Knareswick’s Boon
2 June 2018 - An anonymous donor[1] has invested heavily in Mind Magic research at Knareswick Phrontiestery . When the Daily Prophet reached out for comment, the institution stated, “We are honored to be endowed with a gift that will provide crucial resources towards our sorcerers and apprentices, ensuring we cultivate the next generation of critical thinkers in the magical realm.” [...]

1.	16th May - Rain-cheques Abhor a Clear Day

Merperson Attempts Escape
12 June 2018 - Plumbing issues were the least of Ministry problems after a merperson attempted to escape[2] yesterday, as was reported by a Magical Maintenance worker who found the incident more humorous than warranted.

In a statement released by the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures, a lockdown was triggered on the entire floor. The Selkie in question has been in Beast Division custody since the discovered drowning of two muggles in March. Beings rights activists noted the controversy of this situation, as Merpeople have refused the classification of Being since Minister Grogan Stump’s revision of Being status in 1811.

Mermish translator Heliotrope Lejean has come under suspicion for having assisted the escape effort. [...]

2.	11th June - The Dam Breaks

Blood Shortage at St.Mungo's
23 June 2018 - A contamination issue at St.Mungo's Blood Blank has prompted a shortage of blood, throwing both the hospital and vampire communities into quandary.

"It is both rare and unfortunate but contamination does occur despite our best efforts," reports a St.Mungo's representative. "In this case the contamination has been controlled but we must exercise caution or risk a genuinely harmful deficit."

The Being Division has requested for qualifying vampires to source their blood through consensual feedings for the next two months, so as to conserve the supply for vampires who are unable to do so. Those with difficulties in procuring a source may reach out to the Ministry's consultant vampire, Tristan Vaillancourt. [...]

Greyfriar Appointed to ICW
8 June 2018 - Knox Greyfriar has been selected by Minister Carstairs to be the next British delegate to the International Confederation of Wizards. Greyfriar had recently been quoted as saying he had no ambition for the post or any political office due to all the "hot air", but in a recent statment upon the announcement as said that he's "honored and enthusiastic" that he should have been selected. [...]

New Line-up for Chocolate Frogs
17 June 2018 -  A new array of Chocolate Frog Cards have been announced, adding to the extensive list of wixes already featured by the popular treat.

"We think it's a fantastic way to get young wizards and witches interested not only in magical history but in concurrent affairs," explains a chocolaterie representative. "So that when they see these names in the papers, there is a sense of recognition and context."

The new line-up features figures from various fields, including American wixes such as Samuel Lloyd and the Ministry's very own Head of Mysteries, Yavin Morgenthau.[...]

CAWW to Discuss Muggle Education Ban
27 June 2018 - Controversy has arisen across the pond, as the Office for Magic Relations and Education recently proposed preventing magical children from attending muggle schools. Governor Cassius Inglethorpe, who headed the office himself prior to being governor, is said to be in favour of the ban.

"Magical children are essentially being forced into an incomplete education," Inglethorpe explained in a recent interview for the Unlikely Times, "where they must deny their own culture and repress their talents."

Education specialists are divided on the issue. Some, particularly Futurists, argue that preventing wixes from pursuing muggle education will also cut them off from later entering muggle institutes of higher learning, where there is much that can be learned to the benefit of the magical world. Others agree that wixes who attend muggle schools then have less time to attain a full magical education.

The proposal will be submitted for discussion by Congress in August.
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