• State BOE increases high school graduation requirements. personal finance class added

    One-hour credit course will have to be completed during junior or senior year.

  • One person dead, one person hospitalized after a shooting in Greenfield

    GREENFIELD, Mo. — A heavy police presence has been spotted near the Price Cutter in Greenfield due to a shooting. According to police, a shooting caused one death and another person being flown to the hospital. This photo was taken on Talbutt Street near the Price Cutter: This is an ongoing situation. Ozarksfirst will update []

  • "We Promise This Is Not A Person In A Bodysuit"

    "We Promise This Is Not A Person In A Bodysuit" Boston Dynamics unveiled Wednesday a new humanoid robot that creepily moves like no other robot has moved before. The new fully electric Atlas robot represents a path to commercialization and a new generation of robots that will leave folks asking if this is the beginning of the 'Skynet' (Terminator) robot. "This week we announced the retirement of our hydraulic Atlas and unveiled what comes next—a fully electric Atlas robot...

  • Advances in missing persons cases

    Can you imagine undergoing the anxiety of having a loved one go missing? In 2023, Spain’s Ministry of the Interior shed light on significant advancements aimed at supporting families during such distressing times. On Tuesday, April 16, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, the Minister of the Interior, chaired the yearly gathering at the National Centre for Missing Persons […]

  • Harvard To Once Again Require SATs For Admissions

    Harvard To Once Again Require SATs For Admissions Harvard is joining the ranks of other universities in recognizing the obvious: SATs are a great way to measure aptitude. And now that Harvard is busy grappling with other issues like plagiarism among its top ranks, it has decided to quietly shuffle SAT requirements back to where they were pre-Covid. Harvard will reintroduce standardized testing requirements for admissions starting with the Class of 2029, deviating from its prior...

  • Police search for person of interest

    The Iowa City Police Department is searching for a woman who is of interest in an investigation of alleged financial crimes Police are asked for the public’s assistance on Thursday. The alleged crime took place at multiple locations on April 5, and police are actively investigating. According to the release, the person of interest is

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    Why The NHRA Is Best Experienced In Person

    The NHRA isn’t a sport that lends itself to TV viewing. The full experience can only be had in person. It gives sponsors an all day opportunity to interact with fans.

  • Parkinson’s, a personal perspective

    As Thursday April 11 is World Parkinson’s Day, the following explanation of how the disease has affected Andrew Busby is an eye opener. “I’m sorry to inform you Andrew that you have got Parkinson’s disease” those were the words of my Spanish consultant back in 2014. I’d visited my G.P. over something else and a […]

  • How to remove personal information from the internet -- and why you should

    Internet scammers, scorned lovers turned stalkers, greedy salespeople, and shady organizations are looking for your private information. Your online activity is a blazing beacon inviting unwanted data collection. Delete your personal info from the internet with Incogni. Every aspect of our lives now exists on the internet, from social media accounts and online shopping to online banking and everything in between. Taking control of how the various outlets use and distribute the personal...

  • How to Use Google Gemini for Personal Development

    Google Gemini is more than just a large language model developed by Google AI; it’s a dynamic tool that can significantly enhance personal growth and introspection. While not traditionally seen as a personal development tool, its adeptness in handling language, comprehension, and reasoning makes it invaluable for those looking to delve deeper into self-awareness and […]

  • Poll: How often do you order food for delivery?

    Are you tightening your belt?

  • Brazil delays visa requirement for Americans once again

    Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. After numerous proposed start dates, Brazil again delayed visa requirements for select tourists, including Americans. American, Canadian and Australian tourists will not have to apply for a visa to visit until April 10, 2025, the Brazilian government said last week. The government previously …