Billy Bob Thornton recently made headlines by criticizing celebrities who use Hollywood award shows as a platform for political statements. He believes these events should focus on celebrating art and entertainment, not promoting personal agendas. Thornton's comments sparked a debate about the role of celebrities in shaping public opinion. Meanwhile, Alex Winter, kn...
Gerry Turner, the star of a popular dating show, had a short-lived marriage with Theresa Nist. In his upcoming book, Turner shares that their relationship took a surprising turn right after their wedding. He recalls that Nist asked him to sleep on the couch on his first night at her house, saying she needed a good night's sleep before a busy workday. Turner agreed, b...
Pete Halli, a former Hampton Township Police officer, has found a new purpose as a school resource officer. After 25 years in law enforcement, he now spends his days at Blessed Trinity Academy in Indiana Township. His role is more than just ensuring safety; it's about building trust and relationships with students. Halli's journey began in 1998 when he joined the po...
Get ready for a trip back in time! A new movie called "Killing Castro" is coming to the Toronto Film Festival. This film is based on real events from 1960. It's about Fidel Castro, the leader of the Cuban revolution, visiting New York City. He was supposed to give a speech at the United Nations. But things got complicated when his hotel kicked him out. That's when Ma...
The Golden Bachelor franchise is stirring up some buzz, and not just because of the sun-soaked drama on Bachelor in Paradise. Mel Owens, the star of the upcoming second season, has found himself in hot water after sharing his thoughts on dating women over 60. He mentioned he'd prefer to date women between 45 and 60, and while some fans are up in arms, former contesta...
Chicago's schools are in a tough spot. The new leader, Macquline King, just told everyone that the money trouble is worse than they thought. They need to find $730 million, which is a lot more than they expected. This means big decisions are coming. King is new to the job, but she knows it's her job to fix this mess. She wants to make sure schools open in August wit...
June 3rd will kick off a special event honoring veterans and active military personnel. This event is part of the ongoing Memorial Day celebrations and marks the 80th anniversary of World War II's end. It will feature a mix of local celebrities and veterans sharing their stories and performing songs. This isn't the first time such an event has taken place, but it's t...
House Republicans have put forward a big budget plan. This plan wants to make President Trump's tax cuts permanent. To do this, they want to cut spending on important programs like SNAP and Medicaid. SNAP helps millions of low-income people buy groceries. The plan aims to cut $300 billion from these programs over the next 10 years. This is more than what was initiall...
On April 29, 2025, Los Angeles County saw a significant disruption as tens of thousands of workers took to the streets. The workers, members of SEIU Local 721, were protesting what they saw as unfair treatment and a failure to negotiate a new contract. This was not just any strike. It was the first time in the county's history that all members of SEIU Local 721 ha...
Every year, the Journal of Comparative Physiology A honors the best articles in two categories: Original Research and Review/Review-History. The winners are picked by the Editorial Board and the readers who access the articles online. The 2025 awards have been announced, and they spotlight some fascinating studies on insects. In the Original Research categor...