2025 was a tough year for big-name retailers. Many well-known stores shut down for good. Over 8, 100 stores closed across the U. S. This is a big jump from the year before. Why did this happen? It's a mix of things. Online shopping is growing. Plus, people are spending less. And some stores just cou
The Highland Local Schools District Board of Education recently celebrated the retirement of Robert Kelly, a long-serving board member. Kelly's journey in public service began long before his time on the school board. He started as a Granger Township trustee and later served on the Medina County Boa
Akron Public Schools (APS) has something to celebrate! Their computer science students just won big in a national competition. Led by their teacher, Sam Appleby, two teams from APS took home first and third place in the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. This co
Anda Damisa, known online as LazyWrita, left a lasting message on Instagram on December 29. He shared with his followers that he was no longer able to find the strength to go on. His post was a mix of gratitude and farewell, saying he had lived a full life but could not continue. He signed off with
In China, the link between money and health is not as straightforward as it might seem. Recent research using data from 2016 and 2020 shows that how people feel about their health and what their body mass index (BMI) says can be quite different. This difference changes depending on where you live an
A night out in Fort Lauderdale's entertainment district turned scary when five people got shot. It happened early Sunday morning, around 2 a. m. on December 28. Police and the FBI are now looking for the person or people responsible. When cops arrived, they found five adults hurt. All of them were
Exclusive games are far from being obsolete, according to Shawn Layden, a former leader at Sony Interactive Entertainment. In a recent chat on the Pause for Thought podcast, he emphasized that exclusive titles still play a crucial role in defining a console’s unique identity. This comes at a time wh
In 2025, crypto wallets started to look a lot more like regular banking apps. People used them for more than just trading. They started spending money with them too. This shift shows that crypto is becoming a part of everyday life, not just something for investors. Trading was still big in 2025. Th
Korbit, a South Korean crypto exchange, is in serious trouble. They were fined about $1. 9 million for not following anti-money laundering rules. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in South Korea found that Korbit did not properly verify their customers or stop suspicious transactions. This is n
Ever wondered what the future holds? Let's dive into what might be happening in 2026. This isn't just about predictions. It's about understanding the trends that are shaping our world right now. First, let's talk about the economy. Experts are keeping a close eye on it. They're watching how things
