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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...

NPR: A surprise-billing law loophole? Her pregnancy led to a six-figure hospital bill

It was the first day of her family's vacation in the San Juan Islands last June when Danielle Laskey, who was 26...

CNN: Biden could face first veto of presidency as Democrats weigh whether to rescind DC crime law

Multiple Democrats are undecided about how they will vote on a measure that would overturn a rewriting of Washington, DC’s criminal code,...

New College of Florida students to hold rally as conservative leaders move forward with overhaul of school

Students and faculty at the New College of Florida are planning to demonstrate during a board of trustees meeting Tuesday after Gov....

VOA: Supreme Court Weighs Biden Student Loan Plan Worth Billions 

WASHINGTON —The Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments in a partisan legal fight over President Joe Biden's plan to wipe away or...

The fastest growing metro in the US is looking to a shrinking reservoir to keep the boom going

In a bright-red county in a state allergic to regulations, there is a ban on growing grass outside new businesses. Only 8%...

Nalanda: The university that changed the world

The winter morning was cloaked in thick fog. Our car swerved past horse-drawn carriages, a mode of transport still popular in the...

A first report on the Ohio toxic train wreck was released. Here’s what it found — and what investigators are still looking into

After federal officials released an initial report concluding that this month’s toxic train wreck in Ohio was completely preventable, investigators will begin...

CNN: Nearly 1 million power outages reported in cross-country winter storms, with more snow, icing and blizzard conditions ahead

Brutal winter storms are expected to deliver snow, blizzard conditions or icing across strips of the US from California to the Northeast...

NPR: A million households have lost power so far as major winter storm blasts the U.S.

A major, prolonged winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions and significant ice from California to the Northeast this week.

CNN: Alex Murdaugh admits he lied to investigators about his whereabouts the night of his wife and son’s killings and stole from his clients

Alex Murdaugh took the stand to testify in his double murder trial Thursday morning, admitting he lied to investigators when he said...

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[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,...