Ukrainian allegedly involved in Conti ransomware attacks faces up to 25 years in jail

A 43-year-old Ukrainian national allegedly involved in the Conti ransomware group pleaded not guilty in federal court Thursday to cybercrime charges that could land him in prison for up to 25 years, according to court documents. Oleksii...

Aqua in Naples gets fresh look, signature chandeliers

Fifteen years after Aqua Seafood, Steaks & Raw Bar opened off Fifth Avenue South in Naples, it needed a refresh — and more light. Owner Gordon Stojkoski, who for over 36 years has owned more than 50 restaurants, found the perfect fit for lighting...

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy rising in Hispanic groups

October 31, 2025 3 min read Add topic to email alerts Subscribe We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Back to Healio Key takeaways:...

Game 1 preview | Jackson State at No. 17 Illinois; 7:30 p.m., Monday

Lineups No. 17 Illinois Starters P Name Yr. Ht. PPG Hometown G Kylan Boswell Sr. 6-2 12.3 Champaign G Keaton Wagler Fr. 6-6 18.5 Shawnee, Kan. F Ben Humrichous Gr. 6-9 7.6 Tipton, Ind. F David Mirkovic Fr. 6-9 8.6 Niksic, Montenegro C Tomislav...

Opinion: Blowing up boats is not an aberration

Sign up for the Concord Monitor's morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Over the last month or two, the Trump regime has been blowing up boats mostly off the coast of Venezuela. As of this writing, the U.S. military has killed 57...

High coffee prices produce bitter aftertaste

It’s getting more expensive for Americans to get their caffeine fix. The average U.S. price of a pound of ground coffee hit $9.14 in September, a 3% increase from the August average of $8.87 and 41% higher than in September 2024, according to U.S....

Is 'Lock the Clock' movement frozen in time? Where we stand on DST law

The debate over daylight saving time has been ongoing for more than a century, involving various groups from farmers to candy makers. While there is bipartisan agreement to end the twice-yearly clock changes, debate continues on whether to adopt...

Axonic Insurance Secures a $210 Million Preferred Equity Investment from LuminArx and Deutsche Bank

Strategic capital supports Axonic Insurance’s continued annuity product innovation and global distribution expansion NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Axonic Insurance, a global annuity and insurance platform, today announced a $210 million preferred...

Almanac for Nov. 1, 2025

Today is Saturday, Nov. 1, the 305th day of 2025. There are 60 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1938, in a two-horse match, Seabiscuit defeated the favored Triple Crown winner War Admiral by four lengths in what was dubbed the “Race of...

Puerto Ricans prioritize saving overspending

Puerto Rico appears to be leaving the era of impulsive spending behind. A recent study by the SME Marketing Summit: IN-SIGHT reveals that more than half of local consumers (51%) plan to prioritize savings over the next year, while others will...

Lilly is set to lead pharma in 2026, but can it justify an $800B valuation?

Eli Lilly is on track to overtake pharma rivals and claim the industry’s top spot by late 2026, completing one of the most dramatic repositionings in Big Pharma’s recent history. Aggressive and base scenarios place Lilly’s rise to the number one...

U.S. poised to strike military targets in Venezuela as pressure on Maduro regime escalates

Washington — The United States has prepared plans to strike military installations inside Venezuela as part of an intensified campaign against what U.S. authorities describe as the Cartel de los Soles, officials and media reports said Friday,...

I've Taken International Day Trips to Kenya, Italy, Ecuador, and Beyond—Here’s What I Pack to Pull It Off

For many people, a bucket-list trip to Egypt, Greece, or Iceland would require months, maybe even years, of diligent planning, prepping, and budgeting. But for solo travel enthusiast Kevin Droniak, it’s all in a day’s work—literally. The New York...

Wild Animals

In one of my jobs as a naturalist, I served as a marine guide for eighth graders participating in sea turtle conservation on the Baja Peninsula. One student had muscular dystrophy, which left her with little control over her muscles, but the staff...

Could Wyoming Stick With Daylight Saving Time For Good?

Are you ready for the time to change back to standard time? We're just a couple of days from the end of Daylight Saving Time, and according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, Wyoming is one of the states that would rather stay on Daylight Saving Time....

Jacksonville Welcomes Norwegian Gem: Two Cruise Ships Now Sailing from JAXPORT

Cruise passengers have been sailing out of JAXPORT since 2003 when the terminal first opened. For much of the time since just one Carnival cruise ship has offered cruises to Florida residence. But today, a second cruise ship has arrived from...

Family Resource Agency urges Congress to protect Head Start funding

Family Resource Agency, Inc. has joined more than 130 organizations nationwide in calling on Congress to take immediate action to protect Head Start and Early Head Start programs from the devastating impacts of the ongoing federal shutdown....

Auténtico Nativo expands US distribution

Panamanian rum brand Auténtico Nativo has partnered with distributor MISA Imports to accelerate growth in the US. The brand’s portfolio features four aged rums, a liqueur and a spirit drink As part of the plan, Auténtico Nativo will reveal a new...

Retired Lt. Cdr. Lewis Rodney (Rod) Fishburn

A career Naval Aviator who lived life to the fullest, has made his final takeoff. The Navy and community grieve alongside the family and friends of Retired Lt. Cdr. Lewis Rodney (Rod) Fishburn, who passed peacefully in Layton, Utah, on October 6,...

Canada on a roll, looking for fifth straight win at FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup

Open this photo in gallery:The Canadian team poses before its 6-0 win over Zambia in round-of-16 play at the FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup in Sale, Morocco, on Wednesday.Audrey Magny/The Canadian Press After watching from the stands as Brazil...