Sophie Kinsella, author of ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic,’ dies at 55
LONDON, UK – British author Sophie Kinsella, best known for her bubbly rom-com series “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” has died at the age of 55 after a battle with brain…
Teen football players arrested in connection with $2,000 Dick’s Sporting Goods theft
Eight teenagers from a Philadelphia youth football team were arrested in Florida on felony charges after allegedly stealing nearly $2,300 in merchandise from a Dick’s Sporting Goods store just hours…
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Pacific Northwest faces more heavy rain after powerful storm triggers flooding and rescues
PORTLAND, OREGON – Residents of the Pacific Northwest prepared for another round of heavy rain on Wednesday after a powerful storm battered the region the previous day, causing rivers to…
Australia to implement social media ban, triggering international crackdown
Australia is set to become the first country to enforce a minimum age for social media use starting Wednesday, requiring platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to block more…
Justice Department files lawsuit against Virginia school board over transgender bathroom policy
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – The Justice Department on Monday moved to intervene on behalf of two Virginia students challenging their school board’s transgender restroom policy. The department argues that the students’…
Pittsburgh-area ICE arrests more than triple last year’s total by mid-October
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – ICE arrests in the Pittsburgh region surged this year, reaching their peak in July and August with roughly 140 arrests each month — more than double any…
Study shows significant progress in fighting childhood cancers
Leanna Munir was a lively 6-year-old until her energy suddenly vanished, leaving her parents worried. Repeated colds and unexplained fatigue initially led doctors to suspect common illnesses like strep throat,…