Day: March 2, 2025

Travelers head to ‘most welcoming cities’ in America: See if yours made the list

2:30 pm March 2, 2025

When you’re plotting your next domestic getaway or road trip in the U.S., kindness may count. Booking.com recently announced the “most welcoming” U.S. cities in its 2025 Traveler Review Awards, which relied on 360 million verified customer reviews. Ben Harrell, managing director of Booking.com, said more than 70,000 partners have been recognized in the United […]

Florida school safety laws after Parkland massacre touted by victim’s dad as national ‘blueprint’

2:30 pm March 2, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. – Since the Parkland high school shooting, Florida’s elected leaders have pledged to implement proactive measures, making the state a “blueprint” for preventing mass shootings. Their advocacy and legislative work was on display at the inaugural Florida National Summit on School Safety, where law enforcement and school officials from 20 different states came together […]

Indiana parents arrested for abuse after allegedly zip-tying 10-year-old son, telling sibling to beat him up

11:15 am March 2, 2025

An Indiana couple is accused of inflicting “nutritional” neglect on their 10-year-old son, zip-tying him and covering his head with a towel so he could not watch TV and telling his siblings to beat him up. Melody Rose Greenwood, 38, and Adam Jon Greenwood, 36, each face preliminary charges for neglect of a dependent. The […]

Gene Hackman, wife’s cause of death: Forensic expert shares opinion on ‘unusual’ circumstances

11:04 am March 2, 2025

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa’s deaths as well as that of their dog could be the result of a tragic accident, according to forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden. A criminal investigation into the deaths of Hackman and Arakawa was launched Wednesday after New Mexico authorities found the 95-year-old actor, the 65-year-old classical pianist […]

Matthew Stafford’s wife Kelly reacts to NFL star sticking with Rams: ‘No place like home’

9:28 am March 2, 2025

Matthew Stafford will remain in a Los Angeles Rams uniform. The two-time Pro Bowler and the Rams reached an agreement on a restructured contract earlier this week. Stafford inked a contract extension with the Rams in 2022, shortly after he led the franchise to the Super Bowl LVI title. The star quarterback had two seasons […]