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Man charged in sexual assault of woman in Berkeley hills
After holding the victim captive for more than an hour, the suspect let her go but not before threatening her with physical violence if she told anyone, records say.


The percentage of foster youth who earn degrees is low. A program aims to change that
Former foster youth earn degrees at a lower rate compared with the general population. A program in Virginia is trying to change that.

Oregon’s college-going rates tick up slightly
It's a good sign, researchers say. But college enrollment by Oregon's high school graduates is still 10% lower than the national average.

See homes sold in the Cherry Hill area, Dec. 9 to Dec. 15
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Cherry Hill area reported from Dec. 9 to Dec. 15. There were 37 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 3,201-square-foot home on West Crystal Lake Avenue in Haddonfield that sold for $450,000.


Busy Macomb County intersection raises safety concerns
A concerned mother living in Chesterfield Township is highlighting the dangers at an intersection near her home.


Trump chooses Herschel Walker as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas
President-elect Donald Trump says he'll nominate former football player and Senate candidate Herschel Walker as the U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.


See homes sold in the Irvington area, Dec. 9 to Dec. 15
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Irvington area reported from Dec. 9 to Dec. 15. There were 6 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,656-square-foot home on Carolina Avenue in Irvington that sold for $667,000.


See homes sold in the Bayonne area, Dec. 9 to Dec. 15
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Bayonne area reported from Dec. 9 to Dec. 15. There were 30 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,060-square-foot home on West 43rd Street in Bayonne that sold for $625,000.


Gov. Hochul announces another 250 National Guard troops deployed to NYC subways
An additional 250 New York National Guard members were deployed in New York City to bolster subway safety.


Demi Moore's insights on 'Wisdom' and working with Emilio Estevez in 1986 interview
Demi Moore opened up about the challenges and joys of filming "Wisdom" with Emilio Estevez.


Why 'Family Feud' Fans Are Roasting the Show Over an Outlandish Question
A recent 'Family Feud' clip has fans discussing the outlandish question.


It's Not Too Late to Try 2024's Biggest Beauty Trends
The three trends that ruled the beauty collective conscious.
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MLB rumors: Yankees set meeting with Roki Sasaki, Nolan Arenado blocks deal to Astros
Here's the latest from MLB's hot stove


Cardinals' Nolan Arenado nixes trade to Astros, for now
Despite the St. Louis Cardinals’ intentions to trade him, Nolan Arenado is not close to making a decision about his future.The Athletic first reported Saturday that the Houston Astros had emerged as legitimate suitors for Arenado. By the end of the weekend, the Astros had a deal in place to acquire the third baseman and there was a growing sense within the organization that it would land the eight-time All-Star.Instead, according to multiple league sources, Arenado declined to waive his no-trade clause, preferring not to make a decision this early in the offseason. That decision, first...


Why Big Hits Like ‘Wicked,’ ‘Beetlejuice 2’ and ‘Twisters’ Still Struggled at the International Box Office
Do international moviegoers have something against witchy BFFS Elphaba and Glinda, Michael Keaton’s Ghost with the Most and a band of fearless storm chasers led by Glen Powell? If not, how do you explain that even though “Wicked,” “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” and “Twisters” were domestic box office powerhouses, they weren’t as warmly received in overseas markets? [...]


Some elite U.S. universities — including Penn — favor wealthy students in admissions decisions, lawsuit alleges
The University of Pennsylvania said the new filings in a 2022 class-action lawsuit were meant to embarrass the schools. Ten have agreed to settlements.


Rams at Jets: Predictions, picks, odds for NFL Week 16 game


‘How Many Stops Act’ is a wasteful failure: Repeal it now
The 'How Many Stops Act' costed New York City taxpayers $1.4 million in just three months.


Odyssey Resources Announces Management and Board Changes
TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Odyssey Resources Limited (the "Company") (TSXV:ODX) announces that, effective immediately, James Crombie has resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the board of directors of the Company. The Company also announces the resignations of Alain Krushnisky as Chief Financial Officer and Carole Plante as Corporate Secretary.Concurrent with these changes, the Company announced the appointments of Matthew Goodman as President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors, Darcy Donelle as Chief Financial Officer and Mark Pereira as Corporate Secretary.The board of directors of the Company is now composed of David Charles, Gérald Riverin and Matthew Goodman. Both Mr. Charles and Mr. Riverin are independent members of the board.Matthew Goodman is currently Vice President, Investments at Dundee Corporation and Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Goodman & Company, Investment Counsel ...Full story available on Benzinga.com


An arson attack targets a Montreal synagogue and a nearby Jewish office building is damaged
A synagogue in a Montreal suburb was targeted in what police suspect was an arson attack early Wednesday, the second time the building in this Canadian city was hit by an incendiary device in little more than a year.
