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Massachusetts Faces New Campaign‑Finance Debate

May 18, 2026

Senator Rebecca Rausch has introduced a budget amendment that would remove the clause in state law allowing candidates to spend unlimited amounts on their own campaigns. The proposal, called “Elections Not For Sale, ” targets the practice that let billionaire Mike Minogue pour more than $13 million

crime

Can a retrial happen after a conviction is thrown out?

May 15, 2026

Alex Murdaugh walked out of prison a convicted murderer last year. Then the South Carolina Supreme Court erased his guilty verdict completely. That sudden freedom surprised many people. How could someone already convicted walk away? The answer lies in a legal rule most people misunderstand. Double j

environment

Florida Stops Sloth Imports After Tragic Deaths at Closed Orlando Zoo

May 14, 2026

Florida has put a temporary hold on bringing sloths into the state after many of the wild‑caught animals died at a now‑closed attraction in Orlando. The two‑month pause was ordered by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to stop new imports while it reviews rules for keeping these a

celebrities

Why Some Stars Skip the Met Gala

May 4, 2026

The Met Gala is famous for its tight guest list, and yet many well‑known figures have chosen not to attend. Some say they were formally barred; others simply declined or boycotted the event for personal reasons. One reason is a direct disinvitation. In 2025, Billy Porter was told he would not be in

entertainment

Big Stars Line Up for 2026 Met Gala

April 30, 2026

The Met Gala is coming up soon, and the list of attendees looks huge. A group of top musicians, actors, athletes and fashion icons will be on the carpet at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Sabrina Carpenter are among those who will help host the event. Other w

technology

Swift Secures Voice and Image Rights With New Trademarks

April 28, 2026

Taylor Swift has taken a new step to guard her voice and image. She filed three trademark applications with the U. S. Patent & Trademark Office. Two of them cover her voice, one for “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift” and another for “Hey, it’s Taylor. ” The third protects a visual image of her holding a pink

entertainment

Season 35 of Dancing With The Stars Brings Fresh Faces

April 23, 2026

Dancing With The Stars is back for its 35th season, and the lineup already shows a mix of new excitement. Two familiar faces from other reality shows will dance on ABC’s big screen: Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller. Maura first captured fans on Love Island UK in 2019. Last year she shone as a “Faith

politics

Future Leader of the World: Who Might Take Over at the UN

April 21, 2026

The United Nations will pick its next chief in 2026, with the new secretary‑general starting a five‑year term on January 1, 2027. Several prominent figures have stepped forward to run for the role. One candidate is Rafael Grossi, an Argentine diplomat who has spent the last six years running the In

politics

Wisconsin Judges and Georgia Rep Race Set the Stage for Fall Elections

April 7, 2026

In Wisconsin, voters will choose a new justice for the state Supreme Court while Georgia’s 14th District holds a runoff to replace former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. The outcomes could signal how the political climate is shifting ahead of the midterms. The Wisconsin contest pits Democrat

celebrities

Brilliant Bash or Big Blowout? A Peek at the Most Extravagant Bat Mitzvahs

March 12, 2026

A lavish bat mitzvah at the Plaza Hotel last weekend drew attention when the founder of a high‑end fashion brand, Rebecca Hessel Cohen, celebrated her daughter’s twelfth birthday with a room full of pink confetti, DJs, and a giant cake. The event, dubbed “Club Cohen, ” was an expensive makeover of t