A popular social media figure who teaches young men how to change their appearance has been accused of serious crimes. Braden E. Peters, a 20-year-old with over a million followers, is said to have met a teenage girl online and later assaulted her during a visit to his family's home in Cape Cod. The
Many free-to-play video games make millions by selling virtual items that don’t change how the game works. These items—like skins, emotes, or character outfits—are purely for appearance. A recent study looked at why gamers spend money on these non-functional items, especially in esports where compet
The San Francisco Giants are teaming up with a local bowling chain to give fans another reason to cheer during home games. Starting in early May, whenever a Giants pitcher strikes out a batter in the seventh inning, fans can head to nearby Lucky Strike, AMF, or Bowlero centers for a discount on game
Bangor is quietly gearing up to let health workers drop off clean syringes at home for people in its HIV case management program. This follows a city council committee vote to allow the public health department to seek certification for syringe delivery services. The move comes as HIV cases rise in
On Monday, police in Portland, Maine, began investigating an unexpected death at a local mental health facility. The incident took place at a group home on Woodford Street run by a local organization. While the facility provides housing and support for adults with serious mental health conditions, t
This week on Netflix, there’s enough fresh content to keep viewers busy for days. The streaming giant has dropped at least two brand-new shows, added a sci-fi series that was already trending, and given a true-crime hit a bigger stage. Between returning favorites and fresh faces, the lineup looks st
Vertigo isn’t just about feeling dizzy—it can turn ordinary moments into dangers. One person, Lisa McCully, found out the hard way after years of dealing with a common inner-ear problem called BPPV. One morning, getting up from the couch sent the world spinning so hard she crashed into a table and T
San Diego County could soon ask its residents to pay a little more at the cash register to fund services that many agree are stretched thin. Volunteers backing a half-cent sales-tax boost just delivered 151, 000 signatures—far more than the 103, 000 needed to land the question on the November ballot
Duluth’s downtown just got a fresh spot for people looking to unwind. The Lighthouse Spa & Boutique opened its doors in Canal Park, offering a full day spa experience where locals can relax and recharge. Two of the co-owners previously worked at another spa in the area but wanted to create something
Detecting ammonia isn’t just about avoiding bad smells—it’s about safety. This gas can harm workers in factories, pollute the environment, and linger in poorly ventilated spaces. Traditional sensors often struggle because they either pick up ammonia too slowly or take too long to reset. A new approa
