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5 days ago in National
New Trump administration rule bars student loan relief for public workers tied to ‘illegal’ activity
The Trump administration is forging ahead with plans to eject some nonprofits from a popular student loan forgiveness program if their work is deemed to have a "substantial illegal purpose" — a move that could cut off some teachers, doctors and other public workers from federal loan cancellation.
5 days ago in Sports
Led by Wembanyama, youthful Spurs on verge of setting best start in franchise history
The San Antonio Spurs can open the season 5-0 for the first time in franchise history.
5 days ago in Sports
From parrots to chemists, the world is captivated by baseball superstar Ohtani
Cocochan Hayakawa, a chatty parrot with nearly 48,000 followers on Instagram, is one of millions of admirers of Shohei Ohtani, the baseball superstar starring again for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.
Universal Music and AI song generator Udio settle lawsuit and partner on new AI music platform
The rise of AI song generation tools like Udio has disrupted the $20 billion music streaming industry. Record labels accuse the platforms of exploiting the recorded works of artists without compensating them.
5 days ago in Lifestyle
Community fights pickleball replacing basketball courts at South Florida beachside park
The city of Fort Lauderdale is planning to replace the decades-old, beachside basketball courts with pickleball courts, part of a deal with developers for a massive condo and hotel project.
5 more jewel heist arrests made as Louvre probe deepens
The prosecutor, Laure Beccuau, told RTL radio that one of the detainees is suspected of being part of the four-person team that robbed the Louvre's Apollo Gallery in broad daylight on Oct. 19.
Thanksgiving at the Cabin to be held Nov. 2 at Forest Glen Preserve
Visitors are invited to experience Thanksgiving life as Pioneers did in the 1800s.
5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How Americans feel about changing the clocks, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Only 12% of U.S. adults favor the current system of daylight saving time, which has people in most states changing the clocks twice a year, according to a new AP-NORC poll, while 47% are opposed and 40% are neutral.
5 days ago in National
Trump says he has deals with China after meeting Xi to try to solve trade tensions
President Donald Trump said he's made deals with China after meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday, the final day of a trip to Asia that was an opportunity for the leaders of the world's two largest economies to stabilize relations after months of turmoil over trade issues.
This orange flower cloaks Mexico during Day of the Dead. Climate change is putting it at risk
Mexican marigold growers say they've been left reeling by torrential rains, stretching drought and other impacts from climate change — caused by the burning of fuels like gas, oil and coal – that have grown increasingly common.
5 days ago in Features
How tiny drones inspired by bats could save lives in dark and stormy conditions
The robotics lab at Worcester Polytechnic Institute lab is a testing ground for tiny drones that can be deployed in search and rescue missions even in dark, smoky or stormy conditions.
5 days ago in World
Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba pick up the pieces after Melissa’s destruction
People across the northern Caribbean were digging out from the destruction of Hurricane Melissa on Thursday as deaths from the catastrophic storm climbed.
Public invited to What’s Brewing with Danville Mayor Rickey Williams
Community members who attend this event will find a community focused setting where they are encouraged to ask questions.
Funeral arrangements set for family of former GOP candidate Darren Bailey
Four family members killed in Montana helicopter crash; donation fund created for surviving child.
Crash closed I-74 in Champaign County for hours early Wednesday
No injuries reported after semi-truck and two vehicles collide west of I-57 interchange.
Illinois Federation of Teachers rallies at capitol to ‘Tax the Rich’
More than 400 educators and state workers call on lawmakers to fund schools and protect public services.
COMING SOON IN DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN: The Caffeine Rx set to open November 1
Locally owned café to offer discount for healthcare workers and community-focused vibe.
6 days ago in Sports
Rozier and Billups will not receive NBA salaries while on leave in gambling cases, AP sources say
NBA guard Terry Rozier and coach Chauncey Billups will not receive their salaries while on leave for their arrests on federal gambling-related charges, two people with knowledge of the matters told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Paris prosecutor says 2 suspects in the Louvre jewel heist admit their involvement
Two suspects in the Louvre jewel heist have admitted their involvement and are believed to be the men who forced their way into the world's most visited museum, a Paris prosecutor said Wednesday.
The Literary offers free meals for SNAP recipients amid funding uncertainty
Downtown Champaign café launches “Oh SNAP!” menu to support neighbors in need.
