In the world of high school sports, local athletes have been making waves. The All-Three Rivers Conference Mississippi Division team has recognized some standout players. From Hall High School, seniors Braden Curran and Aiden Redcliff made the cut, with Redcliff also earning a spot as a first-team linebacker. Princeton High School's Casey Etheridge was another unanim...
Thanksgiving is a big deal for travel in the U. S. This year, over 80 million people are expected to hit the roads, with most of them driving. In Michigan alone, 2. 3 million people are planning to travel, and many will drive more than 50 miles to reach their destinations. Winter weather is on its way to Southeast Michigan, bringing lake-effect snow and strong winds...
The Hudson River has come a long way from its polluted past. In the 1960s, it was a dumping ground for sewage and toxic waste from factories like General Motors and General Electric. The river was so polluted that Governor Nelson Rockefeller called it a "great septic tank. " But things changed. Laws were passed, and companies were forced to clean up their mess. The r...
In the heart of Baltimore, a routine morning commute took a tragic turn. Around 7 a. m. , a grey Chevy collided with a Johns Hopkins shuttle bus at the intersection of Ensor and East Monument Streets. What seemed like a typical car accident quickly escalated into a serious crime scene. Officers arrived to find not just a crash, but a grim discovery inside the Chevy....
The UK's finance minister, Rachel Reeves, recently shared a budget plan that includes several tax changes. These changes aim to bring in more money for the government. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) shared some details ahead of time, calling it a "technical error" later. One big change is the freeze on income tax thresholds until 2030/31. This means peop...
Apple's latest earbuds, the AirPods Pro 3, have just hit a record low price of $220 during the Black Friday sales. This is the biggest discount since they first came out, making it a great time to grab these high-tech earbuds. The AirPods Pro 3 are packed with upgrades that make them stand out. They offer better sound, longer battery life, and improved noise cancella...
AI is changing the game for creatives. It's not taking over, but it's making things faster and easier. Think of it like a supercharged engine in a race car. It helps creatives go faster, but the driver is still in control. AI is great for brainstorming. It can help when you're stuck. Joe Lazer, a marketing expert, uses AI to get ideas flowing. He says it helps him m...
Bitcoin's price has been on a rollercoaster, recently bouncing back to around $88, 000 after a dip towards $80, 000. While this might seem like good news, there's a lot going on beneath the surface that's causing concern. First off, the market's liquidity has taken a hit. Liquidity refers to how easily assets can be bought or sell without affecting the price. Bitcoi...
Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee is investing $28 million to revamp its behavioral health department. This two-year project aims to modernize and expand the facility, which currently serves around 60 patients. The hospital plans to keep the department running during construction. Funding for this project comes from various sources, including golf events and char...
Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and fun. But this year, Mother Nature might throw a wrench in the plans. High winds are expected to make traveling a bit more challenging. This could mean longer drive times and more caution needed on the roads. It's not just about the cold. The strong winds can make driving tricky, especially for those not used to such condit...