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Anthony Griffin's tragic end: Rap, religion, and a life on the edge

April 20, 2026

Anthony Griffin, better known in New York's battle rap scene as Fox 5, wasn't always the troubled figure who ended up swinging a machete through Grand Central Terminal. Born in the Bronx, Griffin grew up in the shadow of a changing city and a music scene that loved and discarded artists quickly. By

crime

Religious slurs at weekend park clashes spark police inquiries

April 20, 2026

Two separate weekend incidents at Chicago-area parks have led to police investigations after Jewish youth reported being targeted with anti-Semitic remarks. In Skokie's Lorel Park, a group of young girls claimed they were verbally abused about their religion while being pelted with wood chips and ha

environment

Why wind and dry air make North Carolina a fire risk today

April 20, 2026

North Carolina’s Piedmont and Sandhills regions are facing a different kind of storm today—not rain, but strong, dry winds. A cold front slid through during the morning, and instead of bringing showers, it left behind air so dry that humidity levels could drop below 25%. Add northwest gusts as high

weather

Dry Skies and High Winds Raise Fire Risk in Central Virginia

April 20, 2026

Central Virginia will face tough fire conditions on Monday, April 20th as parched ground meets strong winds. Dry air and gusty breezes could turn even small sparks into big problems. The state’s forests already show signs of stress with plant moisture levels dropping to just 10-12 percent—about half

politics

Small Steps, Big Impact: How Two Teens Changed Laws in Virginia

April 20, 2026

Back in 2023, hate crimes in Virginia jumped up by 15%, even as the rest of the country saw a slight drop. That surprising difference made Randall Nied, a high school sophomore, curious. During a family dinner, his dad—a lawyer—suggested he dig deeper. Randall found out Virginia had strong privacy p

entertainment

Why wealthy characters in shows feel fake

April 20, 2026

Plenty of TV shows paint rich people as party animals who splash around pools with fancy drinks. One recent series tried that in its second season. A well-known writer noticed something off about it. The author pointed out a scene where wealthy characters jump into a pool at a party. He called it u

religion

Pope Leo’s Angola visit draws massive crowd amid national struggles

April 20, 2026

Thousands braved early morning heat in Kilamba, a planned city near Luanda, to see Pope Leo during his Africa tour. Estimates suggest up to 200, 000 people gathered in the open space, making it one of the biggest public events in Angola this year. The turnout wasn’t just about faith—many came seekin

crypto

Crypto Crash: How a Bridge Hack Triggered a $6 Billion Aave Withdrawal Frenzy

April 19, 2026

A hack on a LayerZero bridge that lets people move rsETH tokens from one network to another went live Saturday, and the fallout was felt across DeFi. The attackers siphoned off about $291 million worth of rsETH, then used the stolen tokens to borrow money from Aave, one of the most trusted lending p

crypto

XRP’s Future Hinges on a New Law, Not Charts

April 19, 2026

"The price of XRP has climbed about 8 % in the last week, but it still sits roughly 61 % below its July high of $3. 65, trading near $1. 43 today. While the coin itself has struggled, a group of U. S. spot ETFs focused on XRP have attracted more than $1. 44 billion in new money since their launch in

politics

Idaho’s Budget Blunder: A Rough Road Ahead

April 19, 2026

The Idaho Legislature, led by Republicans, opened its session with a modest agenda. Yet, the state’s recent $453 million tax cut—four times larger than what Governor Brad Little claimed was affordable—had already strained finances. Lawmakers had options to cushion the blow: pause certain cuts, tap o