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3 weeks ago in National

Meta, TikTok and YouTube face landmark trial over youth addiction claims

Three of the world's biggest tech companies face a landmark trial in Los Angeles starting this week over claims that their platforms — Meta's Instagram, ByteDance's TikTok and Google's YouTube — deliberately addict and harm children.

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3 weeks ago in , Health and Wellness Expert

ASK THE EXPERT | Prioritize Cardiovascular Health this February

In Northeast Arkansas, where heart disease remains the leading cause of death, awareness is more than a buzzword. It’s a necessity.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Shoveling snow? Over-exertion and cold temps can raise your heart risks

Pennsylvania health officials announced three snow-removal related deaths Sunday. All were between the ages of 60 to 84. The Lehigh County coroner's office cautioned people to take breaks and avoid over-exerting themselves.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Mike McDaniel joins Harbaugh, Herbert as Chargers’ offensive coordinator after Dolphins firing

The Chargers announced the hiring Monday of McDaniel, who spent the past four seasons as the Dolphins' head coach. McDaniel was fired less than three weeks ago after going 35-33 at Miami, which missed the playoffs in the past two years.

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Craighead County USDA food distribution rescheduled due to wintry conditions

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas' food distribution set for Wednesday has been rescheduled due to wintry weather.

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Crews working to clear Craighead County roads after winter weather

Crews are continuing to work to clear roads in Northeast Arkansas now that wintry precipitation has moved out of the area.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Pegula knocks 2025 champion Keys out of Australian Open, faces Anisimova in quarterfinals

Jessica Pegula knocked podcast pal and defending champion Madison Keys out of the Australian Open on Monday to secure a quarterfinal against Amanda Anisimova, another all-American match.

4 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

US names 232-athlete roster for Milan Cortina Olympics, led by five-timers including Vonn, Humphries

The U.S. team released its 232-athlete roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics on Monday and it includes Lindsey Vonn and bobsledders Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, who are among the seven Americans making their fifth trip to the games.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Charli xcx has her movie star moment, and says goodbye to Brat

Charli xcx plays herself in "The Moment," a meta mockumentary about the end of Brat summer and grappling with otherworldly success.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Super Bowl 60 is set and it’s a rematch from 11 years ago: Patriots vs. Seahawks

Drake Maye vs. Sam Darnold. Two stingy defenses. A second-year head coach vs. a veteran coach in his second act. Super Bowl 60 is set and it's a rematch: The New England Patriots vs. the Seattle Seahawks.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are

Your watch says you had three hours of deep sleep. Should you believe it? Millions of people rely on phone apps and wearable devices like rings, smartwatches and sensors to monitor how well they're sleeping, but these trackers don't necessarily measure sleep directly.

4 weeks ago in Sports

American rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes

American rock climber Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment.

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Craighead County under extreme cold warning

Even though winter precipitation has moved out of the area, Craighead County and the surrounding area remain under an extreme cold warning.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Mercy’ unseats ‘Avatar: Fire & Ash’ atop the box office on snow-blanketed weekend in theaters

With a winter storm blanketing a large swath of the country, Hollywood had its quietest weekend of the year at the box office. The Amazon MGM sci-fi thriller "Mercy" dethroned "Avatar: Fire and Ash" from the No. 1 spot with $11.2 million in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.

4 weeks ago in National

Northeast sees more snow from the tail end of a colossal winter storm, at least 13 deaths reported

The U.S. workweek opened with yet more snow dumping on the Northeast under the tail end of a colossal winter storm that brought ice and power outages, impassable roads, canceled flights and frigid cold to much of the southern and eastern United States. At least 13 weather-related deaths have been reported.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

A federal judge is set to hear arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after fatal shootings

A federal judge will hear arguments Monday on whether she should at least temporarily halt the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that has led to the fatal shootings of two people by government officers.

Rose Scores 28 to Propel Lady Red Wolves over Dukes

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Rose Scores 28 to Propel Lady Red Wolves over Dukes

Arkansas State overcame an 18-point deficit to complete their home stand undefeated in their 74-67 win over James Madison

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Red Wolves reschedule game hosting JMU

Arkansas State is set to host James Madison on Sunday, January 25, at 3 p.m. after the game was initially postponed Saturday due to facility issues. 

A-State Men Drop Game At Georgia State

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A-State Men Drop Matchup at Georgia State

Arkansas State men’s basketball fell in an 82-81 decision at Georgia State

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Northeast Arkansas Snow Days

JonesboroRightNow is featuring snow day photos from user submissions.

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7 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, News

Jonesboro library hosting various events in March

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Several events are scheduled through March at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.

9 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, News

Winners of 24th Annual Delta Awards announced

The 24th Annual Delta Awards, in recognition of tourism excellence in Eastern Arkansas, were presented at Cooper Alumni Center on campus at Arkansas State University. 

12 hours ago in Food, Lifestyle, News

Arkansas ranks 3rd in nation for highest grocery spending; Jonesboro shoppers feel the strain

man holds basket and baby at grocery store

According to data released by WalletHub, Arkansas ranks third in the nation for the highest percentage of income spent on groceries.

14 hours ago in National, Trending

Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance

Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance....

14 hours ago in Music

U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events

U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good...