A Bay Area-based staple of the death metal music genre was gunned down by police in South San Francisco Monday, after a dispute with a neighbor over tree clippings turned violent. Possessed guitar player Brian Montana, 60, was fatally shot by authorities after he brandished a weapon toward his neighbor, authorities with the South San…
Her husband had attempted to persuade her over the years to modify her hairdo, but she had always been very proud of her 1.5 meter long hair. She went to the hairdresser with some of her pals after 25 hard years and had her hair cut to her shoulders because she had finally had enough….
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi voiced rare public criticism of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday, expressing disappointment over his recent decision to support a Republican-led government funding bill that temporarily averted a shutdown. Speaking at a press conference in San Francisco, Pelosi acknowledged Schumer’s continued leadership in the Senate but questioned his strategy…
His golden eyes flick back and forth, taking in the strange surroundings of the car. He’s safely strapped into his little pet seat, but his tiny paws fidget against the soft fabric. The engine hums beneath us, a sound he isn’t sure if he likes yet. I glance over and smile. “It’s okay, buddy. You’re…
I froze when I saw the police car parked in front of our house. The flashing lights weren’t on, but my stomach clenched anyway. Then I spotted two officers standing in my yard. I gripped the doorknob, hesitant to step outside. My son, Isaiah, was in there. My husband wasn’t home. And we’re a Black…
Most people didn’t enjoy math in school—numbers, fractions, and percentages aren’t exactly easy. Little Johnny was no exception, and his poor multiplication skills got him into trouble. He came home and told his dad, “I got an F in math today.” His dad asked, “What happened?” Johnny explained, “The teacher asked, ‘What’s 3 times 2?’…
Simon walked onto the brightly lit stage, heart pounding with adrenaline. The crowd hummed with quiet anticipation. His friends had dared him to pick a ridiculous song, something wildly out of character, just as a joke. Now, microphone trembling in his sweaty palms, Simon started to doubt everything. He flashed a nervous grin toward his…
Just one week after Pope Francis’s funeral, US President Donald Trump shared an artificial intelligence image of himself as pope. The Republican leader, who is not Catholic, shared the picture on Truth Social. It depicts him with a big crucifix hanging from his neck and a white papal hat, commonly known as a mitre. Trump…
The arrest of Massachusetts State Representative Chris Flanagan on embezzlement charges has added to a growing controversy surrounding the state’s Democratic leadership, with significant political and legal ramifications. This is the second criminal case involving a Democratic lawmaker in Massachusetts this week, following the resignation of Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson, who pleaded guilty…
Beatrice Fairman had never been one to question her son, Matthew. They shared a bond built on years of love and mutual respect. So, when Matthew asked if he and his new bride, Rita, could move in with her for a while, Beatrice was more than happy to open her home. Her house, a sprawling…