Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch is in hot water. He's been hit with a $55, 000 fine for breaking campaign finance rules. The state found that his campaign team messed up big time. They took money from the wrong sources and didn't keep good records. The state's Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCP
Jelly Roll, a well-known country music artist, recently had an experience that left him feeling like he was under suspicion. He shared a video on social media, talking about his visit to a Louis Vuitton store in Sydney, Australia. The way he described it, the staff seemed to treat him like he was th
Randy Madden, a former contestant from "American Idol, " is in hot water. He's been arrested and charged with some serious crimes. The allegations? Having sexual encounters with a minor, sending harmful material, and trying to stop someone from reporting a crime. Madden has pleaded not guilty to all
A wealthy businessman is under fire. Authorities in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore have taken action. They've seized assets worth hundreds of millions of dollars. These assets belong to a Cambodian businessman named Chen Zhi. The U. S. accuses him of running a massive cyber-scam network. This netw
In a strange turn of events, Mississippi has been dealing with a monkey problem. After a truck carrying 21 monkeys flipped over on a highway, some of these primates went missing. Now, two have been found dead, and one is still out there. The first monkey was shot by a woman who was scared for her k
A tragic event unfolded near Louisville's airport, leaving at least nine people dead and many more injured. A UPS cargo plane, an MD-11 aircraft, went down around 5:15 p. m. on Tuesday, causing a massive plume of smoke visible across Louisville and southern Indiana. The crash site was near businesse
A comet named C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) has captured attention after its close encounter with the sun. This comet, discovered in May, has a unique golden hue, a rare sight in the night sky. Many thought it wouldn't survive its close approach to the sun, but it did, surprising experts. The comet's golden co
People in the U. S. are really into staying updated. This is because there's a lot going on in the world. Politics, money matters, global events, and climate worries are all big topics right now. So, it's no surprise that news outlets are seeing a boost. The New York Times (NYT) is one of those out
Money talks, but not everyone is comfortable with the conversation. A recent survey shows that a big chunk of Americans, about 61%, feel uneasy discussing their bank account balances with family or close friends. It turns out, talking about money is more awkward than discussing politics or religion.
At the state cross country meet, Alamosa High School's Ethan Merrick came in second place. He ran the course in 16:06. 9, just 12 seconds behind the winner. Merrick, a sophomore, was motivated to win but couldn't quite catch up to the leader. He plans to try again next year and focus on track in the
