Gainesville and Alachua County are buzzing with events this January, offering a mix of medieval fun, live music, and thought-provoking performances. The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire kicks off the festivities on January 24-25 at Depot Park, transforming the space into a lively medieval kingdom complete
A movie that many have forgotten is now making waves again. The Tourist, a 2010 crime thriller starring Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie, is gaining popularity on streaming platforms. It's been 16 years since its release, and now it's topping charts in several countries. The film follows a man who go
Janelle Brown and Christine Brown, once part of the same polygamous family, now have different takes on the practice. Janelle, who left polygamy in 2022 after nearly 30 years, disagrees with Christine's new husband, David Woolley. David has spoken out against polygamy, saying it's used to control wo
In a small town in South Carolina, the head of a school district decided to share important weather news in a fun way. Instead of a regular announcement, he rapped the news to parents. He changed the words of a famous song to tell everyone that schools would be closed on Monday because of ice. He ev
Big changes are coming to GM's factories. The Chevy Bolt EV, a budget-friendly electric car, will soon be gone. Its factory in Kansas will instead make a Buick SUV from China and a Chevrolet Equinox from Mexico. Why the switch? It's all about money and politics. Building cars in China and Mexico go
Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, has recently shared some sobering news about the company's upcoming products. He warned that the production of the Cybercab robotaxi and the Optimus humanoid robot will be much slower than many people expect. Musk explained that since these products are entirely new, with man
Ukraine's power grid is under siege, and the stakes are high. As winter tightens its grip, Russia has been relentlessly targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The country's power supply is hanging by a thread, with half of its generating capacity already lost. Nuclear power is the backbone of U
Bees are in big trouble. Their numbers are dropping fast. In just 22 years, things could get really bad. This is the starting point for a new play called "The Apiary. " It's a mix of science fiction and theater. The play asks big questions. Like, how far should we go to save a species? The play is
Product labels are full of fancy words. "Scientifically proven, " "dermatologist approved, " "lab-tested" – these phrases pop up everywhere. But what do they really mean? Not as much as one might think. Companies use these terms to sound more credible. It's a way to gain trust. But not all claims a
In Olmsted Township, Ohio, big changes are on the horizon for the local schools. The Olmsted Falls City School District is working on a master plan to decide whether to renovate existing buildings or build new ones. This plan is expected to be ready by spring, and the district is involving the commu
