In the heart of western Washington, the Skagit River has been pushing its limits, testing the strength of levees that have stood since the last big flood in 2021. The river, swollen by relentless rain, reached a record height of nearly 38 feet, putting the town of Burlington and its 9, 200 residents
In a small town like Palmer Lake, Colorado, politics can be intense. Recently, three officials stepped down from their roles. One of them, Michael Boyett, a former trustee, said his heart doctor told him to quit politics. Boyett had a heart procedure in November. He believes the stress from his job
A fresh batch of photos has been made public. These photos show some well-known figures hanging out with Jeffrey Epstein. The pictures don't show any crimes, but they do give a peek into Epstein's social circle. Among the faces are Steve Bannon, a former Trump advisor, chatting with Epstein in an o
Netflix is making a huge move. They're buying Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Studios, and HBO Max. This deal could shake up the streaming world. It might also catch the attention of antitrust regulators. The companies say this merger will benefit viewers. They promise a bigger content library, lower pri
In Italy, a massive strike shook the nation as workers voiced their discontent with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's 2026 budget. The CGIL, Italy's largest trade union, led the charge, claiming that over half of the workforce, both public and private, joined the strike. Major cities saw huge crowds,
In a small town in Upstate New York, a trusted educator's life took a dramatic turn. Scott Jeffers, a 42-year-old special education teacher and coach, found himself on the wrong side of the law. He was taken into custody after being accused of sending inappropriate messages to a student under 17. Th
In a quiet neighborhood of Sunset Hills, a grim discovery was made. A woman, later identified as 64-year-old Melissa Anderson, was found dead in the basement of a home. The circumstances surrounding her death have shocked the community and raised many questions. A man, Joseph Michael Marino, 30, ha
High school sports in the Cincinnati area have been heating up, with standout performances across various teams and individuals. Football, basketball, bowling, swimming, gymnastics, and wrestling have all seen impressive achievements. In football, Jake Britt from St. Xavier made a notable impact in
In a world where temperatures are rising, getting a good night's sleep is becoming harder. Many people struggle to sleep well when it's hot, especially in places where homes aren't built to handle extreme heat. The way a bedroom is designed can make a big difference in how well someone sleeps. As he
A school board member in New Jersey decided to leave her position early. Rebecca Petersen was part of the Raritan Township school board for three years. She chose to step down a month before her term ended. This happened after a long argument about some old social media posts. Petersen said her tim
