In Columbia, Missouri, a quiet revolution is taking place, driven by ordinary people determined to make their neighborhoods safer. Sophia Smith, a resident who moved to Columbia in 2015, initially found her new home to be a place of fear and uncertainty. Gunfire was a regular occurrence, and the sig
Pete Halli, a former Hampton Township Police officer, has found a new purpose as a school resource officer. After 25 years in law enforcement, he now spends his days at Blessed Trinity Academy in Indiana Township. His role is more than just ensuring safety; it's about building trust and relationship
The Trump administration has recently taken a stance that could impact millions of Americans struggling with medical debt. By issuing new guidelines, they are challenging state laws designed to protect consumers from having medical debt affect their credit scores. Several states, including Washingt
Nassau County, New York, has been making waves with its recent partnership with federal immigration authorities. This collaboration has led to notable outcomes, with officials reporting a significant drop in crime rates. The county's police force has been working closely with ICE, resulting in the a
Trump Media has a new plan. They want to let people bet on politics. This is not just about elections. Users can also bet on things like the Federal Reserve's interest rates. And even the prices of gold and oil. They will use cryptocurrency for this. The feature is called Truth Predict. It will be
Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 storm, is heading towards Jamaica, bringing with it extreme winds, heavy rain, and dangerous storm surges. The storm's slow movement is causing concern, as it will likely dump a large amount of rain, leading to flooding and landslides. Residents are being urg
Alaska's open enrollment for health insurance kicks off on November 1. This is the time when people can sign up, renew, or switch their health plans. But there's a catch this year. The United Way of Anchorage, which has been a big help to many Alaskans in finding the right health plan, is facing a h
Markets are buzzing with talk about an AI bubble. Some investors think that AI is overhyped and that stock prices are too high because of it. But there is another issue that might be more concerning: the narrow gap between high-risk and low-risk bonds, known as credit spreads. Credit spreads show h
A plan to reopen an old concrete plant near Syracuse's Inner Harbor is causing quite a stir. The plant, which hasn't been used in years, is just two blocks away from a brand new $100 million aquarium. Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon is not happy about this idea. He thinks it's a step backward
New Jersey got a break from a nor'easter that was supposed to hit the coast but veered off into the ocean. Instead, another storm is on its way, bringing 1 to 3 inches of rain. This is good news for the area, which needs the rain. The rain is expected to start late on Wednesday night and continue i
