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Villager gets hole-in-one at Mickylee Pitch & Putt
Villager Peter Wright scored a lucky ace at the Mickylee Pitch & Putt. If you get a hole-in-one, share the news at news@villages-news.com Read more: Villager gets hole-in-one at Mickylee...
Man fatally shot at apartment complex had been arrested in February
Law enforcement has identified the victim of a shooting who was pronounced dead at UF Health Leesburg Hospital this week. Read more: Man fatally shot at apartment complex had been...
Sumter County Fair will offer 10 days of family-friendly fun
The Sumter County Fair returns next week, bringing 10 days of family-friendly fun, entertainment and community tradition for all ages. Read more: Sumter County Fair will offer 10 days of...
67-year-old man armed with frying pan lands in jail after family fracas
A Lake County man armed with a frying plan landed in jail after a family fracas. Read more: 67-year-old man armed with frying pan lands in jail after family fracas
Haters going to hate when it comes to new Walmart
A Villager says that while there are many complaints about the new Walmart, she and others are excited about the new super center. Read more: Haters going to hate when...
No UK government ministers to attend Paralympic ceremonies
No UK government ministers or officials will attend the Winter Paralympics opening and closing ceremonies after Russian and Belarusian athletes were invited to compete under their national flags.
Labour MP 'voluntarily suspends herself' amid China spy probe
Joani Reid said she had temporarily stood down from the party after her husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.
Ozempic-style drugs could slash complication risks after heart attacks, research suggests
Weight-loss drugs may prevent deadly heart complications by opening blocked blood vessels after heart attacks, groundbreaking new research reveals.
Brooks Nader and sisters pose for bikini photo shoot during Dominican Republic getaway
Brooks Nader shares stunning bikini photos from her Dominican Republic getaway at Amanera Resort with her sisters from their show 'Love Thy Nader.'
Israeli evacuation order for Beirut's southern suburbs sparks panic
Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon.
Israeli evacuation order for Beirut's southern suburbs sparks panic
Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon.
'We have been preparing': Why the boots on the ground in Iran could be Kurdish
Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq tell the BBC they have plans to cross the border but deny already doing so.
Red Cross shares audio of Iranian civilian explaining situation on the ground in Tehran: 'No respite'
The Red Cross released audio of a civilian in Tehran describing the reality of living with constant explosions as Operation Epic Fury continues.
Israelis back war with Iran despite uncertainty and fatigue
Israelis broadly support the US-Israeli military campaign with Iran, even if they are tired of air raid alerts and constant upheaval.
Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence
Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.
Virginia Dems mandate Jan. 6 be taught as ‘violent insurrection,’ ban election fraud claims in schools
Virginia Democrats pass controversial bill requiring schools teach January 6 as violent insurrection, banning election fraud claims in classrooms.
Pentagon policy chief grilled as Dem claims Trump broke promise about going to war with Iran
Pentagon policy chief Elbidge Colby was grilled on President Donald Trump's past statements on war with Iran as Operation Epic Fury continues.
Nearly all suspects arrested in St Paul church storming; MLK’s niece says tactics ‘not the way’
Dr. Alveda King condemned protesters who stormed a Minnesota church, saying hostility and disruption betray the nonviolent legacy of MLK’s Civil Rights Movement.
Tafoya rips Walz 'dodging' accountability in hearing, unveils plan to fight fraud: 'Full weight of the law'
Republican Senate candidate Michele Tafoya slammed Tim Walz over his testimony on Minnesota's fraud scandal, calling his responses completely inadequate.
Schumer, Dems hold firm on DHS funding despite Noem's bombshell ousting
The political standoff over DHS deepened as Democrats held firm on ICE reforms, while frustrated Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., accused them of playing politics.
Italian prosecutors confirm journalist was hacked with Paragon spyware
Italian authorities are making progress in their investigation into a wide-ranging spyware scandal in Italy involving Paragon spyware. But the mystery of who hacked two Italian journalists with Paragon spyware...
It’s official: The Pentagon has labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk
The Department of Defense has officially labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk, making the AI firm the first American company with the label. Meanwhile, the DOD continues to use Anthropic's...
X revamps Creator Subscriptions with new features, like exclusive threads and shareable cards
X is rolling out a series of new features for creators, like the ability to offer paid threads and other marketing tools.
Hardware testing startup Nominal hits $1B valuation, raises $155M in 10 months
Nominal provides hardware testing equipment to defense tech companies. Founders Fund led the preemptive deal.
Trump gets data center companies to pledge to pay for power generation
With no enforcement and questionable economics, it may not make a difference.
These tiny swimming robots can navigate 'artificial space-time' mazes using Einstein's relativity
The tiny bots follow patterns of light and "artificial space-time," navigating like craft following the curved space around a black hole.
BBC Inside Science
Space warfare, space manufacturing and satellite data at Space Comm Expo
The sword in the sea: How one lucky graduate student found his second Crusader sword while taking a swim off Israel's coast
A 12th-century sword spotted jutting out of the seabed in Israel was designed for one-handed combat during the Crusades.
Sodium-ion batteries are getting ready for prime time. How can they improve EVs?
With potential safety improvements and lower manufacturing costs, Na-ion batteries are coming of age at precisely the right time
9 ways people have modified their bodies since the dawn of time, from foot binding to castration
Many types of body modification date back hundreds or thousands of years, revealing our ancient ancestors were not that different from us.
Sources: Celtics' Tatum expected to return Fri.
Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is expected to make his 2025-26 NBA season debut against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night at TD Garden, sources told ESPN.
Dem Rep Kam Buckner pays tribute to Lou Holtz after legendary coach's death
Lou Holtz's death prompted a tribute from Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Ill., while most Democrats remained silent on legendary football coach's passing, creating political divide in responses.
NBA All-Contract Team: Brunson, Avdija, Johnson lead 15-player roster
Could a roster built with only the best contracts in the league -- no max or rookie deals allowed -- reach the playoffs?
How Jayson Tatum's improbable return could change the NBA title race
Here's the latest on Tatum's return to Boston after a devastating Achilles injury -- and how it could shift the NBA's balance of power with just weeks to go in...
School of scandal: Coach allegedly moonlighted as a pimp
Multiple dismissals have occurred at Cal State Bakersfield as an investigation probes who knew what and when.
Brooks Nader and sisters pose for bikini photo shoot during Dominican Republic getaway
Brooks Nader shares stunning bikini photos from her Dominican Republic getaway at Amanera Resort with her sisters from their show 'Love Thy Nader.'
Valerie Bertinelli finds strength after devastating year of health battles and emotional heartbreak
Valerie Bertinelli reveals 2024 was her "worst year" after four surgeries, job loss and divorce struggles. The actress opens up about finding joy.
Beach Boys icon Bruce Johnston steps away from band after 60 years
Beach Boys legend Bruce Johnston steps away from touring after nearly 60 years with the band, marking the end of an era for the iconic California group.
Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence
The singer was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 21:30 PT (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday.
Todd Chrisley claims 'The View' tried to lead Savannah to ‘slaughter'
Todd Chrisley defends daughter Savannah after her controversial guest hosting on "The View," calling out perceived disrespect from other hosts.
Will petrol and diesel prices go up now?
If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food
UK firms pull fixed energy deals as Iran war pushes up prices
Data suggests the number of fixed-term deals has more than halved as prices for wholesale energy surge.
UK firms pull fixed energy deals as Iran war pushes up prices
Data suggests the number of fixed-term deals has more than halved as prices for wholesale energy surge.
Electricity, water and sewage prices set to rise
Electricity prices on the Isle of Man will rise by 1.5%, while water and sewage goes up by 2.9%.
South East Water faces £22m fine for supply failures
The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.