The West Side Market is set to be a hub of culinary excitement this weekend, with a variety of food-related events that will leave visitors' taste buds tingling. Ohio City Pasta is marking its 35th anniversary in style, with a celebration that kicked off on Friday. Shoppers who missed the ravioli sa
Baton Rouge is buzzing with faith-based events in the coming weeks. First up, St. James Baptist Church is throwing a big party. They're celebrating their pastor, Rev. J. L. Franklin, and his wife, Lisa, on February 1st. The service kicks off at 8 a. m. , and everyone's invited. After the service, th
TikTok is introducing a new way to check users' ages in Europe. This move aims to keep kids under 13 off the platform. The app will use different clues to guess if a user is too young. These clues include what the user posts and how they act on the app. If the app thinks a user might be under 13, a
People are spending more on experiences than things. This is a big change. In 2025, a quarter of US adults said they spent more on experiences than the year before. The experience economy is now worth over $2 trillion. This is a lot of money, especially when many people think the economy is not doin
Jason Kidd, known for his basketball prowess, is stepping into a new arena with the launch of JK Select Baseball. This initiative aims to create a nationwide network of over 1, 000 teams, starting with a focus on the Dallas area. Kidd's vision extends beyond just the game; he wants to invest in youn
The debate about whether Donald Trump's leadership leans towards fascism has been ongoing for years. Critics argue that he lacks a formal paramilitary force, unlike historical fascist leaders. They also point out that he hasn't pursued aggressive foreign expansion, which is often seen as a key trait
America's history is not just written in books or spoken by people. It is also told by the trees, plants, and flowers that have seen it all. In a new book, the idea that plants are silent witnesses to the country's past is explored. This is not just about botany. It is about how Black communities ha
The Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams are set to face off in a chilly showdown at Soldier Field. The forecast predicts snow and temperatures around 20 degrees, making it the coldest game the Rams have played this season. However, Rams coach Sean McVay isn't worried. McVay pointed out that the upco
A new show, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, is shaking things up in the world of Game of Thrones. It's not just another story about big battles and throne fights. Instead, it focuses on two unlikely heroes: a big, clumsy knight named Dunk and a clever young boy called Egg. Their adventures are set i
Sophie Turner is stepping into the boots of Lara Croft in an upcoming live-action series on Prime Video. This new adaptation of the beloved video game franchise is currently in production, with Turner confirmed to play the iconic archaeologist and adventurer. The project was given the green light ba
