Three men now face charges for a string of violent robberies tied to cryptocurrency. Police say the group picked wealthy crypto owners, watched their routines, and then struck when the time felt right. One victim told reporters how the criminals used his DoorDash account to trick him into opening th
Lake Placid isn’t just a winter wonderland—it’s a four-season playground tucked in the Adirondacks. The village carries the pride of hosting two Winter Olympics, but its charm goes beyond frozen tracks and ski jumps. In warmer months, the area transforms into a scenic escape with lakes, trails, and
A recent court decision shows just how long shadows from the past can stretch. A US judge rejected a big bank’s attempt to avoid responsibility for dealing with Nazi-linked accounts that only came to light years after lawsuits were settled. In 1999, UBS and Credit Suisse paid out $1. 25 billion to o
A new pocket-sized scanner could bring eye exams to places where people usually skip them—like drugstores or bus stops. Made by scientists in Japan, this AI helper spots cloudy lenses (cataracts) and pressure problems (glaucoma) in just a few minutes. Most high-tech eye gear costs thousands and live
At Taft High School in Cincinnati, a meeting room became a playground for change. Fifteen students and fifteen adults sat in a circle—not in a classroom, not in a boardroom, but in a space where the usual power lines vanished. The students set the agenda, asked the questions, and kept the adults acc
Massachusetts just set aside another $300 million to keep public workers' health plans running until summer. Lawmakers pushed this through fast, signing the bill the same day it cleared both chambers. The money targets the Group Insurance Commission, which handles health plans for roughly 460, 000 p
A professional golfer isn’t just driving balls down the fairway anymore—he’s also driving tech deals. A group led by Bryson DeChambeau has quietly taken control of Sportsbox AI, a startup that turns smartphones into swing analyzers. While the exact price remains under wraps, the deal is reported to
When Ebola struck eastern Congo between 2018 and 2020, the country was already dealing with more than just a deadly virus. War zones, weak health services, and deep distrust in leaders turned this outbreak into a tougher challenge. Vaccines arrived fast—too fast for some—and not everyone trusted the
A United Nations representative recently appointed to help end the Iran conflict is scheduled to travel to Tehran, though the visit depends on safety and travel details being sorted out first. The envoy, a long-time U. N. diplomat, left for the Middle East this week, but officials haven’t shared any
At 35, Chris Lovi isn’t just another construction manager—he’s someone who turned his own daily struggles into real solutions for others. For years, he spent hours stuck in traffic on Highway 101, frustrated by the slow, outdated roads. Instead of ignoring the problem, he joined Ghilotti Brothers Co
