In Montgomery, a heated debate is underway about the mayor's choice to hire Donald Watkins Jr. for a high-paying city job. Watkins, along with his father, was found guilty of fraud in 2019. The mayor wants to bring him on as the small and minority business development director, offering a salary of
Air fryers are awesome, but they can't do it all. Some foods just don't play nice with that hot, circulating air. Let's talk about the foods that should steer clear of the air fryer to save your taste buds and your kitchen from disaster. First up, boneless pork chops. They're lean and mean, but tha
Los Angeles is known for its glamour, but behind the scenes, filming here comes with a hefty price tag. The city's high permit fees and strict regulations are driving producers away. In 2019, an independent filmmaker paid $1, 500 a day for a fire marshal to inspect his shoot location in Griffith Par
Hollywood is not happy with OpenAI's new tool, Sora 2. This AI can make realistic videos and audio from simple text or images. OpenAI says it's all about creating new possibilities, but Hollywood sees a big problem. Some people have used Sora 2 to make fake videos of famous people doing silly or in
The world of science is facing a tough challenge. Noubar Afeyan, a key figure in the biotech industry, warns that the attacks on science won't stop at mRNA vaccines. He believes this trend will spread to all areas of medicine. Afeyan, who co-founded Moderna, has seen firsthand how political decision
Bank of Ireland is facing a hefty bill. They've just doubled their estimate for compensating customers who were sold car loans they didn't need or understand. The new total? A whopping £350 million. That's a lot of money, and it's all because the UK's financial watchdog, the FCA, has changed the rul
Pennsylvania is at a critical juncture regarding health care. In 2026, a significant number of residents may find themselves without health insurance. This is due to the expiration of enhanced tax credits linked to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). These credits have been a lifeline for many, making he
Falmouth is at a crossroads. The town council has taken a bold step to limit pesticides and fertilizers, but not everyone is on board. This fall, voters will decide whether to keep these restrictions or repeal them. It's a big deal, not just for the town, but for the health of people, pets, and the
The Supreme Court recently chose not to take up a case involving a New York school district accused of neglecting reports of serious misconduct. By doing so, they upheld a lower court's decision, which is a big deal for student safety. The case revolved around whether the state can step in to prote
Winter is coming, and with it, a lot of questions about what the weather will be like. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has just shared their updated winter weather predictions for New England. This forecast covers the months of December through February and gives us a good
