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Feb 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Star Trek Legend Shares Thoughts on Space Movies and a Heavy Umbrella

George Takei, famous for his role on Star Trek, spoke about the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ month‑long film series that celebrates space travel in movies. The event started on January 30 and ends February 28, showing titles such as Star Trek IV, The Right Stuff, Solar­is, and Interstellar. A

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Feb 10 2026CRIME

Crime Slows When It Gets Cold in Cleveland

Cleveland’s winter chill is more than a nuisance for pipes and sidewalks; it also seems to keep many offenders inside. Recent studies show that violent crimes—like assaults and robberies—tend to climb during warm months, while they drop when temperatures dip. Data from 2021‑2025 reveal that th

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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

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

North Carolina Lawmakers Set to Question Charlotte on Crime After Rail Stabbings

The state House has called a hearing that will bring Charlotte’s top officials—mayor, police chief, sheriff and others—into the spotlight. The meeting follows two recent stabbings on the city’s light rail, one of which claimed a life. The incidents have sparked criticism from Republican legislators

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

SpaceX Wins Legal Breakthrough: Labor Board Steps Back

A federal labor agency has decided to drop a long‑running lawsuit against SpaceX, ending its attempt to hold the company accountable for firing eight engineers. The case began when the agency accused SpaceX of dismissing employees who signed an open letter criticizing CEO Elon Musk. After two yea

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Couples Fight IRS Over Home and App Costs

A married pair ran several projects under a single LLC. They built houses on their big farm, made an app to help people stop using the internet too much, and even tried a quick mulching side job. After filing taxes for 2017‑2019, the IRS said their business expense claims were not allowed. The coupl

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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

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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

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Feb 10 2026WEATHER

Snow Chances Fade as New Jersey Warmth Arrives

New Jersey’s harsh winter chill is starting to lift. By midweek, temperatures will settle closer to normal highs, easing the pressure on residents who have endured an intense cold spell. Highs on Monday afternoon reached the upper 20s to low 30s, signaling a gradual break from the arctic high tha

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Feb 10 2026LIFESTYLE

Fire in Perry County Leaves Home and Pets Destroyed

A blaze on the 300 block of West Juniata Parkway in Greenwood Township turned a family’s house into rubble, taking the lives of two dogs and leaving residents without shelter. Firefighters from the Millerstown Fire Company arrived around 11 a. m. after county dispatch received multiple alarm reports

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