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Local groups plan a protest on Saturday to defend science and democratic values. The event will start at 10 a. m. outside the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office and run until 11:30 a. m. The organizers include Indivisible Fox Valley Rising, Fox Valley Activists, Batavia Democrats, Geneva Democrats,

science

Animals Get a Head Start When the Clocks Shift

The idea that moving clocks forward or back might help wildlife is surprising, but research shows it can make a real difference for animals that share roads with humans. In the United States, traffic accidents involving deer and other large mammals happen over a million times each year. These collis

sports

Sunday Sports Lineup: From Ice to the Court

The day starts with a chill as an AHL hockey game kicks off at 4 p. m. on TV. Soon after, a top‑tier Australian football match begins at 4:05 a. m. , showing teams from Collingwood and St. Kilda battling it out on the field. At 10 a. m. , fans can catch taped NHRA qualifying at Gainesville Rac

Celebrating a Legacy: The Life and Impact of Rev. Jesse Jackson

Thousands gathered in Chicago to honor the late civil‑rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose influence spanned decades of activism and politics. The ceremony drew former presidents, senators, local officials, artists, and ordinary citizens who remembered Jackson’s relentless fight for justice. F

business

New Deals and Fresh Spaces in Virginia Beach

A fresh wave of commercial activity has rolled into the Hampton Roads area. One owner turned an old factory on Cumberland Avenue into a potential ice‑cream shop, paying $390, 000 for the 6, 800‑square‑foot space. In Williamsburg, a church group bought part of an old pottery site for $5. 56 million t

Mass Shelters Populated as Lebanese Face New Evacuation Orders

A surge of panic is sweeping Lebanon after Israeli forces issued urgent evacuation notices to large regions. The latest directive targets Beirut’s southern suburbs, areas under Hezbollah control, and parts of the eastern Bekaa Valley. As a result, roughly 100, 000 people have sought refuge in collec

sports

Big Bass Bash 2026: Knoxville’s Fish‑Tastic Festival

The next big splash in the world of bass fishing is set for Knoxville, Tennessee. From March 12 to 15, the city will host the Bassmaster Classic, a three‑day showdown that pulls top anglers from around the country. The prize money tops $300, 000 for the angler who nets the heaviest combined weight o

Christian Freedom Wins: A Maltese Man’s Testimony Clears Him

A 33‑year‑old man in Malta, Matthew Grech, once faced a jail sentence after he told his story on TV about leaving a homosexual life for Christianity. The case, which lasted three years, ended when a magistrate declared him innocent of any crime under the country’s 2016 law that bans “conversion” pra