November 16, 2025, is a special day for many famous faces. It's the day when several well-known actors, singers, and comedians add another candle to their birthday cakes. Let's take a closer look at some of these celebrities and see what makes them unique. First up, we have Diana Krall, a talented singer who is turning 61. She was born in British Columbia, which is ...
Four local photography studios are joining forces to make a difference. Jerome Pollos Photography, Franklin Photography, BC Photography, and Crystal Madsen Photography are hosting a special event. On November 18th, they will be offering headshot sessions. But there's a catch: instead of paying cash, participants are asked to bring 10 nonperishable food items. These i...
The Conservation Foundation is putting on a free event to talk about how shopping choices can help the planet. It's called \"Shopping with the Environment in Mind\" and will happen on November 21 at McDonald Farm in Naperville. The event is from 4:30 to 5:30 p. m. Diane Osgood, an environmental economist from Oswego, will be the speaker. She wrote a book called \"Yo...
The New Orleans Pelicans have decided to part ways with their coach, Willie Green. This decision comes after a rough start to the season, with the team winning only two out of their first twelve games. Injuries have played a big role in their struggles, especially with star player Zion Williamson missing most of the season due to a recurring hamstring issue. The Pel...
South Africa is set to make a bold statement at the upcoming G20 summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country will symbolically hand over the presidency to an "empty chair. " This gesture is a response to the absence of U. S. leadership at the event. The U. S. has decided not to send any officials due to claims of human rights abuses in South Africa. ...
South Africa's finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, recently addressed baseless claims of persecution against white Afrikaners. He did this during a budget speech. These claims were made by former U. S. President Donald Trump. Trump's remarks led to a U. S. boycott of the Johannesburg G20 summit. Godongwana highlighted the global challenges South Africa faces. These ...
Hulu has a new crime drama that's got everyone talking. "Sovereign, " starring Nick Offerman and Dennis Quaid, is a gripping tale based on real events. It's not just any crime drama, though. This one has a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes, which means critics and audiences alike are loving it. The story follows a father and son who are part of the sovereign citizen move...
The College of the Canyons women's soccer team made a strong comeback on Halloween, defeating West L. A. College 2-1 at home. This victory was especially sweet as it avenged their earlier loss to the same team just three weeks prior. The Cougars started strong, taking a 1-0 lead into halftime. Sienna Salas scored a goal from a free kick in the 30th minute, setting t...
The college football playoff committee has released its first rankings, and fans are already up in arms. Ohio State is sitting pretty at number one, with Indiana close behind at number two. But the real talk is about the SEC, which has a whopping seven teams in the mix. People are scratching their heads over Texas, who still has a shot at the playoffs despite losing ...
The U. S. has made a big decision. It will now only allow 7, 500 refugees to enter the country each year. This is the lowest number since the refugee program started in 1980. Most of these spots are for Afrikaners from South Africa. The government says it wants to help "other victims of illegal or unjust discrimination in their respective homelands. " The U. S. has ...