Apollo Global Management took a bold step. They decided to bet against some software companies. These companies were thought to be vulnerable to AI. The companies in question were Internet Brands, SonicWall, and Perforce. This wasn't a small move. The loans involved were less than 1% of Apollo's ma
Captain Brandon Barclay, the top sheriff in Santa Clarita Valley, recently spoke to local business owners about crime rates and safety tips. He shared that overall crime has dropped by 19%, but violent crime has gone up by 9%. This increase is partly due to a gang in Newhall that the sheriff's depar
The cannabis world is buzzing with talk that Donald Trump might change how marijuana is seen by the federal government. Right now, the law puts pot in the same category as drugs that are super addictive and have no medical use. But if Trump makes a move, that could change. Some people in the cannab
A retired police sergeant, Charlotte Djossou, has been vocal about a long-standing issue within the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). She believes that the manipulation of crime statistics is not a new problem, but one that has been going on for years. Djossou, who spent 21 years with the MPD, h
Reading is buzzing with special holiday events this season. Let's dive into what's happening. First up, Renewed Spirit Church is hosting a German Christmas service. It's happening on December 21st at 11 a. m. The Reading Liederkranz Chorus will be there, led by Mark Herr. They've been singing toget
In a recent discussion, Rep. Rich McCormick, a Republican from Georgia, shared his thoughts on the Democrats' push to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. He believes this move is more about politics than genuine healthcare reform. McCormick argues that the subsidies, set to expire soon, are
Rumors about a possible romance between BTS's Jung Kook and aespa's Winter have been making waves online. The buzz started with fans spotting similar tattoos and accessories, but things took a dark turn quickly. SM Entertainment, Winter's agency, is not happy. They've seen a lot of nasty stuff onli
In New Jersey, the fight against HIV is getting a boost, especially in Black communities where the impact is felt the most. Gene Huffman, a 34-year-old from Paterson, knows this struggle well. He's been living with HIV for years but has managed to keep the virus under control with daily medication a
In a small town in Upstate New York, a trusted educator's life took a dramatic turn. Scott Jeffers, a 42-year-old special education teacher and coach, found himself on the wrong side of the law. He was taken into custody after being accused of sending inappropriate messages to a student under 17. Th
Soil is more than just dirt. It's a bustling world of microbes. Among these tiny life forms, some carry genes that can resist antibiotics. These genes are called antibiotic resistance genes, or ARGs. Scientists wanted to understand how these ARGs form and spread, especially in the soil around plant
