Ohio’s newest governor took the stage to talk mostly about kids. He called for new rules on technology and said schools should use phonics, a reading method that focuses on sounds. The speech was long—over an hour—but he barely mentioned the big worries Ohio people care about, like taxes or jobs. Ea
The fight between Iran, the United States and Israel is now a big factor in how people trade digital money. When news of attacks comes out, investors quickly move their money around and the value of Bitcoin can jump or fall a lot. When the fighting seemed to calm, Bitcoin rose close to $70, 000.
The Fulton Historical Society is arranging a day out on March 15 at two in the afternoon, taking folks to a nearby prairie restoration project. The event is led by Dean Huisingh, who founded the society and also runs a conservation foundation that works to protect Illinois plants and animals. He
The 38‑year‑old producer recently clarified how he keeps himself tidy after a viral moment with his wife Selena Gomez. During an episode of the podcast Friends Keep Secrets, Selena leaned down and planted a quick kiss on Benny’s foot while he rested it on a coffee table. The clip quickly sparked
A recent collision between a black hole and a neutron star has shocked scientists, showing that the two bodies were still on an oddly oval path just before they merged. This new finding contradicts the long‑held belief that such pairs must settle into neat, circular orbits before they meet. By re‑
When parents learn to calm their minds, their children are less likely to become overweight. A new study showed that teaching parents stress‑reduction techniques can change how they raise their kids. The research focused on families with children aged two to five who were already overweight or
The Atlanta Falcons have added former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to their roster on a one‑year contract. Tagovailoa, who once topped the league in passing yards, has struggled with injuries and inconsistent play during his six seasons in Miami. Now he faces a fresh start in Atla
The City Council in Topeka has decided that a small tax will be added to the price of anything sold inside Hotel Topeka. The plan is called a Community Improvement District, or CID for short. It will bring in money that the city can use to fix up the hotel and cover some of the costs it already spen
The research looked at why students in Hong Kong universities stay up late, even when they know it hurts their health. Twenty people were asked to talk about their habits from September to December, and the answers fell into five key ideas. First, many students try hard to control what they do befor
Sometimes people leave fame because they want peace or to care for family, but other times the industry itself pushes them out. A handful of actors and entertainers illustrate this pattern. One actor from a beloved 1980s film had to quit after his sister’s death and the loss of a contract; he now
