Sophie and Lindsey Cunningham, former Mizzou basketball stars, recently shared their excitement about the upcoming Sophie Cunningham Classic. This event, now in its fourth year, is set to take place from January 9th to 11th at Columbia College's Southwell Complex. The sisters are confident that this
State lawmakers are back at work, and colleges might be in for some big changes. Here are six key issues they will likely tackle this year. First up, diversity policies are under fire. More states might ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at public universities. These bans could aff
People around the world are getting better access to official IDs. The World Bank's latest report shows that the number of people without any form of ID has dropped. In 2025, it was 800 million. That's a big drop from 2021 when it was 850 million. And way better than 2017 when over 1 billion people
The crypto world has seen some big ups and downs recently. A well-known figure in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, Kain Warwick, had to pay out a $50, 000 bet. He was confident that the price of Ether (ETH) would reach $25, 000 by the end of 2025. But ETH ended the year at around $2, 980, far
Prince William County has seen a drop in crime over the past five years. The police chief, Peter Newsham, shared his thoughts on what's working and what's not. First, the good news. Crime has gone down by 11%. Violent crime has dropped even more, by almost 20%. That's a big deal. The police have al
Venezuela is at a crossroads. The U. S. has taken a big step by arresting Nicolas Maduro, but many questions remain. The country's oil industry is in shambles, and the U. S. is using sanctions to pressure the regime. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the goal is to stop drug trafficking
The San Francisco 49ers had a tough game at home against the Seattle Seahawks, losing 13-3. This was their worst offensive performance in nine years under head coach Kyle Shanahan. Making it worse, they lost to Sam Darnold, who was their backup quarterback just two years ago. The 49ers will now hav
The NYT Connections puzzle for January 4 is a fun challenge, especially for football fans. This game is all about finding links between words. It resets every midnight, and each new set of words gets tougher. If you're stuck, hints and tips can help you figure it out. Connections is a popular word
Wordle, the popular daily word game, has once again left players scratching their heads. The puzzle, which resets at midnight in your local time, is designed to be a global challenge. This means there are two versions of the game's hints and solutions shared each day, based on Eastern Standard Time,
California's coastal regions are dealing with serious flooding issues. Heavy rain and unusually high tides have caused major problems. These conditions have led to mudslides and flooding, making travel difficult in some areas. In Santa Barbara County, the local airport had to close. Floodwaters cov
