A Catholic university recently promoted a new “Gender Affirming Voice Therapy” program that helps students and members of the surrounding community speak in a voice that matches their pronouns. According to a report from Young America’s Foundation (YAF), the Speech and Hearing Clinic of Marquette University, a private Jesuit research […]
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Retired Canadian Mountie accused of helping China to identify, intimidate target
A former member of Canada’s national police force has been charged with conspiracy over allegations that he helped China’s government intimidate a person, police said Friday. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said in a news release that retired Mountie William Majcher is accused of helping the Chinese government identify the […]
Read MoreMachete fight leads to arrest of three Guatemalan illegal immigrants in Boston suburb, now in ICE custody
A bloody machete fight in a Boston suburb led to the arrest of three illegal immigrants, who are now in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, the agency said this week. Officers from the Waltham Police Dept. responded on July 14 to a report of a fight involving a machete. […]
Read MoreJustin Thomas reflects on dwindling Ryder Cup hopes after missing another major cut
This year has not been kind to Justin Thomas, especially with his performance at the majors. The two-time major winner missed his third major cut Friday after his 11-over 36-hole score at The Open Championship. He finished tied for 65th at the PGA Championship in May. Thomas has just three […]
Read MoreDeion Sanders’ girlfriend says Colorado coach had ‘another successful surgery’ for blood clots
Tracey Edmonds, a television producer and longtime girlfriend of Deion Sanders, provided an update on health status of the Colorado Buffaloes. The NFL legend underwent another surgery this week to repair blood clots in one of his legs. He initially had a procedure to remove blood clots from his left […]
Read MoreMother testifies in court as 18-year-old son faces ISIS-related charges, cites influence of acquaintances
The mother of an 18-year-old who is accused of trying to become a fighter for the Islamic State group says her son has never had the motivation to follow through with things. Deanna Meyer testified Thursday that she does not think her son, Devin Meyer, would have taken action to […]
Read MoreLow levels of radioactive material found near Mississippi River from Minnesota nuclear power plant leak
Groundwater containing low levels of radioactive material may have reached the edge of the Mississippi River, the energy company responsible for the leak from its nuclear power plant in Monticello, Minnesota, announced on Thursday. Tritium, a radioactive isotope of hydrogen, has not been detected in the river water itself, Xcel […]
Read MoreAaron Rodgers says joining Jets has ‘rejuvenated’ him, hints at playing beyond 2023
Before entering his “darkness retreat,” Aaron Rodgers, in his own words, was “90% retired” and was ready to move on from Green Bay. When he emerged from the darkness, he still was ready to get out of Wisconsin. But Rodgers decided to become a New York Jet, and he’s loving […]
Read MoreFlorida Keys coral reefs under threat as record-high water temperatures trigger early bleaching
Some Florida Keys coral reefs are losing their color weeks earlier than normal this summer because of record-high water temperatures, meaning they are under stress and their health is potentially endangered, federal scientists said. The corals should be vibrant and colorful this time of year, but are swiftly going white, […]
Read MoreWater main break in Miami Beach prompts precautionary boil water alert for tourist hotspot
A water main break in Miami Beach caused pressure to drop and forced officials to issue a precautionary boil water alert Friday for a large swath of the tourism hotspot in Florida. A private contractor hit a water main late Thursday in the South Beach section of the city, causing […]
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