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Australia begins enforcing world-first teen social media ban
SYDNEY, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Australia on Wednesday became the first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking access in a move welcomed by many parents and child advocates but critici...
Dec 10, 2025 Annie Wang, 14, poses after an interview discussing Australia’s social media ban for users under 16, which is scheduled to take effect on December 10, in Sydney, Australia, November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
US judge lets more Epstein grand jury materials be made public
WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge in Manhattan on Wednesday allowed for the public release of records from a grand jury investigation into Jeffrey Epstein because of a law recently passed by...
Dec 10, 2025 FILE PHOTO: A protester calling for a release of the Epstein files holds a sign while awaiting the arrival of Trump administration officials who are expected to discuss strategy amid the deepening political crisis over the administration’s handling of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, at the U.S. Naval Observatory, Vice President JD Vance's official residence, in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 6, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/ File Photo
Ed Hammond celebrates 500th game with Bradley Women's Basketball
PEORIA, Ill. - WMBD Radio's own Ed Hammond is celebrating a major milestone on Wednesday. He's broadcasting his 500th game in 28 years with Bradley University Women's basketball. "I say that, and ever...
Dec 10, 2025 WMBD Radio's Ed Hammond celebrates his 500th game with Bradley Women's Basketball on Wednesday, December 10. (1470 and 100.3 WMBD/Julia Bradley)
No winner in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing, Powerball jackpot close to $1 billion
Urbandale, Ia. - There were no winners in Monday night's Powerball drawing, meaning the jackpot is now even closer to a billion dollars. Wednesday's jackpot sits at 930-million dollars...the seventh l...
Dec 10, 2025 (Multi-State Lottery Association/Mega Millions)
Fed expected to cut rates, but may signal a coming pause
WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates on Wednesday as policymakers grapple with gaps in economic data caused by the recent government shutdown and w...
Dec 10, 2025 FILE PHOTO: Renovations continue at the Federal Reserve Board building in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 14, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
Exclusive-US threatens new ICC sanctions unless court pledges not to prosecute Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration wants the International Criminal Court to amend its founding document to ensure it does not investigate the Republican president ...
Dec 10, 2025 Exterior view of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Peter Dejong/Pool via REUTERS
Pekin council approves ban of kratom sales citywide
PEKIN, Ill. (25 News) - Kratom is no longer allowed in Pekin after the city council Monday night voted to ban its sale. Places where kratom is sold, such as gas stations or smoke shops, received a let...
Dec 10, 2025 (25 News)
Snow squalls and high winds could make travel difficult on Wednesday
PEORIA, Ill. - More snow with high winds on Wednesday is prompting 25 News to designate a First Alert Weather Day. 25 News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Brian Walder says isolated to scattered snow ...
Dec 10, 2025 Midwest Communications
Peoria accepts donation to begin Riverfront Park amphitheater project
PEORIA, Ill. - The city of Peoria has given the go-ahead for an amphitheater along the Riverfront. The city council on Tuesday night unanimously accepted an $11-million donation from the Hengst Founda...
Dec 09, 2025 A design concept for what Riverfront Park could look like after the construction of the Dee Hengst Amphitheater is presented in this slide from the firms behind the project. (TERRA Engeineering)
Peoria man ordered held in custody after birthday party shooting
PEORIA, Ill. - A 53-year-old Peoria man will remain behind bars until trial after allegedly shooting two people at a birthday party Friday night. Lonnie Payno was charged with two counts of Aggravated...
Dec 09, 2025
