A former school counselor from North Carolina broke down in tears as she learned her fate after she pleaded guilty to having sex with a minor student. Jessica Finley, who previously worked as a counselor and volleyball coach at McDowell High School in Marion, was sentenced to serve a maximum of 40 years in prison with a minimum of 28 years for having sex with an underage girl during a hearing on April 16. Finley reportedly cried as she learned her sentence and apologized for putting the girl, who was just 14 years old when she started grooming her, through…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Massachusetts doctor already facing dozens of rape and assault charges was indicted on more than 80 additional counts tied to his time as a rheumatologist and general practitioner at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital.Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said Tuesday that a grand jury indicted Dr. Derrick Todd on 21 counts of rape, 59 counts of indecent assault and battery, and one count of assault with intent to rape.The new indictment significantly expands the case against Todd, adding to an already extensive set of charges across multiple jurisdictions and underscoring…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A federal appeals court upheld a Texas law requiring public schools across the state to display the Ten Commandments.The ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals came after Texas Republican-led legislature passed the law. “This is one of the most important religious liberty victories for Texas in our glorious history,” said Jonathan Saenz, president and attorney for Texas Values, which defended the law. “Texas continues to lead the nation in defending both religious liberty and constitutional truth.””Today’s ruling confirms that our state can honor the moral heritage that undergirds our legal…

Most people who delay investing aren’t doing so because they think putting their money into the markets is a bad idea. They’re stuck in front of a confusing smorgasbord of options, afraid to pile the wrong things on their plate and at least a little afraid of looking like they don’t know what they’re doing (especially if it’s true). Thus, analysis paralysis is often the default. Have no fear. There’s a quick and simple way to build a sensible portfolio by using a small handful of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). So, without further ado, let’s get some clarity over what’s going…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The San Francisco 49ers have made a key addition to their front office ahead of this week’s NFL Draft: AI.The Niners own six picks this draft, including the 27th overall selection, and it sure sounds like artificial intelligence will be playing a role in who they select.”If you aren’t using it, you’re already behind,” Lynch told reporters Monday. Lynch is not wrong, but the continuation of that remark may raise some eyebrows.”And the cool thing is, what we found is you don’t need to be an expert,” Lynch said. “Just like you…

Southern Californians are getting a rare chance to beat the soul-crushing traffic of the 405 and the 101 — without spending a single dime on gas, Uber or transit fares. For one day only — Wednesday, April 22 — regional rail operator Metrolink is throwing open its doors and letting locals hop aboard at any station in its lengthy network, completely free of charge. The no-cost event, held in honor of Earth Day, allows Angelenos and suburbanites alike to board trains bound for top day trip destinations, great beaches and historic and charming small towns, with regular service from Los Angeles Union Station…

SOUTH LOS ANGELES () — A scooter was apparently thrown onto the 110 Freeway, triggering a seven-car crash in South Los Angeles overnight.The incident was reported around 12:20 a.m. Tuesday, according to the California Highway Patrol. Multiple drivers were forced to pull over after someone tossed the electric scooter onto the northbound lanes from the Adams Boulevard overpass.Four vehicles sustained damage from the scooter, the CHP said. Video from the scene showed part of the scooter wedged underneath one of the cars.Those who were on the freeway at the time said they were in shock.”We thought something happened to the…

The world premiere of Broadway Hits Live played to over 16,000 Broadway fans at the Taipei Music Center. The concert featured music from such stage hits as SIX: The Musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Wicked, Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Sunset Boulevard, Cats, MJ the Musical, Mamma Mia, Chicago and Smash as well as film hits from La La Land, The Greatest Showman, A Star Is Born, Titanic and Beauty and the Beast. With larger-than-life projections, lighting and special effects, and a company of twenty-six, including a full, on-stage “New York City Band,” of Broadway musicians led by…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! An easy, breezy sundress is the perfect outfit for staying cool in warmer weather — and it’s even better when the same piece can give you a serious confidence boost. Slightly oversized fits and ruching in all the right spots can help a dress expertly conceal your tummy while still making you look and feel chic. My favorite flattering dresses range from super casual to elevated and office-appropriate. From loose, everyday dresses you can wear with flat sandals to flouncy…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A North Carolina high school counselor and volleyball coach was sentenced to up to 40 years in prison after admitting to sexually abusing a teenage student she was supposed to help with anxiety, authorities said.Jessica Patrick Finley pleaded guilty Thursday to multiple felony sex offenses involving a minor, including six counts of statutory sex offense with a child, eight counts of indecent liberties with a child, sex act with a student and offenses involving a child under the age of 15, according to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI).Finley, who…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Republicans launched their party-line gamble Tuesday to fund immigration operations for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s time in office.The GOP took its first step in the budget reconciliation process, which is meant to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for the next three-and-a-half years. The party-line vote sets up a forthcoming marathon vote on amendments in the upper chamber before the budget blueprint is shipped to the House.It’s a maneuver meant to cut Democrats out of the process, as they refused to fund immigration operations absent stringent…

A message encouraging Papa John’s customers to tip their delivery drivers has enraged social media users, as frustration over America’s expanding “tipping culture” continues to ferment. TikTok user @sydneeee___ posted a video last week showing a box from the pizza chain that stated: “DELIVERY FEE IS NOT A TIP. Please reward your driver for outstanding service.” The message left some fuming, sparking a debate over the purpose of delivery fees and whether corporations should be responsible for paying their workers livable wages. Users labeled the message “tone-deaf,” arguing the company is shifting the financial responsibility of employee compensation to the consumer.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If you’re thinking of betting on NFL Draft odds for the No. 1 overall pick, don’t waste your time. At -20000 odds — meaning it takes a $200 bet to win one dollar — Fernando Mendoza is the overwhelming favorite. The Indiana quarterback is practically signed, sealed and delivered to the Las Vegas Raiders.But things get more interesting from there.”When someone is that big a favorite, the conversation seems to shift to pick No. 2. And it has,” Caesars Sports head of football trading Joey Feazel said. “That’s the most-bet prop, the biggest-bet…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The gunman who killed a Canadian tourist and wounded several other people at Mexico’s ancient pyramids on Monday reportedly bragged about sacrificing his victims, according to a video taken by one of his hostages. Julio César Jasso, 27, who was reportedly obsessed with Adolf Hitler, shouted as he pointed a gun at the terrified tourists atop the Pyramid of the Moon at Mexico’s Teotihuacan ruins, just outside Mexico City. “Don’t move, or I’ll sacrifice you,” he said, the New York Post reported. “This was built for sacrifices. Not for visiting and taking a f******, s*****…

Red Lobster is bringing back its famous “Endless Shrimp” promotion starting Monday, marking a surprising revival of one of its most recognizable all-you-can-eat offerings. The deal will return for a limited time at select locations, the company said. One Red Lobster location told FOX Business that the new offering will be priced at $24.99 per person, up from $20 in 2024, when it most recently appeared on menus. Other locations have reportedly priced the promotion at $29.99, according to USA Today. Five different shrimp varieties – including a new flavor, “Marry Me Shrimp,” inspired by internet culture – will be offered with…