California regulators say State Farm mishandled claims from the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The department is seeking up to $4 million in fines if the company is found guilty of willful violations. State Farm denies any wrongdoing and says it has already paid $5. 7 billion in wildfire claims
The latest yearly review from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shows a mixed picture for Charleston County. Overall crime has slipped, but the jail is fuller than ever. Data pulled from courts, the local police and the Al Cannon Detention Center reveal that property crimes dropped by 523 c
A 14‑year‑old boy named Jeremiah Toby is being searched for in Detroit’s west side. Police say he was last seen on Cheyenne Street, near Westfield and Ellis avenues, on Sunday, May 3. He reportedly left home without permission and has not come back. The city’s authorities are urging anyone who migh
A new plan could turn Alaska’s North Slope into a giant gas exporter, but the idea may never get off the ground because of its huge price tag and uncertain market. Investors fear that building such a massive system—full of pipelines, carbon‑capture plants and liquefaction facilities—could take years
The Met Gala returns to New York, drawing Hollywood’s brightest for a night that doubles as a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. This year’s focus, “Fashion Is Art, ” pushes attendees to blend couture with creativity, turning the event into a living gallery of style.
The country icon Dolly Parton has decided not to go ahead with her planned Las Vegas residency. She told fans that health problems are making it hard for her to perform at the usual high energy level. Parton said she feels “swimmy headed” after taking medicine, a phrase she jokes about from her gran
The research looked at how two different Tabata training styles affect table tennis players. One style mixes body‑weight moves and quick jumps, while the other uses kettlebells for strength. Researchers measured changes in muscle power, speed and overall fitness after the programs ran for several we
A rare herb used in Chinese medicine has shown promise against a stubborn bird lung disease. Scientists focused on tiny particles that the plant releases, called exosome‑like nanoparticles. These particles carry a small RNA piece named miR159a, which can influence how cells respond to infectio
Southwestern France once acted as a natural shelter for Neanderthals when the last ice age began. Unlike other regions that turned too cold for survival, this area stayed mild enough for long-term habitation. Scientists think this happened because of unique geographical features that blocked harsh w
Recent energy price jumps tied to global conflicts have pushed inflation up again. This makes life tough for investors who rely on steady dividend payments. Traditional dividend-focused funds now face a challenge: protecting the actual spending power of those payouts. A mix of companies from financ
