US local news

A 59-year-old Virginia man was sentenced to nearly two decades in prison for using racial slurs against Black tenants and stealing their identities to obtain COVID relief funds. David L. Merryman, who owned over 60 rental properties in Newport News and Hampton, will serve 17 years in prison for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and … Read more

Severe weather battered parts of the Pacific Northwest Thursday, with forecasts predicting a return of heavy rain in a few southern and midwestern states. The wave of storms disrupted travel plans following the Christmas holiday, resulting in hundreds of flight cancellations nationwide. Thunderstorms caused ground stops at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field … Read more

On Christmas, some of his own followers expressed their displeasure with X owner Elon Musk after he expressed support for importing more “super talented engineers” from overseas. Musk responded to a post on X about a purported scarcity of American-born engineering talent in Silicon Valley, which he claimed was limiting the industry’s growth. “The number … Read more

A month after a woman was caught stowing away on a Delta Air Lines flight bound for France, ABC News has confirmed that another unticketed passenger was caught on a flight bound for Hawaii, this time on Christmas Eve. The recent stowaway was apprehended while boarding a flight from Seattle to Honolulu on December 24, … Read more

Alabama’s charm is difficult to describe; it’s a lifestyle, a vibe, and a way of life that only true Alabamians understand. Outsiders may raise an eyebrow at these traditions, but the locals consider them to be part of the everyday magic. If you’ve ever tried to understand what it means to be from Alabama, here … Read more

Tommy Tuberville, a MAGA senator, claims that President-elect Trump has made Christmas great again. The Trump supporter and retired football coach took to X on Christmas Eve to praise the president-elect for saving Christmas, writing, “Thanks to President Trump, Christmas is back in America.” His post alludes to MAGA supporters’ long-held belief that Democrats and … Read more

Two local children were showered with gifts this Christmas after losing their young aunt. Leslianette Quintana Betancourt, 25, was pregnant with her son when she was discovered dead on December 3 inside the Pleasantville home where she lived with her boyfriend. Her beloved aunt was like another mother to the second- and fourth-grade students. While … Read more

Today’s daily horoscope for December 25, 2024, brings intense feelings to your holiday celebrations. The Moon enters Scorpio, an emotional sign that seeks profundity and delves beneath the surface of any perplexing situation. Today, you may experience a strong desire to focus on something (or someone), which you can overcome by walking or connecting with … Read more

One of the most difficult things a rescuer goes through is discovering that the owner of a puppy is abusing them. They must drive to the house, confront the owner, and explain that what they are doing is wrong, before attempting to take the puppy into their care and transporting them as far away from … Read more

Jeff Bezos has publicly denied rumors that he intends to spend $600 million on a lavish wedding to his fiancée Lauren Sanchez in Aspen. The speculation began after an exclusive report cited anonymous sources, claiming the Amazon founder’s star-studded wedding was scheduled for December 28. The reports sparked widespread interest, including skepticism from fellow billionaire … Read more