Two years after a nighttime shoplifting incident in southwest Portland, the shoplifter has filed a lawsuit against the grocery clerk who chased him. At the time, Joshua Merkel said he took more than $100 worth of food without paying because he was hungry—and claimed the clerk’s response left him wit
A well-known voice in Philly sports radio now faces legal trouble after a night that started with words and ended with a police call. A 70-year-old host, famous for decades of sports talk, was taken into custody early Wednesday after his fiancée dialed 911 during a heated moment at their shared home
Fox just announced it’s shutting down its sports app for smart TVs and streaming sticks by May 2026. Instead, users will have to switch to FOX One, a newer app that does more than just show games. You can now record shows or watch two games at once on the same screen. But here’s the catch: to keep w
In 2021, Oak Bluffs residents voted to ban small plastic water bottles under 34 ounces—a move pushed by students worried about plastic waste. Five other towns on Martha’s Vineyard did the same after a campaign called Plastic Free MV urged action against single-use plastics between 2019 and 2022. But
Knoxville fans saw a game full of frustration before the Smokies turned things around in the final inning on April 8. The team had spent much of the night feeling unlucky, especially after a messy eighth inning where umpires made controversial calls and a key groundout ended in a broken bat. By the
Michigan has seen a handful of measles cases pop up recently, with seven in Washtenaw County and one in Monroe County. Health experts are urging parents in seven counties to think about giving their babies a measles vaccine sooner than usual. Normally, kids get their first dose around their first bi
Barcelona supporters are making it clear they want Marcus Rashford to stay at the club. Fans interviewed before a Champions League match said he’s been a game-changer since joining on loan. His 24 goal contributions in 40 games have silenced doubts about his impact. Rashford isn’t always a starter,
China is racing to land astronauts on the moon by 2030, and it’s not just about planting a flag. While NASA’s Artemis program grabs headlines with crewed flybys, Beijing’s ambition reflects a bigger push for space leadership—one that mixes technical skill, strategic timing, and quiet rivalry. The c
Doctors often see scarring inside the mouth that can turn into cancer over time. This scarring, called oral submucous fibrosis, starts small but can grow worse. Researchers wanted to know if a specific protein might predict when the disease gets more serious or turns cancerous. They looked at studi
A former top prosecutor won’t show up for a House committee talk about Jeffrey Epstein files. The Justice Department says she doesn’t have to because she no longer works for the government. The committee wanted her to explain why some records were heavily edited when they were released. They also wa
