A big shake-up happened in the crypto world. The boss of Samourai Wallet, Keonne Rodriguez, got a five-year prison sentence. Why? He ran a service that mixed up Bitcoin to hide where the money came from. Prosecutors say this service laundered a huge amount of money—over $237 million. Rodriguez and his partner, William Lonergan Hill, were arrested last year. They wer...
Alex Rodriguez, now 50, has openly discussed his past steroid use and its impact on his baseball career. He recently shared that he doesn't expect to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, despite his impressive stats. During an interview on The Today Show, Rodriguez admitted that his new HBO documentary series, Alex vs. A-Rod, isn't a bid for Hall of Fame glor...
The Los Angeles Dodgers made history by winning the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling Game 7. The game went into extra innings, with the Dodgers pulling off a dramatic comeback to win 5-4. This victory made them the first team since the New York Yankees to win back-to-back championships. The final moments were intense, with key home runs ...
Zoe Rosenberg, a 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and animal rights advocate, recently found herself in hot water. She was convicted of several charges after freeing four chickens from a Sonoma County poultry farm. To her, it was a rescue mission. To the farm owners, it was theft. The trial was a big deal, catching the attention of both the poultry industry and anima...
In a bustling downtown courtroom, a man in his 40s faces a daunting task. He needs to find drug treatment, but he lacks basic resources like a phone, a car, or even money for a bus ride. His judge, Cindy Davis, tries to help by printing out a map and giving him clear directions. But the man knows it won't be easy. He's been charged 18 times for drug possession over 1...
The Mariners are in Toronto, facing the Blue Jays in a high-stakes Game 7 of the ALCS. This is a big deal for the Mariners, as they've never been to the World Series before. The tension is real, and the outcome is up in the air. Fans are on the edge of their seats, hoping for a win. The Mariners' journey hasn't been smooth. They had a rough Game 6, losing 6-2. It wa...
In Albany Park, a tense standoff occurred when federal agents tried to arrest a resident. Gabriel Paez and Megan Dougherty witnessed the incident and quickly alerted their neighbors. The agents, dressed in bulletproof vests and face coverings, let the man go when they saw the couple and the growing neighborhood response. The situation escalated when neighbors formed...
West Ham United is looking at ways to improve their midfield, and Yves Bissouma from Tottenham Hotspur is on their radar. The Mali international has been with Spurs since 2022 but might not be a regular starter under the new manager, Thomas Frank. Bissouma has been earning £100, 000 a week, and he wants to stay in England, which could make West Ham an attractive opti...
In a move to include student perspectives, Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 welcomed two new student members to its Board of Education. Franki Jacobo, a sophomore, and Trajhor Allen, a senior, were sworn in during a recent meeting. Their inclusion marks a significant step towards giving students a say in decisions that affect their education. The surprise ...
In Pacoima, a night filled with danger unfolded as fireworks sparked a devastating blaze. More than 130 firefighters rushed to the scene, where four homes were quickly engulfed in flames. The situation was intense, with fireworks exploding upon their arrival, making it risky for the firefighters to get too close. The fire started around 9 p. m. near 12933 W. Corcora...