In Springfield, a tense situation ended tragically when a police officer shot and killed a man who was having a mental health crisis. The man was armed with a knife and acting strangely when someone called 911 for help around 4:40 p. m. on a Saturday afternoon. The police arrived and tried to handl
Massachusetts hospitals are facing tough times. But one big player is doing alright. Mass General Brigham, the state's largest health system, just shared its financial report. It shows they made a small profit last year. This is good news. Especially when other hospitals are struggling. The report
Health care costs are going up fast. This is a big problem. Many people think it's because of a big, combined health care system. They also blame high admin costs. But is that the whole story? First, let's talk about fraud. A lot of money is lost to fraud. Some experts say it's up to 10% of all hea
In a recent phone call, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and former US President Donald Trump talked about the ongoing war in Ukraine. The discussion focused on finding a peaceful solution to the conflict. Starmer mentioned the efforts of the "Coalition of the Willing, " a group of countries supp
Virginia Tech is making a move to strengthen its defense. They are looking at Sean Spencer, who has been coaching defensive lines for years. He has worked at big schools like Texas A&M, Florida, and Penn State. He even spent time in the NFL with the New York Giants. Spencer's teams have been really
The Cardinals' broadcast partner has decided to skip a scheduled payment in December. This is not good news for the team or its fans. It shows that even big sports teams can have money problems. The Cardinals are a well-known baseball team. They have a lot of fans. But now, their broadcast partner
Drake Maye, the quarterback for the New England Patriots, has a nickname that stands out in the world of professional sports: "Drake \"Drake Maye\" Maye. " This unusual nickname was brought up during a recent interview with former Patriots safety Devin McCourty for the "Sunday Night Football" broadc
Ever wondered who fixes things when your flight hits a snag? Meet the dispatchers, the quiet heroes of air travel. They're the ones pulling the strings when flights go off course. Take American Airlines Flight 27, for instance. It was cruising from Los Angeles to Tokyo when a passenger needed urgent
A beloved local market, Jaworski's, recently held a final sale after the passing of its owner, Chris Jaworski. The event drew a large crowd, with people lining up to pay their respects and purchase last-minute items. The market, a staple in the community since the 1940s, has been a go-to spot for gr
Topeka is buzzing with fresh talent and dedicated leaders. FHLBank Topeka has welcomed five new team members, each bringing unique skills to the table. Di Kang, a PhD candidate, is diving into quantitative risk and modeling. Alex Nuss, formerly at Michel Dental, is now handling wires services. Saman
