A big weather radar at Birmingham’s National Weather Service office has stopped working because of a hardware glitch. The loss happens right when the state expects heavy storms on Wednesday afternoon and into the night. The office still has to keep its eyes open for danger, but it can rely on oth
EVC’s first quarter of 2026 saw a dramatic jump in earnings, thanks mainly to its advertising and technology arm. The company’s revenue climbed to roughly $197 million, more than double what it earned a year earlier. The key driver was the Advertising & Technology Services (ATS) segment, whose
A change is coming to the Midlands after days of calm weather. A cold front will slide through tonight, bringing back rain and storms that could turn severe. The worst of it looks to arrive between 8 PM and midnight when a few fast-moving storms could pop up in northern parts of the region. Some of
Three years ago, a local charity in Springfield started small with $250, 000 in donations. This year it gave away $750, 000. That’s real growth. The money helps women with young kids pay for food, schooling, and work training. Last year’s mid-year jump to $540, 000 came after government food benefit
Over 3, 500 students from Southern California swapped backpacks for baseball caps earlier this week at Angel Stadium. But this wasn’t just another game day—it was a hands-on science lesson disguised as a field trip. The event turned the stadium into a giant lab where physics, biology, and even a lit
Ismael Kone’s rise in European football proves that talent can overcome poor mentorship. The 21-year-old midfielder, now shining for Sassuolo in Serie A, faced harsh treatment under Roberto De Zerbi during their time together at Olympique Marseille. De Zerbi’s tough methods included public humiliati
The University of Illinois men's basketball team is set for a rematch against UConn in the Windy City. On December 4th, the two teams will square off at Chicago’s United Center, a game that holds a familiar echo from the past. Last year’s encounter at New York’s Madison Square Garden saw UConn edge
Violence between people doesn’t just leave bruises—it often leads to early deaths. In Brazil, many families facing this risk get support from a program called Bolsa Família. The big question is: can this cash help actually save lives when someone is hurt by violence? A study looked at whether famil
Russia plans to buy foreign cash for the first time since the Ukraine war began, but not as much as experts thought it would. The government will spend 110. 3 billion roubles—mostly in Chinese yuan—between May 8 and June 4 to top up its rainy-day fund. The idea is to keep the rouble from shooting up
Health teams in Pennsylvania are tracking a measles outbreak that started in Lebanon County, where 11 people have tested positive so far. Most of those infected hadn’t received their shots. Three people ended up in the hospital, though all have recovered now and no one is currently spreading the vir
