Willy Nast, a resident of Ames, has taken a unique approach to true-crime storytelling. His podcast, "City of Lights, " focuses on the aftermath of a tragic event rather than the crime itself. The story begins in Aurora, Illinois, where Nast, then a 22-year-old creative writing student, knocked on t
Hank Stuever, a well-known journalist, is making a big move. He's leaving his old job at a big newspaper in Washington D. C. and heading to Louisiana. There, he'll be the new boss for special reporting at The Times-Picayune and The Advocate. This is a big deal because it shows these newspapers are g
In the world of crypto, information is everywhere, but sorting the real news from the fluff is getting tougher. A recent study of almost 3, 000 crypto press releases shows a big problem: many crypto news sites are just selling space instead of doing real journalism. Here’s the thing: in regular med
Restaurant Brands International released its fourth‑quarter results for the year ending December 31, showing earnings and revenue that surpassed analyst expectations. The company earned adjusted profit of 96 cents per share, a touch higher than the 95 cents forecasted by LSEG’s analyst survey. Total
The Washington Post recently shut down its sports department, leaving a noticeable gap in the world of sports journalism. When Commanders coach Dan Quinn met with reporters, he found three empty seats where Post journalists used to sit. He expressed disappointment and noted that the team misses thei
Batman’s latest comic takes a sharp turn when the infamous Joker shows up in Arkham Tower, not as the chaotic villain we know but as a quiet, almost polite patient. The story reveals that Doctor Zeller has been caring for him in a high‑tech isolation pod, using an experimental gadget called the Crow
Small newspapers keep the pulse of their communities alive by covering local athletes before they become national stars. A few years ago, a young player from Virginia Beach talked about a childhood race he lost to his mom and vowed never to compete again, yet the next year he led a high‑school footb
Barry Keoghan will appear as the Joker in The Batman 2, bringing a brand‑new take to the villain that has appeared only briefly before. The last film’s ending gave a quick glimpse of him, but now we know he will return for more than a cameo and may even break long‑standing on‑screen patterns. In
CBS Evening News is undergoing significant changes. The network has started offering buyouts to some of its staff. This move is part of a broader strategy to reduce costs and reshape the news program. The buyouts were proposed by Kim Harvey, the executive producer of the show. This news comes just
Amazon is letting go of about 16, 000 corporate workers. This is the second big round of job cuts in just a few months. The company says it wants to use AI to do some of the work instead. They also want to make things simpler and get rid of extra layers in the company. Amazon didn't say which parts
