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The Nebraska Education Board held a meeting last week to review a proposal that would have given schools an additional $11 million for new programs. The plan aimed to fund technology upgrades, teacher...
A man from Pakistan was found guilty last Friday of planning to kill former U. S. President Donald Trump and other political figures in 2022, according to a U. S. justice department statement. The all...
The U. S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, recently softened his strong warning about sugary drinks from the popular coffee chain Dunkin’ after a...
In a grim turn of events, a 27‑year‑old Palestinian man lost his life after an Israeli settler fired a shot in the rural outskirts of Masafer Yatta, a...
A large gathering in Chicago honored a civil‑rights icon whose influence stretched from boardrooms to picket lines. The ceremony, held in a 10, 000‑s...
A new poll from Datafolha says that if the final election were held right now, Brazil’s president candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flav...
In a quiet moment at Dover Air Force Base, former President Trump stood beside families to honor six soldiers who died in a Middle Eastern conflict. T...
A 36‑year‑old state representative has just secured the Democratic nomination for Texas Senate, but his online history is now under fire. The candi...
Ukrainian companies that build cheap drones to shoot down enemy aircraft say they can ship many units overseas. The idea grew after the U. S. and Gulf states asked for help when Iran started firing...
The navy’s next big change is happening in San Diego. At the WEST conference, leaders from ships and cyber teams meet to plan the future. The navy is adding unmanned boats, smart software and ne...
Amazon Fire TV users often think it only streams shows and movies. But the device can also become a cloud gaming console, thanks to a feature many...
Many people own a smart TV, but most use it only for streaming shows or gaming on a console. A few overlooked functions can make the device more usefu...
The KDE Plasma team has announced a wave of bug fixes that will reach users in the upcoming 6. 6. 2, 6. 6. 3 and 6. 7 releases. These updates focus on...
Super Micro Computer, a San Jose firm, makes servers and storage that can be mixed and matched. Its market value tops $19 billion, putting it in the “...
In a recent earnings call, Marvell Technology announced that it expects revenue for fiscal year 2028 to climb close to forty percent, reaching about f...
The world of artificial intelligence is moving fast, with new ideas and legal fights shaping what comes next. A recent report has highlighted the ten...
The Plainfield YMCA will host a women’s health expo on Saturday, March 21, from 9:30 to 11 a. m. The venue is the C. W. Avery YMCA at 15120 Wallin Drive. State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is the ma...
It can be hard to slip into sleep if your brain stays on alert. A simple nightly routine can tell the body it’s time to shut down and calm itself. One trick is to lower the light level in your home...
The latest findings from the Department of Defense’s Inspector General highlight serious shortcomings in how military bases across San Diego County tr...
People taking GLP‑1 drugs, like Ozempic or Wegovy, are reporting a new problem: constant itching that can ruin sleep and daily life. The itch appears...
A new virus that many people are unaware of is spreading fast along the West Coast. Scientists use wastewater samples to track how common it is in com...
The new study shows that medicines used to drop weight, like Ozempic and Trulicity, help people of many ages, races and body sizes. Researchers at Joh...
"It seems you can keep the pounds off while skipping some shots, a new study suggests. Researchers followed 34 people who had already shed weight on G...
Recent research on Medicare patients with early‑stage lung cancer reveals a troubling trend: Black individuals are still far less likely to receive su...
The Big Y grocery chain, now nine decades old, is looking ahead to a future with more stores and smarter technology. In West Springfield’s busiest outlet, shoppers can choose between self‑service chec...
The first meeting with big buyers can feel like a battle. You walk into the room, launch your slides, and spend almost an hour explaining code, compliance rules, and architecture. The executives liste...
The showdown over the fate of Warner Bros. has ended with Paramount stepping into the winner’s circle, a move that could reshape how Hollywood operate...
SeatGeek, a newer ticket‑selling platform, recently offered “retaliation insurance” to arenas that switched away from Ticketmaster. The idea was simpl...
The streaming giant has decided to part ways with Meghan Markle’s As Ever brand, ending the partnership a few months after signing a multi‑year deal w...
After stepping back from royal life, Meghan and Harry tried to build their own brand empire. The first attempt was a children’s book that never hit th...
The luxury retail giants are trimming their physical footprints to stay afloat. In a new move, the parent company will shut 12 Saks Fifth Avenue locat...
Kalshi and Polymarket are two big names in online betting on future events. Their leaders, Tarek Mansour and Shayne Coplan, are not just competitor...
Miami’s men’s basketball team is set to finish its 31‑game unbeaten run against the Ohio Bobcats tonight. The game starts at 9 p. m. Eastern on ESPN2, and the talk about whether Miami deserves a spot...
The Pittsburgh Steelers are already looking ahead, wondering who could step into the quarterback role if Aaron Rodgers decides to hang up his cleats. General manager Omar Khan has hinted that the team...
The NHL’s replay system was meant to clear up mistakes, not create new ones. Now, the league is fighting a growing problem with how it handles goal...
Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs’ star quarterback, suffered a serious knee injury in Week 15 of last season. The injury happened when he was trying to gai...
On Saturday, college basketball will be the star of the show as teams try to finish the season strong before the playoffs begin. One key matchup is...
The day starts with a chill as an AHL hockey game kicks off at 4 p. m. on TV. Soon after, a top‑tier Australian football match begins at 4:05 a. m....
The Baltimore Orioles’ young outfielder, born in Montgomery and raised in Selma, Alabama, shows how a supportive family can turn local talent into a m...
Kyle Schwarber grew up in Ohio with a family that blends German and Latin heritage. His father, a former police officer, and his mother, a nurse, rais...
The world watches missiles fly over the Middle East and sees the obvious damage: people hurt, leaders lost, oil prices jump. But a hidden cost is also growing, one that shows up not on a battlefield m...
The idea that moving clocks forward or back might help wildlife is surprising, but research shows it can make a real difference for animals that share roads with humans. In the United States, traffic...
NASA has announced big changes to its Artemis plan, aiming to get more rockets flying and reduce risks. The new strategy keeps the goal of landing ast...
In the past few years, many federal researchers have quit or retired early from the National Institutes of Health. A doctor who studied cancer treatme...
A Japanese researcher in 2013 set out to find the perfect temperature for happiness. He concluded that when the outside air is 57 degrees Fahrenheit,...
The 13th year of Atlanta’s Science Festival is set to spark curiosity with more than 150 activities and 100 hands‑on displays. It isn’t a quiz maratho...
A new owner of the New York Liberty stepped into her role in 2019 with a clear goal: improve the health and performance of female athletes. She notice...
Scientists used a powerful X‑ray machine in Germany to scan over two thousand ants from museums and private collections. The device, a synchrotron par...
Ashby Ponds sits on 132 acres in Ashburn, VA, offering a lively environment for seniors who want to stay active. Instead of a quiet retirement home, residents find themselves surrounded by more tha...
'In the quiet hills of Madison County, a new spot has appeared on the map for local diners. BoRudy’s Grill, opened on February 8 by Lisa Rice and her daughter‑in‑law Ashley Rice, offers a menu that fe...
The house is shared by the writer, her son and his wife. The couple works full‑time; the husband handles laundry, cleaning and cooking. Yet every day...
Las Vegas has earned a spot as the most activity‑friendly city in Nevada, according to a recent study. The analysis looked at how many sports faciliti...
The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX‑Prestige with all‑wheel drive targets buyers who value a stylish, tech‑rich compact SUV more than rugged off‑road use....
The Kutztown Police Department is throwing a free, family‑friendly gathering on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. at the town’s train station...
The market saw a sharp shift last week, largely driven by energy costs rather than any real shortage...
The city of Rome is moving forward with a big plan to give the Stadio Flaminio a new look. The club’...
The U. S. International Development Finance Corporation has announced a $20 billion initiative aimed...
The Indian tax office has widened the scope of assets that must be reported. Beginning on January 1,...
The recent conflict involving Iran shook Wall Street, but it did not cause a collapse. Instead, it h...
January sales at U. S. stores dipped more than many had predicted, marking the sharpest decline sinc...
Jefferies analyst James Wheatcroft kept his “Buy” recommendation for Flutter Entertainment, setting...
Jiuzi Holdings saw its shares climb sharply after announcing a fresh $80 million deal. The move come...
The two biggest public pension plans in California, CalPERS and CalSTRS, have found themselves tied...
Banks and regulators have announced that digital versions of securities, known as tokenized securiti...
