Springfield is buzzing with changes, from new leaders to exciting venues. The Library Center's Hatch Auditorium is set to open on January 16, featuring a striking new sculpture called "Vistalation" by local artist Michael Stelzer. This piece, part of the Sculpture Walk Springfield program, was made
Brad Pence just got a big promotion. He is now a partner at Atlas Artists. This is a big deal because he started there in 2018. Pence works with actors, writers, and digital creators. Some of his clients are very famous. For example, Connor Storrie is a big name right now. He was just at the Golden
Eswatini's waters are under threat from a silent invader: emerging pollutants (EMPs). These pollutants, often overlooked, can harm both people and wildlife. A recent study took a closer look at these EMPs in the country's wastewater and rivers. Using advanced technology, researchers identified 347 d
The world of flavor science is a complex one, with two main approaches standing out: sensomics and flavoromics. These methods are not the same. They have different goals and ways of working. Sensomics is all about understanding how our senses perceive flavor. It starts with getting a good sample of
Hilary Duff has had quite the journey in love and life. She started as a Disney star and grew into a Hollywood actress and a mom of four. Her dating life has been quite the rollercoaster, with some big names attached to it. Back in the early 2000s, Duff and Aaron Carter were the talk of the town. T
Netflix's new romcom, People We Meet on Vacation, arrives just in time for the cold weather, promising a warm escape. The film, based on Emily Henry's popular novel, has all the right ingredients on the surface. It's got a glossy production, a catchy soundtrack, and a premise that could have been ex
Kalshi is a regulated prediction market where you can bet on sports and other events. New users can get a $10 bonus by using the promo code WTOP. To get started, you need to be 18 or older and live in a participating state. First, you need to sign up and make a deposit. Then, trade $100 to unlock t
Disney has shaken things up! Jimmy Zasowski, a long-time Disney exec, just got a big promotion. He's now the president of platform distribution for Disney Entertainment and ESPN. This means he's in charge of getting Disney's shows and sports all over the world. Zasowski isn't new to Disney. He's be
People with severe obesity face many health challenges. A recent study looked at how exercise can help. The focus was on how different types of exercise affect health markers. These markers include things like body fat, fitness levels, and metabolic syndrome. The study divided people into groups ba
Breast milk is super important for babies. It's all they need to eat for the first six months. A recent study looked at how to get more moms in Indonesia to breastfeed exclusively. They wanted to find out who to focus on to make the biggest difference. The study found that some groups need more hel
