Elon Musk, the head of Tesla, has recently shared his thoughts on immigration and its effects on U. S. politics. He believes that bringing in large numbers of immigrants from certain countries could lead to one political party dominating the country. Musk pointed out that states like Minnesota, Cali
Do Kwon, once a big shot in the crypto world, got a hefty 15-year prison sentence. His downfall? A massive $40 billion fraud that shook the crypto market. Kwon, a Stanford grad, had a knack for making people trust him. He convinced investors that his stablecoin, TerraUSD, was a safe bet. But it was
Harold Wayne Nichols, a 64-year-old man, met his end through lethal injection in Nashville. His crimes? The rape and murder of Karen Pulley, a young college student, back in 1988. Nichols didn't deny his guilt. In fact, he admitted to not just Pulley's murder but also to raping other women in the ar
The U. S. has introduced a new visa option for wealthy individuals and companies. This visa, called the gold card, allows foreigners to gain legal residency in the U. S. by paying a large sum of money. The process is much faster than traditional visas, taking only weeks instead of years. To get a g
Lululemon's CEO, Calvin McDonald, is leaving his post by the end of January. This comes after a year of struggles for the company. The board is now on the hunt for a new leader to steer Lululemon through tough times. McDonald's departure was announced alongside the company's latest earnings report.
Aroostook County just got its earliest big snowfall in three years. It started late Wednesday afternoon and kept going into Thursday morning. Some places got more than 8 inches of snow. Snowstorms are usual in northern Maine, but big snowfall before December holidays has been rare lately. Some peop
Hyrox© is a new type of fitness competition that has taken the world by storm. It's part of a bigger trend called high-intensity functional training, or HIFT for short. This kind of training has become super popular in recent years. Hyrox© is a competition that has a set format, which is what many p
New England's shrimp fishing industry is taking a big hit. It's been on hold since 2014. Why? The ocean is getting warmer. This makes it hard for shrimp to survive. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission just decided to keep the ban for at least three more years. The shrimp population is s
In West Springfield, a town official faced serious accusations from a neighbor. The neighbor claimed the official was involved in various incidents, including damage to a car and harassment. A judge recently dismissed these claims. The judge found no proof that the official, Carly Camossi-LaPalme,
The U. S. is tightening its travel rules. Starting soon, visitors from 42 countries, mostly in Europe, will have to share their social media handles from the past five years. This change is part of a broader effort to increase security checks for travelers entering the U. S. The new rules also ask
