Norfolk County sheriff’s deputy hit with ethics violation

Former Massachusetts state senator Dean Tran, 48, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for wire fraud and filing false tax returns after fraudulently receiving pandemic unemployment benefits while employed as a consultant. Tran concealed income and rent earnings from the IRS, resulting in a $25,000 payment to the Department of Unemployment Assistance and a $23,000 payment to the IRS, along with a $7,500 fine. Tran, the first Vietnamese American elected to state office in...

New Orleans Saints star Cam Jordan discusses the appeal of the team's head coaching position, highlighting the talented roster and potential for success. Despite the team's struggles this season, Jordan believes the Saints have the pieces to compete with any team in the league and are in need of a head coach to lead them to success. The job is currently rumored to be a potential landing spot for Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore....

Jeremy Hanna, a Newsweek contributor based in Los Angeles, reports that Cedric Alexander is leaving WWE after nearly nine years with the promotion. Alexander announced his departure on social media, expressing gratitude for his time in professional wrestling and referencing WWE's 90-day non-compete clause. Known for his work in the Cruiserweight division and with the Hurt Business, Alexander received support from colleagues and the wrestling community as he embarks on a new chapter in his...

Republican Gov. Mike Braun's property tax reform plan, Senate Bill 1, could cost Indiana school districts $1.9 billion over three years, with Crown Point and Lake Central schools facing the largest revenue losses in Lake and Porter counties. Braun's proposal to cap tax increases at 3% while increasing the homestead exemption has faced criticism from local officials, who argue that cutting funding would impact essential services and force districts to make budget cuts. The proposed...

Legendary East Harlem red sauce eatery Rao’s made a comeback at the Super Bowl with pop-up dinners in New Orleans, featuring quarterbacks Eli Manning and Russell Wilson. Manning and Cooper Manning performed on stage, while Darryl McDaniels of Run-DMC entertained guests. Attendees included Ciara, Todd Gurley, and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Rao’s also collaborated with Real SLX on a nearby slice shop pop-up and is considering a new permanent location in Las Vegas. Full Article

More than a century after the NAACP adopted “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as the “Black national anthem,” the song has sparked backlash, with Rep. Lauren Boebert calling it divisive and some Black conservatives opposing its performance at the Super Bowl. Despite controversy, the song, written by James Weldon Johnson, continues to be celebrated by Black people as a powerful and inspirational anthem, with singer Ledisi honored to perform it at this year's game amidst...