In the peaceful suburbs of Charlotte, a young man's journey took a troubling direction. Christian Sturdivant, just 18 years old, was on the brink of carrying out a harmful plan. His target? A local grocery store and a fast-food restaurant. But what led him to this point? The internet played a big r
In Baton Rouge, a special event is happening on January 31st. It's not just any event. It's a full day of faith, exploration, and inspiration. The Cypress Springs Mercedarian Prayer Center is hosting it. The star of the show is Michael O'Neill. He's known as "The Miracle Hunter. " He's famous for hi
Many people struggle to make ends meet, especially those relying on fixed incomes like Social Security. For some, the monthly check disappears quickly, leaving little for essentials like food. This is a reality for many older adults and low-wage workers who find themselves in a tough spot. They earn
Disneyland's big 70th birthday party is making a comeback in 2026. After taking a break for Halloween and Christmas, the fun will start up again on January 8th. But not everything is coming back. Some shows and parades will be missing. The party started last May and will wrap up on August 9th, 2026
A recent tragedy in a Swiss bar has brought attention to a deadly fire phenomenon called flashover. This event, which occurred in the early hours of a Thursday, has left many people wondering what exactly happened. Authorities believe that a flashover caused the explosion reported at the scene. But
The flu is making a big comeback this holiday season. Numbers from the CDC show a huge jump in cases. Over 7. 5 million people got sick by late December. That's a lot! More than 81, 000 people ended up in the hospital. Sadly, 3, 100 people died, including eight kids. The flu is spreading fast. Almo
In the heart of Indonesia, East Lombok is facing a big challenge: stunting. This condition, where kids don't grow as they should, is a serious issue. The numbers are alarming, with almost 12. 7% of children affected in West Nusa Tenggara, where East Lombok is located. A recent study focused on six
AMC Theatres and Netflix have been working together to bring popular shows to the big screen. This started with a successful Halloween event featuring "KPop Demon Hunters, " which drew a lot of people to AMC theaters. The collaboration continued with the series finale of "Stranger Things" shown in 2
In 2025, Baltimore saw a big drop in violent crime. The number of homicides went down to 133, the lowest in almost 50 years. This is a big deal because the last time the city had fewer than 150 homicides was in 1977. Non-fatal shootings also went down by 24%, from 412 in 2024 to 311 in 2025. The ci
The Rose Bowl, a big football game, faced some unexpected challenges this year. Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Pasadena, making the day of the game quite messy. Because of the bad weather, officials decided to cancel the usual pregame show on the field. This meant that the marching bands from the
