A high school band is set to shine at a big music event. The Ottawa Township High School Wind Ensemble has been chosen to perform at the Illinois Music Education Conference (IMEC) in Peoria. This is a pretty big deal. Only four high school bands from across Illinois get this chance each year. The p
Indiana's football team has been on a roll, but it's hard not to think about the role of transfer rules in their success. Without these rules, Indiana might not have had the chance to bring in the talent that helped them climb the ranks. Meanwhile, the Associated Press is still doing its thing, rele
Researchers wanted to see how much time kids spend on screens and playing outside affects their learning and feelings. They looked at different groups of preschoolers and how they use their time. Some kids spend a lot of time on screens, while others play outside more. The study aimed to see if thes
Paddy Pimblett, a rising star in the UFC, has made a surprising choice. He won't be part of the highly anticipated UFC White House event in June. This decision comes despite the event being touted as the biggest in combat sports history. Pimblett is currently focused on his upcoming fight against J
New Zealand is dealing with the consequences of severe landslides that struck the North Island. The worst hit was a popular campground in Mount Maunganui. Heavy rains triggered the disaster. It happened on Thursday morning. The landslide buried parts of the campground under mud and debris. Up to nin
Kids today spend a lot of time in front of screens. This isn't just a casual observation; it's a concern backed by research. A recent study looked into how much time children aged 4 to 11 spend on screens and how their parents' internet habits might influence them. The study found that both kids an
Berkshire Hathaway, the giant company led by Warren Buffett, is at a big turning point. Buffett is now 92 years old. People wonder what will happen when he steps down. The company has a huge impact on the stock market. It owns many businesses and lots of stocks. But can it keep growing without Buffe
North Texas is bracing for a winter storm, and schools are on high alert. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for hazardous conditions, with rain expected to turn into freezing rain and sleet starting Friday. Temperatures could plummet to single digits overnight Sunday, making roads tre
Celebrities have often chosen to skip the Oscars, and their reasons vary widely. Some find the awards unimportant, while others protest the lack of diversity. Amanda Seyfried, for instance, doesn't care much about winning an Oscar. She pointed out that few people remember past winners. Seyfried has
Florida's Black lawmakers are not happy. They say the state's attorney general is playing politics with people's lives. The attorney general, James Uthmeier, released an opinion on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. He said many state laws that help Black businesses and promote diversity are unconstitution
