A busy night in Alabama’s sky is coming up. Two big events will share the evening stage. First, NASA is preparing to launch a major space mission. The Artemis II rocket is set to blast off from Florida at 5:24 p. m. CDT. Weather experts say there’s an 80% chance the launch will go smoothly. Clear sk
A late-night fire in Marysville forced ten adults with special needs out of their home Monday. Firefighters arrived quickly but the damage still left the group without a safe place to stay. Many had no family nearby to call, making their situation urgent as night temperatures dropped. The Marysvill
April 1st isn't just for pranks—it’s also a day packed with birthdays of people who’ve shaped pop culture. Among them is Asa Butterfield, now 29, who started his acting career young with a role in "Son of Rambow. " He’s joined by older stars like Annette O’Toole, who turned 74 and once played Lana L
Clinique’s Black Honey lipstick has been a must-have for decades, selling seven tubes every minute worldwide. The sheer berry shade suits almost everyone, from celebrities to regular users. Its long history includes fans like Julia Roberts and Liv Tyler in the past, while modern stars like Emilia Cl
A close friend of the former mayor of New York, Eric Adams, has run into legal trouble once again. Zhan Petrosyants, also known as Johnny, has been charged with taking part in a widespread scheme to defraud health insurance companies and launder money. The charges involve submitting fake claims for
Taxes shape how much people keep from each paycheck, but those amounts vary wildly depending on where they live. A fresh look at state tax burdens shows Hawaii tops the list, where residents give up 13. 3 percent of their income to state and local taxes—more than double what Alaskans pay. The breakd
The debate over funding for border security has left Congress at a standstill. Senate Republicans are pushing a plan to keep the Department of Homeland Security running, but Democrats have held back on negotiations for weeks. One senator from Kansas, who works on budget and tax issues, says the dela
Scientists found a protein in farmed tilapia that acts like an infection alarm. Called IRF5, it helps fish cells recognize threats like viruses and bacteria. When attackers show up, IRF5 gets more active in the fish’s head kidney—a place where immune cells are stored. This isn’t just some minor reac
Two Illinois schools, Western Illinois University and Black Hawk College, have created a new plan to help students move between schools more easily. The agreement lets students finish their first two years at Black Hawk College and then transfer to Western Illinois University to complete their degre
The race for the open seat in Massachusetts’ Sixth Congressional District is turning into a money‑heavy showdown. Candidates are pouring personal wealth and outside donations into their campaigns, creating a crowded field of hopefuls from every corner of the region. One standout is a former finance
