A former New York socialite is putting her Bridgehampton mansion on the market for $25 million after a tangled legal battle over a $3. 5 million mortgage she never paid. The house sits on seven acres and was once valued between $12 and $18 million, but the owner’s lender bought it at a Zoom auction
The United States was built on many ideas, but the notion that it started with a strict split between religion and government is not clear from its founding documents. The First Amendment says Congress cannot set up a national religion or stop people from practicing theirs, and it also protects free
The state of California has ruled that a New England–based salad‑dressing maker must pay income tax, even though the company claims it only sells its products in the state. The decision comes from the California Office of Tax Appeals, which said the firm’s activities in the state go beyond simple sa
Florida has become the first state to take OpenAI to court, arguing that its popular AI tool, ChatGPT, poses serious risks to young users. The state filed an 83-page lawsuit, claiming the chatbot provides easy access to harmful content like self-harm guides and violent instructions, which could enda
Marlboro County’s school system has hit rough financial waters for years, and now state leaders want complete control. A recent state review uncovered serious money mismanagement in the Bennettsville-based district, including possible misuse of public funds. Earlier this year, the state stepped in b
New Mexico finally passed a big vote that gives more money for early learning. The plan was the result of fifteen years of campaigning by teachers, parents and activists. But money is only part of the problem. The state still does not have enough daycare spots for all kids who need them.
NaphCare, a Birmingham‑based health firm, landed a $500 million Alabama prison contract after the state cut ties with YesCare over financial woes. The new deal follows a series of complaints in other states. New York banned the company for five years, citing unpaid wages and fatal incidents at a pr
A new experimental drug from Novartis is making waves in the fight against prostate cancer. Early trial results show it shrinks tumors in patients, even those who stopped responding to the company's existing treatment, Pluvicto. The drug uses a different radioactive element called actinium-225, whic
New Jersey is taking extra steps to control protests near a large immigrant detention facility in Newark. While visits for detainees resumed Sunday, the area around Delaney Hall is now off-limits to protesters after recent clashes between activists and federal agents. State police have expanded thei
A Hooters restaurant in Shrewsbury is shutting down, though no specific end date was shared. This leaves only three other Hooters locations across Massachusetts. The building used to house a Chili's before Hooters moved in back in 2015. The closure might leave locals wondering about the future of th
