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1 week ago in Sports

Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide

Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide, saying Monday that he isn't prepared to return to competition ahead of the year's first Grand Slam event.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

A new Grammy category honors album covers, and the artists that make them

When it came time to decide the cover image for Wet Leg's sophomore album, the British indie rock band packed items that might provide inspiration — velvet worms sewn by guitarist Hester Chambers, an oversized head of hair from a music video shoot, lizard-like gloves — and headed to an Airbnb.

1 week ago in Religion, World

Final pilgrims cross Holy Door as Vatican claims Jubilee success with 33 million visitors

The final pilgrims of the 2025 Holy Year passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica late Monday, as the Vatican claimed success after more than 33 million people participated in this the rarest of Jubilees: opened by one pope and closed by another.

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Tips to stay the course with a New Years resolution

The holiday season is steeped in tradition. Many of those traditions are rooted in celebrants’ faith, but one of the…

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

BTS announces March comeback date, putting an end to a nearly four-year hiatus

They're going to light up 2026 like dynamite: K-pop group BTS' comeback has an official date. According to a note shared to social media by the entertainment company BigHit Music, the mega popular group will return on March 20.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Country singer Zach Bryan has married Samantha Leonard

Here's to a lifetime of pink skies: The irreverent country singer Zach Bryan is married. Bryan, 29, confirmed the news in an Instagram post shared Thursday.

1 week ago in Sports

Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan–Cortina Games

The countdown is on for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The torch relay is already underway and some of the top athletes are already making headlines.

1 week ago in Sports

Falcons fire coach Raheem Morris, GM Terry Fontenot hours after finishing 8-9 season

The Atlanta Falcons fired coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot on Sunday night, announcing the moves hours after the team completed its second straight 8-9 finish under Morris and eighth consecutive losing season.

1 week ago in Sports

Steelers, Panthers, Jaguars secure division titles. Broncos clinch AFC’s No. 1 seed

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers sent Lamar Jackson and the Ravens home for the playoffs. The Panthers are NFC South champions for the first time in 10 years. The Broncos are the AFC's No. 1 seed.

1 week ago in National

Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 VP candidate, won’t run for a third term as Minnesota governor

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term as governor less than four months after launching a reelection campaign.

1 week ago in Trending, World

Maduro is taken to a US courthouse for his first appearance on drug trafficking charges

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance Monday in an American courtroom on the narco-terrorism charges the Trump administration used to justify capturing him and bringing him to New York.

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Urbana Health and Wellness Center marks one year of growth and community impact

“Seeing how quickly the community has made this space their own has been incredibly rewarding.”

Illini Berry Wallace continues to shine.

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Illini rally comes up short in road loss at No. 24 Michigan State

Illinois women outscore Spartans after halftime but see 11-game win streak snapped in 81–75 defeat.

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Applications open for U of I Extension’s Master Gardener training program

DECATUR, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Applications to become a Master Gardener through the Spring 2026 Master Gardener Training are now…

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USDA announces per-acre payment rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program

Eligible producers will receive pre-filled applications and payments beginning in February,

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Fighting Illini sports schedule January 4 – January 10

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — It can be hard to keep track of what day it is during this time…

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Quiet start to the week before warmer trend turns back to cold

Monday and Tuesday bring relatively calm winter conditions with seasonal temperatures before midweek changes arrive.

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2026 Pi Mile Run Returns to UIUC to support Eastern Illinois Food Bank

The event is open to runners of all experience levels, from competitive athletes to those looking for a casual and fun community run.

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Illinois Department of Natural Resources revises waterfowl hunting dates for 2026-30

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has revised the South Zone waterfowl season dates…

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New year, new option: Exploring endoscopic weight loss procedures

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — As the New Year begins, many people focus on improving their health and losing weight.…

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2 hours ago in Music, Trending

See the dates and ticket plans for the BTS tour that starts in April

The BTS comeback is upon us. The K-pop septet has announced a 2026 - 2027 world tour, kicking off in South Korea in April and running through March 2027 with over 70 dates across Asia, North America, South America, Australia and Europe.

2 hours ago in Entertainment

Mattel and Alex Aster team up for Barbie young adult novel, ‘Barbie: Dreamscape’

The publishing arm of Mattel Inc. is teaming with million-selling novelist Alex Aster on a Barbie young adult novel in which the iconic doll embarks on a journey across "treacherous, magical lands."

3 hours ago in Sports, Trending

John Harbaugh and the Giants are working on a deal to make him their coach, AP sources say

John Harbaugh and the New York Giants are working on an agreement to make him the team's head coach, three people with knowledge of the decision said Thursday.

20 hours ago in Entertainment

Actor Michael Keaton is named Man of the Year by Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals

Actor Michael Keaton has been named 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals. The theater group, which dates to 1844 and claims to be the world's third-oldest still operating, announced Wednesday that Keaton will receive his Pudding Pot award at a celebratory roast Feb. 6.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Trevor Noah to host Grammys for the sixth and final time

Trevor Noah will be hosting the Grammy Awards for the sixth consecutive year, but this time, it's being billed as a farewell gig. The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that the South African comedian is returning "one final time" for the Feb. 1 show, for which he will also serve as an executive producer.