One of the most prolific, multi-award-winning actors of our lifetime, Harry Potter and Downton Abbey star Maggie Smith, has passed away at 89 years old. Maggie Smith was a woman who needs no introduction. The word phenomenal doesn’t seem to do her almo…
Wisconsin DNR ups ask to $100M annually for land stewardship program
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources is asking for $100 million each of the next 10 years for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program, up from the current $33.25 million per year through 2026. The stewardship program was cre…
St. Petersburg Begins Hurricane Helene Damage Assessment
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. \- t. Petersburg is beginning to assess the damage inflicted by Hurricane Helene. Mayor Kenneth T. Welch will provide updates and address the community in a press conference today at 11 a.m. The conference will be held at the St. P…
5 signs you’re too independent to be in a relationship
If you value your freedom a lot, the thought of sharing your life with someone else might not feel right to you. Being independent is a great thing. It means you know how to take care of yourself, make decisions, and stand on your own. You don’t rely o…
USC trending up with coveted 2025 defensive lineman Floyd Boucard
Miami Central three-star defensive lineman Floyd Boucard decommitted from Oklahoma last week, and that could be a major boon for USC’s recruiting class. Boucard initially committed to the Sooners on July 20, choosing them the Trojans, as well as Alabam…
Chicago leads state in mass layoffs, policy researcher says ‘it’s violent crime’
(The Center Square) – Amid new reports that Chicago led the state in mass layoffs, a policy researcher says state leaders could do a lot to make Illinois more attractive to businesses and workers. Illinois companies announced 1,183 mass layoffs in Augu…
Netanyahu warns foes that Israel’s ‘long arm’ can reach anywhere
In his speech at the UN General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his country’s commitment to defend itself in the face of its many enemies and delivered a tough warning to Iran. “I have a message for the tyrants of Tehran….
Iranian government supporters demonstrate against Israel
Government supporters took to the streets in cities across Iran on Friday to protest against Israel’s military action in the Middle East. Hundreds joined the state-organized demonstrations after Friday prayers, images from state media showed. Under the…
Zelenskyy leaves US without permission for missile strikes on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to conclude his visit to the United States without securing permission to use Western missiles for strikes on Russia. Zelenskyy had appealed to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to lift …
Zelenskyy leaves US without permission for missile strikes on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to conclude his visit to the United States without securing permission to use Western missiles for strikes on Russia. Zelenskyy had appealed to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to lift …