This content contains affiliate links. When you purchase through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Katie Moench is a librarian, runner, and loves baking. A school librarian in the Midwest, Katie lives with her husband and dog and spends her free time drinking coffee, trying new recipes, and expanding her to-be-reads. View all […]
See the world’s largest bouncy castle through the eyes of a child Take a tour of the world’s largest bounce house, the 10,000-square-foot Big Bounce America, at Waterman’s Family Farm in Indianapolis on September 14, 2018. Jenna Watson, Indianapolis Star Get ready for high-flying fun for all ages – Big Bounce America is bringing its […]
Akira Kurosawa’s “The Seven Samurai” celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. But despite its age, the vitality and nimble movements of Kurosawa’s epic are still breathtaking. Watching the film again, you are swept away by its fluidity of action and the breadth of vision. As quickly as Kambei Shimada (Takashi Shimura), the noble samurai leader […]
Although the four-day school week is becoming more common in the United States, it remains controversial. According to a 2023 report from the National Conference of State Legislatures, about 850 districts nationwide will have a four-day school week, up from 600 in 2020. Proponents say shorter weeks help recruit and retain teachers because they give […]
Volunteers mark hundreds of veterans’ graves with flags on Memorial Day Due to the pandemic, cemetery staff and a small group of volunteers are marking veterans’ graves in Union Grove with flags in honor of Memorial Day. Dazia Cummings, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel You may notice that flags in Wisconsin are flying at half-staff on Thursday. […]
The new cast of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”, © Manuel Harlan A new cast has been assembled for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, from 15 October 2024. Joining the cast is Claire Lams, who takes on the role of Ginny Potter alongside David Ricardo-Pearce, who continues to play Harry Potter, and Ellis […]
Morgantown is gearing up for a GREAT matchup as local schools have received an extra day off before Labor Day weekend. A day before the West Virginia University football team begins its 2024 season against No. 8-ranked Penn State, local authorities canceled classes at the county’s schools on Friday as the region prepares for increased […]
In Great Britain, more 15-year-olds report low life satisfaction than anywhere else in Europe. Experts are talking about a “happiness recession” among British teenagers. The group ranks at the bottom of the European rankings in terms of life satisfaction in 27 countries, according to an analysis by the Children’s Society. In the UK, 25 percent […]
ORANGE COUNTY, Florida. – A 28-year-old man accused of stabbing a 13-year-old girl to death on July 4 has been charged with multiple counts, including first-degree murder, in Orange County. A grand jury on Wednesday indicted Jerry Dorisme on charges of first-degree murder, kidnapping with intent to inflict bodily harm or terrorize, sexual assault and […]
The New York Giants will be without one of their best players from training camp and the preseason at the start of the 2024 season. After claiming waivers, the Giants announced that linebacker Dyontae Johnson will begin the season on the reserve/injured list due to the ankle injury he sustained in the season opener. In […]
