Healthy Wellness Spa Manager Chun Xiang Cao Charged with Keeping House of Prostitution

Healthy Wellness Spa

A months-long law enforcement investigation in Massachusetts has led to criminal charges against the manager of a Tyngsborough spa, drawing renewed attention to the regulatory oversight of massage establishments and the methods police use to investigate suspected illicit activity. Authorities allege that the business, operating openly along a commercial corridor, was in fact functioning as … Read more

Skiers Romain Tronchi and Gabriel Mahe Stuck in Waist-Deep Snow on Mount Moosilauke, Rescued

Romain Tronchi

Two skiers from Massachusetts were rescued late Saturday after becoming trapped in waist-deep snow on Mount Moosilauke in New Hampshire during blizzard-like conditions. With high winds, low visibility, and only two percent battery life remaining on their cellphones, the men were unable to safely navigate back to the trail or continue their descent. The rescue … Read more

Wild Bat Flies into Erica Kahn’s Mouth as She Screams After it Sticks Between Her Head and Camera

Erica Kahn

A peaceful vacation under the expansive Arizona sky turned into a bizarre medical ordeal for Erica Kahn, a 33-year-old woman from Massachusetts. While trying to capture the perfect photograph of the desert sky, she found herself in a situation few could ever imagine — with a live bat partially inside her mouth. The shocking moment, … Read more

A 139-Year-Old Massachusetts Newspaper Closing After Paying $1.1M for Defamation Case

Massachusetts

The closure of the Everett Leader Herald marks the end of a 139-year-old legacy in Massachusetts journalism. The historic newspaper, which began its journey in 1885, published its final edition after being embroiled in a defamation lawsuit that resulted in a $1.1 million settlement. The lawsuit, filed by Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria, accused the paper … Read more