Hochul signs bill that will charge oil and gas firms $75B, but critics say customers will really foot the tab

Grant Hardin, a former Arkansas police chief convicted of rape and murder, was recaptured after escaping from prison nearly two weeks prior. Hardin, 56, impersonated a corrections officer to flee the North Central Unit and was found by law enforcement near an Izard County creek, identified through fingerprint analysis. He was serving sentences for the 2017 murder of James Appleton and the 1997 rape of Amy Harrison, having previously worked in various law enforcement roles,...

Dacula, Georgia Mykale Baker, an 18-year-old Burger King employee in Dacula, Georgia, demonstrated exceptional work ethic by helping his colleagues during a hectic shift right after his high school graduation, despite not being scheduled to work. His selfless act was captured on video by a customer, Maria Mendoza, who later launched a crowdfunding campaign that raised over $200,000 to support Baker’s dream of becoming a master auto mechanic. Additionally, the Burger King Foundation awarded Baker...

SummaryA former girlfriend of Diddy, referred to as "Jane," emotionally testified about her experiences involving drug-fueled sexual encounters with male escorts at Diddy's direction during their travels. She described marathon sessions that included multiple doses of ecstasy and expressed confusion about her inability to refuse Diddy's demands, highlighting a power dynamic due to his financial support, which continues to this day. The ongoing trial has drawn media scrutiny, prompting concerns over Jane's anonymity and Diddy's...

Officer Krystal Rivera, a 36-year-old Chicago Police officer and mother, was tragically shot and killed while on duty during an investigatory stop when a suspect fled into a nearby building. Following a confrontation with an armed individual inside, Rivera sustained fatal injuries, prompting condolences from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who honored her service and urged the city to support her family. This incident underscores the dangers faced by law enforcement,...

Over 100 dogs were rescued from a North Carolina puppy mill, where they were found in appalling conditions, according to the SPCA of Wake County. Many dogs are receiving treatment for skin and dental issues, and some have suffered from severely matted fur. The SPCA reported that donations up to $150,000 are being matched for veterinary services, and the dogs are experiencing their first real care and fresh air, marking a significant turning point in...

A federal judge has approved a landmark settlement allowing colleges to pay athletes millions, marking a major shift in college sports' amateur model. The agreement, stemming from a lawsuit by Arizona State swimmer Grant House, permits each school to share up to $20.5 million with athletes annually and allocates $2.7 billion over the next decade to former players. This ruling also addresses roster limits, enabling athletes cut from teams to return without affecting team limits,...