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2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Slime, Battleship and Trivial Pursuit join the Toy Hall of Fame
Slime, that gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Bizarrap, Daddy Yankee to headline halftime show at NFL’s first-ever game in Spain
The NFL's first-ever game in Spain will feature a Latin music showcase with Argentine producer Bizarrap and Puerto Rican superstar Daddy Yankee set to perform during the halftime show.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Alex Ovechkin scores his 900th NHL goal with the Washington Capitals
The NHL now has a 900-goal club. Charter member: Alex Ovechkin, of course. The Washington star pushed his record total to a new level Wednesday night, scoring against Jordan Binnington of the St. Louis Blues to reach 900. The milestone came 2:39 into the second period of a 6-1 win.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
High-kicking Radio City Rockettes mark 100 years with Christmas Spectacular
A staple of the New York City holiday season is marking a century of wowing crowds: The high-kicking Radio City Rockettes are turning 100.
2 weeks ago in National
Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection to the U.S. House, bringing to a close her storied career as not only the first woman in the speaker's office but arguably the most powerful in American politics.
2 weeks ago in National
Musk the trillionaire? Debate over his Tesla pay package rages
Elon Musk turned off many potential buyers of his Tesla cars and sent sales plunging with his foray into politics. But the stock has soared anyway and now he wants the company to pay him more — a lot more.
2 weeks ago in National
Shipping delays expected after UPS cargo plane crash
The UPS cargo plane crash on Tuesday at the company's global aviation hub in Kentucky, which killed at least nine, will temporarily disrupt the supply chain and result in some shipping delays.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Motion Picture Association tells Meta to stop using PG-13 to refer to Instagram teen account content
The Motion Picture Association is asking Meta to stop referring to content shown to teen accounts on Instagram as "guided by PG-13 ratings," saying it is misleading and could erode trust in its movie ratings system.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler to undergo shoulder surgery and miss rest of season
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler will miss the rest of the season with a left shoulder injury that will require surgery, the team announced Wednesday. Kessler will have a procedure to repair a labral tear on Thursday in Los Angeles.
2 weeks ago in National
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 "high-volume" markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.
Community food resources expand across Champaign County
Food pantries, free meal sites, and donation gardens continue to meet rising local needs; residents encouraged to give and receive support.
Wanted: Someone who used an excavator to tear down part of Petersburg home
An excavator parked at the home was used to tear down half the home.
Urbana Mayor addresses federal immigration enforcement activity
Mayor DeShawn Williams reassures residents city remains committed to safety, inclusion, and sanctuary resolution.
Champaign Township Supervisor Kyle Patterson resigns, citing health concerns
After 21 months in office, Patterson says job stress has taken a toll on his health; final day set for November 18.
Tyler Funk named Champaign’s next fire chief
Veteran firefighter and former deputy chief returns to lead department beginning November 19.
Breaking through mental health barriers: Ketamine therapy offers new hope at StrIVeMD
CRNA David Kleiss shares life-changing stories from Champaign’s cutting-edge wellness clinic, where innovative treatments tackle depression, PTSD, and anxiety.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Helen Mirren will receive the Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille award
Helen Mirren has portrayed multiple queens, a prime minister, a detective, "Barbie" narrator and many other roles in more than a half-century of acting. Her latest: Golden Globe lifetime achievement honoree.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Tennis great Venus Williams plans to start 33rd straight pro season in Auckland in January
Tennis great Venus Williams plans to play for a 33rd straight season on the WTA Tour, starting in Auckland in January. Organizers of the ASB Classic in New Zealand said Wednesday that the 45-year-old Williams would feature at their Jan. 5-11 event.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Predator: Badlands’ sticks its 2 stars together to take the franchise to new places
"Predator: Badlands" belongs to a long-established cinema subgenre: two opposed people reluctantly stuck together with a common purpose. The film, the seventh in the franchise (not counting the "Alien vs. Predator" offshoots), has the buddy comedy energy that comes with that dynamic.
Wallace scores career-high 27 as Illini women shine in season opener
Illinois dominates Southeast Missouri 91–67 to start the year 1–0.
