Pop star Shakira is acquitted in a Spanish tax fraud case

Madrid — A Spanish court has acquitted Shakira of tax fraud and ordered the government to return more than 55 million euros ($64 million) in wrongly imposed fines, a court document seen by The Associated Press said Monday. The decision comes after years of tax problems in Spain for the Colombian star. The Madrid-based court … Read more

Rape trial begins for Alvin Campbell, AG’s brother

crime Prosecutors say Alvin Campbell Jr. sexually assaulted nine women between 2017 and 2019, often pretending to be a taxi driver. Broadcast live on NBC10 Boston. The trial of accused serial rapist Alvin Campbell Jr. will begin Monday with opening statements as attorneys present issues of Campbell’s guilt or innocence. Prosecutors say Campbell, the older … Read more

Inside Tiger Woods, Vanessa Trump’s romance after DUI scandal

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump are said to be “still very much in love” following the professional golfer’s recent DUI car accident. source He told people On Sunday, the couple was “happy to see each other” after Woods returned home to Jupiter, Florida, on Wednesday following a six-week inpatient treatment program in Switzerland. “They have … Read more

Egypt Confirms Eid Al-Adha Dates After Moon Sighting

Egyptian Fatwa House Announce On May 18, the country will celebrate the four-day Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha Starting on Wednesday, May 27, after the sighting of the crescent of the holy month of Ramadan has been confirmed Dhu al-Hijjah. In a statement, the highest religious body in Egypt to issue fatwas certain That first day … Read more

Missing Alabama woman Karen Deann Hollis found dead as man charged with corpse abuse

An Alabama woman who had been missing for more than a week has been found dead — and a man has now been charged with abuse of a corpse. Karen Dean Hollis, 23, was found by her friends and family on Saturday – eight days after she went missing. WBRC reported. She was last seen … Read more

‘Teen takeover’ becomes wild brawl inside DC Chipotle

A “teen takeover” turned into a violent brawl inside a Washington, D.C., restaurant, according to a widely circulated video shared online just days after federal prosecutors announced they would charge the parents of miscreants involved in similar public disturbances. A crowd of teenagers descended on a Chipotle restaurant in Washington’s Navy Yard over the weekend … Read more

Exonerated Chelsea man is suing for $1 million after 34 years in prison

Local news Rosa is suing to seek the maximum $1 million allowed under state law, which some advocates are calling for state lawmakers to raise. Thomas Rosa Jr. poses for a photo at his home in Everett in 2020. Erin Clark/The Boston Globe After prosecutors announced that a Chelsea man who spent more than three … Read more

Ranking Patriots’ 2026 schedule from least to most exciting games

New England Patriots The Patriots will have several primetime matchups this season against teams like the Seahawks, Chargers and Chiefs. Drake Maye and the Patriots will have their hands full against the Seahawks defense in this rematch. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel The Patriots’ 2026 schedule was announced Thursday, as Mike Vrabel, Drake May and Co. prepare … Read more

Vermont will vote on equal protection amendment

policy The proposal aims to ensure that all people are treated equally under the law regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or nationality. By Shawn Robinson/VTDigger, The Associated Press May 17, 2026 3 minutes to read Vermont voters will have the opportunity to vote on another amendment to … Read more

Long Beach Pride parade rages on after festival’s shock cancellation

Undeterred by the sudden last-minute cancellation of the city’s annual Pride Festival, Long Beach’s Pride Parade moved forward on Sunday. The event marched along Ocean Blvd — kicking off at 10 a.m. as planned under this year’s theme of “Courage and Freedom,” a celebration of resilience, authenticity and equality — despite city officials shutting down … Read more