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10 hours ago in World
Scientists call another near-record hot year a ‘warning shot’ of a shifting, dangerous climate
Earth's average temperature last year hovered among one of the three hottest on record, while the past three years indicate that warming could be speeding up, international climate monitoring teams reported.
10 hours ago in National
NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation
An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.
10 hours ago in Sports
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: ‘I want to be ready for Week 1’ after ACL surgery
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes intends to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Mahomes had surgery in mid-December to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and he said during a Zoom call Thursday that his rehab is "hitting all the checkpoints" that could get him back for summer workouts and perhaps even training camp this fall.
10 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’
In this world, it's just him: Harry Styles has announced that his long-awaited, fourth studio album will arrive this spring.
10 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
U of I System will be raising tuition for 2026
Freshman admitted to the Fall of 2026 academic year will see slightly higher tuitions than those from last year.
11 hours ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois High School Girls Basketball Poll
The newest high school girls basketball poll is out!
12 hours ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois High School Boys Basketball Poll
The newest high school boys basketball poll is out!
12 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Upgrades planned for Lake Springfield’s Center Park with grant money
Pickleball, playgrounds, and connected walking paths are planned.
12 hours ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
3 arrested as ISP investigates officer-involved shooting in Springfield
Police reports: Retribution was being sought for a recent homicide.
14 hours ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Kudos for city tourism chief
Aldermen credit Dahl's staff for moving Wyndham guests and preserving conventions.
15 hours ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Rebuild of Baskin-Robbins is underway
Franchisee almost had to relocate.
15 hours ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
UPDATE: Historic Jacksonville building to be demolished following morning fire
Authorities did not disclose a cause to the fire.
16 hours ago in Sports
McIlroy leads by one stroke after first round at Dubai Invitational
Rory McIlroy posted a 5-under 66 to lead by one stroke after the first round of the Dubai Invitational on Thursday.
16 hours ago in Music, Trending
See the dates and ticket plans for the BTS tour that starts in April
The BTS comeback is upon us. The K-pop septet has announced a 2026 - 2027 world tour, kicking off in South Korea in April and running through March 2027 with over 70 dates across Asia, North America, South America, Australia and Europe.
16 hours ago in National
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis to enforce his administration's massive immigration crackdown.
17 hours ago in Sports
Coco Gauff and Venus Williams set for potential Australian Open meeting in 2nd round
Coco Gauff and Venus Williams could meet in the second round of the Australian Open, another potential chapter in a tennis tale that started with a 15-year-old on her Grand Slam debut beating a seven-time major winner at Wimbledon.
17 hours ago in Entertainment
Mattel and Alex Aster team up for Barbie young adult novel, ‘Barbie: Dreamscape’
The publishing arm of Mattel Inc. is teaming with million-selling novelist Alex Aster on a Barbie young adult novel in which the iconic doll embarks on a journey across "treacherous, magical lands."
17 hours ago in Sports, Trending
John Harbaugh and the Giants are working on a deal to make him their coach, AP sources say
John Harbaugh and the New York Giants are working on an agreement to make him the team's head coach, three people with knowledge of the decision said Thursday.
17 hours ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
City: No plan to replace grocery tax
Budget season is underway.
18 hours ago in Education, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
HSHS hosts healthcare bootcamp for high schoolers
A select group of juniors and seniors gets to pick the different jobs they may be interested in and see what that job may look like.