South Carolina Store Owner Acquitted in 2023 Shooting of Black Teen
A jury found store owner Chikei Rick Chow not guilty in the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton, who was wrongly suspected of shoplifting
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Wildfire Burns One-Third of Santa Rosa Island in Rare Large Blaze
A large wildfire charred over 18,000 acres of Santa Rosa Island’s unique ecosystems, threatening rare species but sparing key Torrey pine forests
Americans’ Financial Literacy Hits 10-Year Low, Study Finds
A recent study reveals U.S. adults scored lowest in financial literacy in a decade, highlighting concerns about managing debt, savings, and retirement
Northlake Police Warn of Screw Scam at Gas Pumps Targeting Drivers
Northlake police alert drivers to check gas pump nozzles for screws that enable thieves to steal fuel charges from customers' cards
NASA’s Scott Wray Leads Artemis Spacewalk Training for Lunar Missions
Scott Wray, NASA’s Artemis EVA training lead, develops new spacewalk techniques and tools to prepare astronauts for lunar surface operations after 50 years
Barry Diller’s People Inc. Makes $18 Billion Offer to Buy MGM Resorts
People Inc., controlled by Barry Diller, offers $18 billion to acquire MGM Resorts, aiming to take the casino operator private
Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Kills Several in Ukraine, Wounds Dozens
A Russian missile and drone attack on Ukrainian cities killed at least nine people and injured dozens, targeting Kyiv and other cities amid ongoing…
Appeals Court Rules Trump-Era Transgender Military Ban Likely Unconstitutional
A federal appeals court found that the Trump administration's transgender military ban likely violates equal protection, maintaining a halt on removing current transgender service…
Pope Leo XIV Issues First Encyclical on AI and Human Dignity
Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical highlights ethical risks of AI, urging protections for dignity and labor amid growing debates on AI governance and digital policy…
Anthropic Files Confidential IPO, Potentially Poised for Record-Breaking Debut
Anthropic, the AI firm behind Claude, has submitted confidential IPO paperwork aiming to fund its growth amid intense competition in the AI sector