A former news anchor, Stephanie Hockridge, has been sentenced to a decade behind bars for her part in a massive pandemic loan scam. This scam involved siphoning over $63 million from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a government initiative aimed at helping small businesses during the pandemic. Hockridge, who once worked for Phoenix’s ABC15, will now serve her t...
Apple products are known for their quality, but they can be pricey. Black Friday is a great time to snag some deals on popular Apple items like AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, and Apple Watches. While Apple's own website doesn't offer huge discounts, other retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy do. For those looking for budget-friendly earbuds, the AirPods 4 (with A...
The 2025 Formula 1 season has taken an unexpected turn. McLaren's disqualification from the Las Vegas Grand Prix has shaken up the championship race. Lando Norris, who was leading the pack, now finds himself in a tighter spot. Max Verstappen, his main rival, is closing in fast. The disqualification came after the FIA found that both Norris and his teammate Oscar Pia...
A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 was flying over Utah when it unexpectedly collided with a weather balloon. The incident, which happened at a cruising altitude of 36, 000 feet, caused significant damage to the cockpit windshield. The captain was injured, but the plane managed to land safely in Salt Lake City. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investi...
The Las Vegas Grand Prix delivered a thrilling race with Max Verstappen taking the win, but the night took an unexpected turn when Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqualified. The race was a spectacle, with cars zooming down the Strip at over 215 miles per hour, but the real drama unfolded after the checkered flag. Norris and Piastri, who finished second and fo...
Bitcoin's journey has been a wild ride, and it's not showing signs of a dramatic crash anytime soon. Lyn Alden, a macroeconomist, thinks the crypto market isn't ready for a major downturn. She believes the current cycle isn't driven by the usual four-year pattern tied to Bitcoin's halving events. Instead, it's influenced by bigger economic factors and growing interes...
November 23, 2025, marks a special day for many stars. It's not just any day; it's the day when several famous faces add another candle to their birthday cakes. From TV hosts to singers, actors to models, this date is packed with notable birthdays. Robin Roberts, a well-known TV personality, is celebrating her 65th birthday. She's not just on TV; she's also made an ...
The Justice Department is back at it, trying to get their hands on some old grand jury records tied to Jeffrey Epstein. They've asked a Florida court to make these files public, saying a new law called the Epstein Transparency Act pretty much forces their hand. This isn't their first rodeo. Back in the summer, they tried to get similar records unsealed in both New Y...
Selma Blair has been open about her health struggles since her multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis in 2018. Recently, she shared some encouraging news: she has been relapse-free for a couple of years. This is a big deal because it means her brain isn't accumulating more damage right now. She credits this to neuroplasticity, which is the brain's ability to adapt and cha...
Auston Matthews, the Toronto Maple Leafs' captain, is currently sidelined with a lower-body injury. This injury occurred during a recent game against the Boston Bruins, following a hit from Nikita Zadorov. Despite initial reports suggesting this injury is unrelated to past issues, medical expert Dr. Harjas Grewal has indicated that Matthews is not likely to return to...