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3 hours ago in National
A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn’t feature its findings
The findings of the study, in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, were in line with years of research, saying that health risks go up with just one drink a day and no level of alcohol has a protective effect on mortality.
3 hours ago in National, Trending
The rise and fall of ‘The Hills’ star Spencer Pratt’s improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor
He wrote a memoir called "The Guy You Loved to Hate." He's dabbled in rap, releasing a song called "I'm a Celebrity." He started a company selling crystals claimed to have healing properties. But Spencer Pratt was not able to pull off his latest venture — an improbable bid to become mayor of Los Angeles.
4 days ago in National
Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war
The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.
Sports
3 hours ago in Sports
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama shakes off Game 2 miss by taking over Game 3 of the NBA Finals
Victor Wembanyama sat in Manhattan's Gramercy Park on Sunday and drew the statue of 19th-century Shakespearean actor Edwin Booth. Turns out, it was the perfect mind-clearing activity that helped him shake off his miss at the buzzer in Game 2 and take over Game 3 of the NBA Finals, preventing the San Antonio Spurs from getting pushed to the brink of elimination.
Carolina trails Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final and has a big decision to make for Game 4
A sequence of events in a Stanley Cup Final that has gotten crazier by the minute has put the Carolina Hurricanes at a crossroads. They blew a two-goal lead and lost Game 1, erased a two-goal deficit and won Game 2, and rallied from down four goals in Game 3, only to lose in double overtime on a fluky bounce.
1 day ago in Sports
Spurs-Knicks Game 3 of the NBA Finals is a hot ticket with the potential for a wild scene
Knicks fever has set the stage for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs to be a must-see event — inside Madison Square Garden and out on the streets and in bars across New York City.
Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo
Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo
JUNE 9 TODAY IN 1972, AFTER SEVERAL YEARS PLAYING THE NEW JERSEY BAR SCENE, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN SIGNS WITH COLUMBIA RECORDS. […]
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41 minutes ago in Community, Entertainment, Local
Father’s Day in the 352: Markets, Parties and Live Entertainment in Marion County and Beyond
Father's Day events are taking over North Central Florida leading up to the big day.
4 hours ago in Business, Local
POpShelf Location in Ocala Reportedly Preparing to Close
The PopShelf store located in Ocala's Six Gun Plaza is reportedly preparing to close, ending the retailer's presence in Marion County.
19 hours ago in Local
Tremors from Offshore Earthquake Near Cuba Felt in North Central Florida
The earthquake was the strongest to strike the island nation in 150 years.
22 hours ago in Entertainment, Local
Marion Theatre Might Need a Bigger Boat for its One-Night-Only Celebration of ‘Jaws’ July 8
One of America's first and favorite summer blockbusters is getting a fittingly toothsome tribute in downtown Ocala next month.
1 day ago in Community, Entertainment, Local
RavenFest Returns to Ocala with Three Days of Music, Fundraising and Mental Health Awareness
The three-day RavenFest music festival returns to Ocala June 26-28, raising money for suicide prevention and mental health organizations while showcasing more than 20 bands across three venues.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Local
The Villages Will Try to Break Its Own World Record with Trump Birthday Golf Cart Parade
This Sunday's golf cart parade in The Villages will not only celebrate the president's birthday, but also attempt to set a new world record.
Lifestyle
1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year or next summer.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz
Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out
Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'
Entertainment News
41 minutes ago in Community, Entertainment, Local
Father’s Day in the 352: Markets, Parties and Live Entertainment in Marion County and Beyond
Father's Day events are taking over North Central Florida leading up to the big day.
3 hours ago in Entertainment
With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis’ legacy alive
Nearly 50 years after Elvis Presley 's death, a gaggle of exuberant young boys and teens shook up his hometown, intent on keeping the king's legacy alive for a new generation.
22 hours ago in Entertainment, Local
Marion Theatre Might Need a Bigger Boat for its One-Night-Only Celebration of ‘Jaws’ July 8
One of America's first and favorite summer blockbusters is getting a fittingly toothsome tribute in downtown Ocala next month.
1 day ago in Community, Entertainment, Local
RavenFest Returns to Ocala with Three Days of Music, Fundraising and Mental Health Awareness
The three-day RavenFest music festival returns to Ocala June 26-28, raising money for suicide prevention and mental health organizations while showcasing more than 20 bands across three venues.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Local
The Villages Will Try to Break Its Own World Record with Trump Birthday Golf Cart Parade
This Sunday's golf cart parade in The Villages will not only celebrate the president's birthday, but also attempt to set a new world record.
1 day ago in Entertainment
‘Scary Movie’ tops box office, slaying ‘Masters of the Universe’ and adding to low-budget streak
The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects. After three weeks of indie horror dominance at the box office, the slasher spoof "Scary Movie" topped ticket sales with $55 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily besting the far-from-mighty "Masters of the Universe."