In the quiet of a summer night in 2023, Belle Burden found herself alone, staring at a laptop screen. She had just hit publish on her first-ever article, a personal essay about her marriage. The moment it went live, panic set in. There was no turning back. This was a big deal for her. Burden, now 5
In a quiet Virginia home, a seemingly ordinary family harbored a twisted plot that would lead to tragedy. Brendan Banfield, a former IRS agent, is now at the center of a high-profile murder trial. The charges? Killing his wife, Christine, and another man, Joseph Ryan, in a scheme that sounds like so
The NFL playoff scene is still full of surprises after Saturday's NFC Wild Card games. The San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles are set to battle it out on Sunday. The winners will join the Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Bears, and Seattle Seahawks in the next round. If the 49ers come out on top,
Naval exercises are happening near South Africa, involving China, Russia, Iran, and other countries. These drills, called Will for Peace 2026, started on a Saturday and will last for a week. They include rescue operations, maritime strikes, and technical exchanges. China is leading these exercises,
Walmart and Google have joined forces to bring a new shopping experience to customers. This collaboration will allow shoppers to use Google's AI assistant, Gemini, to find and purchase products from Walmart and Sam's Club. The announcement was made by Walmart's incoming CEO John Furner and Google's
The U. S. is taking another shot at creating rules for the crypto world. This isn't new, but it's important. The Senate is looking at two big parts of a bill that could shape how crypto works in the U. S. The goal? Make things clearer for everyone involved. The bill, called the Clarity Act, wants t
Minneapolis has seen its share of turmoil, from natural disasters to social unrest. The city's leaders have often had to navigate complex political landscapes to keep residents safe and the community strong. In 2007, when a bridge collapsed, the federal government stepped in to help, putting politic
Libraries in the region are introducing a unique way to help kids improve their reading skills: animals! Dogs and cats are stepping in as attentive listeners, creating a relaxed and supportive environment for young readers. At the Cresson Public Library, therapy dogs from PawZone will be joining th
Colorado is getting a big chunk of money to fix health care in rural areas. Over the next five years, the state will receive around $1 billion from the federal government. The goal is to make rural health care better, not just keep hospitals running. But not everyone is happy with the plan. Hospita
The NFL playoffs are heating up, and the Eagles and 49ers are set to clash in a highly anticipated Wild Card matchup. The Eagles, seeded third, have bounced back from a midseason slump and boast a top-tier defense. However, their offense has struggled this season, leaving some questions unanswered.
