The legal saga of French actor Gérard Depardieu took a dramatic turn. The Paris prosecutor's office has asked for an 18-month suspended prison sentence. This is for the actor, who is facing sexual assault charges stemming from a 2021 film shoot. The prosecutor also wants a three-year probation per
These days, Silicon Valley isn't just about startups and tech giants. It's also about shaping government policy. The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has become a hotspot for tech entrepreneurs and venture capitalists eager to make their mark on federal spending and operations.
North Carolina is quickly becoming a major player in the sports betting world. The state's decision to legalize sports betting has already paid off big time. In just its first full year, the state raked in a whopping $131. 3 million in taxes from sports betting. This is a lot more than what was init
The Indiana Senate Education and Career Development committee recently approved a bill that stops transgender women from competing in women's college sports. This bill, known as House Bill 1041, was created by State Rep. Michelle Davis. It stops males, based on their biological sex at birth, from jo
The Global Flourishing Study is a massive project. It aims to create a huge, open-access data set. This data set will help researchers worldwide study human flourishing. Flourishing means living a life full of happiness and purpose. The study includes over 200, 000 adults from 22 different countries
Davion Mitchell is a name that shines brightly in Liberty County, Georgia. This is where his journey began, and where he is celebrated as a hometown hero. He is a star player for the Miami Heat, but his roots run deep in Liberty County. The community there has a special place in their hearts for him
The Boston Celtics have a new owner, but the team's leadership is staying the same. Bill Chisholm is taking over from the Grousbeck family. The sale price was a whopping 6. 1 billion dollars. However, the team's president of basketball operations, Brad Stevens, has made it clear that the team's stra
The Fort St. James Hospital will have a temporary overnight closure of its emergency department. This shutdown will occur from 4 p. m. on March 26 until 8 a. m. the following day. The decision comes due to staffing issues, which have become a growing concern in healthcare settings. During this perio
The U. S. President, Donald Trump, recently made big changes to how elections are run in the country. He signed an order that requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and mandates that all mailed ballots must be received by Election Day. This move has sparked a lot of debate and criticis
The 2025 NCAA Tournament has thrown some curveballs, and only one double-digit seed is still in the mix. Arkansas, a No. 10 seed, is the lone underdog left standing. The Sweet 16 is here, and all the top seeds have made it through to the next round. But even with the favorites advancing, no one h
