Josephine Wentzel, a 67-year-old grandmother, transformed her life after her daughter's murder. Originally planning to travel in an RV, she instead dedicated herself to finding her daughter's killer, Raymond McLeod. McLeod, a former U. S. Marine, was accused of strangling Krystal Mitchell in 2016 an
Joseph Savoie, the former president of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, has decided to retire at the end of this year. This choice means he won't take a break or join the College of Education and Human Development as planned for 2026. Savoie shared this news in an email to university staff
Chief Raoni, a 93-year-old Indigenous leader, is sounding the alarm about Brazil's infrastructure plans. He believes these projects could harm the Amazon rainforest and the people who call it home. Raoni is in Brazil for the U. N. climate summit, COP30. He wants Indigenous peoples to have more say i
Chief Justice John Roberts recently addressed the issue of political figures criticizing judges. He emphasized the importance of an independent judiciary and cautioned against politicians expressing hostility towards judges. Roberts made these remarks at a conference of judges in Charlotte, North Ca
Joseph Kosinski, the director behind the thrilling Top Gun: Maverick, is gearing up for his next big project, F1. This upcoming movie stars Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a former racing star who returns to the track after a three-decade hiatus. The film, though fictional, promises an authentic look into
Cecile Richards, a prominent figure in the fight for women's rights, passed away at the age of 67 after a battle with brain cancer. Known for her leadership at Planned Parenthood, Richards left a lasting impact on reproductive healthcare and politics. Her mother, Ann Richards, was a political legend
Joseph Aoun, Lebanon's newly elected president, is a man who likes to keep things simple and straightforward. Unlike many in Lebanon's political scene, Aoun has always stayed away from party politics and media attention. Those who know him describe him as kind, compassionate, and focused on his duti
Joseph Belluck, the chairman of the State University of New York committee that reviews and licenses charter schools, has a message for Governor Kathy Hochul and the legislature. He wants them to lift the cap on the number of city charters next year. Why? Because there are currently no more licenses
Chief Justice John Roberts, once hailed as the smartest person in the room, is finding Donald Trump to be a puzzle he can't solve. Roberts, who has long tried to keep the Supreme Court out of politics, is now navigating a tough path as the court faces divisive rulings and scrutiny over its lack of e
