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Harmony Montgomery's mother asks probate judge to declare daughter legally dead
Nashua, NH: The mother of Harmony Montgomery was in court Monday morning asking a judge to declare her daughter legally dead.
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Idris Elba on building a wind-powered eco-city; why he doesn’t watch ‘The Wire’
British actor Idris Elba, best known for roles including Stringer Bell from “The Wire” and John Luther from the eponymous TV show, has ambitions beyond the screen. For his latest role, he wants to build a “smart eco-city” that runs off wind power on an island off the West African country of Sierra Leone.
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Sperm whale beached off Florida’s Gulf Coast dies, officials say
Sperm whale beached off coast of Venice, Florida, died following attempts to save it, officials said Monday.
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Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife Nadine Menendez arrive at the federal courthouse in New York, September 27, 2023. Mandatory Credit: …
Published on March 11, 2024
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Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty for third time in alleged bribery scheme
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez pleaded not guilty on Monday to 12 new felony charges alleging he tried to obstruct a federal investigation into bribery allegations.
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What is DEI - why is it dividing America?
Diversity, equity and inclusion programs have come under attack in boardrooms, state legislatures and college campuses across the country.
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Gas prices surge to four-month highs - don’t panic
Prices at the pump are rising fast — and it’s not even spring.
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Airbnb bans use of indoor security cameras
Airbnb is banning the use of indoor security cameras in listings globally, the short-term rental platform announced Monday.
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Regional banks all ‘guilty until proven innocent’ after Silicon Valley Bank, Citizens CEO says
When I set up an interview with Bruce Van Saun, head of Citizens Financial Group, the 14th largest bank in the US, for a piece that would mark the first anniversary of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank I didn’t anticipate having such a fresh feeling of déjà vu.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, experienced ‘cruel’ bullying/abuse during pregnancies
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has said she experienced “cruel” online bullying and abuse, the “bulk” of which occurred during her pregnancies.
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US could take 2 months/1,000 troops to construct floating pier to deliver aid to Gaza, Pentagon says
A floating pier and causeway that will be used to deliver critical humanitarian aid by sea to Gaza is expected to take at least one month or possibly as long as two for the US military to build and become fully operational, Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder said on Friday.
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Denver police raided wrong house; officers relied on phone tracking app - grandmother gets $3.76 million
A Colorado jury has awarded $3.76 million to a grandmother whose house was damaged and ransacked after Denver police relied solely on Apple’s “Find My” app and stormed the wrong home, according to court documents.
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Liberal California mayors are backing this ballot measure that could lock up repeat retail thieves
For the first time in ten years, California voters could get the opportunity to change a controversial law aimed at criminal justice reform.
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Father of Michigan school shooter faces manslaughter trial weeks after his wife’s conviction
The manslaughter trial of James Crumbley, the father of the teenager who killed four students at a Michigan high school in 2021, began with opening statements Thursday, just weeks after his wife, Jennifer, was convicted of the same charges.
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James Crumbley will be tried in the same Michigan courtroom in which his wife was found guilty weeks ago. Mandatory Credit: Clarence Tabb Jr./Pool/Detroit News/AP …
Published on March 8, 2024
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Four children in Haiti describe harrowing stories of survival
They have the calm of people who have lived through terrible things. But they are just kids.
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'Child care directs everything for us.' Parents meet with state lawmakers to push for more financial aid
In most cases, sending a toddler to daycare is more expensive than sending a teenager to one of our state colleges.
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With the Oscar-nominated ‘Barbie,’ Mattel has arrived in Hollywood. What’s next for the toy company?
Barbie has had quite the year. As she celebrates her 65th birthday this week, the newly minted movie star has inspired a worldwide cultural movement and will make her grand debut at the Academy Awards this upcoming weekend with eight nominations.
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Jimmy Kimmel previews Oscar monologue: Nothing’s ‘off limits,’ but don’t expect Taylor Swift or Aaron Rodgers jokes
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may have been the buzziest subject of football season, but for award season, Jimmy Kimmel isn’t so sure the celebrity couple will get a mention in his opening monologue at the Oscars on Sunday.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may have been the buzziest subject of football season, but for award season, Jimmy Kimmel isn’t so sure the celebrity …
Published on March 8, 2024
