A new drive has started to raise money for a center that helps kids and families after Hurricane Ian took away its main building in 2022. The Collier Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) has kicked off the first part of a bigger plan called Lifting Up, Building Strength. Its goal is to finish the inside
A lawsuit has been filed against rapper Iggy Azalea, claiming she misled people about a cryptocurrency called MOTHER. The case says the coin was promoted as having useful features that never appeared. Investors bought in, hoping for a big return, and the coin’s value dropped from about $200 million
OKX is set to roll out a new type of trading product that lets people bet on the value of some of the world’s biggest private tech companies. The contracts will track how much these firms are worth on secondary markets, but they won’t give anyone real ownership or voting rights. Instead, trade
Vision problems are common in people with schizophrenia, and they can give clues about how the brain works differently. Instead of looking at one single visual issue, scientists examine a range of sight problems that appear in these patients. By studying how patients notice shapes, colors, and
A shooting at the corner of Commerce Street and Malcolm X Boulevard knocked out three people early on Tuesday night. Police arrived before 10:30 p. m. , found the victims, and sent them to a nearby hospital. They are expected to live. Later that night, two more people were taken by private cars to
A cold morning didn’t stop a big gift from landing at Centennial Elementary. A local police team rolled up with 350 soccer balls donated by a sporting goods store. Switchbacks soccer players and their mascot Ziggy joined in, turning the parking lot into a mini soccer field. Instead of sitting inside
A sudden disaster can leave scars that go far deeper than burned homes. After the Los Angeles fires of early 2025, a group of women found an unexpected path to recovery inside a North Hollywood salon. Braidhouse opened its doors to the Create to Heal program, turning chairs and mirrors into spaces f
Three years ago, a local charity in Springfield started small with $250, 000 in donations. This year it gave away $750, 000. That’s real growth. The money helps women with young kids pay for food, schooling, and work training. Last year’s mid-year jump to $540, 000 came after government food benefit
Reading fantasy and sci-fi isn’t just for kids anymore. Many people start with stories about young heroes facing dragons or exploring magical schools. These tales often feature brave but inexperienced characters, making them feel exciting but also a bit unrealistic. Over time, readers grow up—and so
Jeni Haynes spent years surviving a nightmare most can't imagine. As a child, she faced abuse so severe that her mind created over 2, 500 different versions of herself to handle the pain. Each alter took on a piece of her trauma, allowing Jeni to function while the abuse continued. This incredible b
