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BBC: TikTokers target controversial Willow oil project

US government officials are expected to make a decision on one of the biggest US oil projects in decades this week.

VOA: US Lawmakers Warn ‘Clean Reauthorization’ of Surveillance Authorities a ‘Nonstarter’

Key U.S. lawmakers are warning the country’s top intelligence officials that they could soon find themselves without a much-talked-about surveillance authority unless...

BBC: Stormy Daniels: Trump invited to testify before grand jury

New York prosecutors have invited ex-US president Donald Trump to testify to a grand jury over the Stormy Daniels case, his lawyer...

VOA: Report: White Supremacist Propaganda Activity Soared to Record High in 2022

WASHINGTON —From antisemitic leaflets to racist banners, American white supremacists sharply ramped up efforts to spread propaganda last year, according to a...

NPR: A Chicago legend, whose Italian beef sandwich helped inspire ‘The Bear,’ has died

Who is he? Joseph Zucchero was the co-founder of Mr. Beef, a staple in Chicago's River North neighborhood that had gained a...

NPR: A wild cat was found in Cincinnati with cocaine in its system. No, it’s not a movie

You've probably heard of Cocaine Bear, the box-office hit about a black bear's drug-fueled feeding frenzy. But have you heard of "cocaine...

CNN reporter calls his parents using AI voice. Watch what happens next

Can CNN correspondent Donie O'Sullivan's parents spot the difference between their son's voice and an AI version? An online tool creates convincing...

BBC: Hamburg shooting: Seven killed in attack on Jehovah’s Witness hall

Seven people, including an unborn baby, have been killed in a shooting at a Jehovah's Witness meeting hall in the German city...

CNN: Silicon Valley Bank collapses after failing to raise capital

New YorkCNN—Silicon Valley Bank collapsed Friday morning after a stunning 48 hours in which its capital crisis set off fears of a...

BBC: Roberto Firmino: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp ‘little bit surprised’ by striker’s decision to leave

The Brazil forward will end an eight-year stay at Anfield when his contract expires in June. Firmino, 31, had...

VOA: Ukraine Rebounds From Russian Barrage, Restores Power Supply

Ukraine's capital restored most of its power supply on Friday, officials said, as the country again responded swiftly and defiantly to the...

CNN: Rubio wants to block Ford from tax breaks for using Chinese battery technology

US Senator Marco Rubio on Thursday introduced legislation that takes aim at Ford’s deal to use technology from Chinese battery company CATL...

Anouncement

[Urbana] FRESH Teen Hangout Zone

Friday, February 24, 3:30-6 pmAt Phillips Recreation Center: 505 W Stoughton Urbana, IL 61801Grades 6-12 Urbana Park District is...

[Illinois] OPEN HOUSE THIS THURSDAY!

Join the the University YMCA, Diversity & Social Justice Education, & local community organization for an Open House this Thursday!

[Urbana] Come see the best in local photography on display February 4 – 12

The winners in the Best in Show Photographic Print Competition will be on display at Lincoln Square February 4  - 12.

[Illinois] Student Engagement and Leadership Development (SELD) Internship 

SELD interns play a pivotal role in supporting student-focused and student-centered work at the University YMCA. After successful completion of the internship,...