California, once a dream destination, is now seeing a mass exodus. People are leaving because of high taxes and expensive living costs. It is not just the wealthy who are leaving. Regular folks are also moving out. The state government is planning to introduce a new tax on total wealth. This would b
Netflix has changed its game in the race to buy Warner Bros Discovery's streaming and film business. They're now offering to pay the full amount in cash. This move is meant to beat out their competitor, Paramount Skydance, who have been trying to make their own deal happen. Before this, Netflix was
Nicole Hiller, the owner of Yorkville Flower Shop, has given the family business a fresh start. The shop, which has been around for 25 years, just got a makeover. It's now ready to serve the community with a new look and feel. The grand reopening happened on January 7th. The Yorkville Area Chamber
Derrick Lewis, known as "The Black Beast, " is a well-known name in the UFC. He's famous for his exciting fights and his blunt, funny way of talking. Even though he has caused some controversy, like saying UFC fights are "scripted" or claiming the organization gave him certain substances, people sti
The housing finance world is buzzing with changes. Bill Pulte, the head of federal housing finance, has given Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac the green light to buy way more mortgage bonds. Initially, the limit was $40 billion for each, but now it's up to $225 billion. That's a huge jump! This move coul
Women dealing with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) might have a new way to manage their symptoms. A recent study looked into how breathing exercises can help. The idea is to strengthen the diaphragm, the muscle that helps you breathe, which sits right above the pelvic floor muscles. When these mus
AI's performance in the workplace is not as impressive as many people think. A recent study shows that AI models struggle to handle the complex tasks that office workers deal with every day. The study, called APEX-Agents, tested AI models on real-world tasks from lawyers, consultants, and bankers. T
The Indiana Hoosiers showed everyone they are not to be underestimated. They just pulled off a strong win against Rutgers, snapping a four-game losing streak with an impressive 82-59 victory. This win was a big deal, proving the team still has the skills to shine on the court. Nick Dorn was a stand
A Polish astronaut, Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, has shared stunning timelapse videos of Earth and the Moon. He took these videos while on the International Space Station (ISS) for the Ignis mission. The videos show Earth's changing weather and the Moon moving across the sky. They were taken from th
In Minneapolis, tensions are high after reports of a shooting involving federal law enforcement. Authorities are still looking into what happened. People are being told to stay calm and avoid the area near 26th Street W and Nicollet Avenue. Governor Tim Walz has had enough. He wants the Trump admin
