Miller got married when she was 18. That’s a small part of the bigger, noisier story of her death—nearly a footnote next to the stalking claims, cyberstalking charges, and a Netflix docuseries—but it’s more important than it seems. She was a teenager who found a community at Myrtle Beach’s Solid Rock Church. Like many young women who attend close-knit evangelical churches, her love life and social life were deeply connected to that world. Most news stories haven’t said what her first husband’s name was, but he was also in Solid Rock. From what could be seen, it looked like the…
Author: Sierra Foster
Sierra Foster
Born in Kansas City, Sierra Foster writes about politics and serves as Senior Editor at kbsd6.com. She was raised paying attention to this city, not just living in it. Sierra has a strong, deep connection to Kansas City, from the neighborhoods east of Troost to the discussions that take place in the city hall halls. Sierra, who is presently enrolled at the University of Kansas to pursue a degree in Political Science, applies the rigor of academic study to her journalism. She writes about politics in Missouri and Kansas as someone who genuinely cares about what happens to the people in these communities—the policies that impact them, the leaders who represent them, and the civic forces influencing their futures—rather than as an outsider watching from a distance. Her editorial coverage encompasses state-level policy, local government, and the national political currents that permeate bi-state regional life. Whether it's a city council vote or a Senate race, she has a special gift for turning complex policy language into writing that feels urgent, relatable, and worthwhile. Sierra seldom sits still off the page. She claims that playing soccer on a regular basis has sharpened her instincts for political reporting because of the sport's teamwork, strategy, and requirement to read a changing game in real time. She's probably somewhere in Kansas City with her friends when she's not writing or on the pitch, discovering new reasons to adore a city she already knows so well.
The best tennis player in the world almost lost to someone he’s beaten every time they’ve played. It was both awkward and interesting to watch. Alexander Zverev came to Arthur Ashe Stadium as the No. 1 seed, having just won his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros. This weight doesn’t just come from being the number one seed, though. He looked like he wasn’t sure how to carry it for about five hours, until about 2 AM New York time. No one ranked Lorenzo Sonego even close to Zverev, and he came into the match with a 1-9 record…
There’s a moment when you see truly new technology work for the first time. I don’t mean faster processor or slicker app, but new in the sense of “why didn’t someone think of this before?” and it stays with you. That’s how Dyson’s CameraJet toothbrush makes you feel. The CameraJet was shown off by James Dyson in Paris on September 1, 2026. It is not a toothbrush in the usual sense of the word. It’s a camera, a throat spray, a mouthwash dispenser, and a brushing coach all in one. You hold it up to your bathroom mirror every morning.…
Because it made people feel responsible, xylitol was the sweetener that people used for many years. It was in sugar-free gum at the pharmacy counter, toothpaste that said it was dentist-approved, and “better for you” baked goods in grocery stores. The pitch always went like this: less fat, no guilt, and safer than sugar. This week in Germany, a major new study came out that makes that pitch a lot harder to believe. At the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2026 in Hamburg, researchers shared their findings based on information from 17,710 people in Europe and Canada. People with the…
It was a Monday afternoon in late August, the usual busy time in Midtown Manhattan. Tourists were taking pictures in front of the bright billboards, office workers were spilling out onto the sidewalks, and yellow taxis were weaving in and out of the traffic. Something shook up the normal flow of the afternoon at 4:24 p.m. near the corner of West 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue. Emergency vehicles rushed between skyscrapers, and the neighborhood and the country were briefly stunned. Erin Piacenti, 32, was stabbed in the abdomen. She is a vise president at Bank of America and works in…
There’s something slightly unsettling about seeing a beloved childhood picture turned into something scary. The Cat in the Hat, the tall, striped-hatted Dr. Seuss character that many American kids grew up reading, has become the face of a social media trend that is getting official warnings from police, school administrators, and parents all over the country. It began with videos. Then images made by AI came along. Then there were names—of students, schools, or neighborhoods—along with language that made it sound like the character was “coming for” them. The posts have mostly been shared on TikTok and Snapchat, but officials…
A Massachusetts courtroom was getting ready for a decision. The note then came. The jury in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy sent Judge William Sullivan a message that stopped everyone in the room in their tracks: they could not agree on a verdict. Gasps could be heard. One of the judges shook her head. One person closed her eyes while the judge read the words out loud. In a wheelchair and a beige sweater, Clancy herself sat still. Reporters in the room say he was stoic. From nearby seats, her parents and sister looked a different kind of quiet,…
Most people think of Bank of America vise presidents as having clean offices near Midtown Manhattan, working early in the morning, and having the quiet intensity that comes with working in a complicated financial institution. It was a good fit for Erin Piacenti. She lived in Chester, New Jersey, and was 32 years old. She worked as a vise president in BofA’s business selection and conflicts unit, which makes decisions about risk, compliance, and the institution itself. It’s not a very fancy part of the bank. It’s a big one, though. The financial world was shocked when she died on…
Many Australians put their retirement savings in fund managers for years and seemed to have faith that those managers would do everything they could to make the money grow. The whole system of retirement savings is based on this kind of quiet faith. The CommBank superannuation class action settlement showed that that trust may not have been well placed in at least one important part of the system. A settlement worth $249 million was reached between Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Colonial First State Investments Limited, and Avanteos Investments Limited. The settlement affects more than 500,000 fund members. It’s not hard…
The fact that you missed the northern lights is quietly humbling. Not really because they’re rare, but because they’re hard to predict in a way that feels almost personal. The aurora does not put up a sign to let people know about it. It comes into being somewhere above the Arctic, dances for an hour or two, and then goes away before most people even notice they’re looking up. That’s the main problem with any aurora borealis prediction: it only gives you a chance, not a guaranty. The NOAA OVATION model and real-time Kp index readings are the main tools…