King County is looking at ways to tackle retail crime. Councilmember Claudia Balducci wants to use new sales tax money for this. She suggests hiring more detectives and a prosecutor to focus on shoplifting. This is because big stores like Kroger are closing some locations due to safety issues. The
Cities are buzzing with life, but they also have a dark side. Crime is a big problem that keeps people up at night. Washington, D. C. , is just one of many cities trying to figure out how to handle it. It's not an easy task, and it's not going to be solved overnight. Some leaders have tried to make
A jury has cleared Hernandez Govan of all charges related to the tragic death of rapper Young Dolph. After just three hours of deliberation, the 45-year-old was acquitted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. Govan's legal battle began in November 2022, when he was arr
A high-ranking member of the Texas Mexican Mafia has been put behind bars for a long time. David Botello, who was 54 years old, got 25 years in prison for his part in a big methamphetamine trafficking scheme. This was not his first time in trouble. He had already been convicted of murder and aggrava
Bill Belichick, the legendary football coach, has stirred up quite a bit of drama recently. He made some comments about his former team, the New England Patriots, and their owner, Robert Kraft. This didn't go over well with some people, especially the hosts of a popular Boston radio show. The hosts
Tomatoes, like many plants, have a fascinating way of blooming. It's not just one gene that makes this happen. Instead, it's a team of genes working together. Scientists dove into this topic. They wanted to understand how three important genes in tomatoes help them flower. First, they looked at the
In a heartbreaking turn of events, DNA evidence has strongly linked Travis Decker to the murders of his three young daughters. The Washington State Crime Lab found Decker's DNA on plastic bags and cable ties discovered near the girls' bodies. The lab also confirmed that the DNA of 9-year-old Paityn,
Florida has been busy with executions this year. As of now, they've carried out 10 in 2025 alone. That's a new record for the state. The latest was Kayle Bates, a 67-year-old man who was put to death for a crime he committed back in 1982. He was convicted of kidnapping and killing a woman from an in
Somalia is grappling with a serious diphtheria outbreak. Over 1, 600 cases and 87 deaths have been reported this year alone. This is a big jump from last year's numbers. The situation is made worse by a lack of vaccines and cuts in foreign aid. Diphtheria is a serious illness. It causes swollen gla
Gal Gadot, known for her role in Wonder Woman, recently talked about the 2025 Snow White remake's box office flop. The movie, which featured Gadot as the Evil Queen and Rachel Zegler as Snow White, didn't meet expectations. It made only $42 million in its first weekend and ended up with $205 million
