Russell Brand, now 50, recently talked about a past relationship that raises eyebrows. He admitted to sleeping with a 16-year-old when he was 30, calling it a mistake. He said he was immature at the time and didn’t think much about the consequences. Back then, he was a rising star in comedy and had
A popular baseball event featuring the Savannah Bananas is getting a quick date change because of rain in New York City. The game planned for Saturday night at Yankee Stadium has been moved up by one day, now set for Friday at 7:30 p. m. instead. The decision came after weather experts warned of sto
A powerful storm system ripped through Iroquois County on April 17, leaving behind a trail of destruction from two confirmed tornadoes. One touched down near Buckley with winds strong enough to flatten grain bins and uproot trees, earning an EF-1 rating. The other, a stronger EF-2, carved a path nea
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal cancers in the United States, killing more than 50, 000 people each year. The disease is tough to treat and most patients die within a year of diagnosis, with only a small fraction surviving five years. Recently, two experimental drugs have entered clin
The Senate is starting a long voting marathon, with Republicans moving forward on a plan to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and parts of Customs and Border Protection. They are doing this through budget reconciliation, a process that lets the majority pass bills with only 51 votes ins
The Navy has just lost its top civilian boss, John Phelan, who stepped down today. The announcement came from Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, who said that Undersecretary Hung Cao will take over in an acting capacity. Cao is a former Navy officer and was the Republican candidate for Senate in Virgi
TikTok videos show many people talking about a test for gestational diabetes. The test is called the oral glucose challenge test, or OGCT. It checks how the body handles sugar during pregnancy. Some clips say the test is quick and easy. Others warn it can be uncomfortable or confusing.
The Patriots enter the 2026 draft with a unique mix of position and numbers. After years of picking early, they now hold the 31st spot in round one, a place that puts them at the tail end of every round. Their overall slate includes 11 selections, spread from the first to the seventh round, with a n
The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and the Detroit Pistons find themselves trailing after a home loss to the Orlando Magic. On Wednesday, the series shifts back to Detroit for Game 2 of the first round. Fans can catch the matchup on television or online, depending on their preference. The
Manchester City secured the league lead after a swift 1-0 victory at Turf Moor, thanks to an early strike from Erling Haaland. The win pushed them past Arsenal, who had held the summit for eight months but saw their advantage evaporate in recent matches. The game was a textbook example of City’s
