Gambino, the musical stage name of actor Donald Glover, was sued by Emelike Nwosuocha, who performs as Kidd Wes, in May 2021. Regarding copyright fair use, are we being ruled from beyond the grave by artists who died young? The Supreme Court just decided an important fair use case...
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Question: Of the thousands of words in the English language, only three English words, according to Webster, begin with the letters “dw,” a number bumped up to at least four if you include proper nouns and names, and specifically one Central Illinois town. Can you name the dw- words? Answer:...
Question: Across from the courthouse in downtown Metamora are the statues of Abe Lincoln and a woman, Melissa Goings. Abe we know, but why is Goings there? Answer: In an 1857 trial in Metamora at which Goings was accused of killing her abusive husband, her lawyer, Lincoln, believed the killing...
Editor’s note: Calendar items must be submitted at least five days before an event. Email all items to [email protected]. TODAY The Burke County NAACP will hold its third annual Juneteenth Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the CoMMA outdoor amphitheater. The event is free and kid friendly. Glammed...
Editor’s note: Calendar items must be submitted at least five days before an event. Email all items to [email protected]. New Dimensions Charter School will hold its monthly board meeting at 4 p.m. in person on campus, 550 Lenoir Road, Morganton, and on Zoom. Contact [email protected] for Zoom information. The Burke County...
A familiar byline returned to The Daily Progress earlier this year when Reynolds Hutchins, a name that peppered the paper’s pages a decade ago, became the city editor. Now, Hutchins has been promoted to the role of editor, and he said that he’s excited by the opportunity to shape Charlottesville’s...
Deadline to apply for Finance Committee June 9 at 5 p.m. The town is accepting applications to fill a spot on the Finance Committee. To apply visit andoverma.gov and look under news and announcements. Members of the committee oversee the town’s finances, including by reviewing budgets and making recommendation on...
When I first took a journalism course during my senior year as a biology major, I had no idea I’d end up writing stories for the Ripon Commonwealth and now The Green Laker. Initially a course I took just for fun, journalism quickly turned into a passion. Green Laker reporter...
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The big picture: Dr. Lindsay Boik-Price says: “…maintaining a healthy gut promotes overall health!” In the news: New research is showing that an abundance of certain specific types of gut bacteria could be associated with the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Key Findings The research identified 10 specific types of...