A Boston-area judge and her court officer have been accused of conspiracy to obstruct justice by helping an undocumented immigrant escape from a courthouse. The judge in question is Newton District Court Judge Shelley Richmond Joseph and the officer is Wesley MacGregor. According to NBC News, the two were accused of helping the twice-deported defendant escape ICE…
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Amazon Will Be The Next U.S. E-Commerce Giant To Pull Out Of China
Amazon will be closing its domestic e-commerce marketplace business in China by July 18, becoming another major U.S. e-commerce company to call it quits in the China market. According to The Wall Street Journal, Amazon will continue running other business sectors in China including Kindle ebooks, Amazon Web Services, and cross-border operations. “We are notifying…
U.S. New-Home Construction Reaches Lowest Rate Since May 2017
Selling a home can be an exciting experience. You’re preparing for the next big chapter of your life, possibly starting a family, and likely have a large chunk of money coming in that you can spend on your new home. Unfortunately, selling a home can be quite stressful, as well — especially in a poor…
What Happened to Notre Dame’s 180,000 Bees?
The whole world was shocked to learn about the sudden fire that engulfed the spires of Paris’ 850-year-old cathedral on April 15. Everything from the glass mosaics to the towering wooden spires were impacted by the blaze. Some of these historic features will never be recovered; the use of glass mosaics have been featured in churches 300 years before…
How to Prevent Mold Growth in Your Home
Mold and mildew will grow almost anywhere there’s moisture. Considering that and the fact that it only takes 48 hours for mold to set in, prevention is key to keeping your home and your family safe. Ready to learn more about how you can prevent mold and mildew growth in your home? Keep reading for…
Beware of Unlicensed and Fraudulent Locksmith ‘Professionals’
Updated 9/22/20 There are plenty of good people in this world, even if it doesn’t seem so at times. Unfortunately, there are just as many — if not more — people who are more interested in taking advantage of people than actually doing any good. There are all kinds of dishonest schemes out there that…
Exploring Your Options: Why Trade School Should Be As Valued As College
Many people across the U.S. believe that your high school education is supposed to be followed by college. This understanding originated from postwar America; because white-collar work was booming, public and private high schools were deemed most successful if they graduated students to college. At the same time, the rarity of a college degree made…
New PA Housing Bill Aims To Regulate Construction Of New Homes
Lawmakers in Pennsylvania introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at better regulating the housing construction industry. The industry has received multiple complaints in the last few years by homeowners who have found defects in their new properties. The bill, introduced by Democratic representative John Galloway with bipartisan support from four other legislators, will establish…
Identifying, Dealing With, and Preventing Tooth Decay
A cavity is a hole that forms in a tooth that can lead to all sorts of medical concerns. Tooth decay can start small and gradually become bigger, more painful, and difficult to repair when left untreated. Unfortunately, there are plenty of people in the U.S. that are not having their cavities taken care of…
New Data Shows East Coast And Midwest Best For First-Time Home Buyers
Prospective first-time homebuyers may be turning their attention to the East Coast and Midwest based on recent data. According to the 2019 Bankrate Best/Worst Metros for First-Time Buyers Study, major cities near the Pacific Coast have fallen to the bottom of the list of metropolitan markets where homeownership is attainable. Researchers analyzed the nation’s 50…