Brooke Shields discusses her 'excruciating' gym accident
Brooke Shields is talking about how badly she broke her leg and how she's recovering.
Arsenal Museum celebrates the women who have worked on the Island from WWI to today
The Rock Island Arsenal Museum has just launched a "Women Workers at Rock Island Arsenal" virtual exhibit which shines a light on the women who have worked at the arsenal and brings to light stories which have not previously been …
Derek Chauvin trial continues with MMA fighter who watched George Floyd's death
The second day of Derek Chauvin's trial in George Floyd's death began Tuesday with further questioning of a professional mixed martial arts fighter who stumbled onto the scene of the 46-year-old Black man's final moments.
First selfie studio in the Quad Cities is open
When you think of a photography studio, you probably think of cheesy green screens in a department store. But in Davenport, a new immersive photography studio has a fun and unique take on the industry.
Turning to 'Dr. Google' may not be as anxiety-inducing or misleading as believed, study finds
Have you found yourself Googling your symptoms in an attempt to soothe health-related anxieties, and then worried that you were going to accidentally misdiagnose yourself and make those anxieties worse?
McDonald's Names Desiree Ralls-Morrison as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) announced today that Desiree Ralls-Morrison has been named the company's General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, overseeing global legal operations and corporate governance. Ralls-Morrison will start on April 26, 2021 and will be based at the company's …
Volkswagen of America says it's changing its name to 'Voltswagen'
In a move intended to reflect its new push into electric vehicles, Volkswagen's US arm says it is changing its name to "Voltswagen." Yes, really.
Former AC Reynolds star thrives at Barstool Sports with his flair for the comedic
No playbook could have possibly prepared Caleb Pressley for his job with digital company Barstool Sports, even the one he had a decade ago at AC Reynolds High School. What he didn't fully realize back then, is how his big …
CBP deploying more agents to US-Mexico border amid influx of migrants
US Customs and Border Protection is deploying more agents to the US-Mexico border as the agency continues to face a growing number of migrants, an agency spokeswoman told CNN.
'An answer to our prayers'; St. Charles County first responders bring COVID-19 vaccine to senior apartment complexes
The St. Charles County Ambulance District has vaccinated more than 200 seniors in the last week, thanks to a new partnership between the state's department of public health and first responders across the state.
Biden pleads with states to slow openings as new viral surge builds
President Joe Biden is warning states that are rushing ahead with opening businesses, bars and restaurants to slow down as one of his top health chiefs warns of "impending doom" over a possible new Covid-19 surge.
Who's joining Dolly in West Asheville mural?
One of West Asheville's most popular murals is getting a new face. The Dolly Parton mural on the side of Beauty Parade has been a West Asheville fixture for the past few years. Now, Dolly will be getting a duet …
'How about we call you Fred?': Microaggressions against my Asian name
For many of us Asians living in the West, our name is a tricky subject that often makes us feel self-conscious and embarrassed when people try to pronounce it. Growing up attending American international schools around the world, I got …
Mother of police officer injured in Capitol riot says she's outraged by Trump's lie that his supporters were 'hugging and kissing' cops during attack
The mother of a DC Police officer who was brutally assaulted while defending the US Capitol during the January 6 insurrection said Monday that she and her family are outraged by former President Donald Trump's claim that his supporters were …
International Criminal Court Fast Facts
Here's a look at the International Criminal Court (ICC), a court comprised of 123 states from around the world.
