Author: TheSunTribune Staff

The recent heart procedure of award-winning actress Jean Smart has left fans sending their well-wishes. Smart, who has won five Emmy Awards, shocked her followers with a social media post on Thursday revealing that she was recovering from a successful heart procedure. The 71-year-old “Hacks” star wrote, “February is American Heart Month — a time when the nation spotlights heart health, so it feels important to share with all of you that I am recovering from a recent, successful heart procedure. I am fortunate to have excellent professional care and support from family and friends while I continue to recuperate.…

On Monday, the latest Associated Press college basketball poll was released, showing Purdue falling from their #4 spot to #5. The Boilermakers are now behind the Duke Blue Devils, Virginia Cavaliers, Gonzaga Bulldogs, and Tennessee Volunteers. The slide comes after a road loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers, who currently sit at #13 in the poll. Purdue had previously been undefeated in Big 10 play before suffering the loss to Minnesota. The Big 10 has five teams in the top 25, including Michigan State at #7, Michigan at #9, Wisconsin at #19, and Iowa at #20. This is the most…

In recent years, several companies have made the switch from a traditional 5-day workweek to a 4-day workweek. While skeptics may be quick to question the impact that such a change could have on businesses, the results speak for themselves. In the wake of the pandemic, some companies have found that not only is a 4-day workweek feasible, but it can actually increase employee satisfaction and boost revenue. One of the most notable adopters of the 4-day workweek is Microsoft Japan. After implementing the change in August 2019, sales per employee rose by 40%, while electricity costs were reduced by…

Mitt Romney Slams Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ‘Lunacy’ for Proposing a “National Divorce” Senator Mitt Romney (R-Utah) has forcefully rejected the idea of a “national divorce” proposed by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.). In a speech to his constituents, Romney called the idea “insanity” and said that it goes against the values of America, which is “united we stand, divided we fall.” Romney’s criticism of Greene comes after her call for a “national divorce” between blue and red states, which would strip Democrats who move to those states of basic voting rights, among other things. Greene has been a close ally…

With the NFL offseason in full swing, the Houston Texans are looking to make some big moves under new head coach Demeco Ryans. With the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Texans have the opportunity to select a player that could shape the future of the franchise. To discuss the latest news and the upcoming draft, host Charles McDonald was joined by Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle and Nate Tice of the Athletic. To begin, the two discussed the hiring of Eric Bieniemy as the Washington Commanders offensive coordinator and assistant head coach, Vic Fangio as…

Kyle Rittenhouse, the teen charged with fatally shooting two people and injuring a third during a 2020 Kenosha, Wisconsin, protest, is facing a civil lawsuit from the man he shot. Joseph Rosenbaum was one of two people killed during a clash between protesters and armed counterprotesters in Kenosha on August 25. Anthony Huber, 26, was also killed and Gaige Grosskreutz, 26, was wounded. Rosenbaum’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Kenosha County Circuit Court against Rittenhouse and his mother Wendy, accusing them of negligence and carelessness. Rittenhouse’s attorney, John Pierce, said the lawsuit came as a surprise. “It was…

The sports world is reeling from the news of Alabama freshman Brandon Miller’s connection to a murder allegedly committed by his former teammate. In response to the revelation, Alabama coach Nate Oats has taken action that has left many in shock. In the NBA, the Atlanta Hawks have fired head coach Nate McMillan following a string of disappointing results. This comes after the team had made the playoffs in each of the previous two seasons. Meanwhile, in the NFL, veteran coach Jim Caldwell has announced he will no longer pursue head coaching jobs. Caldwell has been a head coach for…

Darrell Miller was a man of many talents, but his most beloved was passing on his knowledge to his son, Brandon. Every weekend, Darrell would take the time to teach Brandon a new skill, and this particular Saturday was no different. With the hood of their car open, Darrell and Brandon got to work. Darrell showed Brandon how to check the oil, how to change a tire, and even how to do routine maintenance on the engine. As Darrell worked, he explained each step to his son and answered any questions that Brandon had. After they were finished, Darrell smiled…