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6 days ago in Sports

Kylian Mbappé scores his 8th World Cup goal before leaving game with a ‘slight’ ankle injury

Kylian Mbappé shook off a missed penalty kick to score his eighth goal of this year's World Cup, helping France beat Morocco 2-0 and reach the semifinals for the third time in a row.

6 days ago in World

One of Spain’s deadliest wildfires has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others missing

One of Spain's deadliest wildfires on record killed 12 people overnight into Friday, authorities said, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country.

6 days ago in Sports

It’s Fery vs. Zverev and Sinner vs. Djokovic in the Wimbledon semifinals

British wild card Arthur Fery is facing French Open champion Alexander Zverev in the opening men's semifinal at Wimbledon on Friday.

6 days ago in Entertainment

Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen

Christopher Nolan has never been afraid to dream a little bigger. It's almost a calling. With every film, he's pushed himself and the medium further — playing with form, storytelling, visuals and audience expectations to create lasting cinematic spectacles.

Two real estate agents in gray suits stand outside a modern house with a 'For Sale' sign, discussing the property.

6 days ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Are homes selling in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?

Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how many homes are selling in Springfield, IL.

Most public school students in Illinois will no longer be allowed to use their cell phones in school next year under legislation that Gov. JB Pritzker says he intends to sign. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)

6 days ago in Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

IL school cell phone ban arrives on Pritzker’s desk

Districts would need to allow exceptions for high school students, children with IEPs, emergencies, student health, or when the device is used for translation services.

6 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Man goes to prison for fatal Lincoln accident

The accident May 18th in Lincoln near Logan and Peoria Streets claimed the life of a passenger in a van, Christine Shaub, 66.

Kamyjas Bias

6 days ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

First-degree murder charges refiled against Lanphier HS stabbing suspect

The charges come after 20-year-old Kamyjah Bias' conviction was reversed and vacated in 2024 by an appellate court. 

6 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Springfield Police: Council’s Flock requirements will work for us

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Springfield Police say they’ll figure it out. That’s referring to a directive the city…

"The Prince of Egypt" by The Muni

6 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, ZZZ App Top Stories

Muni stages regional premiere of ‘The Prince of Egypt’

Assistant director Elijah Sadler said audiences familiar with the movie will recognize many of its iconic songs and moments, while newcomers can expect a powerful theatrical experience.

A teacher leads elementary students during class at Community Consolidated School District 204, in Pinckneyville. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)

6 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

As Illinois enters 10th year under Evidence-Based Funding model, equity remains an elusive goal

Funding has improved for poor schools, but property tax inequities persistFunding has improved for poor schools, but property tax inequities persist.

6 days ago in Crime, IL State News, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

IDOC worker pleads guilty to padding the payroll of her correctional officer husband

The account technician worked at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center.

6 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois ‘reviewing’ DOJ’s threat to prosecute state election officials over noncitizen voting

Letter is latest in a series of efforts to crack down on unfounded allegations of vote fraud.

FILE - New York Mets pitching coach Phil Regan looks to the field before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, June 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

6 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher dubbed ‘The Vulture’ by Sandy Koufax and a longtime coach, dies at 89

The right-hander moved onto the Chicago Cubs in 1968 until a 10-game stint with the Chicago White Sox in 1972 to finish his final major league season.

7 days ago in Sports

‘Ferytale’ rolls on at Wimbledon as British wild card Fery reaches semifinals after meeting queen

The 23-year-old British player Arthur Fery, who needed a wild-card invitation to enter the Wimbledon tournament, beat ninth-seeded Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-0 on Centre Court in front of roaring home fans and a Royal Box contingent that included Britain's Queen Camilla on Wednesday.

7 days ago in National

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.

7 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star whose 1983 chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" enchanted succeeding generations with its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75.

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14 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before

Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.

14 hours ago in Sports

Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013

Dylan Cease started a parade of pitchers that shut down a slew of baseball's best batters in a display of the pitching dominance that rules the sport. "I thought before the game about starting with a changeup and I thought it would be funny," he said.

14 hours ago in Entertainment

Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony’s cast

A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.