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Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden? Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years

Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.

6 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says

Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. Their interests are officially aligned — and the Heat finally have another superstar.

Lifestyle

3 hours ago in Lifestyle

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks

Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom also use gaming features to keep users coming back.

3 hours ago in Lifestyle

How to talk about money with your kids

At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter can choose one thing to buy, making sure she considers her budget and how much tax she'll have to pay.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?

6 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

1 week ago in Lifestyle

$75 caviar-topped tots. A day’s pay worth of beer. Here’s the World Cup menu — and prices

World Cup tickets are expensive. Flights to North America are expensive. Hotel rooms in many places are expensive. Then there's the price of beer.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail

Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with a slice of plasticky processed cheese food.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

The world wants more high-protein products, but there’s not enough whey to go around

Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle. More recently, food companies have sprinkled it into everything from breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts and potato chips to bagels, tortillas and Starbucks drinks to meet growing consumer demand.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts

Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates. But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them?

Entertainment

2 hours ago in Entertainment

A marriage proposal and Bad Bunny steal attention from Novak Djokovic’s opening Wimbledon match

Novak Djokovic witnessed a marriage proposal in the crowd at Centre Court during his Wimbledon first-round match Monday and was quick to ask for an invitation to the wedding.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

4 days ago in Entertainment

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"

Sports

3 hours ago in Sports

Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action

Sportsbook operators anticipated this year's World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned. The world's most popular sporting event is being played in North America, so U.S. audiences can see the games live while the sun is out or in the early evening. The U.S. also has a team that may be its most talented in history.

3 hours ago in Sports

Ja Morant is headed to Portland after the Memphis Grizzlies trade the 2-time All-Star

Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis completed a trade Monday night that sees the Grizzlies starting anew and gives the two-time All-Star a chance to revive his career.

1 day ago in Sports

Play is underway in ideal conditions on the opening day of Wimbledon

Among the early matches on the opening day of the grass-court Grand Slam: Fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula beat Darja Vidmanova 7-5, 6-3; rising Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar, in his Wimbledon debut, beat Felix Gill 6-3, 6-3, 7-5; and French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska, who needed a wild-card entry, was beaten 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 by Mananchaya Sawangkaew.

3 days ago in News, Sports

Arkansas State Volleyball Unveils Schedule for 2026 Campaign

With a historic 2025 campaign in the rearview, Arkansas State volleyball head coach Brian Gerwig unveiled the 2026 schedule.

3 days ago in Business, Community, News, Sports

Jonesboro A&P Updates: Cashless Sportsplex, Naming Rights, and Tax Cash Flows

Panel of six officials seated behind a long curved wooden dais in a conference room, with screens displaying documents behind them.

The Jonesboro Advertising and Promotion (A&P) Commission on Thursday heard various updates regarding the upcoming Jonesboro sports complex, as well as updates on its cash position.

4 days ago in Sports

Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’

From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years

Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.

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1 hour ago in Education, Election Guide, Government & Politics, Health & Wellness, News

Arkansas Gubernatorial Debate Sans Sanders Focuses on Healthcare, Education

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Panel of speakers on a stage at an Arkansas Press Association event, with flags on either side and a banner reading 'A DAY OF DEBATES' in the background.

During a debate in Eureka Springs last week, two contenders for Arkansas' highest office traded sharp words about policy, preparation, and each other's credentials to lead.

3 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News

Jonesboro Man Accused of Choking and Threatening to Kill Victim During Domestic Assault

Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he choked a victim to the point of not being able to breathe and threatened to kill her multiple times.

4 hours ago in Community, News

Downtown Paragould Receives Nearly $50K Grant to Revitalize Area

Large group of people posing on a street with a big ceremonial check for a hometown grant in Paragould, Arkansas, under a red canopy.

Downtown Paragould has been selected as one of only 26 cities nationwide to receive a grant to revitalize properties and showcase local talent.

7 hours ago in Community, Local Spotlight, Native Advertising, News, Outdoors, Summer Fun Guide

Super Sam’s Fireworks Ready to Light Up Northeast Arkansas for America’s 250th

American flag waves in the foreground with red, white, and blue fireworks bursting in the night sky.

As the nation prepares to celebrate a historic milestone this Fourth of July, a local tradition is ready to help Northeast Arkansas mark the occasion in spectacular fashion.

19 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News

Paragould Man Accused of Assaulting and Threatening to Kill Pregnant Wife, Held on $150K Bond

A Paragould man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said he assaulted his pregnant wife and threatened to kill her while driving her away from their home against her will.

20 hours ago in Government & Politics, News

Ballot Disputes and Public Trust Take Center Stage in Arkansas Secretary of State Debate

Panelists stand on a stage in front of a banner that reads Arkansas Press Association, during a debate event, with audience watching.

The debate, which featured Dr. Michael Pakko (L), Kelly Grappe (D), and state Sen. Kim Hammer (R), was hosted by the Arkansas Press Association.

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