Ever clicked on a dodgy site while trying to find a real business? Google might have a solution! They're testing out blue verified checkmarks next to legit businesses online. Imagine seeing a checkmark next to Microsoft or Apple when you search for them. That’s what users are noticing in some search
In September 2024, a TikTok video by @frazierpollard went viral. It said the FBI raided Oprah Winfrey's home because of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' arrest in sex trafficking charges. The video got lots of attention with over 155,000 reactions and many shares and comments within a day. But this story wasn't
Imagine this: two big-name sports teams from Kansas City playing at the same time. Exciting, right? The Royals are making a playoff run while the Chiefs, who have won back-to-back football titles, face the New Orleans Saints on Monday night. Tim Caniglia, owner of Grandfalloon Restaurant and Bar, is
In the heart of San Quentin State Prison, the San Quentin News offers a glimmer of hope for inmates like Kevin DeWitt and Juan Carlos Chavez. Despite their convictions, they've found a sense of purpose and self-worth through journalism. The newspaper, which covers both prison life and outside world
The latest Joker movie, “Joker: Folie á Deux,” has taken the top spot at the box office on its opening day with $20 million in earnings. Directed by Todd Phillips, this psychological thriller is a sequel to the 2019 Oscar-winning film starring Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker. This time around, there's
Twenty-six-year-old singer Chappell Roan is causing quite a stir. She’s well known for advocating LGBTQ+ rights and Palestinian liberation, but her refusal to endorse any presidential candidate has people talking – and not in a good way. In today's world of social media, fans are eager to know where
Jim McDonnell, who was once in charge of the biggest sheriff's department in the U.S., is now set to lead Los Angeles' police force. The announcement came from Mayor Karen Bass on Friday. She called McDonnell a "thought leader" in public safety and said they share a vision for improving L.A.'s crime
A recent port strike in the US has raised lots of questions about a powerful union called the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and its leader, Harold Daggett. One big issue is that they got a huge pay raise – 62% over six years! This has people wondering how the union is managing its m
Detective Cliff Shepard was the lead investigator in the Rasmussen case, but he struggled to find evidence. He discovered that a crucial bite swab had gone missing. With help from Jennifer Francis, a criminalist at LAPD's Scientific Investigation Division, they located the swab at the Medical Examin
There's an exciting matchup happening between the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Mets in Game 3 of their NL Wild Card series. The winner will face the Philadelphia Phillies next, so the pressure is on! Both teams have standout players who could make a big difference. For the Brewers, it's all ab
