A senior counterterrorism official in Washington has denied wrongdoing after a former partner raised concerns that she used him for expensive gifts and travel. The case began when the official, who works as Deputy Assistant Homeland Security Secretary for Counterterrorism, met a divorced business ex
SM Entertainment’s classical branch, SM Classics, has just added a superstar to its lineup. The world‑famous soprano Sumi Jo will now record exclusively with the label, marking a significant step in its push to become a leading name in classical music worldwide. Jo first made history in 1993 when s
Former champion Oscar De La Hoya appeared before the U. S. Senate on a Wednesday to voice concerns about a proposed overhaul of boxing laws. The new bill, known as the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, would let a single organization manage promotion, rankings, titles and sanctioning. De La
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has decided that Texas can legally put the Ten Commandments on classroom walls. The judges said this does not break the U. S. Constitution’s rules about separating church and state or protecting religious practice. This choice could lead to a showdown at the Supre
The idea that a religious text should be shown in public classrooms has become a hot topic across many U. S. states, especially those led by Republican officials. In 2024 Louisiana was the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be posted in classrooms where U. S. history is taught, and oth
Britain has agreed to pay France up to 660 million pounds over three years to tighten security along the English Channel. The money will fund extra police, intelligence and military staff on French beaches and add new maritime patrols. If the measures fail to reduce crossings, the grant will end aft
The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce has released a new study that shows many young adults are planning to leave the area. The survey, which asked 600 residents between ages 20 and 30 across five counties, found that about a quarter of respondents expect to move away in the next five years. This f
High school sports fans in the MLive regions have a new chance to celebrate their favorite seniors. The annual Spring Sports Stars contest has returned, inviting people from each area to choose the athletes they think shine brightest. This week’s focus is on senior players across all regions, and vo
The Supreme Court will take up a case that asks whether an immigration officer can put a permanent resident on parole after the person leaves and comes back to the United States. Parole is a temporary allowance that lets someone enter or stay in the country even though they are not formally admit
The National Rally in France has promised to bring back strict border checks if it wins the next election. Its leader said that Spain’s plan to regularise many undocumented migrants could open a path for more people to enter Europe. The speech happened in Porto, Portugal, at an event hosted by the E
