Cuba is currently facing a significant health challenge with the spread of mosquito-borne viruses, including dengue and chikungunya. These illnesses have been affecting a large portion of the population, making it difficult for many to go about their daily lives. The situation has been worsening due to economic struggles that have limited the government's ability to ...
Ryan Murphy, a big name in TV, has a knack for turning real-life events into gripping shows. But this approach often leads to trouble with the people involved in those events. His shows, like "American Crime Story" and "Monster, " have faced criticism for how they portray real people and events. The first season of "Monster" focused on Jeffrey Dahmer, a notorious se...
Hearing loss can be a tough challenge, especially for older adults. Kitty Grutzmacher, a retired nurse from Elgin, faced this issue for over a decade. Her hearing aids weren't cutting it anymore. She struggled to hear anything, even in quiet settings. This made her pull back from social activities. She stopped playing cards, going to Bible study, and even attending c...
Netflix is set to bring back a familiar face from the world of teen sitcoms. Daniella Monet will reprise her role as Trina Vega in a new series called Hollywood Arts. This show is a spin-off of the popular Nickelodeon series Victorious, which aired from 2010 to 2013. The new series will follow Trina as she returns to her old high school, Hollywood Arts, but this tim...
Monster is back with a new season, and this time, it's all about Lizzie Borden. The Emmy-winning Netflix series is filming its fourth season in Los Angeles. Ella Beatty is stepping into the role of Lizzie Borden, marking the first time a woman is the main "monster" in the series. Charlie Hunnam is also returning, playing Lizzie's father, Andrew Borden. The cast also...
A woman found herself in hot water after taking bribes for political favors. Nadine Menendez, the wife of a former senator, was given a 54-month prison sentence. This was after she was found guilty of accepting cash, gold bars, and other gifts in exchange for using her husband's influence. The judge took into account her health issues and past struggles. But he stil...
In the heart of Hollywood, a bustling Home Depot parking lot served as a lifeline for many Latino immigrants. This is where Emma De Paz and Abelino Perez Alvarez, along with other vendors, set up shop daily. They sold everything from tamales to orange juice, catering to the needs of day laborers seeking work. This makeshift community was more than just a place to ear...
A former high-ranking politician is now behind bars. Bob Menendez, who used to be a big shot in New Jersey politics, started his prison sentence. He is 71 years old and will spend 11 years in jail. His legal team argued that this sentence is too harsh, especially considering his age. Menendez tried to get a pardon from two different presidents, but neither Joe Biden ...
Sam Nivola and Cooper Koch both took on challenging roles as brothers in troubled relationships this past year. Nivola played Lochlan Ratliff in "The White Lotus, " a character who struggled to impress his older brother, Saxon. Meanwhile, Koch portrayed Erik Menendez in "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, " a role that required him to show the many sides of ...
The Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, are one step closer to walking free. This is after a judge changed their sentence. They were originally sentenced to life in prison without parole. Now, they might get out in 15 years. This change happened because of a law for young offenders. It applies to crimes committed before the age of 26. The brothers were 21 and 24 when t...