The former Finance Director of Habitat for Humanity in Central South Carolina, Ashley Clark Ingram, has admitted to embezzling over $388,000 meant for COVID-19 relief. This misappropriation of funds was discovered through an internal investigation conducted by the organization after she left her pos
It's been a rough week for Humana, the health insurer. Their stock has taken a big hit, dropping 23% since Monday – that’s the worst weekly fall since 2020 and the sharpest two-day drop in 15 years! The cause? Medicare is downgrading some of Humana's key health insurance plans, which could hurt thei
You might think that playing a detective on TV would be enough to make you feel like you're making a difference. But for Mariska Hargitay, her role as Olivia Benson on "Law & Order: Special Victuals Unit" (SVU) wasn't just about acting—it was a catalyst for real-life change. Before SVU, Hargita
Auma Obama, the half-sister of former US President Barack Obama, found herself in the middle of a tense situation while being interviewed in Kenya. During the interview with CNN's Larry Madowo in Nairobi, she was caught in the crossfire of tear gas aimed at protesters. The protests were sparked by p
In a surprising turn of events, Kenya’s President William Ruto announced he would not sign a controversial finance bill that had sparked deadly protests across the country. The bill, passed by parliament on Tuesday, aimed to raise nearly $2.3 billion through tax hikes to tackle Kenya’s mounting debt
Imagine trusting someone to handle your money and then finding out they've taken half a million dollars for themselves. That's exactly what happened at Habitat for Humanity of Central South Carolina. Ashley Clark Ingram, who was the director of finance and operations, pleaded guilty to stealing gove
Did you know that your dog might understand you better if you speak more slowly? A recent study found that dogs’ brains process human speech best when it’s at a slower pace. Scientists at the National Centre of Competence in Research Evolving Language discovered this by comparing how dogs and humans
Imagine you're fighting a war on drugs, and your allies are breaking the rules. That's what happened with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). A government watchdog recently criticized the DEA for not quickly reporting human rights violations by their Latin American partners. These partne
Last fall, an attack on Kibbutz Be'eri left deep scars, both physically and emotionally. While some residents are determined to come back and restore their community, others aren't yet ready to face the aftermath of that traumatic day. The military has admitted to making mistakes in keeping everyone
Today is October 5, the 279th day of 2024. The year is almost over, with only 87 days left to go! Let's look back at some significant events that happened on this day in history. First off, we remember Steve Jobs, the Apple co-founder and former CEO. He passed away on October 5, 2011, at age 56. Hi
