In Bowie, a mother named Anjolene Smack-Whaley has seen a big change in her 24-year-old son. He is on the autism spectrum and used to have trouble controlling his anger and emotions. He would make loud noises, threaten to do things, and even run outside. This was hard for her to handle, especially since he works and has to deal with different people every day. About...
In a quiet town in Central New York, a food factory became the center of a dramatic event. Over 50 federal agents stormed the Nutrition Bar Confectioners plant, startling everyone. The owners, three brothers named Jeff, Lenny, and Mark Schmidt Jr. , were left in shock. They had never seen anything like this in the nearly 50 years their family has run the business. T...
Young people in major cities are being viewed with unnecessary fear and suspicion. This is not a good way to handle youth crime. It is important to remember that young people are still developing. They should not be treated as adults in the legal system. The idea of using the National Guard to control "wild youth" is a step back in time. This approach was used in th...
Another school shooting has happened. This time, it was at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. It's the first of the new school year, but sadly, it won't be the last. Last year, there were over two dozen school shootings. Kids should be safe at school, but they're not. They're running, hiding, and sometimes, they don't make it out alive. We keep using words...
Tether, the company behind the popular USDT stablecoin, has had a change of heart. They won't freeze USDT on older blockchains like Bitcoin Cash, Kusama, EOS, and Algorand. Instead, they're calling these networks "unsupported. " This means users can still move their tokens around, but Tether won't issue or redeem USDT on these platforms anymore. This decision comes ...
People don't join conspiracy groups because they are stupid or easily fooled. It's more about finding a sense of belonging and support. A recent study followed people as they got more involved in these groups. Researchers spent five years talking to members, joining online chats, and going to meetings. They found that people often start feeling let down by big instit...
Crime is a big issue in many cities, and Washington, D. C. is no exception. The city has seen some improvements, but it still has a long way to go. One of the main problems is that the police force is understaffed. With only 3, 200 officers on the job instead of the 4, 000 needed, it's no surprise that crime rates are still high. Some people think that bringing in f...
In a recent interview, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard shed light on a troubling episode in U. S. history. She discussed the revocation of security clearances for 37 intelligence officials linked to the 2017 Russiagate scandal. Gabbard described the events as a "seditious conspiracy. " She explained that before the 2016 election, intelligence agencie...
Nestled just a short drive from the hustle of downtown McKinney, there's a special place that many locals don't even know about. The Thuong Hanh Buddhist Monastery sits quietly on a grassy hill, surrounded by trees, offering a peaceful escape from everyday life. It's a place where people from all walks of life come to find calm and connect with others. The monastery...
Sister Pie, a beloved bakery in Detroit’s West Village, is taking a break from its usual routine to rethink its business strategy. This move comes after the owner decided the current setup isn't working as well as it should. The bakery is now focusing on pop-up events and testing new menu items to see what might work better in the long run. The owner, Lisa Ludwinski...