Nick Versetto, a former financial advisor, took a leap of faith seven years ago and opened Nicky V's, a hot dog and burger joint. He never expected it to grow so quickly. In 2025, he and his wife Krystyna opened four new locations in just a few months. Three are standalone buildings, and three are i
New York is stepping up its game to make streets and subways safer. Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a $77 million boost to subway safety. This money will go towards more police patrols, platform barriers, and a special program called SCOUT. SCOUT teams up mental health experts with police t
Wisconsin has introduced a new way to handle real estate transfers. The Department of Revenue (DOR) has launched the new real estate transfer return (RETR) system in My Tax Account (MTA). This change affects everyone involved in real estate transactions. First, let's talk about the timeline. If you
Chloe Kim is more than just a snowboarding sensation; she is a cultural icon who bridges two worlds. Born in Long Beach, California, on April 23, 2000, she grew up in Torrance, where the mountains called her name. Her journey to becoming the youngest woman to win an Olympic gold medal in snowboardin
Santiago Canyon College (SCC) threw a massive 25th-anniversary bash in November, and it was a huge success. The event raised a whopping $124, 000 for the college's foundation, making it the biggest fundraising event in SCC's history. This wasn't just any party—it was a celebration of 25 years of pro
A group of 12 states, all led by Democratic attorneys general, took legal action to stop the federal government from imposing new rules on funding. These rules, tied to grants for healthcare, education, and research, are seen as a way to limit protections for transgender people. The states argue tha
In Oglesby, something exciting is growing on the Illinois Valley Community College campus. It's not a crop, but a new building. This is the Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Education Center. It's a big deal because it's going to help students learn about farming and agriculture in a modern way.
The New Museum is making a big splash with its grand reopening on March 21. After a decade of planning and over three years of construction, the museum is doubling its gallery space. This expansion includes a new area for artists to live and work, as well as programs for the community. The museum,
Scott Adams, the man behind the famous comic strip "Dilbert, " passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 68. His comic was a hit, appearing in over 2, 000 newspapers worldwide. It spoke to many office workers, making them laugh about their daily struggles. But his life took a sharp turn when he
Apple has rolled out a new subscription service called Apple Creator Studio. It bundles six popular creative apps together. The price is set at $12. 99 per month or $129 per year in the U. S. This bundle includes Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage. These apps
