In Douglas County, a new rule was approved that tells most retail shops in the unincorporated areas to tell law‑enforcement when someone steals from them. The county changed the original plan, which had set fines up to $1, 000 for businesses that didn’t report a theft. Instead of penalties, the deci
A former contestant on a popular singing competition and ex‑pastor has been arrested in Ohio for the death of his wife. Caleb Flynn, 39, is accused of shooting Ashley Flynn, 37, and then disguising the scene to look like a burglary. The case is still in its early stages, but court filings show he fa
The new season on Investigation Discovery focuses on two tragic murders in Alaska, highlighting the broader issue of missing Indigenous women. The series examines the 2018 killing of Veronica Abouchuk and the 2019 death of Kathleen Jo Henry, both victims of a suspected serial killer named Brian S
Orangeburg leaders held a “Safety First” chat to let residents voice worries about safety and ask questions. The meeting happened just weeks after a shooting at South Carolina State University that killed two people and hurt another. An 18‑year‑old was arrested for the crime. City officials
The world’s sports industry, worth about $2. 3 trillion this year, is growing fast thanks to events that bring tourists and huge TV audiences. A new study says this growth could be cut sharply by climate change, which also hurts the planet more when sports events burn fuel and waste resources. The
The council met on Feb. 19 and decided to release $2. 3 million from the city’s free‑cash pile, a move that follows the mayor’s request and the Finance Committee’s nod. The biggest chunk—$2 million—was earmarked for Westfield High School’s new athletic fields. City Treasurer‑Collector Matthew Bar
Ireland has announced plans to upgrade its radar and underwater listening systems while working more closely with NATO allies. The move comes as the country faces new kinds of threats in the North Atlantic, such as hidden vessels that could spy or sabotage. The plan also targets a “nexus” of impo
In recent weeks, shoppers in the UK have noticed a new sight: Cadbury chocolate bars wrapped in clear plastic shields. Major supermarkets such as Sainsbury's, Tesco and the Co‑op are adopting these anti‑theft measures after a surge in chocolate pilfering. Police and retailers claim that the sugary t
The first lunar eclipse of 2026 will turn the Moon into a deep red shade early on March 3. People in North America can watch this “blood moon” when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the lunar surface. The light that does reach is bent by our atmosphere, giving the Moon a coppery tint. W
The governor officially ended the travel restriction on Tuesday at noon, yet urged residents to avoid driving unless it is essential. He emphasized that recovering from the severe blizzard will take time and that efforts to restore normalcy are ongoing. During the storm, state police handled 269
