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West Australian
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Dewey Dex delights Geraldton kids as Premier's Reading Challenge returns with fun, books and prizes
WA's one-eyed purple alien is back in Geraldton for another challenge, encouraging kids to read and log more books, with prize incentives and even a special performance. Students at Geraldton Primary School were treated to a special guest performance by Dewey Dex — the interglactic reading alien — and his friends on Wednesday for the Premier's Reading Challenge. Established in 2022, the annual challenge is designed to make reading exciting and encourage WA students from kindergarten to Year 12 to explore the joy of reading. From the squeals and shrieks of excitement, it seemed Dewey had done just that, as he danced across the Geraldton Primary School auditorium, solving riddles and teaching children about the power of reading. Principal Jade Fallon welcomed the initiative as a positive way to encourage students to read. 'All students at our school read each night through our home reading program with individual and class incentives,' she said. 'We are a reading rich school. We understand the many benefits of reading, including knowledge and vocabulary building, oral language and writing development, as well as the impact on developing attention span.' Year 5 student Toby Armitage, Year 4 student Jaxon Pember and Year 1 student Cayden Dela Cruz spoke with excitement about their favourite novels and how reading helps them. Toby said he loves David Walliams' Gangsta Granny, while Jaxon has been enjoying Zombie Season by Justin Weinberger. Cayden said he was currently reading a book about the native Australian bowerbird, and so far this year he has read over 33 books. When asked what his favourite thing about reading was, Jaxon said: 'I like what I'm thinking about, like where the characters are in the story and thinking about the book in my head.' The Premier's Reading Challenge runs for 12 weeks from April 7 to June 27. To complete the challenge, students from kindergarten to Year 10 must read 12 or more books, while busy senior students in Years 11 and 12 must finish six or more books. This is the first year the challenge has opened up to high school students.
Miami Herald
27-05-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Gentle dog ‘wondering what he did wrong' after he's returned to shelter — again
A dog in Indiana is in desperate need of a warm home after being returned so many times. His many returns had nothing to do with Jaxon's sweet demeanor and gentle soul, the Humane Society for Hamilton County in Fishers said in a May 25 Facebook post. He just seemed to find himself in horrible situations. 'Jaxon was just 1 year old when his family was evicted, and left him behind in the apartment. No food. No water. No one coming back,' the shelter said in the post. 'From there, he entered the shelter system and found what seemed like a second chance. Then, he was surrendered again. Jaxon was adopted a third time. And for three years, he finally had what every dog deserves: love, routine, a place to call home. But when his person could no longer care for him, Jaxon came back to the shelter, once again waiting, once again wondering what he did wrong.' Only this time, his wait has been much longer than anticipated. 'He's been waiting since last November,' the shelter continued. Jaxon, now 5, is 'playful, affectionate, and deeply loyal,' the shelter said. He loves to cuddle and gives great face licks. According to the shelter's post and Jaxon's pet profile, his likes include: People, people, peopleMost other dogs (they need a proper introduction)Teens the most 'This energetic pup is a blast to be around, and while he can get a bit mouthy during play, a simple 'no biting' is all it takes for him to settle down and keep the fun going,' his pet profile says. For more information, visit the shelter's website. Fishers is about a 20-mile drive northeast from downtown Indianapolis.
CBS News
15-05-2025
- CBS News
No charges after investigation into alleged abuse of 7-year-old child with autism by North Texas teacher
An Ellis County grand jury has declined to indict a Midlothian ISD elementary school teacher following an investigation into allegations involving a special education student. The decision, announced Thursday in a press release from the Ellis County District Attorney's Office, stated the jury returned no true bill of indictment. CBS News Texas In April, Midlothian police launched an investigation after Kristen Perez alleged that her 7-year-old son, who has autism, was abused in a classroom at Delores McClatchey Elementary. Following the grand jury's decision, Perez posted on Facebook: "This doesn't mean nothing happened. It means the criminal system chose not to move forward, but the evidence, the video, and the impact on my son are still very real. Jaxon, a child with disabilities, was subjected to a restraint that left him bruised, emotionally devastated, and afraid. I watched the video. I heard his cries. I saw him sprayed in the face, mocked while crying, and pushed to the ground." Perez added that her son is now receiving homebound instruction due to the trauma. She told CBS News Texas that a 40-minute video shown to her by the district compiled multiple incidents from April 8 and 9. She said the footage showed her son being shoved to the ground, sprayed with a cleaning bottle, and forcibly restrained with the teacher's knees. Perez said her son had recently been diagnosed with high-functioning autism and had just transferred into the special education classroom. The alleged incidents occurred during his third day in that setting. "There was no one in that room to advocate for him or help him," she said in April. "And I hate that, and I'm scared to send him back." At the time, the district said it would not release the teacher's name due to the ongoing investigation. Officials confirmed the incident was reported to the Department of Family and Protective Services within the required 48-hour window. Two staff members were placed on administrative leave. CBS News Texas has reached out to Midlothian ISD for comment following the grand jury's decision but has not yet received a response.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aleksandra Merzlikins posts sweet photo of her and Johnny Gaudreau's sons: 'Future teammates' goes viral
Elvis Merzlikins and Johnny Gaudreau's sons melt hearts in adorable Instagram photo The NHL world is full of fierce rivalries and on-ice intensity but every now and then, a moment comes along that reminds fans what truly matters. Aleksandra Merzlikins , wife of Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins , shared a touching photo this week of their son Jaxon John Merzlikins with Johnny and Meredith Gaudreau's newborn son, Carter. Elvis Merzlikins and Johnny Gaudreau's sons appear together in a heart-melting Instagram photo It was a simple Instagram Story. Dressed in cozy, cream-colored onesies printed with 'Daddy 90' and 'Daddy 13' representing their fathers' jersey numbers, Jaxon and Carter posed side by side, looking like they were already gearing up for training camp 2042. Her caption? 'Future teammates ❤️' and with that, the internet melted. Aleksandra even joked, 'One with definitely better hair @meredithgaudreau_,' showing just how close the two families remain. — BR_OpenIce (@BR_OpenIce) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Men Over 50: Frequent Urination & Weak Stream? Do this Before Bed healthydayscare Click Here Undo The story behind Jaxon's name adds an emotional layer to this already sweet moment Beyond the cute factor, there's a powerful story behind Jaxon's full name: Jaxon John Merzlikins. That middle name isn't just traditional, it's a tribute to Johnny Gaudreau, who tragically passed away in August 2024 following a biking accident that also claimed the life of his brother, Matthew. Elvis and Johnny were more than teammates, they were brothers in the game. After Johnny's death, Elvis was open about how deeply it affected him. So when he and Aleksandra welcomed their son in early 2025, naming him after Johnny was their way of honoring that bond forever. This week's photo isn't just two babies hanging out. It's a snapshot of love, legacy, and a friendship that lives on through the next generation. This isn't the first time the Merzlikins have paid tribute. The Blue Jackets' official Instagram even spotlighted the bond earlier this year when they welcomed Jaxon to the world. Now, this sweet 'future teammates' post shows how the families are continuing to lean on each other and raise their boys in a circle of love that stretches far beyond hockey. This one photo said everything without needing many words. It spoke of friendship, grief, legacy, and the hope carried forward by two little boys in matching onesies. Whether or not Jaxon and Carter ever wear Blue Jackets jerseys side by side someday, their story has already captured the hearts of fans. Also read - NHL under fire after Mason Marchment hits referee and receives no suspension
News.com.au
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Fears for Justin Bieber's finances amid lavish spending spree
Justin Bieber is sparking up, burning bridges, and blowing through money. 'People are worried about him,' a well-placed source told The Post. 'He's literally going on [Instagram] live, smoking weed and looking out of his mind.' The 31-year-old pop star and his glam wife Hailey Bieber, 28, welcomed their first child, Jack Blues, eight months ago. But rather than settle into fatherhood, Bieber has been acting strangely, partying hard, growing close with seemingly questionable people, and cutting ties with longtime pals — all while spending big. 'He's flying in all his friends on private jets to his birthday party, putting it all over Instagram,' the source said. During the second weekend of Coachella earlier this month, Bieber appeared shirtless and seemingly gaunt, smoking marijuana near his 15-year-old brother, Jaxon, in a video posted by a fan on X on April 20. In it, wife Hailey — with whom he's rumoured to be having marital issues — appears to place her hands on Jaxon's back as if steering him away from the drug use. The well-placed source alleged that Bieber is spending more than he's making at the moment. 'He'll spend $300,000 at the Nobu [restaurant] at Coachella,' they told Page Six. 'He hasn't worked in a really long time.' A source close to Bieber denied this claim and said he hadn't been to Nobu at Coachella. Bieber skyrocketed to pop super stardom in the 2010s and has an estimated worth of $300 million, after making a $US200 million deal to sell the publishing rights to his music catalogue in 2023. But sources say he's hardly financially secure. He hasn't released an album since 2021's Justice, though last week, The Hollywood Reporter reported that he is 'very close' to finishing a new project. The source close to Bieber told Page Six that he is working on new material, saying, 'He's making music, he's helping to run a fashion brand, he's a new father — he's got a lot of things going on in his life.' In September 2022, Bieber pulled the plug on the remainder of his Justice tour following a rare diagnosis of Type 2 Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a facial paralysis disease. He lost out on an estimated $US90 million in income he would have earned from the tour, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Insiders say Bieber was left owing more than $US20 million to the tour's promoter, AEG. His manager at the time, Scott 'Scooter' Braun, paid, through his company, what was owed in a loan favourable to Bieber, who has only returned some of what he borrowed, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The singer hasn't toured since, and given the music industry's shift to streaming, concerts are now where artists make the majority of their income. Meanwhile, Bieber owns six homes — including a $US26 million mansion in Beverly Hills, a $US16 million home in La Quinta and a property in Idaho — and he and Hailey hardly live a simple life. 'These two are travelling on vacations every two days on Instagram, they're running around with full-time security and there's no money coming in for a long time,' the well-placed source said. Hailey, who has launched a beloved beauty brand in Rhode, has 'become kind of the breadwinner,' the source said, adding that she's also a big spender. 'She's keeping up with the Kardashians,' they said, noting that her spending has made for clashes with Bieber staffers. The source close to Justin said the claim is 'totally untrue.' While Rhode has been popular and influential, the company is only a few years old and likely not a cash cow at the moment. 'Rhode hasn't made any money yet,' the well-placed source said. 'If they sell she'll make a lot of money. There's no money that comes out of it. It's all going back into marketing … If they sell Rhode they'll be exponentially wealthy and I really hope they do.' Meanwhile, Team Justin has lost a number of key players as of late. Braun — Bieber's longtime manager, who discovered him as a young Canadian teen on YouTube in 2008 and made him a star — announced his retirement in June 2024. He and Bieber had been rumoured to be on the outs for several months before the announcement. Bieber's deputy, Allison Kaye, resigned in January. Security chief Kenny Hamilton and chief-of-staff Lauren Walters have also stopped working with the star in recent months. Bieber has unfollowed several of them on Instagram. Earlier this month, in a now-deleted Instagram post. Bieber said he was 'no longer involved' in the fashion brand, Drew House, that he co-founded with pal Ryan Good. He urged his fans not to associate with the brand anymore saying it 'doesn't represent me or my family or life,' in a now-deleted post on Instagram. 'If your [sic] rocking with me the human Justin Bieber don't waste ur money on Drew House,' the singer wrote in the post. Good was Bieber's best man when he married Hailey in 2019. The buddies founded Drew House that same year. Late last month, Page Six reported that Good has not spoken to the pop star in more than a year — after Good left their congregation, Churchome in Beverly Hills, California. Former members of the megachurch have compared it to a 'cult.' 'When Ryan chose to leave the church, he basically got excommunicated,' a source familiar with the situation told Page Six. As Bieber's inner circle has shrunk, the church's pastor, Judah Smith, has allegedly taken a larger role in his life and business affairs. 'Justin started to add Judah to the boards of everything — he's buying him like $300,000 Rolexes and all this kind of stuff. Everyone around Justin is part of this church,' a source familiar with Bieber and his church told Page Six. '[Judah's] the consigliere around him,' another source familiar with the situation told The Post. Page Six has reached out to Smith and Churchome for comment. Bieber has spoken out about his struggles himself. Last weekend, the singer took to Instagram to mourn the death of his grandfather with a photo of the two of them from 2009. 'I can't wait to see u again soon in heaven,' he captioned the image. 'Until then I know ur watching down …. I will miss u. I will ache.' Some posts have been darker. On March 22, he told Instagram followers, 'I think I hate myself sometimes when I feel myself start to become inauthentic. Then I remember we're all being made to think we're not enough but I still hate when I change myself to people please.' That same day, in another Instagram post, he admitted: 'I got anger issues, too,' noting that he aspired to 'grow and not react so much.' His apparent rage has manifested publicly with the singer lashing out at a group of paparazzi on April 6. 'All you care about is money, not human beings,' he said, outside of a Palm Springs coffee shop. In the years just after he and Hailey married, Bieber talked of being eager — more eager than his wife — to start a family. But fans noted that he was conspicuously absent from the pictures Hailey posted of herself and baby Jack celebrating Easter. The source familiar with Bieber and his church said it's time the former teen idol starts acting like an adult. 'He's not [a child]. He's a grown man with a child. A grown married man,' they said. 'Did he have an upbringing where he got thrust into the limelight? For sure. Did he also have every single privilege and every single ability to do anything he wanted as well? Yes, he did. At what point does it become Justin's fault?'
