Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels in defiance of international demands, according to a confidential report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog seen Tuesday by The Associated Press . The report by the International Atomic Energy Agency said that as of Oct. 26, Iran has 182.3 kilograms (401.9 pounds) of uranium enriched up to 60%, an increase of 17.6 kilograms (38.8 pounds) since the last report in August. Uranium enriched at 60% purity is just a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90%. The IAEA also estimated in its quarterly report that as of Oct.

The East Ramapo Central School District (ERCSD) revealed on Monday night, November 18, a budget surplus exceeding $30 million, as previously reported by Matzav.com. In response, Assemblyman-elect Aron Wieder has now called for an urgent investigation into the state-appointed monitors overseeing the district’s financial operations.
Wieder expressed deep concern over what he termed as a misleading financial forecast provided by the state-appointed monitors of the ERCSD. He is pressing for New York State Commissioner of Education Betty Rosa to ensure that the additional 4.38% tax hike levied on East Ramapo taxpayers be returned immediately.

A Georgia judge has found a man guilty in the killing of nursing student Laken Riley, a crime that shocked both the college town where she lived and the nation in February.
Jose Ibarra, 26, was convicted on charges of murder and other offenses related to Riley’s death. According to authorities, Ibarra, an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela, had entered the United States illegally in 2022 and was allowed to stay while his immigration case was being processed. His immigration status sparked fierce political debate, with leading Republicans, including President-elect Donald Trump, blaming President Biden’s border policies for the tragedy.