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 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
A coalition of families who have lost loved ones to crimes by undocumented migrants is urging senators to confirm Senator Markwayne Mullin as the next Secretary of Homeland Security. The group, known for giving a voice to those affected by border issues, sent a letter to Senate leaders John Thune an
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
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
In 1980, the U. S. Supreme Court made it clear: posting the Ten Commandments in public schools isn’t about education—it’s religious promotion. Kentucky learned this the hard way when its law requiring the display was struck down. Despite tweaking the wording to sound neutral, courts still ruled it u
Travel stocks often wobble when global tensions rise or fuel costs jump. Cruise lines, seen as high-risk bets, have been shuffling sideways lately. Big names like Royal Caribbean and Carnival Corporation are testing key price levels that could decide their next move. Technical signals suggest long-t
A hit movie can do more than entertain—it can move stock prices. Over the last weekend, a sci-fi film brought in over $140 million worldwide, pulling people back into theaters. AMC’s ticket sales jumped 70% compared to the same weekend the year before. That’s a rare bright spot for an industry still
Disney Jr. and Disney Kids recently released an animated short that brings together two beloved kids’ worlds. The clip starts with Mickey Mouse, who is ready for a surprise from his friend Toodles. Toodles activates a colorful portal that shifts to blue as Mickey steps into it. When he lands, he fin
Four volunteer ambulances that belong to a local Jewish charity were set on fire in Golders Green, north London. Police say the blaze was an antisemitic hate crime and have opened a full investigation. The vehicles are part of Hatzola, a non‑profit group that volunteers to respond to medical emerge
