The Paris Olympics was a big win for Team USA in both swimming and gymnastics. But here’s a twist: many top athletes in these sports come from college competitions. Yet, there’s a striking difference between how these sports are broadcast. A 13-year-old swimmer, watching a college gymnastics event,
A year ago, Scott Oftedahl and Montrell Sippel began an unexpected journey when they became team captains of the Unified Sports basketball team at Andrew High School in Tinley Park. Now, their friendship and advocacy for inclusive sports programs have taken them all the way to the nation's capital.
Imagine ringing in the New Year with thousands of people in Times Square, but without leaving your couch. You can! The famous ball drop in NYC's Times Square is broadcast and livestreamed, so you don't have to deal with the crowds. One way to catch the action is via NBC New York's Times Square Live
Norovirus is making people sick across the US, especially in December. This virus causes nasty symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea, and it's not related to the flu. It's so contagious that it can spread easily in places like restaurants and schools. In fact, a big event in Los Angeles recently made
Another year is about to wrap up, and there's no shortage of ways to ring in 2025. "Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin' Eve" on ABC kicks off at 8 PM EST with Ryan Seacrest and a lineup including Alanis Morissette, Rita Ora, and Carrie Underwood. ABC will stream the show on Hulu the next day. Over on CN
Washington DC's Mayor Muriel Bowser had a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump, and she called it "great. " This is a big change from Trump's past statements about the city. During his campaign, he threatened to take over the district because of high crime rates. But now, it seems they have fou
Ever had the chance to see the Northern Lights? Well, folks in the D. C. area might just get lucky! The sun is cooking up something special for our end-of-year celebration. A big space event called a geomagnetic storm is coming our way. This means the beautiful Northern Lights might be visible even
Matthew Graves, the U. S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, is stepping down from his post. His resignation comes amidst controversy surrounding his handling of cases, particularly the one involving Hunter Biden. Graves decided not to press charges against Hunter Biden for tax evasion, despite
You know those festive winter gatherings? Well, they might come with an unwanted guest this year – the norovirus. The U. S. has seen a spike in its outbreaks, especially in places where people are close, like schools and cruise ships. In the week ending Dec. 5, the count was at 91 outbreaks. That's
Greg Gumbel, a famous sports broadcaster, passed away on December 27, 2024. He was 78 years old. His family shared the sad news on social media. They said he fought cancer bravely until the end. Greg had a long career in sports broadcasting that lasted over 50 years. People loved his voice and his w
