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4 weeks ago in World
Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with US
Iran has created a government agency to vet and tax vessels seeking passage through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a shipping data company reported Thursday, as Tehran said it was reviewing the latest U.S. proposals for ending the war.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called ‘Dai Dai’
The Colombian singer shared a minute-long teaser clip on Thursday of a new song, writing on social media, "From Maracaná Stadium, here is "Dai Dai," the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026." She also included a mention of Afrobeats star Burna Boy.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida on felony MDMA trafficking charge and pleads not guilty
Rapper Kodak Black was arrested this week on a drug trafficking charge in central Florida in his latest run-in with law enforcement.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois legislators gear up for final budget talks
Final revenue report before deadline shows projections on track.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Carter — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Carter is a "certified lap cat."
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Streak — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
Streak hasn't been lucky with adoptions. Maybe he will be with you!
4 weeks ago in Education, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
New athletic director hired for Lincoln Land Community College
Creal previously coached at Millikin University and Lincoln Land Community College, among other jobs.
4 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois lawmakers question progress under Evidence-Based Funding for public education
As 10th anniversary approaches, many districts remain underfunded, according to state data.
4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois State Police investigating fatal ICE shooting of Silverio Villegas González
Man was killed during traffic stop during ‘Operation Midway Blitz’.
4 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Striking ISU staff return to work after ratifying new 5-year contract
Union will drop lawsuit against university for allegedly using strikebreakers.
4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, ZZZ App Top Stories
Cut with ‘an axe’: Watchdogs, AG call for massive cuts to Peoples Gas rate request
Testimony filed by the attorney general’s office urged regulators to slash the entire hike and return $4M to customers.
4 weeks ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Horace Mann: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
Horace Mann expects full-year earnings in the range of $4.20 to $4.50 per share.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Bryson Graham is ready to take on the challenge of rebuilding the struggling Bulls
“When I think about it and I think about the greatness that’s in this building and what’s in these rafters and the championships that have been won here, it’s amazing," Graham said Wednesday.
4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
McDonald’s focus on value lifts first-quarter sales, but company says gas prices could dent demand
McDonald's is based in Chicago.
4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Sale of WAND-TV to major media company complete
Five televisions sold to Gray for $80 million.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Electrical fire will keep the Broadway theater that hosts ‘The Book of Mormon’ closed through May 17
The long-running Broadway hit "The Book of Mormon" will close its doors through May 17 as its theater undergoes repairs after a fire shut down the musical.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Joel Embiid misses Game 2 and the 76ers miss their big man in the 4th quarter of their loss
The Philadelphia 76ers put up a good fight without Joel Embiid, though could have used their man in the middle when they struggled to score in the final minutes of Game 2 on Wednesday night.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Wembanyama and Spurs rebound to hand Timberwolves largest postseason defeat, 133-95, to even series
Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed Minnesota its worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘The Sheep Detectives’ is the starry, family-friendly whodunit you didn’t know you needed
Talking animal movies do not, on the whole, have the best reputation. Yes, there is "Babe," but "Babe" is the exception. Most are pretty bad, whether it's the uncanny effects, the shoddy storytelling or some horrifying combination of the two.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Inside the Rolling Stones’ exclusive new album event: What we know about ‘Foreign Tongues’ so far
Earlier Tuesday, the band confirmed that they will release a new record, titled "Foreign Tongues," this summer, and dropped a new single called "In The Stars." Journalists, VIPs and celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Odessa A'zion and Lindsey Vonn waited in the echoing hall to witness Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood's first conversation about the new album.
