The Southern Peaks League recently recognized some outstanding volleyball players from the San Luis Valley. In the Class 2A division, Sanford High School took the spotlight with five athletes making the cut. Bella Peterson and Avery Koenig earned first-team spots, while Claire Crowther and Brinlyn Smith were second-team picks. Rose Schwartz received an honorable ment...
Virginia is making progress in improving its mental health crisis response, but it's not happening as fast as planned. The state introduced the Marcus Alert system in 2020 to send trained mental health professionals instead of police to handle behavioral health emergencies. This change came after the tragic shooting of Marcus-David Peters, an unarmed Black teacher in...
President Donald Trump has suggested giving Americans $2, 000 checks using money from tariffs. This idea has sparked a lot of discussion among experts. Some worry it could make inflation worse, while others think it might help the economy. Inflation is already high. Adding more money into people's hands could push prices up even more. Experts like Erica York from th...
UNC's basketball team showed why they're a force to be reckoned with, even when they're not at their best. In a game that started slow, the Tar Heels found their rhythm in the second half, shooting an impressive 66. 7 percent to secure an 87-74 victory over Kansas. This win was a statement, proving that UNC can turn things around when they need to. Three players sto...
Bayer AG, a big name in pharmaceuticals and life sciences, is teaming up with Celonis SE. They're using process intelligence and AI to make things run smoother. This isn't just about new tech. It's about changing how people work and think. Timo Peters, who leads process insights at Bayer, talked about this at Celosphere 25. He said it's not just about saving money. ...
In a small Austrian town, three elderly nuns have made headlines by taking matters into their own hands. Sisters Rita, Regina, and Bernadette, all in their 80s, were moved to a nursing home against their will two years ago when their convent closed due to a decline in the number of nuns. But they weren't happy with this arrangement and decided to take action. With t...
Virginia is making a bold move to become a top player in the pharmaceutical world. A new center is being built to train thousands of people every year for jobs in this growing industry. This isn't just any training center. It's a big deal because it brings together community colleges and universities to create programs that can take students from entry-level jobs all...
Cameron Boozer, the talented forward from Miami, Florida, has made a strong impression in the world of college basketball. At 6-foot-9 and 250 pounds, he has been recognized as a standout player, earning a spot on the USA TODAY Sports preseason All-America second team. This honor was announced on October 29, alongside other notable players like Darryn Peterson from K...
In Russia, a group of young street musicians called Stoptime has become a symbol of resistance. They played a song that the government doesn't like, and now they're facing consequences. The song, "Swan Lake Cooperative" by Noize MC, is banned in Russia. It doesn't mention President Vladimir Putin or the war in Ukraine directly, but the government says it's dangerous....
Cassandra Peterson, better known as Elvira, has been a big name in horror entertainment since the 1980s. Her show, "Elvira's Movie Macabre, " featured classic B-movies with her unique brand of humor and style. This mix of horror and comedy made her a standout in the genre. Elvira's 1988 movie, "Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, " is still a favorite around Halloween. It...