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SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — A 47-year-old man is dead after a head on collision near Shelbyville Saturday morning.
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(WAND) — The Trump administration will federalize 300 members of the Illinois National Guard on Saturday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — A man is in the hospital after being shot near Millikin University Friday night.
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Egypt has opened the tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III to visitors after over two decades of renovation. Located in Luxor's Valley of the Kings, the tomb was discovered in 1799 but had been looted. The restoration, led by a Japanese team, included work on paintings of Amenhotep III and his wife. The tomb features a long passageway and chambers for the king and his wives. Unlike other tombs, it isn't fully decorated but includes scenes from the Book of the Dead. This reopening comes ahead of the Grand Egyptian Museum's inauguration, aiming to boost Egypt's tourism sector.
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Authorities in Brazil have issued warnings about methanol poisoning linked to distilled beverages. The Health Ministry confirmed 11 cases and is investigating 116 more. Most cases are in Sao Paulo, where the outbreak is centered. Bars are advising customers to avoid cocktails, and some have stopped selling distilled spirits. Health Minister Alexandre Padilha urged caution, especially with colorless spirits. Methanol poisoning can cause severe symptoms, including blindness. Police are investigating whether contamination was intentional or accidental. The Brazilian Association of Distilled Beverages reports that 28% of the market consists of illicit products.
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Both Israel and now Hamas have signaled support for the new U.S. plan to end the war in Gaza and release all remaining hostages there. President Donald Trump says he thinks Hamas is ready for a “lasting peace” and has told Israel to stop bombing the territory. But he warns that “all bets will be off” if Hamas doesn’t move quickly.” Many uncertainties remain as negotiating teams are expected to return to Egypt for talks. Bombing has slowed in Gaza City as Israel’s military prepares for the plan’s first phase, but Palestinians are still being killed. Tuesday marks two years since the war began.
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Halfway through Donald Trump’s inaugural White House meeting with congressional leadership, the red "Trump 2028" hats appeared on the president’s desk. The moment was vintage Trump –- grabbing the attention and seeking to throw negotiators off their game as they tried to stop a government shutdown. It also underscored the president’s regard for Congress and his opponents across the political aisle. What was once was considered a historic occasion –- the president of the United States convening his first “big four” meeting with leaders from the House and Senate –- was reduced to another viral souvenir of Trump trolling his opponents. And it did little to prevent a federal government closure.
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A monumental Supreme Court term is set to begin with major tests of presidential power on the agenda. There also are important cases on voting and the rights of LGBTQ people. The court’s conservative majority has far been receptive, at least in preliminary rulings, to many of President Donald Trump’s aggressive assertions of authority. They could be more skeptical when they conduct an in-depth examination of some Trump policies, including the Republican president’s imposition of tariffs and his desired restrictions on birthright citizenship. The new term gets underway Monday.
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Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," is packed with Easter eggs for fans to decode. Her 12th studio album offers clever clues and references to her public life and discography. Some are opaque, sparking fan theories, while others are more explicit. Lyrics mention places like Portofino and Paris, and nod to her engagement to Travis Kelce. Songs reference her past, including her teenage years in Tennessee and friendships. The album's physical variants, like "summertime spritz pink shimmer" vinyl, also tie into the lyrics.
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Most people who consume kratom have no idea what the side effects are or how much they should be taking, which can quickly turn recreational use into addiction.