The short session in Oregon saw most climate‑focused proposals stalled, leaving the state’s clean‑energy plans largely unchanged. A key idea that would have let the state tap a “Climate Superfund” to cover wildfire and heat damage never left committee, missing another chance to hold big polluters ac
A 33‑year‑old man in Malta, Matthew Grech, once faced a jail sentence after he told his story on TV about leaving a homosexual life for Christianity. The case, which lasted three years, ended when a magistrate declared him innocent of any crime under the country’s 2016 law that bans “conversion” pra
Scientists used a powerful X‑ray machine in Germany to scan over two thousand ants from museums and private collections. The device, a synchrotron particle accelerator, captured detailed images of each insect’s body in a single week. Normally, doing the same work would take years with older technolo
The night of Tuesday’s election was full of surprise. At the party, the state Senate leader looked upset after a big cake was only half eaten. He had spent $10 million on his race against Sheriff Sam Page, a well‑known local figure. Page had the support of people from Raleigh and even an en
A warship from Iran went down after a U. S. submarine struck it off the coast of Sri Lanka, just days after the vessel had joined a naval drill hosted by India. The incident shows how far the U. S. –Israel campaign against Iran has stretched, reaching waters that India watches closely for its own se
A 45‑year‑old lifestyle blogger was found dead after a stabbing in her home. The incident happened on Tuesday night in LaSalle, Ontario. Police described the event as “an isolated incident” that should not alarm the public. They later clarified that it was not random violence but a deliberate act. T
A new series on ID Channel dives into the city’s most perplexing missing person cases. The show follows retired detective Pamela Childs, who has spent years digging into cold investigations that others have let slip away. Her determination shines as she re‑examines evidence and pushes for fresh lead
A new Netflix film, released in late 2024, dives into the dark history of a real serial killer who once appeared on a popular dating show. The story follows a woman named Sheryl Bradshaw, an actress who finds herself competing against the charming yet sinister Rodney Alcala in a 1978 episode of “The
Framingham police officials have released new data that shows a small decline in emergency calls and arrests compared to the previous month. In February, officers answered 3, 024 urgent requests for help and carried out 60 arrests, while also issuing 64 summonses. The numbers were higher in January,
The Iowa House has moved forward with a new set of laws that aim to make the state tougher on criminal activity. The package includes changes that could increase penalties for certain offenses and adjust how the court system handles repeat offenders. Some supporters say these measures will help keep
