The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has long talked about moving a heavy traffic route away from an old tunnel that runs through Allegheny Mountain. The plan is to build a new bypass that would cut the highway around the mountain instead of through it. A local group called Citizens to Save the A
The ocean hides tiny bacteria that can hurt people when the water is warm. Two kinds, Vibrio and Shewanella, are especially active in such conditions. In Norway between 2014 and 2018, doctors saw more cases than before. Scientists wanted to know why these infections were increasing. They collected
The online casino world is full of complicated offers that can leave many players confused. A new trend is emerging where sites give clear, simple bonuses and quick withdrawals to win trust. One casino that stands out does not push big numbers. Instead, it offers a modest $100 bonus and 200 free sp
California regulators say State Farm mishandled claims from the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The department is seeking up to $4 million in fines if the company is found guilty of willful violations. State Farm denies any wrongdoing and says it has already paid $5. 7 billion in wildfire claims
The tense situation in the Middle East escalated when the United States and Iran began new hostilities over control of the Strait of Hormuz. The U. S. Navy said it destroyed six small Iranian boats, cruise missiles and drones after President Trump ordered a naval escort for stranded tankers in wh
The U. S. Supreme Court moved quickly to let a major change to the Voting Rights Act become active sooner than planned, giving Louisiana’s Republican leaders extra time to reshape congressional districts before the midterm elections. The court’s order followed a lawsuit filed by voters who said t
The president of the Dominican Republic stopped work on a new gold and copper mine after many people marched to show their worries. The mining plan, called the Romero Project, is being built by a Canadian firm in San Juan province. Workers and locals were afraid that the mine could harm water suppli
The latest yearly review from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shows a mixed picture for Charleston County. Overall crime has slipped, but the jail is fuller than ever. Data pulled from courts, the local police and the Al Cannon Detention Center reveal that property crimes dropped by 523 c
The Washington Police Department has issued dismissal notices to several senior officers. These actions stem from an internal review that uncovered falsification of crime statistics. The investigation was triggered by earlier inquiries led by Republican officials, who questioned the accuracy o
Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced her backing for Karen Bass, the current mayor of Los Angeles, as she seeks another term. Harris praised Bass for tackling major city problems: a historic drop in homelessness, crime rates that are lower than they’ve been since the 1960s, and standing up
