A high-ranking executive at a large company is facing serious allegations. The accuser, a former assistant, claims she was subjected to inappropriate behavior, including sexual assault, during her time at the company. The executive, who was married with five children, allegedly created a hostile wor
Plastic sheets used in farming are breaking down into microplastics. These tiny plastic pieces are polluting farmlands. Wind and sunlight are the main reasons for this breakdown. These microplastics are a big problem. They are harmful to the environment. A study found that about 61, 500 tonnes of m
Midtown Manhattan is getting a makeover. The area between West 30th and 42nd streets, and between Sixth and Eighth avenues, is transforming into a lively hub. This district, let's call it "Fun Central, " is a mix of different neighborhoods. You've got Herald Square, Koreatown, the Garment District,
In Springfield, a tense situation ended tragically when a police officer shot and killed a man who was having a mental health crisis. The man was armed with a knife and acting strangely when someone called 911 for help around 4:40 p. m. on a Saturday afternoon. The police arrived and tried to handl
Massachusetts hospitals are facing tough times. But one big player is doing alright. Mass General Brigham, the state's largest health system, just shared its financial report. It shows they made a small profit last year. This is good news. Especially when other hospitals are struggling. The report
In a troubling turn of events, violence has once again erupted in southern Lebanon, despite a fragile ceasefire agreement. Israeli airstrikes targeted the town of Yater, resulting in one fatality and one injury, according to reports from Lebanon's health ministry. The strikes hit a vehicle and a mot
Health care costs are going up fast. This is a big problem. Many people think it's because of a big, combined health care system. They also blame high admin costs. But is that the whole story? First, let's talk about fraud. A lot of money is lost to fraud. Some experts say it's up to 10% of all hea
In a recent phone call, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and former US President Donald Trump talked about the ongoing war in Ukraine. The discussion focused on finding a peaceful solution to the conflict. Starmer mentioned the efforts of the "Coalition of the Willing, " a group of countries supp
The Cardinals' broadcast partner has decided to skip a scheduled payment in December. This is not good news for the team or its fans. It shows that even big sports teams can have money problems. The Cardinals are a well-known baseball team. They have a lot of fans. But now, their broadcast partner
The Mizzou gymnastics team is setting their sights high for the upcoming 2026 season. After a remarkable 2025 campaign, where they secured a third-place finish in the NCAA Championship Final, the team is eager to build on that success. Coach Shannon Welker shared her thoughts on the team's potentia
