Prince William County has seen a drop in crime over the past five years. The police chief, Peter Newsham, shared his thoughts on what's working and what's not. First, the good news. Crime has gone down by 11%. Violent crime has dropped even more, by almost 20%. That's a big deal. The police have al
A somber mood hung over Crans-Montana, Switzerland, as families grappled with the aftermath of a devastating fire at a local bar. The blaze, which erupted on New Year's Eve, claimed 40 lives and left many more injured. The tragedy has left a community in shock, with parents either mourning their los
Rob Keith is now a partner at Rembolt Ludtke LLP. This happened on January 1, 2026. He is known for solving tricky business and personal problems. He does this through talking things out, making decisions with others, and going to court if needed. Rob is one of only eleven lawyers in a special group
UNC's recent move to make course syllabi public has sparked debate. Some see it as a way to build trust. Others worry it might limit academic freedom. The idea started with Peter Hans, head of the UNC system. He believes more openness is the right way to handle increased scrutiny. Critics argue tha
In a recent turn of events, the Yemeni government, supported by Saudi Arabia, has accused southern separatists of blocking access to the city of Aden. This accusation comes after the government reclaimed some territory from the separatists in the east. The separatists, backed by the UAE, deny these
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is tackling a huge task: reviewing 5. 2 million pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. These files are set to go public under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. To get this done, the DOJ has called in 400 lawyers to sift through the papers, make necessary red
Deep in the past, around 99 million years ago, tiny creatures like ants and flies faced a grim fate. They were infected by fungi that still exist today. These fungi took over their bodies and minds, turning them into zombies before killing them. This is not a scary story, but a real discovery made b
Chelsea is at it again, hunting for a new manager. This time, it's Enzo Maresca who's out the door after 18 months. He did alright, bringing the team back to the Champions League and winning a couple of trophies. Now, the club is looking at Calum McFarlane, their under-21s boss, to step up for a bi
In the United States, political divisions run deep, making it hard for people to work together or even talk about important issues. This isn't just about big debates; it's about everyday decisions too. Recent research dug into how political beliefs and fears about the other side affect simple trust
People are increasingly angry at those with different political views. This anger is not just a small problem. It can cause big issues in society. To fix this, we need to understand why it happens. Blame is a big part of this anger. When people blame others, they often see them as bad or wrong. Thi
