Howard Stern has taken a stand against former executive assistant Leslie Kuhn, who sued the star and his wife for $2. 5 million a few weeks ago. The 72‑year‑old host says the case is a “shakedown” and calls it a transparent sham, according to court papers. His lawyer, Ilene Farkas, added that the co
Columbia Sportswear surprised investors by beating Wall Street expectations for its latest quarterly results. The company posted $779 million in sales, topping the $758 million forecast from analysts. Earnings per share reached 65 cents, well above the anticipated 35 cents. The jump in revenue came
Last fall, Michigan schools opened their doors without knowing how much money they'd get from the state. The legislature missed a July 1 deadline—something they're legally required to do—and didn't finish the budget until October. That delay forced schools to start the year guessing about staffing,
A growing number of Americans now see certain authoritarian governments as better on human rights than their own country. Polls show this shift is especially strong among younger Democrats, who view Iran, Israel, and even China in similar negative ways—or sometimes even favor China over the U. S. Th
Lawmakers in Washington are talking a lot about audits these days, but there’s a smarter way to catch fraud before it drains public funds. A bill proposed by Rep. David Hackney aims to reward whistleblowers who expose cheating in government programs—not just Medicaid. Right now, Washington is one of
Terry Butcher led England as captain and lifted trophies at Ipswich Town, but the thing he remembers most clearly now is the day he lost his son. A new film explores how a football legend faced the kind of pain that can’t be kicked away on the pitch. It follows his return after Chris’s death, the in
Two legendary Motown groups are bringing their timeless sound to Northwest Indiana this weekend. The Temptations and the Four Tops are celebrating 40 years of touring together, blending their iconic hits into one unforgettable night. Expect classics like “My Girl” and “Reach Out I’ll Be There” filli
A few weeks back, an Xbox glitch turned Wasteland Remastered into a free download for a short time. Players who grabbed it ended up with a version that wouldn’t even run. Instead of taking it away, the studio behind the game is now giving those players a working copy to replace the broken one. Wast
A new temporary bar has landed in Atlantic City, bringing a playful twist to the usual casino scene. Called The Piggy Bank, this spot is full of bright colors, pig-shaped decorations, and drinks served in quirky containers. It’s open for only a few months, giving visitors a fun reason to stop by bef
Lawmakers squared off this week over future funding for the nation’s main pollution watchdog, the EPA. Democrats argued the agency is abandoning its job to keep air and water clean, warning that half-funding requests would gut state programs that test wells, treat wastewater, and track cancer-causin
