Robert De Niro has been a staple in the gangster genre for decades. From his breakout role in "Mean Streets" to his iconic performance in "The Godfather Part II, " he has proven his mettle in the genre. However, not all of his ventures have been successful. "The Alto Knights, " a 2025 film about the rivalry between the Genovese and Luciano crime families, is a prime ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently made some changes to their website. They removed a statement that said "Vaccines do not cause autism. " Now, they say that this statement is not backed by evidence. This change has caused some confusion and concern. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) was not happy about this change. They rele...
The news that Tyson Foods is shutting down its beef plant in Lexington has left many people surprised and worried. This plant is a big deal because it processes about 5, 000 cows every day and employs around 2, 700 people. For many in the community, this news came as a shock. David Jobman, who raises cattle and is a leader in the Dawson County Cattlemen group, said ...
Lane Kiffin's time at Ole Miss is at a crossroads. The university and its athletic director, Keith Carter, have been in talks with Kiffin about his future, but any decisions will wait until after the Rebels' final game of the season, the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State. Kiffin's current team is ranked sixth in the College Football Playoff rankings, and a win agai...
The Justice Department is in a tough spot. They're trying to discredit a judge who's handling the case against former FBI director James Comey. This is getting messy. Officials have been making some questionable moves. They've criticized the judge for using a different word in court. That's not a big deal, right? But they're also giving mixed messages about how a gra...
Chris Paul, a standout point guard, is set to retire after an impressive 21-year career in the NBA. He shared his gratitude and hinted at his retirement in a recent social media post before a game against the Charlotte Hornets. Paul, a North Carolina native, played college basketball at Wake Forest, making this game a special homecoming. Paul's career has been nothi...
Did you know that if you work in Michigan's food and beverage industry, you can get free mental health support? It's true! The program, called Behind You, is designed to help people in this often stressful field. You might qualify if you work at least 30 hours a week and have been on the job for six months. This includes everyone from farmers to delivery drivers, and...
Thirty-five years ago, a movie called Robot Jox hit the screens. It was not a big hit, but it was not completely bad either. The story is set in a future where wars are illegal, and instead, giant robots fight to settle disputes. This might sound exciting, but the movie did not deliver on its promise. The robots are big and clunky, and the fights are not as fun as th...
Northern Illinois and Kent State are set to face off in a MAC conference game on November 28th at 12 p. m. EST. This matchup features two teams with similar records and challenges. Northern Illinois has a 3-8 record, while Kent State sits at 4-7. Both teams have had a tough season. Northern Illinois has struggled to move the ball through the air, ranking 134th in pa...
The Eurovision Song Contest is making some big changes. They want to keep politics out of the competition. The new rules stop governments and other groups from pushing too hard for certain songs. If they do, they might get in trouble. This year, Israel's entry, Yuval Raphael, came in second. Raphael is a survivor of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. But some people...