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2 hours ago in World
World Happiness Report highlights social media’s negative impact, ranks Finland as happiest country
Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thursday.
2 hours ago in World
Brent crude briefly tops $119 per barrel before pulling back, and stocks sink worldwide
Stock markets fell sharply worldwide after another leap for oil prices hiked the pressure even higher on the global economy. Brent crude, the international standard, briefly rose above $119 per barrel Thursday morning before pulling back to $110, which is still 3.2% up from the prior day.
2 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Tina Turner’s name, image, likeness and most music catalog rights acquired by Pophouse
Pophouse Entertainment has acquired Tina Turner's name, image and likeness rights as well as the majority share of her music catalog rights from music company BMG, it announced Thursday.
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
BTS will stage a long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark
BTS will stage its long-awaited comeback concert on Saturday night at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square, one of South Korea's most famous landmarks that represents its royal heritage and political and cultural life.
3 hours ago in Sports
The Hockey Hall of Fame expects to keep the US Olympic gold medal-winning pucks
The Hockey Hall of Fame says the pucks used to score the gold medal-winning men's and women's goals at the Milan Cortina Olympics are part of its permanent collection after being donated by the International Ice Hockey Federation.
3 hours ago in Entertainment
Kevin Spacey settles out of court with 3 men over alleged sexual assaults
Three men who alleged that actor Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted them have settled their civil claims before going to trial at the High Court in London, courts document show.
5 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Sangamon County voters approve new tax increase for mental health board
Murphy explained that the mental health board would act as a centralized organization that helps coordinate groups and providers in the Sangamon County area.
17 hours ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Doctor’s orders: Cover preventive heart scans
They advocate CT scans for early detection of plaque buildup.
22 hours ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Judy Bowly: Primary loss sends an important message about politics
Bowlby says she feels being a politician isn't all that much about being true.
22 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Phoenix Center: Rumors of our death are greatly exaggerated
Commenter at council says LGBTQ center is under threat.
23 hours ago in Agriculture, Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Political will grows for data center regulations as POWER Act remains in committee
Lawmakers, stakeholders, the governor and feds all have indicated they’re open to regulation.
23 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Cryptocurrency and AI industries tested their influence in Illinois. It didn’t go that well
In Illinois' U.S. House primaries, the tech-backed groups' campaign spending had mixed results.
24 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Crime of the Week: Rewards available for catching fentanyl dealers
Almost one-third of the overdose deaths in Sangamon County are because of fentanyl.
1 day ago in National
Trump will pay his respects in Delaware to 6 US service members killed in the Middle East
President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
1 day ago in National, Trending
Muskets crack, drums echo as Boston marks 250 years since British evacuation
Reenactors in 18th-century military coats and tricorn hats filled the pews of one of the nation's oldest Catholic Churches on Tuesday before firing muskets outside and marching through neighborhood streets, marking the 250th anniversary of the day British forces evacuated the city.
1 day ago in Lifestyle, Religion
A look at Eid al-Fitr and how Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday
Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement and is marked with congregational prayers and festivities that usually include family visits, gatherings, outings and new clothes.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Zendaya’s new ring fuels notion that she and Tom Holland are married
Zendaya's new ring has led many to believe she's married to actor Tom Holland, but the star isn't confirming it and shared why she's intentional about keeping her personal life private.
Venezuela beats US 3-2 on Suárez’s 9th-inning double to win first World Baseball Classic title
Eugenio Suárez and his Venezuelan teammates stood on the stage behind second base with shiny medals draped over their proud chests, belting out their national anthem accompanied by tens of thousands of fans who remained in the ballpark a half-hour after the final out.
1 day ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Fire destroys Grandview home that police say was used by homeless
Police: Home had otherwise been abandoned.
1 day ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Tracy: Elect me, and make Illinois a ‘two-party state’ again
Don Tracy thinks one Democrat seat in the Senate, and one Republican seat, is a good idea.