Altadena, a vibrant community near Los Angeles, faced a massive wildfire that left behind more than just ashes. The fire, which started in January 2024, destroyed nearly 9, 500 structures and claimed 19 lives. But the damage didn't end with the flames. The fire released toxic materials like lead and
MTV, once the go-to channel for music videos, has long since shifted its focus to reality TV. In 2025, it finally shut down its last 24/7 music channels in countries like the UK and Australia. But for those who miss the days of non-stop music videos, there's a new web app that brings back the nostal
Demond Williams Jr. , a standout quarterback, recently signed a deal to stay with Washington for his junior year. But just days later, he surprised everyone by announcing he was entering the transfer portal. This sudden move has left Washington in a tough spot, as they claim they have no plans to le
A recent Reddit post claimed to expose the harsh realities of working for a food delivery app. The anonymous poster, who called themselves "Deep Throat, " alleged that the company exploited both workers and customers. They said drivers were treated as "human assets" and had their wages reduced using
New Jersey has seen a big drop in crime in 2025. Governor Phil Murphy shared this good news. He said there were fewer shootings and car thefts. This is the fourth year in a row that shootings have gone down. Last year, 559 people were shot in New Jersey. That is 28% fewer than the year before. Out
New York City is seeing a troubling trend in 2025: a sharp rise in youth-related crime. The numbers are alarming. Nearly one in five shooters and one in seven shooting victims are under 18. This spike has reignited debates about the "Raise the Age" law, which treats 16- and 17-year-olds as juveniles
Home care workers often find themselves in risky situations. They visit patients in their homes, where they might face violence from those they care for. This is called Type II workplace violence. It happens when patients, their family, or visitors act aggressively toward healthcare workers. The pro
Detroit has seen a big drop in crime. It's the lowest it's been in a long time. In 2025, the city had fewer murders than any year since 1965. This is not just a one-year thing. Crime has been going down for three years in a row. The police chief, Todd Bettison, talked about this at a press event. H
Federal employees who believe they were wrongly fired for their political views are now taking their fight to the courts. They are asking judges and an independent body that handles federal worker disputes to decide if their First Amendment and civil service protections were violated. The cases fil
Japan is not happy with China's recent move to stop exporting certain tech items. These items can be used for both regular and military purposes. China's decision is part of a bigger argument between the two countries. The trouble started when Japan's leader made a statement about Taiwan. Japan sai
