YOUR MONEY
Mortgage Rates Hit 2025 Low as Homebuyers Get Relief
Mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest point so far this year, with the average 30-year conventional mortgage continuing its downward trend. Othe…
By Morgan Ellis · Jan 2, 2026
TOP STORIES
Warren Buffett Ends Historic 60-Year Run as Berkshire Hathaway CEO
Warren Buffett officially retired as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at 95, ending a seven-decade investment career. Vice Chair Greg Abel will succeed the "Ora…
By Morgan Ellis · Jan 2, 2026
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Betty Boop Enters Public Domain as Horror Films and Creative Freedom Collide
Betty Boop joined Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain on January 1st, nearly 95 years after her 1930 debut. Originally an anthropomo…
By Reese Coleman · Jan 2, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Flu Cases Surge Nationwide as New H3N2 Variant Spreads Rapidly
This year's flu season is off to a particularly challenging start, with new CDC data revealing that the virus is spreading at a faster pace than in pr…
By Morgan Ellis · Jan 1, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
America Faces January Deadline to Keep Measles Free Status
The United States is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in over three decades, with cases reaching levels not seen since the early 1990s. The sur…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jan 1, 2026
YOUR MONEY
Warren Buffett Steps Down After Six Decades as Berkshire Hathaway CEO
Warren Buffett is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway today, marking the end of an era for one of investing's most iconic figures. Known as the…
By Rowan Fletcher · Jan 1, 2026
TOP STORIES
Maryland Faces Deadly Plane Crash and Environmental Disasters in Turbulent 2025
WBAL-TV has compiled Maryland's most significant news stories from 2025, highlighting the major events that shaped the state throughout the year. Whil…
By Rowan Fletcher · Jan 1, 2026
WORTH KNOWING
Scientists Extract RNA From Extinct Tasmanian Tiger for First Time
Swedish researchers have achieved a scientific breakthrough by extracting RNA from a 130-year-old Tasmanian tiger specimen, marking the first time gen…
By Sydney Parker · Dec 31, 2025
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Higher VO2 Max Could Add Years to Your Life
VO2 max, a key measure of cardiovascular health, isn't just relevant for serious athletes according to health experts. Improving this metric can benef…
By Devin Marsh · Dec 31, 2025
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Aurora Soul Food Owner Battles Stage 4 Cancer While Community Keeps Dream Alive
The Aurora community is coming together to support Lisa Bowling, who owns The Soul Spot restaurant at Fox Valley Mall, following her recent cancer dia…
By Jordan Hayes · Dec 31, 2025
YOUR MONEY
Private Equity Firms Sell to Themselves at Record Pace as Exit Options Dry Up
Private equity firms are increasingly using "continuation vehicles" to sell assets to themselves rather than traditional buyers, with these transactio…
By Jordan Hayes · Dec 31, 2025
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Some of our best photos from 2025
The State Journal-Register has compiled a collection of their top photographs from 2025, showcasing the year's most compelling visual stories. The pho…
By Taylor Reed · Dec 31, 2025