High school basketball fans in Manatee and Sarasota counties had a lot to cheer about during the week of Dec. 29, 2025, to Jan. 3, 2026. The games were intense, the scores were close, and the performances were outstanding. Let's take a look at some of the most exciting matchups. The Venice High Sch
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
Dante Core is making waves as a standout player for the Ole Miss football team. This young athlete, standing at 6 feet tall and weighing 175 pounds, is a cornerback who also shines as a wide receiver. He's part of the 2025 recruiting class, earning a four-star rating. Core hails from Fort Walton Bea
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
In 2025, sports stories made their way into the Arkansas Times, but not in the usual way. Unlike other media outlets that focus solely on sports, the Times only covers sports when something truly remarkable happens. This year was no different. Among the usual political and food stories, sports tales
Government rules can be confusing and unfair. They want to know about every small payment you make, like splitting a bill or paying a neighbor for help. But if you make a mistake, you could get in big trouble. At the same time, they don't pay much attention to how welfare money is spent. Programs l
Chip Wilson, the guy who started Lululemon, is making waves again. He's trying to shake up the company's board by nominating three new directors. This comes just after the company's CEO stepped down, leaving no clear plan for who's next in line. Lululemon's been having a tough time lately. Its stoc
Brigitte Bardot, the iconic French actress and animal rights activist, passed away at her home in the south of France on Sunday morning. She was 91 years old. Bardot's death sparked a mix of tributes and controversy, reflecting her complex legacy. Her career took off in 1956 with the film "And God
Aetna, a major health insurance company, has decided to treat all couples equally when it comes to fertility care. This change comes after a legal battle that highlighted unfair treatment. For a long time, same-sex couples had to pay huge amounts of money out of their own pockets for fertility treat
In a remote desert area east of Damascus, a disturbing secret lies buried. The Dhumair desert, once a military weapons depot, is now the site of a mass grave. This grave is a chilling reminder of the atrocities committed under the rule of Bashar al-Assad. The Syrian government has recently taken ste
