40-year-old Turner not easing into things with Cubs — here’s why

Lucille E. Wittrock of Audubon

Mrs. Lucille E. Wittrock, age 98, of Audubon, IA, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll, IA. Lucille Elizabeth Wittrock was born on March 27, 1926, on a farm near Rosselle,
Gary “Honk” Warnke of Scranton

Gary “Honk” Lee Warnke, age 69, of Scranton, IA, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at his home. A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Dahn and Woodhouse in
Death of unvaccinated Texas child is first U.S. fatality from measles outbreak in a decade

State and local health officials announced Wednesday that an unvaccinated school-aged child who was hospitalized with measles has died from the illness in West Texas. It is the first U.S. death reported from a measles outbreak since
National Intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard fires more than 100 over chat tool messages

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has fired more than 100 intelligence officers from 15 agencies for using a government chat platform for discussions that included topics like polyamory, gender transition surgery and politics. In a post
New Orleans Saints GM says Derek Carr will remain QB1 in 2025

Per Matthew Paras of The Advocate: New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis spoke confidently of starting quarterback Derek Carr while speaking with reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Wednesday, indicting that Carr will
Raiders, Giants showing ‘significant interest’ in Rams QB Matthew Stafford

According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, two teams — the Las Vegas Raiders and the New York Giants — have shown “significant interest” in Los Angeles Rams’ QB Matthew Stafford. Russini wrote on X: “Matthew Stafford’s exploration
Kacey Musgraves shares ‘Deeper Well’ mini-documentary

Kacey Musgraves has released a new 31 minute mini-documentary chronicling the recording of her album Deeper Well. The film, Kacey Musgraves – Deeper Well (The Making of the Album), visits with Musgraves and her co-producers Daniel Tashian
‘Gossip Girl’, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ star Michelle Trachtenberg dies at age 39

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg has died at age 39. The New York Post first broke the news of Trachtenberg’s death. The actress’ rep confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday morning: “It is with great sadness to confirm
Lady Gaga, Shane Gillis, Tate McRae returning to ‘SNL’ in March

Saturday Night Live will return to its normal programming and has announced the hosts and musical guests for its first two episodes of March Comedian Shane Gillis will return as host for the second time on the