Arthur J. Miller, known as Butch to those close to him, died on Monday, June 1, 2026 at the age of eighty‑eight. He lived in Ashford and was surrounded by his loved ones during his final moments, a fitting reflection of the devotion he showed to family throughout his life. Born on November 3, 193
A growing number of older adults are picking up smartphones, but not all use them the same way. Researchers wanted to see if certain ways of using a phone could be linked to how well people remember and think. The study focused on middle‑aged and older adults in China, a country where the populat
A Chinese film company, once called Alibaba Pictures, is rolling out its newest surprise blockbuster to the world. The movie, which earned about $223 million, first appeared in China on April 30 and has already become the second highest‑earning film of the year, surpassing major titles from famous d
Long Beach is about to welcome music lovers with a brand‑new outdoor amphitheater on its downtown waterfront. The venue, which can hold up to 11, 000 people, sits close to the historic Queen Mary ship and will offer a mix of seating options, food trucks, and easy public transport. City leaders say t
When the Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation announced it would take over Silverwood Theme Park, fans of Idaho’s biggest summer attraction rushed to ask what would change. Would ticket prices jump? Could the park’s classic charm be traded for a new brand name or fresh rides? Park leaders ans
A man named Alexander Stepnowsky was taken into custody after a flag bearing two swastikas and a Star of David appeared over a building at New York University during graduation festivities. The flag was flown from the Steinhardt School, a campus building named after a wealthy donor who supported Jew
The U. S. charged Sinaloa governor Rubén Rocha Moya in April, a move that marked a sharp shift in how Washington and Mexico interact over crime. The indictment says Rocha helped drug traffickers move goods into the United States and protected cartel members for bribes. It also claims he won hi
The U. S. House Judiciary Committee is demanding more details from Fairfax County’s chief prosecutor, Steve Descano, about how his office handles cases involving illegal immigrants. The committee says the county’s policies may favor non‑citizens in criminal proceedings, a claim that has stirred cont
The day the courtroom opened for Karmelo Anthony’s trial, a crowd gathered outside the courthouse in Frisco, Texas. Those who joined the demonstration believed Anthony’s case was a matter of self‑defense, not crime. They shouted “self‑defense is not a crime, ” echoing the defense team’s main argumen
Steven Sandoval, 47, tried to dodge jail by dialing a bomb threat from a payphone near King Soopers in Brighton. The call triggered an evacuation of about 1, 000 courthouse staff and the store’s customers for four hours. Police traced the call quickly because they already knew Sandoval, and he was t
