At a recent meeting, city finance leaders shared a small rise in first-quarter income tax collections for 2026. The bump was tiny—just half a percent higher than the same time last year, adding $3, 872. Most of that extra cash came from people filing personal tax returns, business estimates, and pay
A Florida woman is now facing serious legal trouble after a messy breakup spiraled into a mix of fraud, harassment, and a fight over a shared home. Kristina Taylor, 36, and her friend Tara Johnson were arrested last year for sending explicit videos and photos from her past relationship to her ex-boy
Utah’s political scene is getting a shake-up this year, and the changes could surprise even seasoned voters. A recent push to modernize the state’s nomination system has opened doors for more candidates to compete in primaries. But with so few people showing up to traditional caucuses, the process s
In 2003, North Charleston saw the sudden disappearance of Selina Barfield, a 32-year-old woman known locally as Nina. She left behind her nine-year-old daughter, Katie, and a trail of unanswered questions. Selina struggled with addiction and lived a life that many in her community deemed risky. Her
The new Oslo-based crime series takes a completely different route from the usual explosive detective dramas. Instead of chasing suspects down city streets in high-speed cars or blowing up buildings to grab attention, it builds suspense like frost creeping across a windowpane. Winter in Norway lasts
Knoxville is trying a fresh approach to make its neighborhoods safer. Instead of just relying on police patrols, the city is testing something called TLC zones. These spots focus on fixing small problems that often lead to bigger ones. Think of it like cleaning up a messy room to stop fights before
Crohn’s disease hits over a million Americans, flaring up with gut pain and no obvious trigger. Doctors keep hunting for clues, and the spotlight often lands on the teeming bacteria that live inside our intestines. Genes can misbehave, immune defenses can overreact, diet can shift the balance, and s
Every extra pound around your middle isn’t just about fitting into old jeans. A recent look at Iranian seniors shows three simple body measurements might reveal who’s at risk for memory and thinking troubles. Researchers checked how three numbers—one tied to blood fats and sugar, another to belly fa
A local Vietnamese eatery recently learned the hard way that food safety isn’t optional. House of Saigon faced 14 violations during a routine health check, including an employee handling trash before touching clean dishes without washing up. Moldy leftover lemon slices were found in a staff fridge,
Marvell Technology quietly powers the backbone of today's AI boom without making headlines. While chip startups get most of the attention, this company specializes in the unsung tech that keeps data moving smoothly in AI systems. Think of it like the plumbing behind skyscrapers - you don't notice it
