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HE NEEDS TO KNOW Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, 32, was found Wednesday, September 17, after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at the Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Florida, and was later pronounced dead. The medical examiner’s office previously said Zavala died of “multiple blunt force injuries” and ruled his death an accident The sheriff’s … Read more
Before Christmas Day even arrives, many of us are experiencing festive fatigue. From work parties and get-togethers with friends to seemingly endless plates of cheese and beige food, it all goes down well. Even if you’re not a drinker, your social battery can easily become depleted from all the engagements and interactions, and it’s also … Read more
COLA 2026 was announced at 2.8% in October 2025. Fed projections suggest a potential COLA for 2027 in the range of 2.3% to 2.6% if CPI is slightly above PCE. Retirees who rely on interest income from CDs and savings accounts have seen their earnings drop after recent rate cuts. If you’re thinking about retiring … Read more
After battling the disease for years, Nancy Karipa tested positive for HIV in 1999. She had just given birth to her first child. “It was a turning point for me, with the fear of denial, but I chose action,” Karipa, now 50, told an AIDS awareness event in Papua New Guinea’s capital, Port Moresby, in … Read more
Mortgage rates have generally declined since late May, bottomed out in late October, and have remained within 10 basis points since then. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.22%. This is five basis points higher than the 2025 minimum of 6.17%. The 15-year fixed rate is 5.54%. “The average 30-year … Read more
HE NEEDS TO KNOW Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem was questioned about a Purple Heart veteran deported by ICE during a Dec. 11 hearing Rep. Seth Magaziner brought veteran Sae Joon Park to audition for Zoom after he was deported to Korea earlier this year. Magaziner accused Noem of not knowing ‘the difference between good … Read more
The 1990s were a golden age for automotive performance, but while everyone remembers Supras, NSXs and Corvettes, plenty of other cars quietly broke the 140mph barrier. These forgotten speedsters may not get the same attention at car shows, but they can still make modern freeway traffic a nuisance. Let’s take a look at some of … Read more
Research suggests a surprising link between blood type and stroke risk, with people who have a specific blood type A experiencing a higher likelihood of stroke before the age of 60. This discovery, published in a 2022 paper, deepens our understanding of how our unique biological makeup can affect our health. “This important and surprising … Read more
PEORIA — Boyd Gaming will attempt to build its new $160 million casino, a replacement for the Par-A-Dice Riverboat Casino, in East Peoria, ending months of speculation and raising new questions. Boyd Gaming officials unveiled plans to build a new casino in East Peoria at the Illinois Gaming Board Thursday morning. The gaming board won’t … Read more
Two of three authorities charged with crimes related to the slaying of a 19-year-old Boise man have pleaded guilty to robbery, and both will serve the first part of their sentences in juvenile detention. Once they transfer to the Idaho Department of Corrections when they turn 21, they will spend years behind bars before being … Read more