themselves hoisting pets in preparation for salvation or creating tongue-in-cheek guides for being among God’s chosen, including instructions such as “be saved” and “complete GTA V.”
Pastor Mhlakela shared his prophecy on a YouTube podcast, which has since amassed nearly 550,000 views. He claimed that the prediction came from a vision in which Jesus confirmed the specific date for his return. The prophecy has resonated particularly with Evangelical Protestants in the United States, who make up roughly 23 to 26% of the population, according to Pew Research Centre data.
End-of-the-world predictions are nothing new. Historical and modern religious figures alike have repeatedly forecasted the end times without fulfillment, including high-profile predictions in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. Yet social media in 2025 has amplified concerns, creating new platforms for believers and skeptics alike to react to the latest apocalyptic warning.
Anastasia Umenyiora, wife of businessman Dilly Umenyiora, has taken a moment to celebrate her husband while they enjoy a vacation together.
Sharing a post online, she advised women to prioritise kindness when choosing a partner, while praising Dilly for his heart and character.
“Whatever you do in life, make sure you choose a man whose heart is kind,” she wrote, describing her husband as her perfect example.
Han Hak-ja, the leader of the Unification Church, was arrested on Tuesday, September 23, in South Korea amid allegations of bribery linked to former first lady Kim Keon Hee, including luxury gifts, prosecutors confirmed.
“The Seoul Central District Court issued the warrant on the ground she poses the risk of tampering with evidence,” the prosecution said in an official statement. Han, 82, was questioned last week regarding her alleged role in bribing Kim and a prominent lawmaker. Prosecutors sought her arrest a day later, and after the court issued the warrant, she was remanded in custody at the Seoul Detention Center.
Han assumed leadership of the Unification Church following the death of her husband, Moon Sun-myung, in 2012. The church, founded in 1954 by Moon, has long been the subject of controversy. Moon claimed to be the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, and the organization’s followers are often referred to derisively as “Moonies.” The church operates a broad network of businesses spanning media, tourism, and food distribution.
The allegations against Han include ordering the delivery of luxury items, such as a designer handbag and diamond necklace, to Kim in 2022 to gain favor with her husband, President Yoon Suk Yeol, who took office that year. In addition to the former first lady, who has been arrested and indicted on bribery and stock market manipulation charges, President Yoon is also in custody, facing trial over his declaration of martial law in December. Han also faces accusations of bribing a prominent member of parliament with 100 million won (approximately US$72,000).
During her questioning, which lasted over nine hours, Han denied any wrongdoing. “Why would I have done that?” she said when asked about the allegations.
Before her arrest, the Unification Church condemned prosecutors’ request for a warrant as “unjust persecution of a global religious leader.” The organization released a statement asserting, “We firmly denounce the fact that, instead of humanitarian consideration and rational judgement, excessive and coercive measures have been taken against our leader.”
Following Han’s arrest, the church issued a statement expressing its intention to cooperate with the investigation and trial. “We humbly accept the court’s decision,” it said. “We will sincerely cooperate with the ongoing investigation and trial procedures to establish the truth, and we will do our utmost to take this as an opportunity to restore trust in our church. We deeply apologise for causing concern.”
The Unification Church claims a global following of approximately 10 million people and is best known for its mass wedding ceremonies, which have seen thousands of couples from around the world married in stadium-sized events.
Han Hak-ja’s arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing legal scrutiny of the church and its high-profile connections to South Korea’s political elite.
Comedian Steve Martin has announced the cancellation of two upcoming shows on his “The Dukes of Funnytown!” tour with Martin Short after testing positive for COVID-19.
The affected performances include Friday night’s show at The Dome in Virginia Beach and Saturday’s scheduled stop at Richmond’s Allianz Amphitheater at the Riverfront.
Martin shared the news with fans on social media, explaining that he “can’t possibly do the shows” audiences deserve and promising that the performances “will return under better circumstances.” He also posted his positive COVID-19 test result online, noting that he tested negative for influenza.
This is not the first time the comedy duo has had to postpone shows due to Martin contracting the virus. Earlier this year in February, two performances were canceled after he caught COVID-19 following the “Saturday Night Live” 50th Anniversary special.
Despite the setback, Martin kept his update lighthearted, joking that he had contracted the virus after kissing fellow performer Maya Rudolph.
Fans are being advised to check with the venues for rescheduled dates and ticketing updates.
Air travel across Europe was thrown into disarray this weekend after a cyberattack crippled check-in and boarding systems at some of the continent’s busiest airports, including London Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin. The disruption left thousands of passengers stranded in long queues, with airlines forced to fall back on manual procedures.
Brussels Airport confirmed that its automated systems had been rendered inoperable overnight, forcing staff to check in passengers by hand. The operator warned of “a large impact on the flight schedule” and said delays and cancellations were inevitable. At least 10 flights were cancelled and 17 others delayed by more than an hour at Brussels alone.
Heathrow, Europe’s busiest hub, acknowledged delays linked to what it described as a “technical issue” at a third-party supplier. Berlin airport also reported longer waiting times at check-in, blaming the outage on “a technical issue at a system provider operating across Europe.”
The disruption has been traced to Collins Aerospace, a company that provides check-in and boarding systems to several global airlines. Its parent company, RTX, said it was aware of “cyber-related disruption” and was working urgently to restore functionality. “The impact is limited to electronic customer check-in and baggage drop and can be mitigated with manual operations,” RTX said in a statement.
The outage quickly spilled into scenes of chaos inside terminals. At Heathrow, long lines snaked around departure halls as staff with tablets tried to process passengers. Travelers reported confusion, little information from airlines, and mounting anxiety as delays stretched into hours.
One passenger, Derine, 19, described circling Heathrow’s runway five times before landing, only to find her connecting flight to Ireland in doubt. “There has not been much information about my next flight,” she said. “When we arrived, the plane just circled the runway about five times. We weren’t let off the plane for half an hour.”
Another traveler bound for Mumbai said his flight had been pushed back by ninety minutes. “It doesn’t affect me much, but I feel sorry for all the families who are about to sit on a long flight,” he told reporters.
A mother flying to Canada with her husband, children and grandchildren said the family had been anxiously checking their phones all morning. “We haven’t seen my son in over a year, so I really hope it’s not delayed,” she said.
For others, the bottleneck at security was the most frustrating part. A woman traveling with her son to Zanzibar said that while their delay was only about an hour, the ordeal at Heathrow left her exhausted. “There were huge queues, and the machines weren’t working, so everyone was just swarming the staff with iPads. It was chaos.”
Airports urged passengers to allow more time for travel, advising arrivals at least two hours before Schengen-zone flights and three hours for international departures. Heathrow reiterated that passengers should not arrive earlier than this to avoid compounding the congestion. “Additional colleagues are available in check-in areas to assist and minimise disruption,” a spokesperson said. “We apologise for any inconvenience.”
The incident underscores the vulnerability of aviation infrastructure to cyberattacks. With the industry heavily reliant on integrated digital systems for check-in, baggage handling and boarding, even brief outages can cascade into significant delays across multiple countries. For now, passengers face the uncertainty of manual operations and the hope that systems can be fully restored before the weekend’s peak travel rush.
