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Oct 08 2024CRIME

A Week Into the Job: The Tragic Story of Mexico’s New Mayor

In the dangerous city of Chilpancingo, a new mayor has been killed just days after taking office. Alejandro Arcos, who was sworn in last week, became the latest victim of the violent drug war plaguing the region. Unverified photos circulating online showed a severed head believed to be Arcos's on a

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Court Takes on Ghost Guns: A Fight Over Traceability

Ghost guns—weapons assembled from kits and lacking serial numbers—have become a hot topic. The number of these untraceable firearms seized by police has skyrocketed in recent years, from under 4,000 in 2018 to nearly 20,000 in 2021. The Biden administration stepped in, requiring sellers to treat the

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

The Supreme Court's Take on Ghost Gun Kits

Ever heard of ghost guns? They're a hot topic these days, and the Supreme Court is diving into the debate. These are basically weapons that are hard to trace because they don't have serial numbers. They're assembled from kits that you can buy online, and they're becoming more common in crimes. The B

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Suburban Life: Congress Crafts a Helping Hand

Life in the suburbs isn't always easy. Costs can be high, and safety concerns are real. Seeing these challenges, Congress is taking action to lend a hand. Some lawmakers want to make it simpler for families to save up for job training. Others are focused on tackling the dangerous fentanyl trade. The

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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

Fall Sports in South Carolina: How Hurricane Helene Changed the Game

Hurricane Helene has left its mark on South Carolina, causing some major shift in the fall sports schedule. The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) held a virtual meeting to figure out how to make up for the missed games. About 66 football games were canceled statewide due to school closures c

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Hurricane Helene: DeSantis and the White House at Odds

It's been a bit of a storm in more ways than one. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been steering clear of calls from Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden, both of whom wanted to talk about the recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene hit the state. A person close to DeSantis said he

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Helping NC Voters: Hurricane Changes Voting Rules

North Carolina's election board decided to make voting easier for those hit hard by Hurricane Helene. In the western part of the state, 13 counties got more flexible options for mail-in voting and running elections. Usually, voters have to request absentee ballots by a certain Tuesday. Now, they can

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

Patriots Star Jabrill Peppers: Arrested and Accused

Early Saturday morning, New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers was arrested by Braintree police. They responded to a disturbance call at a residential address, where a caller reported an altercation between Peppers and another person. After an investigation, the 29-year-old player was charged w

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Oct 07 2024CELEBRITIES

Why Some Celebs Are Quiet About Diddy's Scandal

You might wonder why some big Hollywood names haven't said much about Sean "Diddy" Combs' arrest. Well, they're scared! That's right, these stars don't want to ruin their image or make Diddy angry. Experts say there are lots of reasons for this silence. For one, the charges against him are pretty se

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Travel Decisions: Southeast Asians on US Gun Violence and Trump

When it comes to visiting the United States, Southeast Asians have a lot to consider. A recent survey of over 6,000 travelers from six countries revealed that gun prevalence plays a big role in their decisions. Hawaii was voted the safest state while Texas came out as the least safe regarding gun vi

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