Austin, Texas, began 2026 with a somber milestone: its first homicide just hours into the new year. The tragic incident immediately challenged the city's hopes for a peaceful period and spurred an urgent re-evaluation of…

New York City's first homicide of 2026 claimed the life of Michael Chen, a 42-year-old rideshare driver, on January 1. Chen, a Flushing, Queens resident, was found deceased in his vehicle near East 174th Street…

Quick Read Allegations of widespread childcare subsidy fraud are siphoning hundreds of millions from taxpayer funds, sparking national concern. Investigations reveal sophisticated schemes, including "ghost children" and fake invoices, exploiting a vital system for working…

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, faces another prison sentence after a federal judge in Manhattan ordered him to serve three additional months for violating his supervised release terms. The ruling, issued…