RWU Student Dies Suddenly While Studying Abroad In Italy RWU Student Dies Suddenly While Studying Abroad In Italy
RWU Student Dies Suddenly While Studying Abroad In Italy The Roger Williams University community is mourning the loss of a junior who died after suffering a medical emergency while studying abroad in Italy, the university announced. Paige Moreau, Class of 2026, was an architect student and was studying in Florence when she died on Friday, April 26, school officials said. Paige was deeply involved in campus life at RWU. She served as a Resident Assistant for the Housing Office and worked as a Building Manager with the university’s Student Programs, Leadership, and Orientation (SPLO) department, RWU said. "Her leadership, mentorship, and spir…
Massive Power Outages Hit 3 Major European Nations Massive Power Outages Hit 3 Major European Nations
Massive Power Outages Hit 3 Major European Nations Significant power outages are affecting critical infrastructure in parts of three European nations. Substantial disruptions in transportation and services are happening on Monday, April 28 in France, Spain, and Portugal. The outages reportedly stem from issues within the European electricity grid. In France, the Basque Coast and the Burgundy region were experiencing power issues.
 Areas in Spain experiencing outages include the Basque Country, Catalonia, Andalusia, Aragon, Castile and León, Extremadura, Murcia, and Navarre.  Spain’s national power company, Red Eléctricia, indi…
Date Set For Conclave To Elect New Pope Date Set For Conclave To Elect New Pope
Date Set For Conclave To Elect New Pope The Vatican has announced when the conclave to elect the 267th Pope will begin following the death of Pope Francis. Funeral services were held for Francis in Rome on Saturday, April 26. He died on Easter Monday, April 21 at age 88. The cause of death was a stroke that resulted in a coma and irreversible cardiovascular collapse. Conclave Schedule The Cardinals in attendance for the funeral have resolved to initiate the conclave on Wednesday, May 7.  This decision was made during the Fifth General Congregation, convened on Monday morning, April 28 in the Vatican’s Synod Hall. Conclave…
Long Island Teacher Dies After Suffering Medical Episode In Front Of Students: Report Long Island Teacher Dies After Suffering Medical Episode In Front Of Students: Report
Long Island Teacher Dies After Suffering Medical Episode In Front Of Students: Report A Long Island school district is mourning the loss of one of its middle school teachers who reportedly died days after suffering a medical episode in front of students. Adrian Weger Gilmore, who taught at the Albert G. Prodell Middle School in Shoreham died on Thursday,  April 24, according to multiple news outlets citing district officials.  News 12 Long Island reported the district sent a letter to the community on Tuesday, April 22 saying that a staffer suffered a medical emergency that was witnessed by students. County police confirmed they responded to the school for a c…
Woman Strips Naked, Defecates On Seat Aboard Southwest Flight Woman Strips Naked, Defecates On Seat Aboard Southwest Flight
Woman Strips Naked, Defecates On Seat Aboard Southwest Flight Chicago’s Midway Airport was the scene of an unusual incident involving a female passenger aboard a Southwest Airlines flight traveling from Philadelphia to Chicago.  Reports indicate that the woman allegedly disrobed and then defecated on her seat during the flight on Saturday, April 26.  After the plane landed, it was met by law enforcement, NBC Chicago reports, adding that the aircraft was then taken out of service for thorough cleaning.  In response to the incident, Southwest Airlines issued a statement acknowledging the disruption, according to a report by NBC…
3 Killed After Small Plane Crashes Near Tennessee Airport 3 Killed After Small Plane Crashes Near Tennessee Airport
3 Killed After Small Plane Crashes Near Tennessee Airport All three individuals on board were killed after a small plane crashed in Tennessee. The Mooney M20TN went down south of Upper Cumberland Regional Airport in Sparta, about 95 miles east of Nashville, around noon local time on Saturday, April 26, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  The aircraft had reportedly departed from Alabama and was in its descent into the airport when the incident happened. The identities of the victims have not yet been released. The FAA and NTSB are investigating. The NTSB will be in charge of the investigation.
Famed Titanic Passenger's Foreboding Letter Before Ship Sank Fetches $400K At Auction Famed Titanic Passenger's Foreboding Letter Before Ship Sank Fetches $400K At Auction
Famed Titanic Passenger's Foreboding Letter Before Ship Sank Fetches $400K At Auction A letter written aboard the Titanic just days before it sank has sold for nearly $400,000 at auction, according to multiple reports. First-class passenger Archibald Gracie wrote to a family friend on April 10, 1912, from Southampton while aboard the White Star Line vessel, according to Newsweek. He wrote that the "fine ship" was impressive, "but I shall await my journey's end before I pass judgment on her.” That journey ended abruptly five days ago outside of Newfoundland when it struck an iceberg. Henry Aldridge & Son, a well-known auction house in Wiltshire, England, auctio…
Eating Too Much Chicken Raises Cancer Risk, Study Says Eating Too Much Chicken Raises Cancer Risk, Study Says
Eating Too Much Chicken Raises Cancer Risk, Study Says A new study suggests that regularly eating large amounts of chicken could increase the risk of dying from gastrointestinal cancers. The research, conducted by a team at the National Institute of Gastroenterology in Italy and published in the journal Nutrients, followed nearly 5,000 adults over a two-decade period.  The analysis focused on weekly meat consumption, including poultry, and tracked health outcomes, particularly cancer-related deaths. The study found that people who ate more than 300 grams of poultry per week — about three or more standard servings — faced a 27 percent high…
‘Master Of Mutilation’ Accused Of Funding Brutal Attacks In Cameroon: DOJ ‘Master Of Mutilation’ Accused Of Funding Brutal Attacks In Cameroon: DOJ
‘Master Of Mutilation’ Accused Of Funding Brutal Attacks In Cameroon: DOJ A Maryland man known as the "Garri Master" — or Master of Mutilation — is facing federal charges for allegedly masterminding a brutal conspiracy to fund violent attacks, kidnappings, and mutilations in Cameroon, federal prosecutors announced. Eric Tano Tataw, 38, of Gaithersburg, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Maryland after what authorities described as a vicious, years-long plot to support violent separatist fighters known as the Amba Boys. According to the indictment, Tataw — a Cameroonian national living in Maryland — called for attacks on Cameroonian civilians, municipal offic…
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler Hit the Road: See the Comedy Icons Live Tina Fey & Amy Poehler Hit the Road: See the Comedy Icons Live
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler Hit the Road: See the Comedy Icons Live Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs. For the first time ever, longtime friends and collaborators Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are hitting the stage together for an official comedy tour—and it’s the kind of event you don’t want to miss. After years of sharing the spotlight hosting award shows, co-anchoring Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update, and starring in cult-favorite comedies like Baby Mama and Sisters, these two icons are finally bringing their unbeatable chemistry to live audiences across the Northeast. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster, StubHub, and SeatGeek. Expect an evenin…
Wayfair’s Way Day 2025 Sale Is Now Live—Here’s What to Know Wayfair’s Way Day 2025 Sale Is Now Live—Here’s What to Know
Wayfair’s Way Day 2025 Sale Is Now Live—Here’s What to Know Wayfair’s biggest event of the year, Way Day 2025, officially launched early Saturday, April 26, and will run through Monday, April 28.  The three-day event is one of the retailer’s most significant markdown periods of the year, with discounts of up to 80% across thousands of items. If you're in the mood to refresh your space, now might be a good time to start browsing. This annual spring sale, which launched in 2018, has become a bit of a favorite among home shoppers thanks to its steep discounts, sitewide free shipping, and limited-time flash deals that pop up throughout the weekend.…
Score Your Seats: The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Is Kicking Off Soon Score Your Seats: The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Is Kicking Off Soon
Score Your Seats: The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Is Kicking Off Soon The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 kicks off this June, bringing the world’s biggest and best club teams to 12 cities for a month-long, can’t-miss showdown. For the first time ever, the tournament lands on American soil—and it’s bigger, bolder, and more loaded with stars than ever before. MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, the site of the semifinals and the final, will be at the heart of the action, with Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia hosting some of the tournament’s fiercest early battles. From June 14 to July 13, 2025, 32 clubs from across the globe will go head-to-head in 63 matc…
Mom Killed In Murder-Suicide Was Award-Winning Filmmaker: Remembering NY's Kaleigh Griffin Mom Killed In Murder-Suicide Was Award-Winning Filmmaker: Remembering NY's Kaleigh Griffin
Mom Killed In Murder-Suicide Was Award-Winning Filmmaker: Remembering NY's Kaleigh Griffin A Hudson Valley wife and mom to two toddlers killed in a suspected murder-suicide was also an award-winning filmmaker whose work touched lives far beyond her hometown. Ulster County resident Kaleigh Smith, 37, of Kingston—credited under her maiden name Griffin—was best known for her 2013 short documentary, First Name: Jogger, Last Name: John, which profiled an “extraordinary man” and his deep connection to the town of Woodstock, New York. The film premiered at the Woodstock Film Festival, won the Grand Prize at the SUNY-Wide Film Festival, and took second place at the Broadcast Education As…
PA Lowe's District Manager Caught In Human Trafficking Sting, District Attorney Says PA Lowe's District Manager Caught In Human Trafficking Sting, District Attorney Says
PA Lowe's District Manager Caught In Human Trafficking Sting, District Attorney Says A Lowe’s district manager is among seven Pennsylvania men accused of fueling human trafficking by trying to buy sex at a Cumberland County hotel, District Attorney Seán M. McCormack announced on Friday, April 25. The arrests happened during "Operation Impact Demand (X)" at a Silver Spring Township hotel, according to the Cumberland County Human Trafficking Task Force. The operation was carried out alongside the Silver Spring Township Police Department, Pennsylvania State Police, and Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. "The money these individuals spend on prostitution-related activities is …
TV, Film Star With 40-Year Career Dies At 63, Leaves Lasting Legacy TV, Film Star With 40-Year Career Dies At 63, Leaves Lasting Legacy
TV, Film Star With 40-Year Career Dies At 63, Leaves Lasting Legacy Lar Park Lincoln, a fan-favorite actress known for her roles in "Knots Landing" and "Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood," has died at 63. Lincoln, who was born in Dallas, built a career that spanned more than four decades. She starred in hits like "Children of the Night," "Heart of the City," "Outlaws," and "Highway to Heaven." Her breakout role came in 1987 when she was cast as Linda Fairgate on the CBS hit soap opera Knots Landing, where she quickly became a household name. Her family did not say how she died, but she battled breast cancer for years, the New York Post reported. She p…
Thought Going Electric Saved You Money? PA, NJ Just Dropped New Fees On EV Drivers Thought Going Electric Saved You Money? PA, NJ Just Dropped New Fees On EV Drivers
Thought Going Electric Saved You Money? PA, NJ Just Dropped New Fees On EV Drivers Thought going electric meant beating the system? Pennsylvania and New Jersey have other plans. Both states are now apparently charging electric and plug-in hybrid drivers new annual fees to help make up for lost gas tax revenue. In Pennsylvania, the Road User Charge (RUC) kicked in on April 1, 2025, after being signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro last year, according to PA.gov. Here’s what drivers are paying: EV owners: $200 in 2025, rising to $250 in 2026 Plug-in hybrid owners (PHEVs): $50 in 2025, rising to $63 in 2026 Drivers opting for two-year registration will pay double those…
County Judge Accused Of Interfering In Immigration Case Arrested By FBI County Judge Accused Of Interfering In Immigration Case Arrested By FBI
County Judge Accused Of Interfering In Immigration Case Arrested By FBI New details have been released after FBI agents arrested a judge in the Midwest, accusing her of helping an immigrant avoid detention from federal authorities. A spokesperson for the US Marshals confirmed that Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan had been taken into custody in Wisconsin. According to court documents, the charges arise from events that took place on Friday, April 18.  On that day, members of the Milwaukee office of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE ERO), along with federal partners from the FBI, DEA, and US Customs …
Eric Clapton Returns To US In 2025 For Limited Arena Tour Eric Clapton Returns To US In 2025 For Limited Arena Tour
Eric Clapton Returns To US In 2025 For Limited Arena Tour After decades of making us feel "Wonderful Tonight," Eric Clapton is tuning up for a return to the spotlight—bringing his legendary riffs and soulful blues back to US arenas this fall. Known for his work with bands like the Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominoes—with whom he released "Layla"—as well as solo hits such as "Wonderful Tonight" and "Tears in Heaven," Clapton's influence on rock and blues music is undeniable. This tour offers fans a chance to experience his legendary guitar skills and soulful voice live on stage.​ Fans in the Northeast have a special opportunit…
Sophisticated Phishing Attack Targets Gmail Users: What To Know Sophisticated Phishing Attack Targets Gmail Users: What To Know
Sophisticated Phishing Attack Targets Gmail Users: What To Know A new phishing scam is fooling even tech-savvy Gmail users by disguising itself as a legitimate security alert from Google — with no warning signs from Gmail itself. The scam came to light after developer Nick Johnson shared a warning on social media about a highly convincing phishing email that landed in his inbox.  The message appeared to come from no-reply@accounts.google.com, Google’s real notification address, and passed standard authentication checks, including the DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) signature.  Gmail offered no alerts, and the message was grouped with actual…
Buy Now, Pay Later Fuels Summer Travel – But Debt Could Follow You Home Buy Now, Pay Later Fuels Summer Travel – But Debt Could Follow You Home
Buy Now, Pay Later Fuels Summer Travel – But Debt Could Follow You Home Plenty of Americans are ready to pack their bags this summer – but some could still be paying for their vacations long after the trip ends. Nearly one in five summer travelers (18%) plan to use buy now, pay later services to cover some of their vacation costs in 2025. The findings were part of NerdWallet's 2025 Summer Travel Report. These short-term installment loans may seem like an easy way to book a trip without a big upfront payment, but financial experts warn they can lead to more debt than many travelers expect. "Americans are determined to travel this summer, but they're gettin…
More Victims Identified In US, Canada Child Exploitation Case: Feds (UPDATE) More Victims Identified In US, Canada Child Exploitation Case: Feds (UPDATE)
More Victims Identified In US, Canada Child Exploitation Case: Feds (Update) An accused online predator who victimized children across the United States and Canada has been arrested in West Virginia, authorities in Pennsylvania announced on Thursday, April 24, 2025.  Mark Wills, 60, of Hulmeville, was previously taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force at the Meadowbrook Mall in Bridgeport, West Virginia at approximately 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, according to Robert Clark, Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Wills is accused of manufacturing hundreds of videos of child sexual abuse material involv…
CT Native Murders Wife Before Plummeting To Death From Bridge, Orphaning 2 Toddlers: Cops CT Native Murders Wife Before Plummeting To Death From Bridge, Orphaning 2 Toddlers: Cops
CT Native Murders Wife Before Plummeting To Death From Bridge, Orphaning 2 Toddlers: Cops A Hudson Valley father murdered his wife before jumping to his death from a bridge, orphaning their two toddlers, police said. Emergency crews in Ulster County were called to the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge for a report of a jumper at around noon Wednesday, April 23. A short time later, investigators located the body of Caleb Smith, 45, of Kingston. When officers went to his Fair Street residence to notify his family, they found his wife, 37-year-old Kaleigh Smith, dead from stab wounds, police said. Detectives concluded that Smith stabbed his wife to death before taking his own life, po…
Legendary Musician Postpones Shows After Being Hospitalized With COVID, Dehydration Legendary Musician Postpones Shows After Being Hospitalized With COVID, Dehydration
Legendary Musician Postpones Shows After Being Hospitalized With COVID, Dehydration An iconic musician was forced to cancel a pair of concerts after being hospitalized for both COVID-19 and dehydration. Carlos Santana, who founded the popular group Santana, postponed his shows scheduled for Tuesday, April 22 in San Antonio, Texas, and Wednesday, April 23 in Sugar Land, Texas. An announcement on the guitarist's website on Wednesday said the 77-year-old experienced dehydration yesterday, "and has since tested positive for COVID." Santana has since been released from the hospital and is expected to be back on stage on Friday, April 25, in Thackerville, Oklahom…
Bonfire Left Burning Sparked 15,000-Acre NJ Wildfire, 19-Year-Old Man Charged: Prosecutor Bonfire Left Burning Sparked 15,000-Acre NJ Wildfire, 19-Year-Old Man Charged: Prosecutor
Bonfire Left Burning Sparked 15,000-Acre NJ Wildfire, 19-Year-Old Man Charged: Prosecutor A 19-year-old New Jersey man has been charged with setting the massive wildfire that scorched 15,000 acres and destroyed a commercial building this week, officials announced. Joseph Kling, of Ocean Township (Waretown), was charged with Aggravated Arson and Arson in connection with the Tuesday, April 22 blaze, according to a joint statement from Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, NJ DEP Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette, and Ocean Township Police Chief Michal Rogalski. The fire was first spotted at 9:45 a.m. by the Cedar Bridge Fire Tower, which reported seeing smoke near Jones Roa…
Going Broke Scarier Than Death For Many Americans, New Study Says: Here's Why Going Broke Scarier Than Death For Many Americans, New Study Says: Here's Why
Going Broke Scarier Than Death For Many Americans, New Study Says: Here's Why Nearly two in three Americans worry more about running out of money than dying, according to a new survey. Allianz Life released its 2025 Annual Retirement Study on Tuesday, April 22. The life insurance provider found that 64% of US adults fear going broke more than death. That fear cuts across generations but is most common among Gen Xers in their 40s and 50s, with 70% saying they worry about outliving their savings. Millennials followed at 66%, while 61% of baby boomers said they share the same concern. The biggest financial concerns were inflation, taxes, and Social Security. "Wit…
4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In US 4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In US
4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In US A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck in the US. It was reported near just before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, April 22, north of Anchorage, Alaska. Its epicenter was at the Willow Creek State Recreation Area, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). According to the Richter scale, which measures the strength of earthquakes, quakes between 4.0 and 4.9 produce "noticeable shaking of indoor objects and rattling noise," and are "felt by most people in the affected area. Slightly felt outside.  "Generally causes zero to minimal damage. Moderate to significan…
CT Electricity Costs To Fall — But Don’t Expect Big Savings CT Electricity Costs To Fall — But Don’t Expect Big Savings
CT Electricity Costs To Fall — But Don’t Expect Big Savings State regulators voted Wednesday to lower electric rates across Connecticut, but residents shouldn’t expect significant savings. According to the Connecticut Mirror, three commissioners from the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) voted to approve a rate adjustment for Eversource and United Illuminating customers. The change translates to an estimated $13 monthly decrease for Eversource users and a $3 drop for United Illuminating customers. However, actual savings will vary based on monthly electricity usage. The new prices begin on May 1 and will continue until at least September …
Millions In CT Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why Millions In CT Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why
Millions In CT Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why Nearly half of all people in the United States, including millions across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to a new study. The American Lung Association released its 2025 edition of the "State of the Air" report on Wednesday, April 23. The study, now in its 26th year, highlights troubling air quality trends in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The report found that 156 million people – about 46% of the U.S. population – are living in counties that earned failing grades f…
Botched Circumcision 'Nightmare' Nearly Killed Newborn, Claims NY Family Demanding Answers Botched Circumcision 'Nightmare' Nearly Killed Newborn, Claims NY Family Demanding Answers
Botched Circumcision 'Nightmare' Nearly Killed Newborn, Claims NY Family Demanding Answers A Long Island couple is sharing the harrowing story of their newborn son’s catastrophic medical complications following a botched circumcision–and they’re calling for sweeping accountability in the medical system. Tim Groth, a doctor and father from Lake Grove, said his 20-day-old son Cole is now fighting for his life in the ICU at Columbia Hospital, having undergone multiple emergency surgeries and more than 20 blood transfusions — all stemming, he says, from a procedure commonly considered routine. “Yes, you heard that right — dying in a cardiac NICU at one of the ‘best’ hospital systems …
President Trump To Give Commencement Address At West Point President Trump To Give Commencement Address At West Point
President Trump To Give Commencement Address At West Point Those graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point in the Hudson Valley will be addressed by President Donald Trump during the ceremony celebrating the beginning of their next chapters.  In a late night post on Truth Social on Monday, April 21, Trump revealed he would be giving commencement speeches at both West Point and the University of Alabama.  In his post, Trump called both schools "really GREAT places."  "Stay tuned for times and dates!!!" the President continued.  West Point's graduation ceremony is set to be held on Saturday,…
Record Ocean Heat Causes Coral Disaster, Bleaching Most Of Earth's Reefs: Researchers Record Ocean Heat Causes Coral Disaster, Bleaching Most Of Earth's Reefs: Researchers
Record Ocean Heat Causes Coral Disaster, Bleaching Most Of Earth's Reefs: Researchers The most severe global coral bleaching event ever recorded is underway, with most of the world's reefs hit by damaging heat stress, according to scientists. The devastating bleaching has affected 84% of the world's reefs, the International Coral Reef Initiative said on Wednesday, April 23. The non-government organization first declared the fourth global bleaching event in April 2024. One year later, the crisis continues to grow, with alerts now issued across 82 countries and territories between January 2023 and March 2025. "We know coral bleaching is accelerating as our ocea…