Robert De Niro has been a staple in the gangster genre for decades. From his breakout role in "Mean Streets" to his iconic performance in "The Godfather Part II, " he has proven his mettle in the genre. However, not all of his ventures have been successful. "The Alto Knights, " a 2025 film about the rivalry between the Genovese and Luciano crime families, is a prime ...
New rules from the U. S. Department of Education have stirred up a storm. Nursing degrees are no longer classified as "professional" degrees. This change, along with the end of a key loan program, has nursing groups up in arms. The changes come under President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act. " They affect how students, especially those pursuing advanced ...
November 22, 2025, is a big day for stars! Many famous faces are celebrating their birthdays today. From Hollywood legends to rising talents, let's dive into who's blowing out the candles. Mark Ruffalo, known for his powerful roles, is turning 58. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, he's come a long way from his hometown. Hailey Bieber, the stunning model, is celebrating he...
High school athletes from the Cincinnati area have shown incredible skill and determination in recent games. From football fields to volleyball courts, these students have made their mark. The public had a chance to vote for their favorite athletes, and the results are in. Football teams had some thrilling matches. Harrison High School's team pulled off a nail-bitin...
In a small town in Arkansas, a man named Jimmie Carpenter faced an unexpected double challenge. He was diagnosed with not one, but two types of cancer at the same time. This all started when he went for his regular check-up for an enlarged prostate. Little did he know, this routine visit would change his life forever. During his tests, doctors found something alarmi...
In a recent turn of events, a man was arrested for an anti-Semitic act in Brooklyn. Nicholas Jones, 40, is accused of spitting on a 16-year-old Hasidic boy. This happened near Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Crown Heights around 5:50 p. m. on October 22. The teen was wearing traditional Hasidic clothing, including a black hat, which was hit by the spit. Jones was...
In a recent crackdown, federal authorities have exposed a sophisticated poker rigging operation linked to New York City's infamous Mafia families. This high-tech scheme, which spanned six years, allegedly involved members and associates of the Genovese, Gambino, Bonanno, and Lucchese crime families. The operation, known as "Operation Royal Flush, " has led to the ind...
A man who hurt two women in Utah back in 2008 finally got his punishment. Nicholas Edward Rossi, now 38, was sent to prison for at least five years, maybe even for life. The judge didn't say how much time he should get for already being locked up. Rossi didn't admit he did anything wrong. He told the court, "I am not guilty of this. These women are lying. " But the ...
The tech world is buzzing again, especially with big names like Nvidia and Microsoft leading the charge. These two giants make up over 40% of the tech sector, which is great for returns but also a bit risky. A new ETF called TRUT from VanEck hit the market recently. It's designed to give investors a clearer picture of the tech sector by not capping the exposure to a...
The Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) is on track to secure a significant loan from the U. S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) by the end of this year. This loan, amounting to $533 million, is crucial for upgrading 1, 300 kilometers of railway infrastructure in Angola. The upgrade aims to facilitate the transport of minerals vital for the global transi...