Baton Rouge is buzzing with faith-based events in the coming weeks. First up, St. James Baptist Church is throwing a big party. They're celebrating their pastor, Rev. J. L. Franklin, and his wife, Lisa, on February 1st. The service kicks off at 8 a. m. , and everyone's invited. After the service, th
The numbers tell a grim story. From 2015 to 2022, there were over 42, 000 reports of violence against people experiencing homelessness. That's a lot of people hurt. The reports show a steady increase each year, except for 2020. That year, during the pandemic, the numbers dropped. But in 2021, the re
In 2024, hate crimes in Massachusetts showed a troubling trend: antisemitic incidents became the most common type. This shift is significant because, historically, hate crimes against the Black community were more frequently reported. The state's Executive Office of Public Safety and Security releas
In a surprising move, two top law enforcement officials in Douglas County have taken legal action against Colorado's governor and other state leaders. Their issue? A 2021 state law designed to make it easier for non-citizen crime victims to apply for U visas. These visas are special permits that all
TikTok is introducing a new way to check users' ages in Europe. This move aims to keep kids under 13 off the platform. The app will use different clues to guess if a user is too young. These clues include what the user posts and how they act on the app. If the app thinks a user might be under 13, a
Myanmar recently made a bold statement at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). They argued that Gambia failed to prove its claims of genocide against the Rohingya people. This case is huge and has been going on since 2019. Gambia, a Muslim-majority country in West Africa, brought this case to t
Ryan Lochte, the famous swimmer, has found love again. After his split from his wife, Kayla, in early 2025, he started seeing Molly Gillihan. They met at their kids' school in Florida. Ryan made sure to clear up any rumors, saying he didn't start dating Molly until after his divorce was final. Moll
Ryan Lochte has taken a big step forward in his personal life. He's now living with his new girlfriend, Molly Gillihan, and her three kids. This move comes just nine months after his divorce from Kayla Reid, his wife of seven years. Lochte and Reid share three children together. Lochte says this ne
Taking legal action against ICE agents is no walk in the park. It's a complex process with many obstacles. The family of Renee Good, who lost her life due to an ICE agent's actions, is considering legal options. However, their attorney, Antonio Romanucci, points out that the path is far from simple.
AMC Entertainment's stock is making waves again. On Thursday, it climbed higher, following a boost in box office sales. This jump happened as the broader market also saw gains. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 both went up, showing that investors are feeling good about recent box office wins. AMC's stock
