Joe Judge, a seasoned coach with a mixed bag of experiences, could be stepping into the spotlight soon. If Lane Kiffin decides to leave Ole Miss, Judge might become the interim head coach for the team's playoff run. This would be a big deal, as it's not every day a coach goes from assisting in the NFL to leading a college team in a high-stakes game. Judge's coaching...
Ray J, the singer and actor, had a rough Thanksgiving this year. He was arrested on Thanksgiving morning. Police in Los Angeles got a call about an assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence. They went to the scene and took Ray J into custody. His real name is Willie Ray Norwood Jr. He is 44 years old. Ray J was let out of jail on Thursday night. He paid a $...
A major change is coming to Pittsburgh’s North Side. Next week, a $740 million project will start turning an old, empty parking lot into a lively entertainment area. The ceremony kicks off at 1 p. m. on Monday and will last until 3 p. m. at 929 Beaver Ave. in the Chateau neighborhood. The project, called Esplanade, will bring a lot of new things to the area. Think a...
A recent court filing has brought to light some shocking claims against Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram. It's alleged that Meta had a policy allowing sex traffickers to post harmful content up to 16 times before their accounts were suspended. This is just one of many accusations in a lawsuit that claims Meta, along with other tech giants like Google, ...
Chicago's Loop is buzzing with holiday events, but can it keep up with the competition? This weekend alone, there are over 20, 000 seats up for grabs at various shows and performances. From Billy Corgan's "A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness" to the Chicago Philharmonic's "Home for the Holidays, " there's something for everyone. But with so many options, wi...
In a city where skyscrapers are the norm, Hong Kong has always known the risk of high-rise fires. But the recent blaze at the Wang Fuk Court complex in Tai Po district has brought this fear to life in the worst way possible. This fire, which started on Wednesday afternoon, quickly spread to seven buildings, making it the deadliest in Hong Kong's modern history. By T...
Hong Kong is wrapping up its search and rescue efforts after a devastating fire ripped through a large apartment building. This tragic event has left at least 94 people dead and many more missing. The fire, which started on Friday, destroyed the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, a district in the northern part of the city. The complex, home to over 4, 600 peo...
For almost 30 years, Jimmie Duncan lived behind bars, sentenced to death for a crime he didn't commit. But in a surprising turn of events, a judge recently overturned his conviction. The reason? The forensic evidence used to convict him was shaky at best. Back in 1998, Duncan was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter. Prosecutors said he rap...
A recent ruling by a Texas appeals court has kept a Christian Science reading room in Austin exempt from property taxes. The court decided that even though the ownership setup is a bit tangled, the place still gets the break because it's used for religious stuff. The judge, Darlene Byrne, explained that if a religious group has the right to use the property for thei...
A devastating fire in a Hong Kong apartment building has left at least 55 people dead and nearly 300 missing. This tragedy comes at a time when Beijing's control over Hong Kong is already under scrutiny. The city has seen significant political changes since the 2019 pro-democracy protests, with elections now limited to "patriotic" candidates and many critics silenced...