The country icon Dolly Parton has decided not to go ahead with her planned Las Vegas residency. She told fans that health problems are making it hard for her to perform at the usual high energy level. Parton said she feels “swimmy headed” after taking medicine, a phrase she jokes about from her gran
The week begins with bright skies and mild heat. A calm high‑pressure system keeps the weather clear, letting temperatures drop to the 40s and low 50s overnight; a light jacket might be useful. Monday brings sunshine to the Midlands, with afternoons warming up to the upper 70s and lower 80s. T
The past week had no shortage of sports surprises. The Cleveland Browns seem ready to settle their quarterback battle early by leaning toward Deshaun Watson over rookie Shedeur Sanders. Meanwhile, the city’s basketball team faces a must-win Game 6 on the road against Toronto, desperate to close out
Gary’s mayor pulled back the curtain on the city’s latest progress during his annual speech, but not everyone agrees on what counts as real improvement. While crime numbers look better than they have in decades—homicides dropped 30% from 2024 to 2025 and gun deaths fell by 24%—critics say those wins
The U. S. government wants new members for a key health team that decides which medical screenings and tests get free coverage. The Preventive Services Task Force hasn’t met in over a year, and three planned meetings were scrapped. Five spots opened up when members’ terms ended in December, but no r
The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a tough decision about Luka Dončić’s return as they push toward the second round of the playoffs. A sports doctor recently suggested Dončić might not be ready until Round 2 at best—meaning he could miss another full playoff series. This isn’t just a minor setback; a
The popular action RPG Zenless Zone Zero is set to hit a major new patch on May 6, wrapping up the second season with fresh story beats and gameplay tweaks. The update, called “Sunset of New Eridu, ” follows the chase for a secret target named Ramiel and will bring two top‑tier agents to the rost
Christie Brinkley, now 72, told a New York charity event that her former husband, the musician Billy Joel, is doing well after his brain condition was diagnosed a year ago. Joel, 76, had been married to Brinkley since 1985 and they share a daughter, Alexa Ray. The couple separated in 1994, while
The Midlands have enjoyed clear skies and dry conditions for days, with temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 80s. This break from rain might feel welcome, but it comes with hidden drawbacks. Wildfire smoke drifting in from Georgia has turned the air hazy, prompting an alert for sensitive grou
Apple’s upcoming iPad updates bring small but meaningful upgrades. The next iPad mini, expected in late 2026, will switch from LCD to OLED, making colors richer than the current screen. The device might grow slightly larger, from 8. 3 to 8. 7 inches, and could finally get ProMotion, a feature long m
