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PENN Entertainment Shakes Up Leadership for a Digital Future

January 6, 2026

PENN Entertainment is making big changes to its leadership team. The company wants to focus more on digital services and improve how it connects with customers. Two top executives, Todd George and Rich Primus, are leaving. They have been with PENN for a long time and helped shape its current success

sports

A Year of Big Moments: What 2026 Holds for Sports, Space, and the U. S.

January 2, 2026

2026 is going to be a big year, packed with excitement and important events. Let's dive in and see what's coming up. First up, sports fans have a lot to look forward to. The Winter Olympics and Paralympics are heading to Italy. From February 6 to 22, athletes will compete in Milan and Cortina d’Amp

education

Teachers Who Make Learning Fun: A Look at Carly Saal and Stacey Canova's Classroom

January 1, 2026

In a classroom decorated with green streamers and a festive Grinch-themed tree, first-grade teacher Carly Saal and her colleague Stacey Canova were making learning an exciting adventure for their students. The room buzzed with energy as 6- and 7-year-olds eagerly participated in Grinch Day activitie

health

Heart Health and Wildfire Safety: Two Important Updates

December 28, 2025

A big event is coming up for anyone who cares about their heart. The 15th Annual Heart Forum by El Camino Health is happening on Saturday, February 7. It's free and packed with useful info. Doctors will talk about the latest in heart care. There will be hands-on sessions, a demo on cooking heart-hea

sports

Baseball's Biggest Wins of 2025: A Look Back

December 25, 2025

In 2025, Major League Baseball teams had some unforgettable victories. The Blue Jays' win in Game 7 of the ALCS against the Mariners was a highlight, thanks to George Springer's three-run homer. The Orioles had a thrilling comeback against the Dodgers, with Emmanuel Rivera's walk-off hit sealing the

politics

U. S. Navy's Big Move: Trump's New Warships and Venezuela's Legal Win

December 23, 2025

President Trump recently made headlines with a bold announcement: the U. S. Navy is set to build a new class of warships, and they will bear his name. This move comes hot on the heels of another decision to name the Kennedy Center after him. The plan involves constructing two advanced battleships eq

business

How Cheese Pulls Are Saving Old-School Restaurants

December 17, 2025

Chain restaurants have been around for ages, and they're not going anywhere soon. They're cheap, familiar, and comforting, which is why they're everywhere. But times are tough, and people are eating out less. So, how do these places stay alive? One answer: cheese pulls. Cheese pulls are all over so

entertainment

A Hitman's Tale: From Crime to Grocery Store Dreams

December 14, 2025

In the world of crime, retirement isn't always peaceful. Angelo Cipriani, a seasoned hitman, finds himself in a dull routine, interrupted only by a visit from well-meaning nuns offering him a job at a grocery store. This is the setting of "The Last Hitman, " a gripping novel by Robin Yocum. Angelo,

sports

Quarterback Comebacks: Philip Rivers and the Art of Ageless Play

December 13, 2025

Philip Rivers is making waves in the NFL world. Just a week ago, no one saw this coming. Now, he's on the brink of making a remarkable return to the field. At 44, he's not just playing the game; he's rewriting the record books. If he steps onto the field, he'll join an elite group of quarterbacks wh

environment

Chornobyl's Protective Shield Takes a Hit

December 6, 2025

The Chornobyl nuclear plant, a site of a massive nuclear disaster in 1986, is in the news again. This time, it's not about the disaster but about the protective shield built to contain radioactive material. The shield, finished in 2019, has taken a hit from a drone strike. The International Atomic E