In the heart of Sudan's troubled Darfur region, a grim story is unfolding. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who recently captured the city of al-Fashir, are reportedly holding residents hostage, demanding hefty ransoms. Those who can't pay face brutal consequences, including beatings and
A fire broke out in a West Village shop early Wednesday, leaving investigators puzzled. The blaze started after an unknown item was tossed through the window of a building that houses a barbershop and a smoke shop. Witnesses reported seeing around six individuals near the scene just after 3 a. m. ,
Slovakia's government is making big changes to how it protects people who speak up about wrongdoing. They want to shut down the current Whistleblower Protection Office (UOO) and create a new one. The government says the old office was misused for political reasons. They claim the new office will do
A man and a woman were caught after a spree of crimes across several towns. Police say they struck in Duxbury, Plymouth, and Kingston all in one day. Fernando Torres, 37, from Providence, RI, and Victoria Lambert, 29, from Warwick, RI, were picked up by Pembroke and Massachusetts State Police. They
Personal branding has evolved from a bold idea to a must-have skill. In 2026, four big changes are shaping how people present themselves: AI, hybrid work, multiple generations in the workplace, and a demand for authenticity. These shifts are redefining trust and influence. Being real is the new rem
Anchorage is facing a serious issue. The number of pedestrian deaths has reached a record high, with 15 lives lost in the past year. This is a stark reminder that our city's roads are not safe for everyone. The idea of adding more dividers, like the one on Minnesota Drive, has been suggested. But is
Edson Barboza is a name that rings bells in the MMA world. Born in Nova Friburgo, Brazil, this fighter has a story that's as tough as his kicks. He came into the world 12 weeks early, fighting for his life right from the start. Doctors weren't sure he'd make it, but he pulled through. That's the spi
Mairon Santos, the UFC star, is gearing up for his next big fight. He recently switched his training camp to be closer to his loved ones. This move shows that family matters more to him than just winning fights. Santos is set to face Muhammad Naimov, a tough opponent from Tajikistan. But what makes
In Minneapolis, local leaders are making it clear: they've got the backs of their Somali neighbors. Mayor Jacob Frey says he hasn't heard about any upcoming immigration raids targeting the Somali community, but either way, his city will stand with them. He's made it clear that local police won't be
Ukraine's President Zelensky is in Ireland, talking about peace with Russia. He met with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin. Zelensky said peace talks are tricky. He wants clear security promises from the US and Europe. He also wants Russia's frozen money in Europe to help Ukraine. Zelensky said p
