A house on Richard Avenue caught fire early Saturday, and the blaze claimed the lives of a reporter named Jessi Pierce and her three young children. The fire alarm sounded at about 5:25 a. m. , when neighbors saw flames through the roof and feared someone was inside. Firefighters rushed to the scene
The spring season at Augusta High is kicking into high gear, and teams are finding their rhythm as playoffs loom. Players who have shown standout skill over the past week deserve a spotlight, and this week’s nominees shine for their effort and impact. A mix of athletes from different sports has ste
The University of Mississippi has announced plans to open a research hub dedicated to studying gambling among college students. The center, approved by the university’s board in February, will cost roughly $700, 000 each year and is set to hire staff soon. Researchers say the goal is to investigate
Trump cast a mail‑in ballot for a Florida state House race even as he warned that “mail‑in voting means mail‑in cheating. ” The former president, who lives in Palm Beach County, took part in a special election for House District 87 that includes his Mar‑a‑Lago home. He also used a mail ballot in the
In the world of fame, spending habits vary widely. Some stars love to splurge on extravagant items while others keep their budgets tight. One example is a well‑known socialite who paid $325, 000 for a two‑story house just for her dogs. On the opposite end, a legendary investor still lives in the sa
Laura Day, who has written books about intuition and appeared on popular TV shows, met the writer in a Beverly Hills home before heading to a social event. The author was curious about Day’s methods and whether she could offer personal insight, though the writer admitted to being skeptical of psychi
It’s a busy day for the entertainment world, with several well‑known figures celebrating birthdays. Among those turning a year older are actress Jessica Chastain, who turns 49, and Keisha Castle‑Hughes, who celebrates her 36th birthday. Not to be missed is TV personality Star Jones, who reaches 64
Revolut made a big jump in 2025. Profit before tax grew by 57% to $2. 3 billion, and revenue rose 46% to $6 billion. The company earned its fifth straight year of net profit, reaching $1. 7 billion with a 38% margin. The growth came from many services. Card payments, subscriptions, foreign exchange
The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has set up a new team to help shape rules for the fast‑growing worlds of crypto, artificial intelligence and prediction betting. The group will sit alongside existing bodies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and its own crypto watchdog, aim
A new law in Canada is set to stop people from earning interest on stablecoins, a type of digital money that stays close in value to the dollar. The rule will require exchanges to block any “yield” features that let users grow their balances. This change is expected to hurt the crypto market and cau
