A five‑judge panel at Brazil’s highest court has, after a tense week of arguments, found five men guilty of killing former councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver in 2018. The case, long a flashpoint for political debate, shows how powerful forces can intersect with organized crime. The defenda
In Livermore, a 46‑year‑old man has been charged after taking a hidden photo of an 11‑year‑old girl’s skirt while she was shopping with her mom. This act followed a prior arrest where the same man was caught photographing a woman’s skirt at his workplace. The incidents, both in different stores, led
GD Culture, a company known for AI and livestreaming services, has decided to liquidate part of its Bitcoin stash. The move is aimed at raising money for a new share repurchase plan that can reach up to $100 million over the next half‑year. The firm holds about 7, 500 Bitcoins—acquired when it bo
The year 2022 saw two huge blows to the crypto world, each led by a different bad actor. In May, Terraform Labs’ UST stablecoin broke its $1 promise and spiralled into hyperinflation. The crash wiped out roughly $40 billion in market value and pushed several crypto firms into bankruptcy, including V
A Norwegian former foreign minister, Borg Brende, has stepped down as the head of the World Economic Forum after an external probe looked into his past meetings with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Brende had led the organization since 2017 and said his resignation comes after a thorough
A recent survey suggests that Edouard Philippe, the former Prime Minister who has led Le Havre since 2010, may lose his mayoral seat in next month’s local elections. The result would dent his hope of winning the 2027 presidential race, where he has been a frontrunner against far‑right contenders. T
Eileen Gu and Caitlin Clark made a splash at the Prada event in Milan, turning heads with their stylish outfits. Gu, fresh from her Olympic success, arrived in a sleek all‑gray ensemble that even reached her socks. Clark opted for a relaxed look, pairing khakis with a striped polo, jacket and
Netflix keeps the Olympic spirit alive with fresh sports documentaries. First up, a look back at the 1980 U. S. hockey team that stunned the Soviet Union. The film shows players sharing their memories and explains why the win mattered for America. Next, a series about ice dancing controvers
John Burley, a business owner from Windber, died when his small plane crashed in the Allegheny National Forest on Dec. 29, 2023. The crash happened while he was flying from Erie to Johnstown in the dark. The investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board said Burley chose to fly at night
A new weather pattern is set to keep Massachusetts mostly clear and warm through Thursday night into the weekend, but commuters should brace for slippery mornings. Temperatures will rise to mid‑to‑upper 30s across most of the state, with Boston and Springfield reaching 37 degrees, Worcester hitti
