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Amazon's Big Election Night Experiment

November 1, 2024

Have you ever watched live election coverage on Amazon Prime Video? Well, get ready because it's happening! Veteran news anchor Brian Williams is leading the charge with a special called "Election Night Live. " This isn't your typical news broadcast. Williams is promising something unique, comparing

celebrities

Malia Obama Paves Her Own Path in Hollywood

October 31, 2024

Former U. S. President Barack Obama recently shared his thoughts on his daughter Malia's decision to use only her first and middle names, "Malia Ann, " as she enters the film industry. Malia's debut film, "The Heart, " premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2024, and she chose not to use her fam

science

Ladies in Tech: New Program Inspired by 'Hidden Figures'

October 31, 2024

Ever heard of the film "Hidden Figures"? Well, it's not just a movie anymore! Women leaders in science, tech, engineering, and math (STEM) from around the world are kicking off a special program this week. Run by the U. S. State Department, this initiative is all about empowering women in STEM field

environment

Bats in California Face Threat from Mysterious Fungus

October 31, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, California wildlife officials have discovered a fungus called Pseudogymnoascus destructans in bats across five counties. This fungus is linked to white-nose syndrome, a disease that has killed millions of bats in North America. While no bats have shown symptoms yet, t

entertainment

Jennifer Lopez Stars in Inspiring Wrestling Film

October 31, 2024

Get ready to be inspired! Amazon MGM Studios has just released the trailer for "Unstoppable, " a biographical wrestling drama starring Jharrel Jerome and Jennifer Lopez. The film hits theaters on December 6 and will be available on Prime Video starting January 16, 2025. The story follows Anthony Ro

crime

British Man Jailed for AI-Generated Child Abuse Images

October 30, 2024

In a groundbreaking case, a British man named Hugh Nelson has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. Nelson, 27, used artificial intelligence to create explicit images of child abuse. He admitted to several serious offenses, including making and distributing indecent images of children. The images we

politics

Buffalo Grove's President Talks Exciting Changes

October 30, 2024

What's happening in Buffalo Grove? Village President Eric Smith recently updated the Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce members, and there's a lot to look forward to! One big project is the mixed-use development called The Clove, near Lake Cook and McHenry roads. This $150 million proje

politics

Amazon and Brian Williams' Unusual Election Night Experiment

October 29, 2024

Imagine this: a former NBC anchor, Brian Williams, partners with Amazon to cover the presidential election. No, we’re not in the future — it’s happening this November! Amazon is diving into live news for the first time, and they’ve picked a big name for the job. Williams, who’s covered elections bef

entertainment

Jeremy Allen White Plays Bruce Springsteen in Upcoming Biopic

October 28, 2024

Jeremy Allen White, known for his role in "The Bear, " is set to portray legendary musician Bruce Springsteen in the upcoming biopic "Deliver Me From Nowhere. " The film, directed and written by Scott Cooper ("Crazy Heart, " "Hostiles"), is based on Warren Zanes' book, focusing on the creation of Sp

science

Robot R2 Meets Shuttle Discovery at the Smithsonian

October 28, 2024

Have you ever wondered what happens to space robots once their space mission is over? Well, NASA's Robonaut-2, or R2 for short, found a new home at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Virginia. This humanoid robot, which looks like it's straight out of a sci-fi movie, was last seen ri