Alaska's small business owners are in a tough spot. Health insurance costs are going up a lot. This is because special help from the government, called premium tax credits, is ending soon. Without this help, many small businesses might struggle to stay open. Some business owners, like Brie Loidolt, are seeing their insurance costs go up by hundreds of dollars each m...
Alice and Ellen Kessler, the famous twin sisters, passed away on Monday at their home in Gruenwald, Germany. They were 89 years old. The twins, who became stars in the 1950s, had been planning this for over a year. They contacted the German Society for Humane Dying (DGHS) to help them. The police in Germany confirmed something happened at the twins' home on Monday. ...
In a shocking display of neglect, Oswego County's Department of Social Services (DSS) repeatedly ignored pleas for help regarding Danielle Killmore, a vulnerable adult with developmental disabilities. Despite multiple calls reporting deplorable living conditions—including trash, rodents, and no running water—DSS failed to act. Even when a state trooper reported findi...
Lizzie Borden's name is famous. She's the woman who may have killed her parents with an axe. But what if this happened today? Would it be a big deal on TV shows like "Dateline"? Would podcasts talk about it all the time? The story of Lizzie Borden is a big part of American history. In 1892, she was accused of killing her father and stepmother. She was found not guil...
Trump recently celebrated a win after the longest U. S. government shutdown ended on his terms. But almost immediately, he faced a familiar challenge: Jeffrey Epstein. Emails released by House Democrats brought up old questions about Trump's ties to Epstein and what he knew about the financier's alleged crimes. The White House quickly dismissed the emails as a polit...
A recent law has sparked a debate among Republican senators. This law lets them sue the government for not telling them when their phone records were checked. This happened during an investigation into the January 6th Capitol attack. Most senators say they won't use this law to get money. They believe it's not about the cash but about holding the Biden administratio...
Sen. Lisa Murkowski's recent speech about the government shutdown highlighted a troubling trend in politics: broken promises and bad faith. It's clear that many politicians, including the president, say one thing to get what they want but do another when it's convenient. This kind of behavior erodes trust and makes it hard for people to believe in the political proce...
Allison Mack, known for her role as Chloe Sullivan in Smallville, has a story that took a dark turn. She spent nearly two years in prison for her involvement in the NXIVM cult. Now, she's sharing her experiences in a podcast called "Allison After NXIVM. " The cult, led by Keith Raniere, was supposed to be about self-improvement. But it turned out to be something muc...
Salem, a city known for its spooky season, is not ready to dim the lights just yet. With Halloween crowds thinning out, local groups are stepping up to keep the downtown area buzzing through the winter. Creative Collective and Salem Main Streets have teamed up to launch "Holiday Happenings, " a plan to support local businesses and attract visitors even after the Hall...
Golf might seem like a lone wolf sport, but behind every great player is a trusted partner, the caddie. Tom McKibbin knows this well, especially after switching to his close friend, Ricky McCormick, in 2024. McCormick isn't just any caddie; he's a familiar face from McKibbin's hometown of Holywood, Northern Ireland. Both attended Sullivan Upper School, and their path...