There was a time when pianos were a fixture in many American homes. Gathering around the instrument to sing and dance was a family tradition, undoubtedly altered by the spread of streaming services and social media. Despite plummeting sales in recent years, the piano continues to find its way into people’s homes. In 1925, it…
CHICAGO (WLS) — The Trump administration is looking to federalize 300 members of the Illinois National Guard, Gov. JB Pritzker said in a statement on Saturday. Pritzker said the Department of War gave him an ultimatum, telling him to call up the troops himself. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch “This…
2 A member of the midfield ranks at Real Madrid was afforded the opportunity to join one of the club’s La Liga rivals over the summer. That’s according to Defensa Central, who point towards Dani Ceballos as the player in question. Midfielder Ceballos was for his part of course hotly tipped for a departure from…
Kim Kardashian is taking a major style cue from her mom Kris Jenner. The SKIMS founder channeled Kris’ most iconic hairstyle while attending the Maison Margiela Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 runway show during Paris Fashion Week Oct. 4, trading her long brunette locks for a sleek pixie cut. Kim, 44, arrived at the event wearing an…
As of October 2025, the escalating US-China tech rivalry has reached a critical juncture in the semiconductor industry, fundamentally reshaping global supply chains and accelerating a “decoupling” into distinct technological blocs. Recent developments, marked by intensified US export controls and China’s aggressive push for self-sufficiency, signify an immediate and profound shift toward a more localized,…
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Police in Georgia used water cannons and pepper spray on Saturday to push back protesters who tried to storm the presidential palace, as the South Caucasus country held a municipal election boycotted by the main opposition blocs amid a sweeping crackdown on dissent. Tens of thousands rallied in the capital, Tbilisi,…
If your community is concerned about ICE raids or similar police action, you may be wondering how to communicate with others. Dedicated apps don’t always last for this purpose and some users have found their posts on security-oriented websites like Ring Neighbors and Nextdoor were getting taken down. That’s why I dug deeper. After talking…
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is installing the Rev. Yehiel Curry as its first Black presiding bishop on Saturday, a landmark moment for the predominantly white denomination. Curry succeeds the Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, who served for 12 years and was the first woman to lead the ELCA. A formal ceremony at Central Lutheran Church…
Russell (Mercedes) finished 0.182 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen (Red Bull) in Saturday’s (October 4) qualifying session at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore. Championship leader Oscar Piastri qualified third fastest, with his nearest rival, McLaren team mate Lando Norris, finishing back in fifth. Speaking after qualifying, Russell said: “It is amazing to be…
The US Space Force has awarded SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, five of seven critical military launch missions for the upcoming fiscal year, totaling $714 million. The contracts are said to reinforce SpaceX’s dominance in Pentagon space contracts, despite recent public tensions between Musk and President Donald Trump. United Launch Alliance (ULA) secured the remaining…