The first three months of this year have seen Oakland’s crime rates fall sharply, with violent crime down by nearly a quarter and overall crime almost a third lower than last year. Homicides dropped by 39 percent, gun-related assaults fell by 17 percent, and robberies plunged by 30 percent. Even cat
Darryn Peterson’s journey from a highly-touted freshman at Kansas to a projected mid-first-round pick in the 2026 NBA draft isn’t a straight path. In latest mock drafts, analysts now place him around the fifth spot—behind four other top talents. BYU’s AJ Dybantsa leads the pack as the consensus numb
Four years after their high-profile UFC fight, Colby Covington is taking legal action against Jorge Masvidal for an unplanned altercation outside a Miami restaurant. The situation escalates their long-running rivalry that began when they trained together at American Top Team and turned personal year
President Trump’s search for a permanent attorney general isn’t just about filling a seat—it’s about finding someone willing to ride out political storms. For now, Deputy AG Todd Blanche steps in temporarily, a move that avoids another Senate confirmation battle. But looking back, Trump’s past picks
Janet and Jason Caperna are stepping into the spotlight of season three with a clear message: they will speak up about politics, no matter who watches. They both lean strongly to the left and are ready to defend human rights, minorities, and other causes that matter to them. The couple knows s
Taiwan is set to reinforce its military presence on the Pratas Islands, a group of reefs located at the northern edge of the South China Sea. The islands lie more than 400 kilometres from Taiwan’s main coast, making them a potential target for Chinese forces. Because the Pratas are only lightly g
Australia has introduced fresh rules to curb gambling advertising. The government will stop ads that use celebrities and will only show online ads to people who are logged in and over 18 years old. These changes aim to protect children from seeing gambling messages. On television, the new law caps
Older fishermen who dive for their work show a mix of health traits that scientists want to understand. Researchers first looked at how the blood vessels, body shape, and everyday habits of these men differ from younger people. They also measured how strong the fishermen’s arms and legs were d
Recent science shows that a simple gas—hydrogen—is more than just a building block of water. Because it is so small, the molecule can slip through cell walls and even the blood‑brain barrier, reaching places that many medicines cannot. Researchers have tested hydrogen in a variety of ways: breathing
The Atlanta Falcons still lack a solid inside linebacker after Kaden Elliss left for the Saints, and analysts say they can address this gap before next season. A recent perspective lists the Falcons as one of six teams that could snag former All‑Pro Bobby Wagner, a 36‑year‑old linebacker known fo
