National News | AI being used to mimic children’s voices in ‘virtual kidnapping extortion’ scams
The Peekskill Central School District in New York is warning families of a disturbing new scam in which criminals use generative artificial intelligence to mimic children’s voices in an attempt…
Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned after submitting his Trump report, Justice Department says
The Justice Department revealed Saturday that Smith resigned from the department on Friday after having submitted his Trump report to the attorney general. WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Special counsel Jack…
Fire extinguished at Monroe County Courthouse
MONROE COUNTY, W.Va. – At approximately 3:30 a.m. on Jan. 11, the Monroe County Courthouse experienced a fire. According to the official press release from the Monroe County Clerk, the…
Last chance for free pet spaying and neutering Sunday for Travis County residents
Sunday marks the final day of a five-day-long free community clinic aiming to help Austin’s stray animal population. People living in Travis County have one last chance Sunday to get…
Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
President Joe Biden has awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the first time in his term the president has bestowed that honor, the White House announced…
Williamson County fire near SH 138 under control
The fire spread to “a significant area,” according to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. FLORENCE, Texas — A fire near Florence in Williamson County has been contained. Multiple fire departments…
Temperatures set to drop again overnight and could hit minus 15C
Temperatures are set to drop again overnight on Saturday and could hit minus 15C, the Met Office said. The cold spell is set to continue overnight after temperatures plummeted to…
Special counsel Jack Smith resigns from DOJ after submitting Trump investigation report
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department after submitting his investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump, an expected move that comes amid legal wrangling…
2025 NBA Trade Deadline: Knicks’ in-season trade history suggests deal could be on horizon
The players won’t say it outright. There’s too much pride in the Madison Square Garden home locker room to admit, “we need help.” Yet, the cracks are visible. With each…
Jets interview three more candidates for vacant GM position
The Jets continue to conduct a thorough interview process for both a new general manager and coach. On Saturday, the Jets interviewed three candidates for their vacant general manager position:…