On a quiet April night in Staten Island, a 31-year-old man allegedly grabbed a small statue of Mary holding baby Jesus from outside a local church and threw it into the grass. The statue wasn’t just decorative—it was one of two identical figures placed on either side of the main entrance to Our Lady
Starting next month, Holyoke will stop using poison to control rats on city property. The City Council voted unanimously to ban a group of strong rodenticides called second-generation anticoagulants. The move follows concerns about how these chemicals affect more than just rats—they can harm pets, b
In recent weeks, police across several Illinois towns have made a series of arrests that highlight the region’s ongoing struggles with traffic violations, weapon possession, drug offenses and violent crimes. A 33‑year‑old driver from Homer Glen was stopped in Bridgeview for traveling 80 miles per
Scientists are turning waste from burning plant material into a useful soil additive called biochar. When plants are heated in the absence of oxygen, they leave behind a charcoal‑like substance rich in carbon. This biochar can trap harmful chemicals known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, o
The state is watching closely after three new measles cases were found this year. The numbers are part of a larger national trend, with more than 2, 200 cases last year and about 1, 800 so far this year. Maryland’s three infections all came from people who had traveled out of state or abroad. The f
The next week, President Trump will travel to Beijing for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Taiwanese officials expect the meeting to focus on how the two powers handle their many disagreements, rather than solving deep-rooted problems. A senior security adviser in Taipei warned that Beijing
People notice the big news, but they miss the tiny costs that slowly erode savings. When the economy shifts, those small daily expenses can become major obstacles for many households. The first warning sign is the steady stream of monthly car payments. Owning a new vehicle that loses value in
Young people today face new money challenges. They are learning to adapt instead of chasing perfect savings goals. A recent study shows that almost eighty percent of Gen Z and Millennials spend their money to survive each day. They choose short‑term stability over long‑term plans. Why is this happe
Bitcoin lenders are learning that if they want big money from banks and other institutions, they need to look more like old‑school banks than internet startups. At a recent conference in Miami, the CEO of a leading bitcoin loan firm said that the next wave of growth will hinge on clear rules, ope
EVC’s first quarter of 2026 saw a dramatic jump in earnings, thanks mainly to its advertising and technology arm. The company’s revenue climbed to roughly $197 million, more than double what it earned a year earlier. The key driver was the Advertising & Technology Services (ATS) segment, whose
