Iowa entered the Elite Eight as a 9‑seed, having stunned several top teams to reach this stage for the first time since 2018. They knocked out a No. 1 seed and beat higher‑ranked opponents like Clemson, Florida, and Nebraska along the way. Illinois arrived as a 3‑seed after a solid defensive perform
Officials in Washington believe they can handle Iran’s military threats without sending soldiers into combat. Speaking after meetings with global allies, a top diplomat said the U. S. expects to wrap up its campaign in weeks, not months. The focus is on weakening Iran’s ability to launch missiles an
Staten Island starts the week with quiet, cool days. Tuesday feels a little chilly, with highs sitting just below the usual range for this time of year. The skies stay mostly clear, but clouds begin to gather by Tuesday night. Those clouds aren’t bringing rain yet—just a hint of what’s coming. By W
Officials in Sacramento County are working hard to find everyone who might have caught measles at a recent school‑style event. A child who fell ill with the virus could have passed it to about 130 kids, according to the state health department. The gathering was described as an enrichment program, b
Iowa Republicans have decided not to push forward with a bill that would ban all abortions in the state. The bill, which would have made performing an abortion a serious crime, did not have enough support to move forward. The bill's main supporter, Rep. Jon Dunwell, said that the bill did not have t
Staten Island Academy's boys' basketball team faced a tough loss in the ACIS Championship, falling to Dwight School by just three points. The Tigers, who entered the tournament as the second seed, put up a good fight, especially after being down by 14 points in the second half. They managed to take
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
Iowa is thinking about making it illegal to mess with the weather. This isn't just about stopping rain dances or wishing for sunshine. It's about controlling things like cloud seeding, where people try to make it rain by throwing tiny particles into the air. The idea is to stop anyone from changing
Staten Island and parts of Queens are on high alert due to a coastal flood advisory. This warning comes after a recent snowfall, with the worst expected early Monday morning. The concern is minor flooding, with water levels possibly rising up to six inches above normal. Residents are being told to
Staten Island has long been a challenging area for Democrats. Over the past 40 years, only two Democrats have secured the congressional seat, and their victories were short-lived. Now, Democrats are advocating for a change in district boundaries, arguing that it's about fairness. A judge recently r
