Isiah Whitlock Jr. , a familiar face to many from his role in "The Wire, " has passed away at the age of 71. The news was shared by his manager, who expressed deep sorrow at the loss of a dear friend and client. The cause of his death remains undisclosed. Whitlock's portrayal of Maryland state Sen.
In 2025, Illinois made some big changes to how schools handle immigrant students and artificial intelligence. These changes became law at the start of the new year. Immigrant students in Illinois now have more protection. A new law stops schools from asking about or sharing a student's immigration
In the weeks leading up to the October ceasefire, Israel introduced a new weapon to the battlefield in Gaza: M113 Armoured Personnel Carriers loaded with massive amounts of explosives. These vehicles, usually used for transporting troops, were repurposed to carry between 1 and 3 tons of explosives,
Cartagena, a beautiful city in Colombia, is making a big change. It's swapping its old horse carriages for new electric ones. This shift comes after years of animal rights activists speaking up about the horses' well-being. The city's mayor, Domek Turbay, introduced the first 30 electric carriages.
2025 was a year of triumphs and setbacks, but high school athletes from Boulder, Broomfield, and Longmont areas stood out. Let's dive into some of the most unforgettable moments from the past year. In February, the swim and dive championships saw Holy Family's Lorelai Frauenfelder making history. S
South Korea is finally putting an end to its controversial bear bile farming industry. This practice, which has been widely criticized, involves keeping bears in captivity to extract their bile, a substance used in traditional medicine. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has announced a
The K-pop scene is abuzz with uncertainty as NewJeans, a group that has been making waves since its 2022 debut, faces a significant shake-up. The group's management company, Ador, recently announced that Danielle, one of the five members, has been let go. This decision comes amid an ongoing legal ba
In Syria, the fall of the Assad regime left many questions unanswered. Over 100, 000 people disappeared into secret prisons, and their families are still searching for answers. The regime kept detailed records of arrests, which many hoped would reveal the fates of their loved ones. However, these re
Poland's government has given the green light to a new bill that could change things for couples living together. This bill is about "cohabitation contracts" and it's a big deal because it could help same-sex couples get some rights in a country that hasn't been very welcoming to them. The prime mi
In the tech world, two companies, Synaptics and Adeia, have caught the eye of experts. These analysts are quite positive about their future. Synaptics, a tech firm, has been given a thumbs up by Northland Securities. Their analyst, Gus Richard, thinks the stock is a good buy and sees it reaching $1
