Marlboro County’s school system has hit rough financial waters for years, and now state leaders want complete control. A recent state review uncovered serious money mismanagement in the Bennettsville-based district, including possible misuse of public funds. Earlier this year, the state stepped in b
A new movie called “Rubber Hut” is in production, telling the tale of a 1992 drive‑through condom shop that once stood in Rhode Island. The original idea came from Emanuella DelVecchio, a former flight attendant who wanted to fight the AIDS crisis by selling condoms from a repurposed photo‑booth. Th
This weekend, Netflix turns three true stories into crime thrillers that ask tough questions about right and wrong. One film dives into a 1970s Indiana house where a desperate man demands money over the phone—while wearing an explosive device. Instead of clear heroes and villains, this story shows h
In a quiet town near Nablus, a 26-year-old man named Imad Haroun Ishtayeh ran a small business—just another family trying to get by. His poultry slaughterhouse kept him busy, but the West Bank’s economic crisis made it hard to survive. Even with his father relying on him, the money wasn’t enough. So
Russia is scrambling to get its hands on advanced technology from the West, not just to keep its military running but to stay relevant in the long run. With sanctions squeezing its economy and years of war draining resources, Moscow is turning to spies, fake companies, and cyberattacks to steal what
Late last week, a U. S. Navy vessel used a missile to disable a ship that was sailing toward an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman. The target ship, registered in Gambia, was flying a foreign flag but carrying goods that could support Iran’s military efforts. American forces claim they warned the cre
Spring in Maryland usually means fresh crops and busy farms, but this year the season brought trouble instead. A sudden cold snap in late April froze much of the state’s grapevines, wiping out over 70% of the harvest at one winery. That single event could cost Maryland winemakers millions, with expe
Mozambique’s Matola II health center used to have extra hands on deck—workers who tracked diseases and helped patients stick to treatments like HIV and TB pills. Then aid money vanished overnight. Not because the need disappeared, but because funding priorities shifted. Now, the same clinic that ser
The ongoing fight near key shipping routes is making fuel harder to find and more expensive worldwide. Groups like the International Energy Agency, IMF, and World Bank say this tension isn’t just about oil—it’s hurting everyday people too. Poor countries, already struggling with high prices for food
Alaska is rich in natural resources but poor in leadership. Over half of its residents feel the state is heading in the wrong direction. Sky-high energy bills, climbing house prices, and crumbling roads are daily headaches, especially in Anchorage. Many young people pack up and leave because they do
