Brad Pitt rep responds to AI scam that cost French woman $850,000
A representative for Brad Pitt has reacted to the viral story of a French woman who was catfished and conned out of her life savings by someone pretending to be the famous actor.
An interior designer, identified only as ...Read more
Massachusetts ex-state senator who wants Trump pardon 'deserves' 2 years in prison, US Attorney says
BOSTON — The former state senator convicted of fraud who wants a pardon from President-elect Donald Trump “deserves severe punishment,” according to the feds who cited Boston Herald coverage in their sentencing memo....Read more
Sylvester Stallone, Jon Voight and Mel Gibson are tapped to save Hollywood as new Trump ambassadors
Sylvester Stallone, best known for his Philly-based "Rocky" franchise, is slated to save Hollywood from “foreign countries” taking away movie business and usher in a new “Golden Age of Hollywood.” Jon Voight and ...Read more
NYC Mayor Adams rolls out $114.5 billion budget bid that mostly avoids cuts as Trump uncertainty looms
NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a $114.5 billion city budget proposal Thursday that largely averts spending cuts and provides several new funding streams, including for expanding the homeless shelter system.
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90 years after fateful shootout, plaque lets Ma Barker rest in infamy
OCKLAWAHA, Fla. — At 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Ocklawaha, retired FBI agent Doug Jones stood before a small crowd in front of the Bradford-Ma Barker House and spoke softly beneath a gloomy sky.
Around the same time 90 ...Read more
Israel-Hamas deal shows limits of US influence – and the unpredictable impact of Trump
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is expected to take effect on Jan. 19, 2025, according to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Even as Israel’s cabinet delayed until Jan. 17 its vote to ratify the complex...Read more
Jessica Simpson 'isn't worried' about life after her split from Eric Johnson: 'She has support...'
Jessica Simpson "isn't worried" about life after her split from Eric Johnson.
The 44-year-old star announced on Tuesday (14.01.25) that her marriage to former NFL player Eric, 45, was over and now it has been claimed that...Read more
SZA thinks fame is 'so weird': 'I didn't sign up for this...'
SZA "didn't sign up" for worldwide fame.
The 35-year-old singer has released two top-selling albums since beginning her music career in 2017 but now that she is to make her film debut in 'One of Them Days' alongside ...Read more
Taylor Swift donates to LA wildfires after being 'heartbroken' by the disaster
Taylor Swift has been left "heartbroken" by the LA wildfires.
The 35-year-old pop megastar took to social media on Thursday (16.01.25) evening where she spoke of the "suffering and loss" that has been endured by so many ...Read more
California courts are underfunded, leading to delays in cases, chief justice says
California’s court system faces an ongoing budget crunch that has contributed to a shortage of judges and slowed the progress of cases, the chief justice of the California Supreme Court said Wednesday.
The state ...Read more
Illinois State Board of Education asks for $11.4 billion in funding as state faces substantial budget deficit
The Illinois State Board of Education approved a nearly $11.4 billion budget request this week for the upcoming fiscal year, amounting to a 4.6% increase from this year, as the state prepares to face a substantial budget ...Read more
Chinese hackers accessed Yellen's computer in US Treasury breach
WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s computer was infiltrated and unclassified files were accessed as part of a broader breach of the agency by Chinese state-sponsored hackers, according to two people ...Read more
Inside LA's desperate battle for water as the Palisades fire exploded
LOS ANGELES — As wildfire tore through the canyons of Pacific Palisades, firefighters waged a desperate battle to save homes and lives.
Seventeen miles east in downtown L.A., dozens of officials huddled around computers...Read more
Massachusetts progressives boo Gov. Healey's proposed emergency shelter changes: 'Disconnected from reality'
BOSTON — Progressives are demanding Beacon Hill lawmakers reject Gov. Maura Healey’s proposed changes to state-run emergency shelters as other critics welcome the governor’s requests, some of which raise questions, ...Read more
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has about $5 million in the bank for reelection. Here are some top donors
BALTIMORE — Gov. Wes Moore is entering the two-year period leading up to his reelection bid with nearly $5 million in campaign cash after stepping up his fundraising efforts in 2024, which also included raising millions ...Read more
San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond announces run for Congress, challenging Rep. Mike Levin
SAN DIEGO — Supervisor Jim Desmond announced Thursday he is running for what has become one of the region’s most contested seats in Congress.
The Republican has set his sights on the 2026 race for the 49th ...Read more
Veteran's ex-wife tried hiding divorce after he died to steal his VA benefits, feds say
A U.S. Army veteran’s ex-wife insisted she was his surviving spouse after he died so she could steal his military benefits, federal prosecutors said.
Miranda Rachel Briggs of Rincon, Georgia, defrauded the Department of...Read more
Water use in Southern Nevada increased last year. Dry, hot weather may be the culprit
Despite homeowners converting 6.4 million square feet of grass last year to keep water use down, Nevada’s use swelled in 2024 compared with the previous year, according to preliminary estimates.
Blame that on the ...Read more
Oakland FBI investigation: Ex-Mayor Sheng Thao indicted amid sprawling public corruption inquiry
OAKLAND, Calif. — A federal grand jury has indicted Oakland’s recalled Mayor Sheng Thao, a source with knowledge of the investigation told the Bay Area News Group — a stunning development in a federal public ...Read more
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey pledges review of biz regs, charts path forward for high school graduation requirements
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey pledged to review business and licensing regulations in an attempt to cut “red tape” and stand up a group of stakeholders to develop recommendations for a permanent high school graduation ...Read more
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