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Do you want fries with that? Krispy Kreme doughnuts are coming to McDonald’s

Krispy Kreme and McDonald's are getting together over breakfast. The doughnut chain and the fast food giant unveiled plans Tuesday to offer Krispy Kreme products at McDonald's locations across the United States.

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending

The winless lottery streak ends. Someone in New Jersey won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot

Someone in New Jersey overcame the odds Tuesday night and won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, breaking a winless streak that dated to last December.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

The IRS has 940,000 unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 that are about to expire. Is one of them yours?

The federal tax collector said Monday that roughly 940,000 people in the U.S. have until May 17 to submit tax returns for unclaimed refunds for tax year 2020, which total more than $1 billion nationwide.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Bird flu, weather and inflation conspire to keep egg prices near historic highs for Easter

Egg prices are at near-historic highs in many parts of the world as the spring holidays approach, reflecting a market scrambled by disease, high demand and growing costs for farmers.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Big brands could pivot easily if TikTok goes away. For many small businesses, it’s another story

If content creators and corporate executives made TikTok videos about the platform's possible U.S. demise, disco diva Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" could supply the soundtrack.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

With all the recent headlines about panels and tires falling off planes, is flying safe?

It has been 15 years since the last fatal crash of a U.S. airliner, but you would never know that by reading about a torrent of flight problems in the last three months.

National News

9 hours ago in National

4 people killed and 7 wounded in stabbings in northern Illinois, with a suspect in custody

Four people were killed and seven were hurt when a man went on a stabbing rampage Wednesday across multiple locations in a northern Illinois community, authorities said.

9 hours ago in National

Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82

Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and who almost became Republican John McCain's running mate eight years later, has died, according to a statement issued by his family.

9 hours ago in National

Dethroned crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced for defrauding FTX investors

Former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried faces the potential of decades in prison when he is sentenced Thursday for his role in the 2022 collapse of FTX, once one of the world's most popular platforms for trading digital currency.

9 hours ago in National

US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It’s the first revision in 27 years

For the first time in 27 years, the U.S. government is changing how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity, an effort that federal officials believe will more accurately count residents who identify as Hispanic and of Middle Eastern and North African heritage.

9 hours ago in National

Schools in the path of April’s total solar eclipse prepare for a natural teaching moment

Seventh-grade student Henry Cohen bounced side to side in time to the Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun" playing in teacher Nancy Morris' classroom, swinging his arms open and closed across the planets pictured on his T-shirt.

1 day ago in National

NBC has cut ties with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel after employee objections, some on the air

NBC News cut ties Tuesday with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel less than a week after hiring her as an on-air political contributor, a decision that followed a furious protest by some of its journalists and commentators.

Sports

10 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Opening day 2024: What to watch for on the first full day of the MLB season

Here's what to watch for on MLB's opening day.

10 hours ago in Sports

Warriors’ Draymond Green is ejected less than 4 minutes into game against Magic

Golden State's Draymond Green was ejected less than four minutes into the Warriors' game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, the forward's fourth ejection of the season.

10 hours ago in Sports

Officials admit to missed call on final play of Clippers win over 76ers

Officials said they missed a foul call in the closing seconds of the Los Angeles Clippers' 108-107 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday night, denying the 76ers a possible victory in their fight for better playoff positioning.

1 day ago in Sports

Djokovic splits with Ivanisevic after winning 12 Grand Slam titles during their partnership

Top-ranked Novak Djokovic has split with coach Goran Ivanisevic, ending their association that began in 2018 and included 12 Grand Slam titles for the Serbian tennis player.

1 day ago in Sports

Rangers become 1st NHL team to clinch playoff berth, beat Flyers 6-5 on Fox’s quick goal in OT

Adam Fox scored 36 seconds into overtime and the New York Rangers became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 6-5 following a wild third period Tuesday night.

2 days ago in Sports

NFL owners approve a radical overhaul to kickoff rules, AP source says, adopting setup used in XFL

Kickoff returns are returning to the NFL. Team owners on Tuesday approved a new rule that will take what essentially had become "a dead play" and make it an integral part of the game again, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.

Entertainment

10 hours ago in Entertainment

Beyoncé shares ‘Cowboy Carter’ track list ahead of album, mentions Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson

Buckle up, cowpoke: On Wednesday, Beyoncé shared the track list for her forthcoming album, "Act ll: Cowboy Carter."

10 hours ago in Entertainment

No police charges for Taylor Swift’s dad over paparazzi incident in Sydney

Taylor Swift's father will not be charged over a paparazzi photographer's claim that Scott Swift assaulted him on the Sydney waterfront hours after the pop star's Australian tour ended last month.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Local

Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

Jussie Smollett at the Los Angeles special screening of 'Alien: Covenant' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX in Hollywood, USA on May 17, 2017.

The Illinois Supreme Court will hear an appeal of actor Jussie Smollett’s disorderly conduct conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying to Chicago police.

1 day ago in Entertainment

After ‘Wonka’ and ‘Dune,’ Timothée Chalamet signs first look deal with Warner Bros.

Following the success of " Wonka " and the " Dune" movies, Warner Bros. is staying in the Timothée Chalamet business. The star signed a first look deal with the studio to collaborate on future projects as an actor and producer, Warner Bros. said Tuesday.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: How Shakira turned pain into art on her first album in seven years, ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’

On "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran," her first new album in seven years, Shakira transforms her pain into art — from the bachata "Monotonía" to the electro-pop "Te Felicito" to the mega viral "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53" and beyond.

Local

3 hours ago in Local, National

Should college essays touch on race? Some feel the affirmative action ruling leaves them no choice

When the Supreme Court ended affirmative action in higher education, it left the college essay as one of few places where race can play a role in admissions decisions.

6 hours ago in Local

Springfield ambulance providers speak up at council meeting

The controversy regarding ambulance service in Springfield continues.

13 hours ago in Local

Southern Illinois prepares for solar eclipse

Marshall has activities planned over the weekend leading up to the eclipse.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

Cardinals super fan known as Rally Runner pleads guilty to storming Capitol in face paint

This image from police body-worn video and contained in the Justice Department statement of facts supporting the arrest of Rally Runner, shows Rally Runner outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. Rally Runner, who legally changed his name from Daniel Donnelly Jr., pleaded guilty on Friday, March 22, 2024, to a felony charge of civil disorder and is scheduled to be sentenced in July. (Department of Justice via AP)

A St. Louis Cardinals super fan who legally changed his name to Rally Runner has pleaded guilty to storming the U.S. Capitol while wearing red face paint and red clothes.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Local

Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

Jussie Smollett at the Los Angeles special screening of 'Alien: Covenant' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX in Hollywood, USA on May 17, 2017.

The Illinois Supreme Court will hear an appeal of actor Jussie Smollett’s disorderly conduct conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying to Chicago police.

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