1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (400+ words) SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will not follow the leads of gaming regulators in Ohio and Michigan and drop ties with the National Council on Problem Gambling over its new association with Kalshi. Kalshi, the online prediction market fighting attempts…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (272+ words) The Shawnee County Historical Society is offering people a chance to tour five noteworthy downtown Topeka buildings and see a historical presentation. Tickets cost $75 each for the event, which is the society's major annual fundraiser and will be from 1 to…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (93+ words) The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is a stunning achievement, a monument to the art of storytelling in all its forms. Although the Lucas Museum contains a large Star Wars presence, it also features an impressive collection of fantasy, sci-fi,…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (643+ words) Looking on as your pet cat wakes from yet another luxurious nap, it can be hard not to feel a little envious. Now research has shown just how idle pet cats really are, finding that they only bother to walk…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1046+ words) Muslims in the United States often face negative stereotyping and suspicion. Especially in the years following 9/11, Muslims have been frequently cast as outsiders. What many may not know is that Muslims have been part of the American story since its…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (277+ words) Judge Judy is stepping away from on-camera work after more than three decades of ruling over small-claims disputes on television. The 83-year-old TV personality says she's ready for a quieter chapter, though she'll remain involved in TV behind the scenes....

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (303+ words) AARP estimates that Social Security benefits could receive a cost-of-living increase in 2027. The final adjustment will depend on inflation data from July through September. The official increase will be announced after the required data is released. The cost-of-living (COLA) for…...

3+ day, 17+ min ago   (443+ words) Cat law is cat law, and every cat pawrent knows to obey their floofy feline overlords who rule their lives with an iron paw.Some cats enact really weird laws in their domestic house kingdoms: Don't th... - Cats have their…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (36+ words) The 2026 Toronto Film Festival kicked off September 10 and the stars were shining on the red carpet. From Naomi Watts to Josh Hartnett and more, see all the best photos from the festival in the......

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (151+ words) Acro-cats in meowtion!Cat lovers are always impressed by their feline's high-flying abilities, but where does this springy energy come from? Do cats have access to an infinite wellspring of grace, pow... All you have to do is whip out…...