He lost his best friend. He was losing his life. He didn't want to lose his dignity. "They call it the Graveyard of the Atlantic  for the thousands of ships swallowed by its shifting sands. But for Christopher Palmer, the Outer Banks wasn't a place of maritime history—it was the end of the road. After a secret battle with terminal illness and the devastating loss of his dog, Palmer’s final footsteps led into one of the most dangerous stretches of water on earth." UXTON, NC  —

BATON ROUGE, LA  – Newly released details from an arrest warrant are shedding light on the digital evidence that preceded the tragic death of Quinton Dixon, a middle school counselor accused of maintaining an inappropriate relationship with a minor. While Dixon’s death by suicide on Wednesday has shocked the community, investigators point to a series of Instagram direct messages (DMs) and screenshots as the foundation for the four counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile t

BATON ROUGE, LA  – A Louisiana middle school counselor has died by suicide shortly after an arrest warrant was issued involving allegations of inappropriate contact with a minor, authorities confirmed Thursday. Quinton Dixon, a counselor at Westdale Middle Magnet School, was found dead Wednesday on the campus of the former Glen Oaks Middle School. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, Dixon died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The discovery of his body follows

LOS ANGELES —  When Michael J. Fox’s character, Jerry, looks Harrison Ford in the eye in the Season 3 premiere of Shrinking  and utters three defiant words—"F*** Parkinson’s"—it wasn't just a scripted line. It was a battle cry for the 10 million people living with the disease worldwide. Fox’s return to acting on January 28, 2026, marks his most significant on-screen appearance since his 2020 retirement. But while his comedic timing remains "crazy" (according to showrunner Bil

NEW YORK —  It was supposed to be a celebration of "togetherness," but for many Harry Styles fans, the only thing coming together this week is a massive credit card bill. As the first wave of presales for Styles’ 2026 "Together, Together"  residency kicked off, the internet erupted in sticker shock. With top-tier VIP packages at Madison Square Garden reportedly hitting an eye-watering $1,667  and standard "pit" tickets soaring past $700, the "Harries" are doing the one thing

The sudden passing of Ms. Shirley Raines has left a void in the heart of Skid Row, but for those who followed her journey closely, the tragedy feels shadowed by a chilling sense of "deja vu." Long-time supporters remember a terrifying incident in S eptember of 2025 — a "drug scare" that left the street-wise humanitarian incapacitated for several days. At the time, Raines reported having zero recollection  of the period, a red flag that many now believe was a "dry run" for the

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐰 - 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝟓8 ​The world has lost a true hero. Shirley Raines, the visionary founder of Beauty 2 the Streetz and the beloved 2021 CNN Hero of the Year, has passed away. Her team confirmed the heartbreaking news on Instagram today, leaving millions to mourn the woman who taught us the profound power of dignity, compassion, and a fresh coat of lipstick. ​Shirley wasn

Thomas Kent Jr. CEO Of Kent Global LLC  and The Kent Family Office Thomas J. Kent Jr. is not your typical financier. As the CEO of Kent Global LLC  and The Kent Family Office , he operates in the high-altitude atmosphere of global investment banking, managing portfolios that span commodities, fine art, and technology. Yet, his roots are firmly planted in the soil of social progress. Born the son of a notable Civil Rights activist, Kent learned early on that true societal chan

Uganda is in the midst of a tense election period as early results show incumbent President Yoweri Museveni taking a strong lead. The voting process has been marred by a nationwide internet blackout and a heavy police crackdown on opposition rallies, drawing criticism from international observers and human rights organizations. The government justified the communications shutdown as a measure to prevent the spread of "misinformation" and violence, but critics argue it is a ta

In a historic diplomatic exchange on December 26, 2025, Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi confers with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left), before the Prime Minister officially signs the declaration recognizing the Republic of Somaliland as an independent state (right). (Amos Ben Gershom/GPO) Israel's recent decision to officially recognize the breakaway region of Somaliland has triggered a severe diplomatic backlash across the Horn of Africa. The

Japan and the Philippines have signed a landmark military logistics agreement, further cementing a security partnership designed to counter China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific. The "Reciprocal Access Agreement," finalized in Manila on Friday, allows for the easier exchange of supplies, equipment, and personnel between the Japanese Self-Defense Forces and the Philippine military. This pact is seen as a critical step in creating a "quasi-alliance" network in Asia

Tensions over the Arctic have escalated significantly as European military personnel began arriving in Greenland on Friday, a move directly supported by a coalition of major European powers. The deployment follows a landmark "Joint Statement on Greenland" issued on January 6 by President Macron of France, Chancellor Merz of Germany, and Prime Minister Starmer of the UK, alongside leaders from Italy, Poland, Spain, and Denmark. In that declaration, the leaders affirmed that "G

In a dramatic turn of events in Seoul, South Korean prosecutors have formally requested the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The request was made during the final stages of his trial on charges of treason and mutiny stemming from his declaration of martial law in late 2024, which plunged the country into political chaos. Prosecutors argued that Yoon's actions constituted a grave attack on the constitutional order and democracy, warranting the maximum punishme

The Iranian government has reportedly paused a scheduled series of executions of anti-government protesters following a direct warning from the White House. President Trump stated on Thursday that the United States would take "very strong action" if the executions proceeded, a threat that raised fears of a military escalation in the region. By Friday morning, sources in Tehran indicated that the judiciary had suspended the sentences, a move widely interpreted as a tactical de

President Donald Trump has officially unveiled his administration's new initiative for the Middle East, dubbed the "Board of Peace," aimed at overseeing the reconstruction and governance of Gaza. The proposal, announced early Friday, involves a coalition of international overseers but notably sidelines the Palestinian Authority, a move that has drawn immediate condemnation from Palestinian leaders in the West Bank and Gaza. They argue the board is a violation of sovereignty a