ICE

Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Police Power and Public Pushback

The upcoming State of the Union will bring to light how a president’s stance on policing has shaped law‑enforcement actions across the country. In early January, federal agents shot two Americans in Minneapolis during a busy street scene, sparking outrage. Their tactics—pushing crowds, spraying pepp

reading time less than a minute
Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

AI Story App Sees Big Growth and Plans U. S. Expansion

Wrtn, a South Korean tech firm, has just announced that its new AI entertainment platform is expected to bring in over $100 million this year. The service, called “Crack” in Korea and “Kyarapu” in Japan, lets users jump into stories where they become the main character. Unlike other AI chatbots that

reading time less than a minute
Feb 10 2026CRIME

Crime numbers fall in Salem, but some rates rise

Salem’s police department says that violent and property crime fell in 2025 compared with the previous year. The drop in violent offences was about 20 percent, and the number of murders went down by more than half. The four killings that happened this year were all solved, a higher clearance rate th

reading time less than a minute
Feb 10 2026CRIME

A Sudden Robbery Near Campus Labs

The University of Arkansas Police Department is looking into a robbery that took place around 2 p. m. Monday close to the Bell Engineering Center and Science‑Engineering Hall. An alert was sent to students, explaining that a person had taken property from someone in the area. Assistant Police Chief

reading time less than a minute
Feb 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Cold‑War Thriller Casts Anna Chlumsky and Leslie Bibb

The new series set in 1983 puts Anna Chlumsky and Leslie Bibb on a NATO base in Iceland. They play military police officers who investigate an American soldier’s mysterious death. The show blends espionage, political intrigue and personal drama. Bibb portrays Captain Diane Goodman, a seasoned

reading time less than a minute
Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Sydney Protest Sparks Calm Call from Leaders

The clash in Sydney over Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit led to a tense night for the city. Police said 27 people were taken into custody, including ten charged with assaulting officers, after a planned protest turned violent. The disturbance erupted when demonstrators refused to leave the de

reading time less than a minute
Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Mark Hamer Leaves DOJ Antitrust Post

Mark Hamer, who served as the second‑level officer in the U. S. Justice Department’s antitrust office, has stepped down after nearly a year in the position. He announced his departure on LinkedIn and said he had promised to serve for only a year when he accepted the role. Hamer noted that 2025 wa

reading time less than a minute
Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Prison Contractors and Shareholder Power: A Clash Over Human Rights

A group of Catholic investors, many led by Jesuit priests, recently challenged a private‑prison company that runs facilities for U. S. immigration authorities. The firm, which earned a large share of its 2024 revenue from contracts with the Department of Homeland Security, had voted against a shareh

reading time less than a minute
Feb 08 2026SPORTS

Unexpected Upset: The 1980 U. S. Hockey Surprise

The story of the 1980 American Olympic hockey team is one that many people think they know inside out. They have watched the famous film, replayed the games on their screens, and even seen the Netflix documentary about it. Even after memorizing every score and key moment, there is still a pull to re

reading time less than a minute
Feb 08 2026OPINION

Publix Boosts Food Bank with Big Grants and New Truck

Publix Super Markets, known for its friendly service and wide range of products, also runs a charitable arm called Publix Charities. The charity has long helped food banks in the Southeast by giving both money and volunteer hours. Recently, Publix Charities gave the Harry Chapin Food Bank a $200

reading time less than a minute