Teacher of the Year finalist gets 14 years for sexual relationship with student she kept contacting

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A former Colorado teacher and a 2025 state Teacher of the Year finalist was sentenced to 14 years in prison after authorities say she engaged in a sexual relationship with a student and reportedly continued contacting him after being criminally charged.Tera Johnson-Swartz, a 45-year-old writer and former STEM School Highlands Ranch educator, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a child and one count of cybercrime, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office announced on March 19. Officials indicated that the cybercrime charge stemmed from her continued contact with the student. The former…

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Home heating oil businesses struggle to navigate volatile market

LONDONDERRY, NH – Home heating oil firms are facing mounting cost pressures as rising crude and diesel prices tied to Middle East tensions squeeze margins and disrupt operations across New England. The recent spike follows a cold winter that boosted demand for heating oil, leaving both consumers and suppliers exposed…

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MAPPED: Where gas prices are rising the fastest from the Iran conflict

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Gas prices are surging as the ongoing conflict with Iran drives up crude oil costs, fueling higher prices at the pump nationwide.The national average now stands at $3.98 per gallon, up $1 from a month ago, according to AAA.Prices are climbing across…

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Popular hair trend can actually lead to thinning and graying, experts warn

Hair today, gone tomorrow. Hair styles and trends come and go — the worst ones aggravate your hair’s health and cause more strands to go down the drain. While influencers insist one trend in particular just takes time to adjust to, experts warn it could actually backfire and lead to thinner and grayer hair. Referred to as #nopoo, the “hair training” trend has been growing in popularity on social media and among Gen Zers. The idea is to avoid shampoo to train your hair and scalp to be healthier. While many of the purported benefits come from anecdotal evidence, science…

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