The U. S. trust fund that supports retirement payments is expected to run out of money earlier than thought, with a shortfall projected for late 2032. The change in timing comes after a tax law passed last year that lowered the amount of income taxes collected from Social Security benefits. Earli
A violent knife incident on Kinnaird Avenue in north Belfast left a man seriously injured and reignited public anger about crime, immigration, and policing. The assault happened just after 10:30 p. m. on Monday night, when a man—whose nationality is disputed between Somali and Sudanese claims—sta
The new system, called PoinCLIP‑VAD, tackles the challenge of spotting unusual events in videos without detailed frame‑by‑frame labels. Traditional methods struggle because they treat visual and textual clues in a flat, Euclidean space, which makes it hard to tease apart subtle differences between n
Police detectives are still working the scene on Burin Avenue and Lennox Boulevard after a deadly event that happened around 9 p. m. A Dodge was driven into a beauty salon, and the driver was shot in the process. A 911 call told officers that up to six shots rang out before the car collided with th
Stumptown, a comic‑book crime drama about a former soldier turned private eye in Portland, landed on ABC in 2019 but only ran one season. The show follows Dex Parios, a veteran with PTSD who runs her own investigation office out of a bar owned by an ex‑criminal friend. Despite its short run, t
The heat is on, and that means more walks, hikes, and backyard play for you and your furry friend. But with higher temperatures come extra risks that can hurt pets, especially older animals or those with flat faces. Here’s a fresh take on how to protect them. First, plan a vet visit before the temp
Some grapevines can hide the bacteria that causes Pierce’s disease during winter and show no symptoms when spring arrives. Researchers have seen this happen for more than forty years, both in vineyards and in lab experiments. The effect is not the same for every grape type or location, and it also d
China has begun drawing on its commercial oil stocks to counter the shortage caused by the war in Iran. The country’s biggest buyer of petroleum is also cutting refinery output and limiting fuel exports to keep the situation stable. Experts estimate that China will pull about one million barrels
Thomas Haugh decided to stay at the University of Florida for another season instead of rushing toward an NBA draft spot. He wanted to keep living with his close friend and teammate Alex Condon, spend more time fishing, and be near his younger siblings while pursuing a second national championship.
Every day brings new stories to local police stations and courtrooms. Some cases involve small disputes, while others deal with more serious issues. The police handle reports of theft, fights, and traffic violations. Courts then decide what happens next. Some people get fines, while others face long
