Families fleeing the California wildfires arrive in Massachusetts

Exhausted and emotionally drained, they anxiously awaited their luggage on Wednesday night in Boston. After escaping the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles, hundreds of passengers had finally landed, seeking respite from the harrowing experience. Homes destroyed “It really feels like the apocalypse,” said Laurie David. “I can count five friends now whose homes are gone, … Read more

Winter Storm Watch in effect for East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia

The National Weather Service in Morristown, Tennessee, has issued a Winter Storm Watch for parts of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia, effective Friday morning through Saturday morning. We anticipate heavy snowfall, with forecast total accumulations of 3-7 inches in impacted regions. Hazardous Road Conditions We expect the storm to make roads, bridges, and overpasses slippery … Read more

Arrest Warrant Issued For North Carolina Woman After $9k Stolen From Missouri Energy Provider

A North Carolina woman is facing an arrest warrant for allegedly attempting to steal thousands of dollars from a Missouri energy provider. The woman is accused of stealing a check from the mail and using it as part of her scheme. In an update from the Clinton County, Missouri, Circuit Court, it has come to … Read more

Southaven Police Department Issues Notice for Runaway Juvenile

The Southaven Police Department issued an alert regarding a runaway teenager. Southaven Police Department has issued a press release stating that Tiernee Newsom, a sixteen-year-old, has left her home without permission. Tiernee was last spotted in the vicinity of Getwell Road and Church Road. When she was last seen, she was dressed in sweatpants, a … Read more

Houston Doctor Tests Positive For Cocaine Following Appearing Impaired During Surgeries

The medical license of a Houston doctor has been temporarily suspended by the Texas Medical Board. The board has determined that the doctor’s continuation in the practice of medicine poses a “continuing threat to public welfare.” Dr. Nathan Starke, a urologist, was reportedly involved in multiple surgeries in August and September of 2024 while allegedly … Read more

Northern California And Arizona Firefighters Join Forces To Tackle Raging Fires In Los Angeles

Firefighters from Northern California and neighboring Arizona have been dispatched to Southern California as wildfires continue to wreak havoc in Los Angeles County. Fires ignited on Tuesday afternoon due to the rapid spread of high-speed winds, called the Santa Ana winds. These winds swiftly carried the flames from a small fire into Pacific Palisades, an … Read more

Health insurers place restrictions on coverage for prosthetic limbs, raising doubts about their medical necessity

Health insurers place restrictions on coverage for prosthetic limbs, raising doubts about their medical necessity

When Michael Adams was looking into health insurance options in 2023, he had a specific need in mind: he wanted coverage for prosthetic limbs. 51-year-old Adams has been through numerous prosthetic legs since losing his right leg to cancer four decades ago. Opting for a gold plan on the Colorado health insurance marketplace, Adams was … Read more

Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act, improving retirement benefits for millions

Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act, improving retirement benefits for millions

President Biden took action on Sunday by signing into law a bill that aims to enhance Social Security benefits for retired Americans. This legislation will benefit various individuals, such as firefighters, police officers, and teachers, who have dedicated their lives to public service. “Retiring with economic security and dignity should be a possibility for hardworking … Read more

Donald Trump will have to face legal consequences before assuming office

Donald Trump will have to face legal consequences before assuming office

On Friday, Judge Juan Merchan from New York made a significant decision regarding Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Instead of dismissing the indictment and overturning the jury verdict, the judge decided to move forward with sentencing the president-elect as a convicted felon. This decision comes after Trump’s motion for a stay was denied on Monday. … Read more