Film critic Linda Cook reviews movies perfect for a snow day
The weather outside may be frightful, but some movie choices perfect for a snow day are absolutely delightful. Film critic Linda Cook reviews ‘City of Emb...
Published: Jul 24, 2026
Gangsta Boo, a former member of Three 6 Mafia, dies at 43
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gangsta Boo, a Southern rapper who was a former member of the hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia, has died. She was 43. Lola “Gangsta Boo” Mit...
Published: Jul 24, 2026
DOJ opens criminal investigation into the Alaska Airlines 737 plane blowout, report says
SEATTLE (AP) — The Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into the Boeing jetliner blowout that left a gaping hole on an Alaska Airli...
Published: Jul 24, 2026
Kaufman-Renn leads No. 1 Purdue past New Orleans 74-53
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue’s Trey Kaufman-Renn took advantage of his opportunity with leading scorer Zach Edey out with illness. Kaufman-Renn came...
Published: Jul 24, 2026
Starbucks and Workers United, long at odds, say they’ll restart labor talks
Starbucks and the union organizing its U.S. workers said Tuesday they have agreed to begin talks with the aim of reaching labor agreements. The announceme...
Published: Jul 24, 2026
Maquoketa Caves State Park reopens
Gates reopened today at Maquoketa Caves State Park. It’s the first time people were allowed back in the park since last week’s deadly shooting. Only the p...
Published: Jul 24, 2026
Iga Swiatek is No. 1 and owns 4 Grand Slam titles at age 22. Can she win Wimbledon, too?
Iga Swiatek is coming off her third title in the past four years on the French Open’s red clay. Last September, she won a championship on the U.S. Open’s ...
Published: Jul 24, 2026
Why is the 2024 total solar eclipse so unique?
There is a lot to look forward to with the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. It’s a completely different experience than a partial eclipse.
Published: Jul 24, 2026
The EU’s border agency has a duty to inform Libya’s coast guard about migrant boats, official says
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s border and coast guard agency has a duty to inform Libyan authorities about migrant boats in trouble in the country’s...
Published: Jul 24, 2026
Prosecutor tells jury that mother of Michigan school shooter is at fault for 4 student deaths
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A school shooting that killed four students in Michigan could have been prevented if the mother of the armed teen had removed him af...
Published: Jul 24, 2026
