Southern California school counselor accused of having sex with teen student

A substantial health fraud scheme involving at least 119 Amtrak employees and healthcare providers resulted in $12 million in losses for the railroad company, according to an investigation by Amtrak's Office of Inspector General (OIG). The employees, located in several northeastern states, received cash kickbacks in exchange for using their insurance details, which were then used to file fraudulent medical claims for non-existent services. Following the investigation, 28 employees retired or resigned, while others faced...

Lydia McLaughlin's Tribute to Her Brother“The Real Housewives of Orange County” alum Lydia McLaughlin mourned her brother Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, who was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop in Newport Beach, California, on April 17. In a heartfelt Instagram post, McLaughlin shared her grief and memories of her brother during his funeral, emphasizing her faith and the loss of both her brother and mother within six months. Bodycam footage released by the Newport...

Facing life in prison on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, Sean Combs has enlisted a high-profile legal team in New York, led by experienced attorney Marc Agnifilo. His defense team, which includes Teny Geragos and Alexandra Shapiro, has a collective experience of over 150 years and has represented notable clients like Martin Shkreli and NXIVM leader Keith Raniere. Combs, who has pleaded not guilty and rejected a plea deal, argues that all alleged sexual activity...

An inmate executed by firing squad in South Carolina last month, Mikal Mahdi, allegedly suffered extreme pain due to misfired bullets, with forensic pathologist Dr. Jonathan Arden claiming the execution was a "massive botch" and violated the Eighth Amendment's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. Mahdi, convicted for the 2004 murders of a police officer and a convenience store clerk, only sustained two bullet wounds instead of the required three, leading to prolonged consciousness and...

Chaos unfolded at Raleigh-Durham International Airport when a Frontier Airlines customer was denied check-in by two representatives after missing the online check-in deadline. The 45-year-old father, who filmed the confrontation, expressed frustration over a $25 late fee, which escalated into a heated exchange. Frontier later announced that the representatives, who worked for a third-party contractor, were no longer associated with the airline following the incident, which gained significant attention on social media. Full Article

Summary An annual theater festival, the Criminal Queerness Festival, focused on LGBTQ playwrights from countries with repressive laws, is seeking online donations after losing a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The NEA revoked the funding, citing a shift in priorities that exclude projects like this festival, which is critical for paying artists and supporting programming. Co-chair Jess Ducey expressed concern over the impact on the arts and the broader implications...