26 indicted in NCAA and Chinese basketball point-shaving scheme

Federal prosecutors have charged 26 men in a sweeping alleged point-shaving operation that authorities say compromised at least 29 college basketball games and involved players from 17 Division I programs, according to a federal indictment unsealed Thursday in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Investigators allege more than 39 current and former college players participated in …

Blake Shelton earns 31st No. 1 on country airplay chart with ‘Stay Country or Die Tryin’”

Blake Shelton had achieved his 31st #1 hit on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with his single “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” which officially places him second on the all-time list of #1 songs on country radio (behind Kenny Chesney).   Blake scored his 30th #1 with “Texas” back in May 2025. Stay Country or …

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sequel officially in the works at Netflix

A sequel to Netflix’s smash hit animated musical movie ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is officially in the works at Netflix, slated to premiere in 2029. Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans are returning to direct the follow-up to the original film, which spawned a Top 10, chart-topping soundtrack album and sing-along events in cinemas. The voice cast …

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jelly Roll and Chrissy Teigen set as judges for ‘Star Search’ reboot on Netflix

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jelly Roll and Chrissy Teigen have joined Netflix’s upcoming “Star Search” reboot as judges, with Anthony Anderson serving as host of the talent competition show. The new iteration of the talent competition series will premiere on the streamer on Jan. 20, 2026, with episodes airing live Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. …

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jelly Roll and Chrissy Teigen set as judges for ‘Star Search’ reboot on Netflix

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jelly Roll and Chrissy Teigen have joined Netflix’s upcoming “Star Search” reboot as judges, with Anthony Anderson serving as host of the talent competition show. The new iteration of the talent competition series will premiere on the streamer on Jan. 20, 2026, with episodes airing live Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. …

Orr’s Island Woman Dies When Hit by Truck in Harpswell

71-year-old Jean Appleby Johnson of Orr’s Island died at the scene of a crash on Islands Road, near the intersection of Tower Hill Road, in Harpswell. According to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, Johnson was standing outside her SUV when a car crossed the centerline and hit her and her vehicle, Wednesday, Jan. 14. Latest …

Three Teens Accused of Shooting up Wiscasset Home

Wiscasset Police have arrested 18-year-old Camden Larrabee of Sabattus, 18-year-old Jacob McInnis Jr. of Whitefield, and 18-year-old Caleb Busby of Bremen, in connection with a shooting in Wiscasset. The three teens are accused of shooting up a home on Old Sheepscot Road, while a father and son were inside. They have been charged with aggravated …

State Department halts visa processing for 75 countries starting next week

The U.S. State Department announced Wednesday that it will temporarily stop processing immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to tighten standards for who may permanently enter the United States. The announcement from the State Department was first reported by Fox News, The suspension, set …

Denmark says ‘fundamental disagreement’ over Greenland remains after meeting with Vance, Rubio

Denmark and Greenland remain firmly opposed to President Trump’s push to bring Greenland under U.S. control, despite what Danish officials described as direct but respectful talks with senior members of the Trump administration at the White House. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said Wednesday that discussions with Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State …