A Milwaukee woman, Chrystul Kizer, 24, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for the 2018 killing of Randall Volar, a man accused of sex trafficking her. The case has drawn significant attention and criticism from victim advocates, who argue that Kizer’s actions were a result of her circumstances as a victim of sexual … Read more
Avery Baker, a 16-year-old girl, was last seen at her father’s home on Thursday, August 15, before disappearing without a trace. What began as anger quickly turned into fear for her father, Anthony Baker, when he discovered that Avery might have traveled to New York City to meet a man she encountered online. The distressing … Read more
Imane Khelif, the Algerian Olympic boxing champion, has initiated a legal battle in France against several high-profile individuals, including JK Rowling and Elon Musk. The lawsuit, filed on August 9, accuses these figures of cyber-harassment following a heated controversy surrounding Khelif’s gender eligibility in sports. Lawsuit Against Prominent Figures Khelif, who became Algeria’s first female … Read more
Three teenagers have been detained in connection with the murder of 15-year-old Darius Popan, who was found critically injured on the Trans Pennine Trail in Doncaster. Incident Overview The tragic incident occurred on the evening of July 27, when Popan was discovered between Sprotbrough and Warmsworth. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Popan succumbed to … Read more
The details of a civil lawsuit are set to be filed Wednesday, addressing the tragic death of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland. The lawsuit involves several state, county, and school agencies, including Chester County, Chester County Children, Youth, and Families, various school districts, and individual schools. The case claims wrongful death, negligence, and recklessness, and is filed … Read more
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen made a significant policy shift Monday, abandoning his own property tax relief proposal in favor of a newly emerging legislative plan. This change marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over property tax reform in Nebraska. Overview of the New Plan Governor Pillen’s pivot comes as State Senator Lou Ann … Read more
Overview of the PATH Act The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015 introduced several significant changes to the U.S. tax code. Primarily, it aimed to prevent tax fraud and ensure the accuracy of refunds for refundable credits such as the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC), and Earned … Read more
North Texans should prepare for a sweltering Wednesday as the region experiences its hottest day of 2024. With the temperature expected to soar to 100 degrees, the day will add to the growing tally of such extreme heat days this year, which now stands at 11. The forecast promises even more intense heat on both … Read more
A preliminary 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Bakersfield on Wednesday evening, sending tremors across a broad area including Los Angeles County. Occurring at approximately 9:09 p.m., the quake’s epicenter was located about 14 miles southwest of Lamont, California, a rural area roughly 89 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. Initial Response and Damage Assessment In the … Read more
For the second time in two weeks, the Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center has reported a basking shark sighting off the South Jersey coast. Basking Sharks Spotted Off South Jersey Coast On August 1, the center posted a video on Facebook showing a basking shark swimming approximately five miles off the coast of … Read more