A group of high school track teams from Illinois just wrapped up a busy weekend of competitions with some impressive results. Downers Grove North’s girls team took first place at Glenbard North’s invitational, beating Lockport by 47 points. Their athletes won multiple events: Gianna Modica ran the 8
Back in the 1990s, Suze Orman turned down a big publishing deal because she felt the price tag was too high. Her agent warned the offer might keep rising, even past a million and a half dollars. Orman didn’t budge. She believed accepting so much money would make her uneasy. Instead, she asked her ag
The Kentucky Derby, set for this Saturday evening at 6:57 p. m. ET in Louisville, Kentucky, will see 19 horses instead of the usual 20. A late scratch removed The Puma from the lineup due to a swollen leg caused by a skin infection. Trainers Gustavo Delgado Sr. and Jr. had entered the horse at 10-1
For over four decades, a small but beloved seafood spot in Dana Point Harbor served up fresh catches and classic meals. Now, Jon’s Fish Market will close its doors on May 3 after owner Shala Mansur O’Keefe decided the daily grind of running a business had become too much. Health struggles and financ
When over a million fans from across the world fill stadiums in New York and New Jersey for the FIFA World Cup, it’s not just about goals and glory—it’s a massive test for local hospitals. Medical teams in these cities have spent years preparing for anything from common illnesses like flu to rare bu
A body washed up on the shore of Tampa Bay has been identified as a second student from Bangladesh who was studying at the University of South Florida. The sheriff described the situation as a “monstrous crime. ” The remains were found in a garbage bag that a kayaker noticed after his fishing lin
The film called I Am Not Your Mother is a psychological thriller that will bring together Carrie Coon, Ben Platt and Lukas Gage. A director named Craig Johnson is in charge of the project, while he and writer Ryan O’Connell have written the script. The production company Mister Smith Entertain
Australia’s leaders have voiced worry over a sudden rise in mice numbers across the western wheat belt. The rodents are eating grain and damaging farms, which could hurt the country’s ability to export food. Energy Minister Chris Bowen told a televised interview from Sydney that the government
The Long Beach aquarium has refreshed its free Marine Species Report Card, a public guide that shows how California’s coastal wildlife are doing. After two years of work, the original 30‑species list now grows to include three more: the cabezon fish, the horn shark and the sheep crab. The report
BlackRock’s crypto division made $42 million in fees during the first quarter, a modest amount compared to its total ETF revenue. The firm’s overall ETF business earned more than $2. 4 billion in the same period. Crypto products hold about 1. 11 % of BlackRock’s $5. 48 trillion in ETF assets,
