In Texas, a migrant shelter run by the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville is in hot water. The shelter, part of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV), is accused of mishandling federal grants. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims the shelter used funds incorrectly. Specificall
A recent court case in California has left Johnson & Johnson with a hefty price tag. A jury decided that the company should pay $40 million to two women who claimed that using the company's baby powder led to their ovarian cancer. The women, Monica Kent and Deborah Schultz, both used the product fo
Gaza is in deep trouble. Heavy rain and strong winds have killed 14 people, including three kids. The health boss in Gaza says the storms have made life even harder for people already struggling. Many Palestinians live in tents or temporary homes because the war destroyed their houses. These shelte
The University of Michigan has a star-studded faculty, with celebrities from various fields sharing their expertise. Their salaries, however, tell a different story. First, there's John Cameron Mitchell, known for directing and starring in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch. " He joined the university as a
Julian Sayin is making waves in his first year as Ohio State's starting quarterback. He's one of four players up for the Heisman Trophy this year. While he might not take home the trophy, his stats are impressive. Sayin has the highest completion percentage in the nation at 78. 4%. He's also leading
The flu is spreading fast across the US, and a new variant is making things worse. This isn't just any flu season; it's one that's starting earlier and hitting harder, especially in the Northeast. The numbers are clear: more people are visiting doctors with flu-like symptoms, and hospitals are seein
Scams are everywhere, and they're getting smarter. It's not just about the money you lose. It's about the mess it leaves behind. Take Larry, for example. He and his wife saved over a million dollars. It took them a lifetime. But scammers took it all in just six months. And that's not even the worst
Gaza is struggling with a deadly mix of bad weather and a long-lasting conflict. Recently, heavy rains and strong winds took 14 lives, including three young kids. The storm hit hard because many people are living in tents and makeshift homes. These shelters are no match for the harsh weather, leavin
Joliet is looking at some big changes in its 2026 budget. The city plans to add 11 new jobs, with some of them paying over $100, 000. This news comes as the city council gets ready to vote on the budget. The total cost for these new salaries is almost $920, 000. That's a lot of money, but the good
In 2025, a Netflix documentary titled "The Perfect Neighbor" brought to light a tragic event that shook the nation. The film focuses on the shooting of Ajike Owens, a Black mother of four, by her neighbor Susan Louise Lorincz in Ocala, Florida. The incident, which occurred in 2023, was fueled by rac
