Penguins refuse to eat cheaper fish as inflation hits Japanese aquarium
For the penguins and otters at Japan’s Hakone-en Aquarium, an hour’s drive southwest of Tokyo, inflation and rising prices have meant a change in diet — and the animals are not happy about it.
New Zealand wants changes to law that allows going to the bathroom in public
It is currently an offense to defecate or urinate in a public place (other than in a public lavatory), but, if the person can show they had reasonable grounds for believing they were not being observed,
LaSalle Public Library to host tech assistance program
LASALLE – On Thursday the LaSalle Public Library staff will be hosting a free walk-in tech assistance program for the public. The event will be held from noon until 4:30 PM. Staff will help individuals download,
Five injured after power line incident near Streator
STREATOR – Five men were injured at a home in rural Streator after coming into contact with a power line. According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, around 11 AM in the 1400 block of North 1659th
Guy Tries to Outrun Cops on a Lawnmower
Corn is up! Motorists reminded to slow down near intersections
READING – The Reading Fire Department is warning motorists of growing corn fields around roadways. Now that the corn is up, blocking the view of cars coming from either direction, it is important for motorists to
Twitter stock sinks after Elon Musk backs out of $44 million deal to buy the social platform
On Monday, the value of public Twitter stock sank at the start of trading, due to billionaire Elon Musk announcing he’s backing out of an agreement to buy the social platform. Shares peaked at $51.70 in April
Biden administration says federal law protects patients; and hospitals must provide abortions in emergencies despite state bans
The Biden administration said Monday that hospitals must ensure patients can receive abortions when deemed medically necessary in emergency situations, despite bans in many states on the procedure. The Department of Health and Human Services said a
After 21 years, Pittsburg Steelers’ Heinz Field to change name to become Acrisure Stadium
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Monday that Heinz Field will be renamed Acrisure Stadium. Acrisure, the Michigan based insurance firm, will own the rights to the stadium on a 15-year contract. The Kraft Heinz company’s original deal
Atlanta Braves trade top prospect Drew Waters and two others in exchange for Kansas City Royals draft pick
The Atlanta Braves and Kansas City Royals announced Monday that the Braves traded their top prospect, outfielder Drew Waters, and two other players to the Royals in exchange for the No. 35 overall pick in the 2022