Gainesville and Alachua County are buzzing with holiday excitement this December. The Dance Alive National Ballet is bringing "The Nutcracker" to life, with performances in Gainesville and Ocala. The show includes special events like "Magic of Nutcracker" for children with special needs and "Class W
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy recently shared some concerning news. He said that China and Russia are getting cozier, and it's not just about friendship. There are signs that Russia might be giving up some control to China, especially in areas like military and industry. In a post on X, Z
A deal has been struck between West Contra Costa educators and the school district, bringing an end to a nearly week-long strike. Both sides announced the agreement early Wednesday, with the union and school board still needing to give their final approval. The district expressed relief that studen
Chicago's cultural workers are joining forces to demand better pay and working conditions. Many of them feel undervalued and underpaid, especially after the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Workers at various museums and cultural sites have been successful in forming unions and securi
Michigan Wolverines made a big splash by letting go of their head coach, Sherrone Moore, after just two years. The team had a solid season with a 9-3 record, but that wasn't enough to save Moore's job. The university said they found proof that Moore had an inappropriate relationship with a staff mem
The holiday season is here, and time is running out for gift shopping. But don't worry, there are still plenty of options available for those who haven't finished their shopping lists yet. From beauty products to home essentials, there are many gifts that can be delivered in time for Christmas. One
Big banks in the U. S. have been acting suspiciously. They've been limiting or even cutting off services to certain businesses, not because these businesses are risky, but because they don't like them. This includes crypto firms, among others. This isn't new. Back in 2013, there was something calle
The Pacific Northwest is dealing with serious flooding after a lot of rain. This happened because of something called an atmospheric river. Imagine a river in the sky, that's what it is. It brings lots of water vapor and can cause heavy rain. Two of these rivers hit the area one after the other. Thi
Winter weather is making its presence known in the Great Smoky Mountains. The U. S. 441, also known as Newfound Gap Road, is expected to close again due to upcoming snowfall. This time, the closure is planned for the evening of December 10th, as announced on the park's social media platform. The ro
College basketball is heating up, and eight teams are still perfect on the season. These teams come from different conferences and have unique strengths. Some are national title contenders, while others are just trying to secure a spot in the NCAA tournament. Nebraska is one of the teams still unbe
