Decaying Pillsbury mill in Illinois that once churned flour into opportunity is now getting new life

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — It was the dog, stuck atop skyscraping grain silos on Springfield’s northeast side in 2019, that forced Chris Richmond’s hand. The stray had found its way to the top of the behemoth Pillsbury Mills, for decades a flour-churning engine of the central Illinois city’s economy but now vacant more than 20 … Read more

Best Windows 11 Pro deal: 87% off

TL;DR: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is on sale for £19.73, saving you 87% on list price. Upgrading your operating system is a great way of renewing your computer with improved security and a nicer interface. The only problem is the price. Some computers can upgrade to Windows 11 for free, but if you want 11 … Read more

Top 10 betting favorites to replace Darvin Ham as LeBron James’ Lakers head coach

Darvin Ham took the LA Lakers to the Western Conference finals in his first year as a head coach. Ham was at the helm when the team roared from a 0.3% chance of making the playoffs to battling the eventual champions in the conference finals. The former NBA journeyman led the team to win the … Read more

FPete Davidson Fans Concerned After He Cancels Comedy Shows

Comedian and actor Pete Davidson left his fans concerned and disappointed after he mysteriously canceled multiple comedy shows. Shows in Texas, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin have all been canceled, with several fans taking to social media to complain and wonder why Davidson made no announcement. Davidson’s mysterious cancellations raise worries about his mental … Read more

AP PHOTOS: Spanish tapestry factory, once home to Goya, is still weaving 300 years after it opened

MADRID — Spain’s Royal Tapestry Factory has been decorating the walls and floors of palaces and institutions for more than 300 years. Located on a quiet, leafy street in central Madrid, its artisans work with painstaking focus on tapestries, carpets and heraldic banners, combining the long wisdom of the craft with new techniques. The factory … Read more

GM stops Chevy Blazer EV sales after early software problems

General Motors has temporarily halted sales of the brand new Chevy Blazer EV after some of the first vehicles shipped encountered a number of software problems. The automaker told TechCrunch that owners are experiencing problems with the SUV’s screens, and with charging at DC Fast stations, confirming earlier reports from journalists who had access to … Read more

Anthony Joshua dominates Otto Wallin for crushing five-round victory | Boxing News

Anthony Joshua continued his quest to return to the top of the heavyweight division with a dominant five-round win over Otto Wallin. Joshua busted up and hurt Sweden’s Wallin, whose corner pulled him out after five punishing rounds. Wallin gave Tyson Fury a competitive fight back in 2019 but he could not handle Joshua. Image: … Read more

Maury Povich Helps Solve Paternity Dispute After Surprise Orangutan Pregnancy at Denver Zoo

“Berani, you are the father!” Dressed in a tuxedo and just hours away from receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 50th Daytime Emmys in downtown Los Angeles last week, Maury Povich opened a manila envelope and read the paternity results printed on a Maury notecard to once and for all solve the mystery pregnancy of an orangutan … Read more

For many Ukrainian artists, fighting Russia in war is a tragic last act

December 24, 2023 at 1:00 a.m. EST Ballerinas perform “Les Sylphides” at the Odessa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet on Dec. 16. Dozens of Ukrainian artists have been killed in action fighting against Russia’s invasion. (Ed Ram)Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave ODESSA, Ukraine — If the air raid sirens blared, … Read more

This may be the next big thing with headphones – but you’ll have to look closely to find it

Nina Raemont/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysAt $119, the Urbanista Los Angeles headphones offer a decent audio experience with a sleek appearance.These headphones are great for casual listeners looking for a stylish pair of headphones for less than $200 with great noise-canceling and a long battery life. Their on-ear fit can be uncomfortable, and the headphones don’t get very … Read more