Tony Martin was not your typical farmer. After years of being burglarized, he decided to take matters into his own hands. In 1999, he shot and killed a teenage burglar at his Norfolk farmhouse, Bleak House. He believed his actions were justified, even though he had no license for the shotgun. Mart
Bird flu, specifically the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, is now considered widespread in Massachusetts. This means the virus is actively affecting both wild and domestic birds across many towns. The state has seen a noticeable increase in bird deaths suspected to be from the
A rap mogul, known in the music world as A$AP Rocky, is facing serious charges. This is not just any court case. He faces two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm in a 2021 shooting linked to another member of his music group, A$AP Relli. The hip-hop world and celebrities in gener
When Charles Shackleton's meticulously planned documentary on the Zodiac killer was abruptly canceled, he turned his frustration into a fascinating confession. Dubbed “Zodiac Killer Project, ” the filmmaker shares his potential masterpiece's outline. It's a critique of the true-crime genre's formula
It's been nearly 50 years since the body of Dawn Momohara, a 16-year-old student from McKinley High School in Honolulu, was found. The close-knit community was shaken by the tragic discovery. Dawn was partially clothed, with an orange cloth around her neck, and signs of sexual assault. The case rema
Machine learning is stepping up to help predict COVID-19 cases, especially in regions where data can be a bit iffy. You see, the COVID-19 pandemic hit hard in 2019, causing a lot of sickness and even death. One big problem was getting accurate numbers on how many people were actually sick, especiall
Could plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients help those with severe cases? Let's dive into a study that explored this idea. The study looked at whether giving plasma from people who had COVID-19 and recovered could help those with severe cases. This is called convalescent plasma (CP) therapy. It's
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we use public transport. Researchers in Brazil decided to study how the virus spread among people using public transport in poorer areas, before vaccines were available. They looked at the rate of COVID-19 positivity and other related factors. You might won
Blake Lively, a well-known actress, is embroiled in a heated court case with Justin Baldoni. She initially accused him of sexual harassment. Now, she wants to prevent him from sharing details about the case publicly. This legal request is called a gag order. Justin's side is not pleased, claiming Bl
In Dunn County, Wisconsin, a 59-year-old man named Darren Osborne has been sentenced to a total of 16 years in prison plus 8 years of supervision. This sentence comes after Osborne was found guilty of hiding corpses related to the deaths of four individuals: Jasmine Sturm, Matthew Pettus, Nitosha Fl
