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SantaCon Founder Charged with Misusing Millions

April 17, 2026

The event that started in 1994 as a quirky project in San Francisco has grown into an international party where people dress as Santa and celebrate together. In New York City, the gathering has become especially popular, drawing crowds that sometimes reach 25, 000 people. A U. S. attorney in the So

religion

Young men in the U. S. are finding more meaning in religion than ever before

April 17, 2026

Recent data shows a surprising shift among young men in America. More are saying religion plays a big role in their lives than young women—a rare reversal in the past 25 years. In 2024, 42% of men aged 18-29 called religion "very important, " up from just 28% two years earlier. Meanwhile, young wome

crypto

Stocks soar while Bitcoin stays stuck

April 17, 2026

A surprising gap has opened in the market with the S&P 500 charging back to fresh records while Bitcoin sits stuck far below its peak. The stock index climbed 0. 8% in the latest week, closing at 7, 023—its highest ever—after fighting back from a steep March drop of nearly 10%. Back then, tensions b

crime

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones caught in two gambling scandals

April 17, 2026

Damon Jones, a former NBA player turned coach, is about to take his first legal step in a big gambling case. He’s expected to plead guilty in a wide investigation that’s already led to over 30 arrests. These include gamblers, mob-linked figures, and other basketball insiders. His court date was move

environment

Dusty air near California's shrinking lake may be slowing kids' lung growth

April 16, 2026

California's Salton Sea used to be a vacation hotspot in the mid-1900s with its sandy beaches and celebrity visitors. But decades of water mismanagement have turned this 340-square-mile lake into a drying disaster zone. As water disappears, it leaves behind a toxic mix of old pesticides, heavy metal

crime

When Teachers Cross the Line: A Music Teacher’s Alleged Grooming of a Student

April 16, 2026

A Florida music teacher now faces serious charges after allegedly grooming a teenage piano student in disturbing ways. Police reports claim the 53-year-old man, who taught at a Miami high school, crossed multiple boundaries with the girl. He showed her a tattoo of two hearts on his chest, telling he

lifestyle

Fresh troubles for Columbia and Lexington this week

April 16, 2026

A drowning near Irmo and a trooper’s alleged misconduct highlight how routine places can suddenly turn dangerous. In Lexington County, a 50-year-old Columbia man named Travers Antonio Berry was found lifeless under a Lake Murray dock on April 11 after a witness said he slipped while returning to sho

politics

Protecting Florida’s Open Spaces and Questioning Big Politics

April 15, 2026

Florida environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to stop the planned construction of thousands of acres that could house tens of thousands of new homes and businesses. The land, once intended to stay open, is now threatened by the county’s planning board and commissions. Critics warn that unchecked

crime

SantaCon’s Secret Swipe: How a Holiday Bash Became a Personal Payday

April 15, 2026

The annual SantaCon party in New York City, known for its colorful costumes and festive drinks, turned out to be more than just a holiday fun‑run. The event’s organizer, Stefan Pildes, allegedly used the fundraiser as a front to funnel money into his own accounts and lavish lifestyle. Pildes ran

health

Blood Test Spots Alzheimer’s Years Ahead

April 15, 2026

A new study shows that a simple blood test can flag the risk of Alzheimer’s long before any brain scan or symptoms appear. The test measures a specific form of tau protein called pTau217 in the blood, which has been linked to the toxic tangles that form inside Alzheimer’s brains. Researchers followe