A former sheriff and two others are set to face federal court this week. Chuck Wright, the ex-sheriff, along with Amos Durham, a former chaplain, and Lawson Berry Watson, a former employee, have court appearances scheduled. Wright is one of many sheriffs in South Carolina to face criminal charges re
Zohran Mamdani, a leading candidate for New York City mayor, is facing heat over old remarks that have recently come to light. In a video from 2023, Mamdani, who is a member of the New York State Assembly, made a bold statement linking the NYPD to the Israeli military. He claimed that the NYPD's act
The US bond market is having a great time in 2025. Prices are up, and yields are down. This is mostly because people think the economy is slowing down. When growth slows, bonds become more attractive. It's like when everyone wants to buy the same toy, and the price goes up. The Federal Reserve is e
Venice, a city of canals and whispers, holds a secret. It's not just about gondolas and pigeons. It's about a woman who turned her childhood dreams into a grand spectacle. Antonia Sautter, a native Venetian, grew up surrounded by the magic of Il Carnevale. Her mother, a skilled seamstress, sparked h
Lights racing across the night sky in Japan have people talking. A video of these lights has gone viral, with some saying it's proof of aliens. But others think it's something more ordinary, like drones or even just a trick of the light. Japan is no stranger to strange sightings. In fact, the count
India's central bank has been busy lately, moving a lot of its gold from foreign banks back home. Now, over 65% of its gold is stored within the country. That's a big jump from just four years ago. Why the rush? Well, after some countries froze Russia's gold reserves due to the Ukraine conflict, Ind
The U. S. government shutdown is dragging on, and it's not just about politics anymore. It's about real people facing real consequences. Millions are staring down the barrel of skyrocketing health insurance costs come November, thanks to expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits. This isn't just a nu
A federal judge in San Francisco recently made a big decision. She stopped the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the government shutdown. The judge said that the firings seemed unfair and might be politically driven. The judge, Susan Illston, issued an order that lasts until t
In the heart of Northern California, where farming and ranching are the way of life, people are worried. A new plan could change how they vote and who represents them. Proposition 50 is on the ballot. If it passes, rural counties that support Republican candidates will be combined with wealthy, libe
A plane carrying tourists crashed in Kenya's Kwale region on a Tuesday morning. The flight was headed to the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Most of the passengers were tourists from Hungary and Germany. The pilot, a Kenyan, also died in the crash. The plane went down in a hilly and forested ar
