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49-year-old Janette MacCausland was charged with two counts of murder after two children, ages 6 and 7, were found dead inside a Wellesley home during a wellness check requested by Vermont authorities; she remains in Vermont custody and will be transported back to Massachusetts for court as investigators continue to look into the case. The children's identities have not been released.
The Eugene Weekly, an Oregon-based weekly newspaper, was forced to lay off its entire staff and cease print operations after uncovering that a former employee embezzled $90,000 and left over $100,000 in unpaid bills. The financial discrepancies were discovered just before Christmas, leading to a devastating layoff for the 10 staff members. The paper, which has been a significant local news source and training ground for journalism students, is now the subject of a police investigation and a fundraising effort to recover from the financial blow. Despite the challenges, the staff remains hopeful for the paper's revival.