A company called Bridge IT Inc. , better known as Brigit, has been helping people manage loans in Massachusetts since 2021. It did this without first registering with the state, which is a legal requirement. The state’s banking regulator announced that Brigit will pay $1. 9 million to settle the
A 35‑year‑old teacher from Savannah, Georgia, was taken into custody after school officials reported she may have had a sexual relationship with a minor. The arrest came shortly after classes ended, and the police said the alleged encounters happened off school property. The teacher faces charges of
Marcellus Wiley, a well-known NFL player turned sports media figure, now faces allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple women, stretching back decades. Four new accusers recently joined forces with three others who filed lawsuits earlier, claiming Wiley raped or assaulted them between the mid-
The Health Secretary has announced a new plan to review how antidepressants are prescribed in the country. The focus is on drugs that increase serotonin levels, which many people use for depression and anxiety. Officials will study how these medicines are written out and look for ways to shorten lon
A popular social media figure who teaches young men how to change their appearance has been accused of serious crimes. Braden E. Peters, a 20-year-old with over a million followers, is said to have met a teenage girl online and later assaulted her during a visit to his family's home in Cape Cod. The
A personal chef told a court she was hit and choked by a well-known ex-NFL player during an argument at his home in late 2023. She said the fight started over a party invite she lost unexpectedly, which left her feeling hurt and angry. Their relationship had already been complicated—it began as onli
Doctors in primary care face a growing challenge. More patients are prescribed antidepressants, but many keep taking them long after their symptoms improve or even when they never had depression at all. This can waste money and create side effects that harm patients. A new study, called the WiserAD
Vermont teachers and students joined forces to celebrate Earth Day by writing essays, poems, and short stories about the state’s natural beauty. The contest ran from February to mid‑April and welcomed fourth, fifth, and sixth graders from towns like Bennington, Burlington, and Windsor. More than
The former president is heading to Florida for his first public appearance since a recent security scare. This trip isn't just about politics—it's a chance to reconnect with supporters and test the mood of a key voting group. The Villages, a massive retirement community known for its strong Republic
A new movie aims to show the Kennedy assassination through a different lens, focusing on the alleged role of organized crime rather than politics. The story revolves around a 48-hour window before and after JFK’s death, suggesting behind-the-scenes manipulation by mobsters. Instead of a standard acc
