Schools struggle to staff up for youth mental health crisis
By Patrick Wall and Kalyn Belsha
Chalkbeat
and Annie Ma
The Associated Press
Mira Ugwuadu felt anxious and depressed when she returned to her high school in Cobb County, Georgia, last fall after months of remote learning, so she…
Qatar bans sale of beer at World Cup stadiums in about-face
By Graham Dunbar
Associated Press
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatar banned the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums on Friday, a sudden U-turn on the deal the conservative Muslim emirate made to secure the soccer tournament with only two days to…
Twitter risks fraying as engineers exit over Musk upheaval
By Frank Bajak
Associated Press
Elon Musk’s managerial bomb-throwing at Twitter has so thinned the ranks of software engineers who keep the world’s de-facto public square up and running that industry insiders and programmers who were…
What to know if you’ve applied for student loan forgiveness
By Cora Lewis
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts, leaving millions of borrowers wondering what happens next.…
More than 1,000 expected to attend free Thanksgiving dinner at Court Street United Methodist Church
From Court Street United Methodist Church
Thanksgiving dinner will be celebrated by more than 770 local residents during the annual, free Thanksgiving Dinner at Court Street United Methodist Church. The dinner, which is one of Rockford’s…
Garland names special counsel to lead Trump-related probes
By Eric Tucker and Michael Balsamo
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland named a special counsel on Friday to oversee the Justice Department's investigation into the presence of classified documents at…
Your Horoscope – November 16, 2022
ARIES
You may find it challenging to get in touch with people who don’t call you back right away. However, your phone will start ringing off the hook when they finally contact you.
TAURUS
You’ll suddenly be very popular. You’ll…
Your Horoscope – November 9, 2022
ARIES
You may get an unexpected promotion after a colleague leaves. You’ll take over for your boss when they go on vacation. You may get a pay raise.
TAURUS
Everything is falling into place. At work, you’ll be inspired by leading…
Your Horoscope – November 2, 2022
ARIES
You’ll be successful at work. You’ll have an abundance of clients, which will bring in extra income. You’ll deepen your spiritual practice and live your life in line with your beliefs.
TAURUS
You’ll complete all your tasks on…
RAM presents Art in Bloom, November 3-6 and Fashion in Bloom, November 5
From Rockford Art Museum
Rockford Art Museum is in full bloom during the sixth annual Art in Bloom (Thursday, November 3-Sunday, November 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.) as works of art from the current feature exhibition the Rockford Midwestern…
Nash out as Nets coach after poor start, more controversy
By Brian Mahoney
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Nash is out as Brooklyn Nets coach after a disappointing start and more controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving.
The Nets announced Tuesday that they had parted ways with the…