Bill Self is a famous college basketball coach who leads the Kansas Jayhawks. He was born on December 27, 1962 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. His father, Bill Self Sr. , coached girls’ basketball at a local high school. The family name “Self” comes from English roots that go back to medieval times.
The mayor is eyeing the council’s finance chief for a new role, stirring friction during budget talks. The move comes as the city’s leaders are already at odds over spending plans. By hiring the finance chief, the mayor could add a new layer of strain to an already tense relationship. The c
Walnuts leave behind a lot of waste after the shells are removed. Scientists are turning that leftover into useful food ingredients. In this study, they looked at what happens when walnut protein fragments (called WPH) bind to different walnut polyphenols – specifically epicatechin, gallic acid, fer
The writer began his basketball career at fourteen, feeling shy and unsure. He used the sport to find friends and confidence. In the next fifteen years, he met many great people but also faced criticism because of his age and lack of playing experience. He joked that gray hair or a divorce mig
A public‑school advocate named Jenny Clark was taken off the State Board of Education when her term ended in January 2025. The change followed pressure from a lobbyist who works for an organization that opposes school choice. Clark had joined the board in 2022 after former Governor Doug Ducey
The Federal Communications Commission may begin reviewing broadcast station licenses earlier than the usual 2028 deadline, according to Chair Brendan Carr. This move comes as he pushes investigations into major news outlets such as NBC, ABC, PBS and NPR. Carr said the agency can grant early renewals
The banking group, headed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. , has started a massive cross‑border leveraged loan offering worth $5. 75 billion to help fund the purchase of Electronic Arts Inc. The deal is among the largest of its kind in recent memory. Investors can buy a $4 billion term loan, labeled “B”, at
Mark Byington, the head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores, has been making waves in the basketball world. His team's recent victory over the Florida Gators in the SEC Tournament semi-finals showcased his strategic brilliance. But who is the man behind this success? Born and raised in Salem, Virgin
A small gathering in Anchorage on March 5 turned into a flashpoint for free‑speech and political decorum. The event, hosted by the Hillside Home and Landowners group, promised an open Q&A with School Board candidate Alexander Rosales. Yet the moderator sidestepped the written questions from attendee
Early drops in kidney filtration and tiny amounts of protein in urine are now seen as red flags for future health problems. Scientists find that even small shifts in how well the kidneys clean blood can predict long‑term kidney damage and heart disease. These changes, called a mild decline in
