Minnesota daycare manager responds to viral video alleging fraud scheme
Minnesota officials and a daycare manager denied fraud allegations Monday after a viral video questioned state-funded child care centers, with both sides disputing claims that the facility was closed or improperly collecting taxpayer money.
The allegations stem from a viral video posted by independent journalist Nick Shirley showing visits to several Minnesota daycare facilities, including Quality Learning Center in Minneapolis, which appeared inactive during the visit despite receiving state child care assistance funds.
At a news conference Monday, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families Commissioner Tikki Brown said prior inspections of the centers did not uncover fraud and that regulators are conducting additional unannounced visits to review concerns raised by the video.
“We are aware of a video that’s being circulated that has gained local and national attention about child care centers in Minnesota,” Brown said. “While we have questions about some of the methods that were used in the video, we do take the concerns that the video raises about fraud very seriously.”
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Brown said each facility mentioned in the video has been visited at least once in the past six months as part of the state’s licensing process, with annual inspections conducted without advance notice to assess normal operations.
She added that inspectors found children present during those visits and that none of the prior reviews uncovered fraud.
“None of those investigations uncovered findings of fraud,” Brown said, adding that there is currently no pause on payments to the centers named in the video.
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Brown also acknowledged questions about the timing of the video visits, noting that regulators are seeking clarity on whether footage was recorded during operating hours or on days when centers were scheduled to be open.
Meanwhile, the manager of Quality Learning Center forcefully rejected the allegations, saying the video misrepresented the facility by filming outside posted hours and falsely suggesting the business was inactive.
“There’s no fraud going on whatsoever,” said Ibrahim Ali, the center’s manager. “Kids come to us, clients come to us, their parents come to us – they’re here daily, they leave on time, they come on time. There is no fraud going on whatsoever.”
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Ali said the center operates Monday through Thursday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., serving primarily after-school children, and has remained open for more than eight years without interruption.
He also disputed claims made during the state briefing that the center had closed due to space concerns, calling that assertion false.
“We haven’t closed. We’ve never closed,” Ali said. “There was never a time where kids were told to stop coming. There was never a time we told our employees to stop coming. All that is false information.”
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Ali said the scrutiny has been damaging to the business and the broader Somali community, arguing that allegations were amplified without evidence and unfairly linked to ethnicity.
“Are you trying to record that we’re doing fraud or are you trying to put the Somali name and the fraud in the same sentence?” Ali said. “That’s what really hurt us the last couple of days.”
State officials said additional site visits are underway and emphasized that any credible evidence of fraud would be investigated, while Ali invited media and inspectors to return during operating hours to observe normal activity.
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The response follows the release of a 42-minute video by Shirley, posted Friday on X and YouTube, documenting visits to several daycare centers in the state, including a location on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis.
In the video, Shirley and another man are seen at what appears to be a largely inactive child care facility. The building also displays a misspelled sign reading “Quality Learing Center,” even though the center is reportedly supposed to account for 99 children and received roughly $4 million in state funds.
During a Sunday appearance on Fox News’ “The Big Weekend Show,” Shirley said the alleged fraud in Minnesota was “so obvious” that a “kindergartner could figure out that there is fraud going on.”
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Shirley also suggested other journalists may be reluctant to pursue similar reporting out of fear of being labeled “Islamophobic” or “racist.”
“Fraud is fraud, and we work too hard simply just to be paying taxes and enabling fraud to be happening,” he said.
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The video has sparked widespread backlash, drawing criticism of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz throughout the weekend from several high-profile figures, including Vice President JD Vance, Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Donald Trump Jr. and Elon Musk.
Protests intensify across Iran as demonstrators clash with security forces
Protests escalated across Iran on Monday as demonstrators confronted security forces in Tehran and Mashhad, with authorities deploying tear gas amid strikes and street clashes, according to reports.
An Iranian opposition group, the National Council of Resistance of Iran, reported that a large crowd of demonstrators marched along Jomhouri (Republic) Street before moving into nearby areas, including Naser Khosrow Street and Istanbul Square in Tehran.
Central parts of Tehran turned into flashpoints as protesters and regime security forces engaged in running street clashes near major government and commercial areas.
Police units fired tear gas and used batons to break up crowds in the city center, according to accounts from the scene.
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Demonstrators responded with chants of “Shameless! Shameless!” and pushed back, forcing security forces to retreat from several areas.
Nationwide strikes and protests by merchants continued across Iran, with shops shuttered in major commercial hubs including Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, Lalehzar Street, Naser Khosrow and Istanbul Square. Demonstrators chanted anti-government slogans calling for the downfall of the ruling clerics and demanding the leadership step aside.
Video circulating online showed protesters inside a major shopping complex in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar chanting, “Have no fear, we are all together,” while hurling insults at security forces and calling them shameless.
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Additional footage from Tehran’s bazaar districts showed crowds chanting “Death to the dictator,” calling on merchants to shut down their shops and demanding President Masoud Pezeshkian step aside, as voices in the video said businesses had closed in protest.
Other video clips captured demonstrations across different parts of Tehran, including footage showing protesters attacking and damaging the car of a cleric aligned with the regime.
In another video, an Iran International reporter narrated scenes from the protests with subtitles, describing clashes between demonstrators and security forces as unrest spread through the capital.
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By Monday afternoon, the unrest had spread to the northeastern city of Mashhad, where demonstrators gathered in central squares and clashed with riot police who moved in with batons. Protesters pushed back as confrontations escalated.
In another report, the IRGC-run Fars News Agency wrote, “Eyewitnesses reported to Fars that among the crowd of about 200 people, there were small cells of five to 10 individuals chanting slogans that went beyond economic demands.”
“At the same time as these gatherings, Maryam Rajavi called for the ‘formation of a chain of protests,’” the report continued. “An informed source at the Ministry of Intelligence said the pattern was in line with what it described as an effort to turn economic grievances into political instability.”
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Iran International also reported on the protests, saying Pezeshkian said Monday he has instructed his interior minister to open talks with representatives of the protesters, marking his first official response to the unrest.
The protests, which continued into the night, gained international attention, with former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett calling for protesters to rise up in a video posted to X.
“The Iranian people have a glorious past, and they can have an even more glorious future,” Bennett said. “That future depends on every one of you.”
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Also weighing in was former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who said it was no surprise Iranians are taking to the streets amid a collapsing economy he blamed on the regime’s extremism and corruption.
“It’s no surprise that the people of Iran are taking to the streets to protest the collapsing economy,” Pompeo said. “The Iranian regime has ruined what should be a vibrant and prosperous country with its extremism and corruption.
“The people of Iran deserve a representative government that serves their interests — not those of the mullahs and their cronies,” he added.
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The NCRI claimed earlier in the day that security forces linked to the IRGC were placed on heightened alert in Tehran, with additional units on standby in nearby provinces. The claims could not be independently verified.
In a statement, Maryam Rajavi, NCRI president-elect, said the protests reflected public anger over high prices, inflation and political repression, and called on Iranians to support the striking merchants.
The Iranian rial has fallen to a new record low against the U.S. dollar. Official data show year-on-year inflation reached 52.6% in December, while average annual inflation was 42.2%.
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Videos circulating online show chants against government officials and growing frustration among merchants, a group traditionally viewed as a key pillar of regime support.
Hamas says five leaders killed including ‘masked spokesperson’ in major blow to terror group
Hamas has officially confirmed the deaths of five senior leaders, marking one of the most significant blows to the terror organization since the start of the Gaza war, according to reports.
In a statement released on Monday by the group’s armed wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas said that Mohammed al-Sinwar, the brother of former Hamas leader Yahya al-Sinwar, was killed during Israeli military operations in Gaza, according to the Jerusalem Post.
Al-Sinwar had risen to a senior role within the organization and was widely viewed as a key figure in Hamas’ wartime command following the deaths of other top commanders.
The Israeli military also said in May that he had been killed in an airstrike targeting a Hamas command center beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis.
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Hamas did not immediately specify the exact date of his death but acknowledged he had been killed earlier this year.
Hamas also confirmed the death of Abu Obeida, the longtime masked spokesman of the al-Qassam Brigades, who became the public face of the group’s military wing during the war, per Reuters.
In its announcement, Hamas revealed for the first time that his real name was Hudhayfa Samir Abdullah al-Kahlout.
According to Israeli statements, Abu Obeida was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza City in late August.
While Israel had previously announced his death, Monday’s statement marked the first official confirmation by Hamas itself.
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Among the other senior figures confirmed dead was Raed Saad, a high-ranking commander within the al-Qassam Brigades, the Times of Israel reported.
Israel had announced Dec. 13 that Saad had been killed in a targeted strike after months of tracking his movements through Gaza’s tunnel network.
Israeli security officials described Saad as one of the principal planners of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack where around 1,200 people were killed and more than 250 were taken hostage.
Hamas also acknowledged the deaths of Mohammed Shabanah, the head of its Rafah Brigade, and Hakam al-Issa, a veteran commander and one of the founders of the al-Qassam Brigades.
Both men were reported by Israel to have been killed in separate airstrikes in Gaza earlier this year, with al-Issa dying during attacks on the Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City.
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The confirmations came despite a ceasefire that took effect in October.
Speaking Monday after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, President Trump also warned that Hamas must disarm soon or face severe consequences.
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“They’re going to be given a very short period of time to disarm,” Trump said.
The president added that the next phase of the Gaza peace plan could move forward quickly if Hamas lays down its weapons.
Macaulay Culkin sets firm rules for fans who approach him in public
Macaulay Culkin has strict rules for fans if they wish to approach him in public.
The “Home Alone” icon was a guest on Jason Bateman and Will Arnett’s “Smartless” podcast and explained that he sets “certain ground rules” whenever he plans to leave the house.
“Don’t approach me when I’m at the dinner table. I don’t like that. Don’t approach me when I’m with my kids,” Culkin said, explaining some of his personal boundaries.
Culkin shares two children with actress Brenda Song: sons Dakota, 4, and Carson, 3.
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Culkin emphasized to Bateman and Arnett that fans should “definitely” not follow him to the bathroom.
“Don’t approach me when I’m at the dinner table. I don’t like that. Don’t approach me when I’m with my kids.”
The actor said that he’s learned over time that he is in charge of the social interactions he has with fans, not the other way around.
“I’m in charge of the social contract. I’m in charge of the interaction,” Culkin said. “I can guide this interaction.”
Culkin began his Hollywood career at a remarkably young age, quickly standing out as a gifted child actor in the late ’80s. Culkin’s breakthrough came in 1990 with “Home Alone”, where his portrayal of the clever and independent Kevin McCallister made him one of the most famous child stars in the world almost overnight.
Following a recent screening of the iconic holiday movie at the Academy Museum in honor of the film’s 35th anniversary, the 45-year-old actor and the movie’s director, Chris Columbus, sat down for a Q&A, in which Culkin shared that his two kids are big fans of the movie.
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“They don’t even call it ‘Home Alone,’ they call it ‘Kevin.’ They’re like, ‘Wow, Kevin’s really funny.’ I go, ‘He’s also handsome, somebody that your mom [Brenda Song] might be into,” Culkin said, via The Hollywood Reporter.
While the two are big fans of the Christmas movie, Culkin shared that he has not told them he’s Kevin, saying, “I try to keep the magic alive.”
“I showed my oldest — he wanted to see a picture of me and my siblings, so I pulled up this old photo; it’s all my siblings, and he looks right at me, and he goes, ‘Who’s that? That looks like Kevin,’” Culkin shared. “I go, ‘Oh, no, nobody, here’s your aunt.'”
Culkin shared during the Q&A that his perspective on the movie has changed since becoming a father, saying he now resonates with Catherine O’Hara’s character, “seeing how desperately and how hard she’s trying to get home” to her son.
He also shared that since becoming a parent, people always ask him if he watches “Home Alone” with his kids, to which he responds, “Of course, this movie is awesome.”
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“But I don’t watch the movie, I watch them,” he said. “I watch their eyes. I listen to them laugh and things like that. And it makes me really proud to be a part of something like that. So it resonates now. Now I can see it through their eyes.”
He continued: “You guys were raised on it, now you guys are raising your kids on it, right? So, now I’m raising my kids on it. It means something completely different. That’s the way I look at the movie nowadays.”
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Prominent pollster warns some Democrats trapped in ‘epistemic bubble’ after loss
FiveThirtyEight founder and prominent pollster Nate Silver revealed that he was surprised by how a large swath of Democrats appears to act as though the party did nothing wrong in the 2024 election.
“I’ve been surprised, to some extent, by the unwillingness of a certain Democratic faction to admit they f—– up last year,” Silver said in an interview with Semafor on Sunday. “If you look, for example, at the recent Way to Win postmortem, it’s quite literally claiming that Democrats did nothing wrong except failing to fight hard enough for progressive ideas. There’s no mention of [Joe] Biden’s debate with Trump, for example.”
Silver pointed to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) recently canceling the release of its party “autopsy” on the 2024 election as well as progressive California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s rise in prominence as evidence that the party is refusing to switch gears.
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“You’d think after last year that Democrats would be phobic of nominating another prominent elected official from California with a tired mix of vaguely progressive ideas,” Silver said. “The proverbial definition of insanity is trying the same thing again and expecting a different result.”
Despite his criticism, Silver suggested that Newsom or even former Vice President Kamala Harris could stand a chance in a hypothetical 2028 race against Vice President JD Vance because of President Donald Trump’s unpopularity. However, he warned that the “#Resistance” faction was quickly becoming a “a self-contained epistemic bubble.”
Fox News Digital reached out to the DNC for comment.
DNC Chair Ken Martin defended his decision not to make the “autopsy” public, despite previously calling for the report earlier this year, saying it would be a “distraction” ahead of the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.
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“We completed a comprehensive review of what happened in 2024 and are already putting our learnings into motion,” Martin wrote in a statement. “And we’re winning again — even in places that haven’t gone blue in decades. In our conversations with stakeholders from across the Democratic ecosystem, we are aligned on what’s important, and that’s learning from the past and winning the future.”
“Here’s our North Star: does this help us win? If the answer is no, it’s a distraction from the core mission,” he emphasized.
The “autopsy” had already drawn criticism after reports suggested it would ignore key election questions, such as whether then-President Joe Biden should have stayed in the race or dropped out sooner, and if then-Vice President Kamala Harris was the best person to run in his place.
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Silver’s interview with Semafor was part of a larger project with members of the media reflecting on where their predictions failed in 2025. While Silver focused largely on the Democratic Party, other media figures interviewed by Semafor spent more time criticizing industries and government officials for capitulating to the Trump administration.
“I was wrong about how the high and mighty would respond to rank gangsterism from the Trump White House. I didn’t expect the most powerful people in American society — the white-shoe lawyers, the media executives, the tech czars, the Hollywood moguls — to fold so quickly and so shamelessly. They’ll regret it,” Vanity Fair global editorial director Mark Guiducci said.
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MS NOW anchor Joe Scarborough called out the Supreme Court, saying, “I assumed that the third branch of government would be more of a check than the first branch on Trump’s efforts to undermine Madison’s checks and balances. I was wrong.”
“I somehow underestimated the depth of moral depravity among America’s elites and business leaders. Time and again, cowering weakness has defined the actions of people in power, whether it’s white-shoe law firms cutting corrupt deals with the government or tech titans feting Mohammed bin Salman,” HuffPost editor-in-chief Whitney Snyder commented.
Billy Bob Thornton’s nude scene leaves ‘Landman’ fans with some questions
Fans were left surprised by Billy Bob Thornton’s full-frontal nude scene in “Landman.”
Thornton’s goods were on display in Sunday night’s episode after his character, Tommy, accidentally exposed himself to a hotel waitress. He woke up as she was attempting to deliver food to the room, setting up a room service tray by the bed. When she saw he was naked from the waist down, she yelled, “Don’t rape me!”
“Who the f— are you?” he asked her. “I’m not gonna rape you.”
“Put your d— away,” his wife, played by Ali Larter, said. “Don’t be scared, darling. That wasn’t about you. He eats Cialis like M&Ms, runs into door jambs all morning with that thing. So sorry about that.”
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“I was trying to surprise you with breakfast in bed… That is not the best angle of your b—s—, I might add,” she said. “I’d scream too.”
“You know, you really gotta love a man to look at him from there,” she continued, mocking her husband for exposing himself below the belt. “Poor thing, if she wasn’t a lesbian when she walked in here, she’s a f—ing lesbian now.”
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Fans of the show had mixed reactions on social media.
“Why is Billy Bob Thornton pitching a tent on my tv screen?” one user wrote on X.
“I mean how much must you run out of plot ideas if you have to resort to showing d—? There’s already been plenty of a– but now we need d— apparently,” a user commented on Reddit.
“I have some time free for a few months and was thinking of getting a job in a hotel but seeing that I am definitely not gonna do that anymore,” another added.
But others seemed unbothered by the scene.
“First opening scene of new episode of #landman was priceless. Too funny,” one fan wrote on X.
“I know this is an unpopular opinion but I actually really like Angela. I love the Tommy and Angela relationship. I’m sorry,” another X user wrote.
“Episode 7 of season 2 of #landman is the greatest television I’ve seen in my life, I’m calling it right now,” another said.
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Taylor Sheridan’s “Landman” is based on the podcast “Boomtown.” The show chronicles the Permian Basin oil boom in West Texas that took place in the early 2010s, fueled by advances in oil drilling technology.
At the center of the show is Billy Bob Thornton’s character — Tommy Norris. Thornton portrays a “landman,” a crisis manager working for an oil company called M-Tex.
The show also stars Demi Moore, Jon Hamm, Jacob Lofland and Michelle Randolph.
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Lincoln Riley fumes as Notre Dame ditches historic USC rivalry for new matchup
USC Trojans head football coach Lincoln Riley is pointing fingers toward South Bend, Indiana.
The USC-Notre Dame football rivalry is one of the best in the sport, but it’s come to an end as both programs were unable to come to an agreement on an extension to play each other for the 2026-27 season series.
Riley made an appearance in front of the media before his Trojans face TCU in the Valero Alamo Bowl, where he didn’t mind taking a shot at the Fighting Irish.
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“It’s pretty simple. We both worked for months to try to find a solution,” Riley explained, per The New York Post. “Notre Dame was very vocal about the fact that they would play us anytime, anywhere. Obviously, them not having a conference affiliation gives them an ability to be pretty flexible with their scheduling.
“We went back, Jen Cohen, our A.D., went back to Notre Dame roughly a couple of weeks ago with a scenario and a proposal that would extend the series for the next two years. That proposal was rejected.”
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Riley wasn’t done, though. He didn’t like how Notre Dame quickly found a new opponent after the rejection.
“Not only was it rejected, five minutes after we got the call, it was announced that they had scheduled another opponent, which I’ll give them credit. That might be the fastest scheduling act in college football history,” he said.
The team Notre Dame went with instead of USC was BYU, agreeing to a home-and-home series instead of going with their usual rival on the schedule.
Meanwhile, USC is still trying to figure out who will fill out their schedule.
Since 1926, the Trojans and Fighting Irish have been butting heads on the gridiron, playing 96 times with only four missed games over that span.
And those missed games? Three from 1943-45 due to World War II and one in the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We took Notre Dame at their word that they would play us anytime, anywhere,” Riley added. “Had Notre Dame lived up to their word and played us anytime, anywhere, we would be playing in the next two years, and looking ahead after that, hopefully continuing the series.”
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Instead, the all-time series for the two storied programs will continue to sit at 51-37-5 in favor of the Fighting Irish.
Southern community quickly becoming housing hotspot: ‘Plenty of options’
U.S. homebuyers have been flocking to a fast-growing city situated within South Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, according to data from the Census Bureau.
The population in Greenville, which has become a regional business and manufacturing hub, increased from about 70,720 at the 2020 Census to an estimated 74,371 in 2024, which is roughly a 4.1% rise in four years, according to Census Bureau estimates.
This uptick comes despite the fact that there has been little movement in the housing market due to high borrowing costs and limited inventory in many regions. Also, because of the so-called “lock-in” effect, which refers to homeowners staying put because their existing mortgage rates are significantly lower than current market rates.
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But, according to the Greenville Area Development Corporation, the area has become home to major manufacturing, technology and aerospace employers over the years, making it more attractive to potential homeowners and businesses.
For instance, BMW has automotive operations in nearby Spartanburg County. Michelin North America’s headquarters are in Greenville along with a major hub for Lockheed Martin’s aviation operations. GE Aerospace facilities are also located in the area, boosting the economic draw.
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“For the better part of four decades, Greenville County has spent considerable effort fostering both foreign and domestic relations that have resulted in continued economic growth,” according to the Greenville Area Development Corporation’s website.
Realtor.com Senior Economist Joel Berner underscored how “Greenville’s strong economic growth led to a housing market that looks much different than most of the rest of the South, where prices are falling in many metros.”
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Given the strong demand for homes in Greenville, listing prices rose by 5.4% year-over-year in November, according to Berner.
Still, even with this uptick and a median price of $369,000, Berner noted that “the Greenville metro area remains very approachable for buyers on a budget.” He also noted that the number of homes for sale is up 22.4% year over year.
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About 8.2% more properties sold in September 2025 than in September 2024, according to Realtor.com data.
“So there are plenty of options available to buyers both in the resale and new construction segments,” Berner added.
Reiner murder case takes dark turn as court blocks access to death reports
Rob and Michele Reiner’s death reports have been sealed by court order, which was “initiated by” the Los Angeles Police Department.
On Monday, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner posted a press release stating that although Michele and Rob’s cause of death reports were already made public, they have removed them.
“While the cause and manner of death were previously released on these cases, due to the court order, the information is no longer available. No other case information or records, including the Medical Examiner report, can be released or posted on the website until further notice,” the press release stated, noting that a “security hold” has been placed for the time being.
The press release stated that the Medical Examiner’s department received the court order on December 24 at 10:30 am.
The Medical Examiner’s office noted that more information will be shared once the court order has been lifted.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the LAPD for comment.
“While the cause and manner of death were previously released on these cases, due to the court order, the information is no longer available.”
On Dec. 23, Rob and Michele’s death certificates were released.
According to the death certificates obtained by Fox News Digital from the Los Angeles County Public Health Department, the couple were cremated at Mount Sinai Mortuary.
The certificates also confirmed what was revealed last week by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office that the Reiners died due to multiple sharp force injuries. The certificates stated the injuries were caused “with knife, by another.”
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On Sunday, Dec. 14, police discovered the bodies of Rob and Michele in the primary bedroom of their home in Brentwood, California.
The couple’s son, Nick, was quickly named a person of interest in the investigation, and hours later, around 9:15 p.m. local time that same day, he was arrested.
On Dec. 16, authorities charged Nick in the double homicide of his parents. He was charged with two counts of first-degree murder with a special circumstance of multiple murders.
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“He also faces a special allegation that he personally used a dangerous and deadly weapon, that being a knife,” Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said during a press conference. “These charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole, or the death penalty.”
No decision has been made on whether prosecutors will seek the death penalty.
Nick made his first court appearance in the case on Dec. 17, where his lawyer, famed defense attorney Alan Jackson, requested a continuance. His arraignment is now set for Jan. 7.
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