April 9 isn’t just another day to mark on a calendar—it’s a snapshot of history in motion. Some of the people born on this date became household names, like Dennis Quaid, who’s still recognized decades after his big-screen prime. Others, such as Leighton Meester, remain tied to roles that defined a
Television doesn’t always demand money for sports anymore. A growing number of channels now stream games for free with ads built into the breaks. These so-called FAST channels skip the big-ticket events but offer smaller leagues and niche sports that rarely make cable lineups. Indoor soccer, for exa
A federal judge recently called out the Pentagon for ignoring court orders meant to protect press freedom. The judge ruled that new rules limiting reporter access to the military headquarters were just old restrictions in disguise. Instead of following the law, the Defense Department tried to sneak
The Coastal Empire High School Sports Awards, backed by Chatham Orthopaedic Associates, has released the nominees for player of the year in winter sports. These athletes will be celebrated during a live ceremony on June 5 at the Savannah Convention Center, where winners for each sport will be nam
Sitting too long is common in modern work life, but research suggests it could quietly harm your brain over time. A recent analysis of nearly 3 million people found that staying active breaks—like short walks or standing up—can reduce dementia risk by about 25%. The same study showed that sleeping a
In a quiet Massachusetts town, a nurse now faces a tough question: what happens when guilt meets suffering? The woman, once a caregiver for new mothers, is accused of ending her three children’s lives in a single day. Instead of denying her role, she’s offering to admit what she did—if it means the
Global trade relies heavily on the Strait of Hormuz—a narrow waterway where about one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas passes through every day. Right now, ships move freely without paying fees. But Iran has floated the idea of imposing tolls on vessels passing through, a move that could shake up ho
Flint is rolling out a free health fair downtown next month. On April 9, from 10 AM to 2 PM, the Genesee County Health Department and the University of Michigan-Flint team up to run their yearly Public Health Expo at the county administration building on Saginaw Street. Anyone can walk in for quick
Four people died in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza this week, including Muhammad Washah, a journalist working for Al Jazeera. Local health officials say two strikes hit separate areas, one along Gaza City’s main road and another in the central part of the territory. While Israel has not commented on eit
A man is about to face his third murder trial, twenty years after the crime first went to court. Brian Scott Lorenz was convicted in the 1990s for killing Deborah Meindl, but his case keeps getting tossed out and retried. The latest attempt began in 2025 after another deadlock, showing how long lega
