SUMMARY: A Cocoa Beach elementary school principal, Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, and a teacher, Karly Anderson, were arrested after police found over 100 juveniles at a house party where alcohol was present. Police responded to reports of the party and found a severely intoxicated juvenile needing medical assistance. During the investigation, Hill-Brodigan tried to conceal the party by turning off exterior lights as responders arrived. Both educators were charged with child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Brevard Public Schools has placed them on administrative leave while cooperating with the ongoing police investigation.

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SUMMARY: In North Carolina, the outcome of a Supreme Court race remains uncertain as Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin challenges the validity of approximately 66,000 ballots, despite two recounts confirming Democratic Justice Allison Riggs’ narrow victory by 734 votes. Griffin’s legal efforts, which could disenfranchise voters like Copland Rudolph, are criticized as attempts to undermine democracy and partisan interests. Legal battles are ongoing in both state and federal courts, amidst accusations of a GOP strategy to contest election results. Critics assert that Griffin lacks evidence of voter ineligibility and that his actions threaten the integrity of free elections.

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SUMMARY: The golden spike used to complete the Alaska Railroad in 1923 will be displayed in Alaska for the first time, following an auction win by the Anchorage Museum and the city of Nenana. The $201,600 bid was supported by private donors and the Alaska Railroad. The spike, originally presented to engineer Col. Frederick Mears, was tapped by President Harding during the completion ceremony. Since then, it remained in private hands. The spike will be alternately displayed in Anchorage and Nenana, showcasing the collaboration between urban and rural communities along the railroad. The artifact’s return to Alaska is a significant historical moment.

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