NASCAR has moved the start of the Daytona 500 back by an hour, setting the first lap for 1:30 p. m. ET and the green flag at 2:30 p. m. This change is meant to finish the 500‑mile race before evening rain, a risk that has plagued past editions. The decision comes after the 2024 race was pushed to
A rookie NFL star known for his touchdown throws tried his hand at basketball during a side event of the NBA All‑Star weekend. The game, designed for fans to see celebrities and influencers take shots from beyond the arc, gathered six names: Caleb Williams, Druski, former NBA guard Richard Jefferson
Iowa's public schools are in a tough spot. They are losing students and money. This is not new. It has been happening for years. The state has been cutting funds for public schools. At the same time, it has been giving money to private schools. This is not fair to the students or the teachers. The
Teachers are the backbone of our education system, but many are anxious about their future. They worry about having enough money when they retire. This worry is making some teachers quit, and others think twice about joining the profession. It's a big problem, and it's not getting the attention it d
RFK Jr. has been making waves with his candid podcast appearances. He's been sharing some pretty wild stories, like his 14-year heroin addiction and his fearless attitude during the COVID-19 pandemic. But it was his admission about snorting cocaine off toilet seats that really got people talking. M
Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has ruled Hungary for 16 years, is turning the upcoming April election into a showdown about war versus peace. He warns that if his opponents win, Hungary could be pulled into the conflict in neighboring Ukraine. Orban says his party, Fidesz, is the safe choice for p
Scientists have found a fresh method to model how light powers chemical changes on tiny catalysts. Traditional calculations look only at the ground state, missing key details of how photons influence reactions. The new approach adds excited‑state information directly into energy diagrams, giving a c
James Van Der Beek, known for his role in Dawson's Creek, passed away at 48 after a long battle with cancer. His family shared the news, highlighting his courage and grace. Van Der Beek was diagnosed with stage III colorectal cancer in 2023 and had been fighting it ever since. Many stars from Holly
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has shown a willingness to support U. S. peace initiatives to end the ongoing conflict with Russia. This move comes as U. S. President Donald Trump aims to resolve the war before the upcoming mid-term elections. In a recent interview, Zelenskiy made it clear t
The town of Uvira, on the border with Burundi and a key trading spot by Lake Tanganyika, is slowly regaining life after a brief occupation. In December, fighters from the AFC/M23 group took control of Uvira and left a week later when pressure from the United States pushed them out. This allowed Cong
