In the heart of Russia, during the 2014 Sochi Olympics, a young woman woke up to a grim reality. Her underwear and sheets were stained with blood, but her mind was a blur of confusion. She was an NBC talent assistant, and the night before had been a celebration with her boss, Meredith Vieira. The pr
In a surprising twist, colleges across the country are facing a growing problem: fake students. These are not just any students, but digital impostors who use stolen identities to apply for financial aid and loans. Once they get the money, they vanish, leaving real students and institutions in a tou
Glaucoma is a sneaky condition that can steal your vision. It happens when pressure builds up inside the eye, damaging the optic nerve. But here's a simple trick that might help: skip the pillows at bedtime. Researchers found that sleeping with pillows can raise eye pressure. Two-thirds of people w
In a shocking turn of events, the CEO of a Los Angeles-based homeless charity has been arrested for allegedly misusing millions of dollars meant to help the city's homeless population. Alexander Soofer, 42, is accused of living a lavish lifestyle funded by taxpayer money that was supposed to provide
A mom from Cherry Hill is trying to make life better for people with autism after her son was removed from a cruise. She wanted to celebrate her 60th birthday with her family, including her son who has autism and two other sons with developmental disabilities. She picked Royal Caribbean because they
Businesses often lose money when customers' cards expire or get replaced. Charge1, a company that helps businesses handle payments, has a new tool to fix this problem. It's called the Automatic Card Updater (ACU). This tool automatically updates card details for businesses that sell things on a subs
A family's holiday vacation took a turn for the worse when a young man with autism was removed from a cruise ship. The incident happened on Christmas Eve in Cozumel, Mexico. It involved a misunderstanding between the young man, Sean Curran, and another passenger. The family believes the cruise line
Paul Tazewell's costumes are more than just fabric and thread; they tell stories. His designs for "Wicked" and "Hamilton" are now on display at the Museum of Science and Industry. The exhibition, "Crafting Character: The Costumes of Paul Tazewell, " showcases his work from movies and musicals like "
A wallet tied to a suspected crypto heist from U. S. government funds recently launched a memecoin on the Solana blockchain. The coin, named John Daghita (LICK), quickly lost almost all its value, dropping by about 97% in just one day. At its peak, the coin's market value hit around $915, 000 before
Saudi Arabia is thinking about making its premium residency program bigger. This program is meant to bring in more money and visitors. The goal is to make the country less dependent on oil and more open to different kinds of people. Right now, the program is for certain high-earning professionals.
