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Former NRL star Kane Evans feels ‘peace within’ after coming out as gay, sparks widespread support across Rugby League

Former NRL player Kane Evans has bravely come out as gay, sharing his decades-long struggle with his identity. His emotional revelation on national television has sparked widespread support, with many believing his courage will inspire others in similar situations. Evans' openness marks a significant moment, offering hope and peace to…

The Economic Times · Jun 9

Rugby league international Kane Evans comes out as gay in a TV interview

Ex-rugby league international Kane Evans has come out as gay, becoming the first high-level player in Australia to do so in decades

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Audit confirms conflict of interest of the former Iowa superintendent who was arrested by ICE

Iowa's largest school district has revised its conflict-of-interest policy after an audit revealed its former superintendent awarded district business to a consulting firm he worked for

The Independent UK · Apr 28

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Astronomers spot 8.5 billion year old 'jellyfish galaxy'

Seen as it was 8.5 billion years ago, the galaxy shows that the early universe was harsher than scientists previously thought.

Euronews · Mar 4

James Webb Space Telescope spots a stunning 'cosmic jellyfish' that could help solve the mysteries of galactic evolution

"This data provides us with rare insight into how galaxies were transformed in the early universe."

Space · Feb 18

Former Iowa superintendent expected to plead guilty to falsely claiming he was a US citizen

The former Des Moines superintendent is expected to plead guilty in federal court

The Independent UK · Jan 22

Former Iowa superintendent charged for claiming US citizenship expected to change not guilty plea

Former Des Moines superintendent Ian Roberts is set to appear before a federal judge on charges of falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally possessing firearms

The Independent UK · Jan 21

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Probe says Iowa district 'reasonably relied' on consultant to vet superintendent arrested by ICE

Des Moines Public Schools has released a report claiming it received an incomplete background check and a likely forged transcript when hiring former superintendent Ian Roberts

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025

3 Big Names In Rugby League Almost Boycotted A Footy Tour Over Ian Roberts’ Sexuality

Former ARL boss John Quayle recalled the incident involving the first and only gay male rugby league player, saying three teammates came “into the office to indicate that if Ian Roberts was selected in the team, they wouldn’t want to go”.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 19, 2025

Iowa superintendent detained by ICE falsely claimed he was a US citizen, indictment says

The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district has been indicted by a federal grand jury after authorities say he falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen who was eligible to work

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025

The superintendent arrested by ICE had a consulting gig. His districts repeatedly hired the firm

Since his arrest last month by immigration agents, the public has grappled with how Ian Roberts became a public schools leader despite lacking authorization to work in the U.S., a history of criminal charges and falsified credentials

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025

Iowa school district sues search firm that vetted superintendent arrested by ICE last week

Iowa's largest school district has said it filed a lawsuit against the consulting company it hired to find superintendent candidates

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

Former Iowa superintendent charged with federal firearms offense after immigration arrest

Federal authorities have charged Ian Roberts, the former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, with possessing firearms while in the U.S. illegally

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025

Iowa district hired superintendent despite false Morgan State doctorate claim on his resume

The superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the misrepresentation

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

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The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025

Iowa school leader detained by ICE seeks to put his deportation on hold, lawyers say

Lawyers for the Des Moines public schools leader detained by immigration authorities have asked an immigration court to put deportation proceedings on hold

The Guardian - US · Sep 29, 2025

Des Moines revokes education license of school superintendent arrested by Ice

Ian Roberts was superintendent of Des Moines public schools, the largest school district in the state

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

Iowa revokes license of schools superintendent arrested by ICE, saying he is in US illegally

A state agency revoked the professional license of the leader of Iowa’s largest school district on Monday, days after he was detained on accusations that he was living and working in the country illegally

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2025

Officials place Des Moines schools leader on leave after his arrest by immigration agents

Officials have put the leader of Iowa’s largest school district on administrative leave a day after federal immigration agents arrested him because they said he was in the country illegally

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The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025

‘No Iowan is safe’: Des Moines public schools superintendent arrested by ICE

School officials and immigrants’ rights groups are ‘outraged’ after arrest of Ian Roberts

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025

Des Moines, Iowa, public school leader detained by immigration agents, school board says

Federal immigration agents have detained the head administrator of Iowa’s capital city public schools

The Guardian - US · Sep 26, 2025

Ice detains superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district

Fellow educators express shock at detention of ‘beacon of light’ Ian Roberts as DHS claims he had ‘no work authorization’

LiveScience · Jul 2, 2025

James Webb telescope discovers tentacled 'jellyfish' galaxy swimming through deep space

A possible new "jellyfish" galaxy discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope could deepen our understanding of galaxy evolution and star formation.

WEKU · May 18, 2024

Iowa superintendent and former Olympian bested in footrace by 5th-grader

Ian Roberts has competed in some of the most high-profile races in the world. But his biggest competition to date was a determined fifth-grader in jean shorts and Nike tennis shoes.

AAP · Apr 10, 2024

Roberts calls for more LGBTQI education in AFL

Openly gay former rugby league great Ian Roberts believes the AFL should introduce more educational programs to help stamp out homophobia.

Liverpool Echo · Jun 26, 2023

Vile man grabbed sex worker by throat and punched her

Roberts was jailed for one year and four months

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