This week, we feature Reach Out and Read, which is building a world where every child is read to every day. We asked Executive Director Aimee Falso to tell us more about the organization. What is your ...

Governor Mike DeWine has announced the 2026 Science of Reading Champions and it includes some schools from around the Valley.

Get our briefing — Once a week, local news focused on decisions that affect Lakeland. Pam Craven, executive director of the Learning Resource Center (LRC), said many kindergarteners in Polk County ...

Disney is celebrating Winnie the Pooh’s 100th anniversary with nostalgic merch, new collaborations and a yearlong tribute to the beloved bear.

MILAN — Ilia Malinin said he "was not ready to handle" the pressure he had in the men's figure skating final at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The 21-year-old U.S. star spoke to NBC’s "Today" show on ...

WASHINGTON — Iran is prepared to “discuss” its nuclear program if the US is ready to lift some of its crippling sanctions on the regime in exchange, the country’s deputy foreign minister said over the ...

There are a number of tricky decisions you might have to make in the context of retirement planning. These include whether to downsize, what Medicare coverage to buy, and when to sign up for Social ...

Your filing age helps determine how much money Social Security pays you each month. You may be ready to file if you have a deep understanding of your retirement spending needs. You can also feel ...

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Inadequate savings is usually a big sign that it's too soon to retire. Another key sign not to ignore is how you feel about your work. If your job still excites you, you shouldn't rush to leave it. It ...

In January, after military action in Venezuela, President Trump turned his attention to the rest of the hemisphere. Photo: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel said his government ...

New federal data shows about two-thirds of the nation’s 3- to 5-year-olds are on track to enter kindergarten. But being ready for school involves a lot more than a child’s ability to count or recite ...