'Dehumanizing': Actress' arrest highlights abuse, torture in Iranian prisons
Courtesy of Nahid Modaressi (LONDON) — Actress Taraneh Alidoosti was arrested over the weekend by the Iranian regime for supporting the ongoing protests, becoming the most prominent person in the country to be targeted. Alidoosti, who starred
'Super' mosquitoes have now mutated to withstand insecticides, scientists say
Joao Paulo Burini/Getty Images, FILE (NEW YORK) — One of the most vilified pest species on the planet continues to outsmart the ways in which humans attempt to get rid of them. “Super” mosquitoes have evolved to
Consumers Energy offers preparation tips ahead of winter storm
Jackson, Mich. — Ahead of the winter storm that is forecasted to reach the Jackson area Thursday evening, Consumers Energy says they are all-hands-on-deck preparing trucks and essential materials to assist with any power restoration efforts necessary.
Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to extradition, clearing path for transport to US
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Sam Bankman-Fried agreed to extradition in a Bahamian court on Wednesday, clearing the way for his transport to the U.S. to face federal charges. The disgraced former CEO is expected to be
Jackson City Council holds special meeting to tackle homelessness and housing instability
Jackson, Mich. — The Jackson City Council held a special meeting Tuesday, December 20 to make decisions on how to combat homelessness and housing insecurity in the City of Jackson. At the meeting, council decided to allocate
Don't get 'so drunk' you need hospital during ambulance strike, UK health official says
pablohart/Getty Images (LONDON) — Brits have been urged to “drink responsibly” and avoid “risky activities” during pre-Christmas celebrations to avoid trips to the emergency room as thousands of ambulance workers take strike action over pay disputes. “There
Why recession fears are growing and what a downturn could look like
Anton Petrus/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Recession fears are growing, even as households strained by inflation begin to find some relief. The dynamic captures the confusing state of the U.S. economy, as the Federal Reserve aggressively fights
Scoreboard roundup — 12/20/22
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Utah 126, Detroit 111 Chicago 113, Miami 103 New York 132, Golden State 94 Washington 113, Phoenix 110 Denver 105, Memphis 91