Newtown's Board of Finance had a busy night. They gathered to greenlight a bunch of big-ticket items for the town's schools and infrastructure. The total cost? A whopping $15 million. The meeting kicked off at 7:33 p. m. in the Council Chambers. Everyone was there except for Janette Lamoure
The economic outlook for 2025 is causing some worry. The stock market is feeling the effects of recent tariff plans and government actions. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's latest GDP forecast shows a possible economic slowdown. The price of gold has gone up by nearly $300 since the start of
Shannon Beveridge is a well-known figure in the queer media world. She has made a name for herself by blending personal storytelling with advocacy. Her YouTube channel, "nowthisisliving, " first gained traction through candid discussions on LGBTQ+ issues. She won the Best LGBTQ+ YouTube Channel awar
Scammers are having a field day. In 2024, the U. S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received 2. 6 million reports of fraud. The total losses? A staggering $12. 5 billion. This is a huge increase from the $2. 5 billion lost in 2023. The most common way people lost money was through social media. Scamm
Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church, is currently in a Rome hospital. He was admitted for a severe lung infection. This infection began as a simple case of bronchitis. But it quickly became more serious. Doctors said he is no longer in immediate danger. But they want to keep
In 2019, India's medical education got a shakeup with the introduction of the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum. The goal was clear: train doctors who are not only skilled but also have the right attitudes and values to serve communities effectively, both locally and globally. How
Hudson's Bay, a retail giant with roots stretching back to the 17th century, is currently grappling with serious financial troubles. The company, known for its iconic striped wool blankets, has been a staple in Canada's retail scene for over 350 years. However, recent events have pushed it to the br
A Texas man named Asterius Rulamka was arrested by the FBI for causing chaos on an American Airlines flight from Wichita to Washington, D. C. He was accused of a violent assault on a passenger, trying to hit another, and hurting a flight attendant. The incident happened just before the plane landed
The Los Angeles County district attorney has made it clear that he does not support the Menendez brothers' bid for resentencing. Lyle and Erik Menendez, who admitted to killing their parents in Beverly Hills in 1989, are currently serving life sentences without the possibility of parole. The distric
Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church, is currently in the hospital. He's been there since mid-February, dealing with a serious lung infection called bilateral pneumonia. Despite his health issues, he's still actively leading the Church and participating in important events. He
