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 |  New details released on Keokuk hospital projectKeokuk residents heard details about a project to build a new hospital. |
 | Annual bags tournament held to raise breast cancer awarenessBags for Breast Cancer has raised over $100,000 for the Trinity Health Foundation. |
| |  2nd Saturdays return to downtown Rock Island, to continue through OctoberA popular event is back in Rock Island for the next couple of moths. |
 |  The U.S.-led war in Iran will dominate Trump's G7 trip to FranceThe gathering was originally expected to be a meeting focused on a variety of separate economic and security issues. |
 | NAACP president urges action, unity at Rock Island County banquetTwelve local students received scholarships as the Rock Island County NAACP celebrated community leaders and achievements. Find the details here. |
| | 1 lane on portion of East Locust Street expected to reopen to traffic, MondayA traffic alert for drivers on a busy Davenport street. |
 | The 30 deadliest SUVs in the US, based on dataYan luca // Shutterstock 30 SUVs with the highest death rates When it comes to traffic deaths, there has been some encouraging news in recent months. According to April 2026 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were an estimated 36,640 traffic fatalities in 2025, a 6.7% year-over-year decrease from 2024. However, as much as traffic deaths have declined in the U.S. as of late, not all cars are created equal regarding vehicle safety. Research has shown that passengers in smaller vehicles, like sedans, have a higher likelihood of death in the event of a collision compared to SUVs. But which of the leading SUVs are involved in the most fatal accidents for their passengers? Stacker used data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to find the 30 SUVs with the highest driver death rates. Vehicles made by Jeep and Mitsubishi landed in several spots among the top manufacturers of cars ranked by the highest death rate. Death rates for this ranking were measured as the number of estimated driver deaths per 1 million registered vehicle years, each of which is calculated as one vehicle registered for one year. Rates were also adjusted based on drivers' ages and gender. Ties were broken by the rate of multiple-vehicle crashes that resulted in driver deaths, though a few vehicles remained tied after considering that factor. The institute released the data in May 2020, primarily comparing 2017 vehicle models. However, it expanded the results to earlier model years for more data in cases where the vehicle wasn't substantially redesigned during that time. These rankings do not include luxury SUVs, which typically have additional safety measures. The institute estimated that the overall death rate for SUVs is about 25 per million registration years, or 19 per 10 billion vehicle miles traveled. Compared to other vehicle categories, the largest SUVs have the lowest driver death rate. Many vehicle models with the lowest death rates were luxury SUVs, which were not included in these particular rankings. Death rate estimates were created using statistical modeling, which is prone to some degree of error: Confidence interval ranges are provided, and the actual values have a 95% chance of being within that range based on the institute's analysis. Read on to see how your preferred SUV stacks up against popular models. Canva #30. Toyota RAV4 2WD - Estimated driver deaths: 28* per million registered vehicle years --- 28 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- None in single-vehicle crashes --- None in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 0-59 Veyron Photo // Shutterstock #29. Volkswagen Tiguan 4WD - Estimated driver deaths: 29* per million registered vehicle years --- 16 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 16 in single-vehicle crashes --- None in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 0-62 Jonathan Weiss // Shutterstock #28. Chevrolet Traverse 4WD - Estimated driver deaths: 29* per million registered vehicle years --- 19 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 9 in single-vehicle crashes --- 2 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 9-49 Jonathan Weiss // Shutterstock #27. Chevrolet Equinox 4WD - Estimated driver deaths: 29* per million registered vehicle years --- 20 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 9 in single-vehicle crashes --- 2 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 15-43 Jonathan Weiss // Shutterstock #26. Ford Escape 2WD - Estimated driver deaths: 29* per million registered vehicle years --- 22 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 6 in single-vehicle crashes --- 2 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 20-38 Arnold O. A. Pinto // Shutterstock #25. Jeep Wrangler 4-door 4WD - Estimated driver deaths: 31* per million registered vehicle years --- 15 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 17 in single-vehicle crashes --- 10 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 21-41 rebinworkshop // Shutterstock #24. Kia Sorento 2WD - Estimated driver deaths: 32* per million registered vehicle years --- 12 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 22 in single-vehicle crashes --- None in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 5-58 Fancey Media // Shutterstock #23. Ford Explorer 2WD - Estimated driver deaths: 33* per million registered vehicle years --- 21 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 11 in single-vehicle crashes --- 6 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 8-58 Jonathan Weiss // Shutterstock #22. GMC Terrain 2WD - Estimated driver deaths: 33* per million registered vehicle years --- 22 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 10 in single-vehicle crashes --- 1 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 16-51 Canva #21. Toyota 4Runner 2WD - Estimated driver deaths: 34* per million registered vehicle years --- 23 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 10 in single-vehicle crashes --- None in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 0-67 Iurii Vlasenko // Shutterstock #20. Jeep Patriot 4WD - Estimated driver deaths: 36* per million registered vehicle years --- 24 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 12 in single-vehicle crashes --- 2 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 18-54 Jonathan Weiss // Shutterstock #19. Ford Flex 2WD - Estimated driver deaths: 38* per million registered vehicle years --- 38 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- None in single-vehicle crashes --- None in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 0-75 haryanta.p // Shutterstock #18. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4WD - Estimated driver deaths: 39* per million registered vehicle years --- 9 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 35 in single-vehicle crashes --- 15 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 8-69 Amanson // Shutterstock #17. GMC Yukon 2WD - Estimated driver deaths: 40* per million registered vehicle years --- 0 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 40 in single-vehicle crashes --- 26 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 0-88 Jonathan Weiss // Shutterstock #16. Jeep Compass 4WD - Estimated driver deaths: 40* per million registered vehicle years --- 21 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 20 in single-vehicle crashes --- 8 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 15-64 rebinworkshop // Shutterstock #15. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2WD - Estimated driver deaths: 43* per million registered vehicle years --- 32 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 12 in single-vehicle crashes --- 12 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 9-77 Miro Vrlik Photography // Shutterstock #14. Chevrolet Trax 4WD - Estimated driver deaths: 45* per million registered vehicle years --- 15 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 33 in single-vehicle crashes --- None in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 2-88 Iurii Vlasenko // Shutterstock #13. Dodge Journey 2WD - Estimated driver deaths: 45* per million registered vehicle years --- 26 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 19 in single-vehicle crashes --- 12 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 25-65 Jonathan Weiss // Shutterstock #12. Chevrolet Equinox 2WD - Estimated driver deaths: 45* per million registered vehicle years --- 32 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 12 in single-vehicle crashes --- 6 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 33-57 Canva #11. Jeep Wrangler 2-door 4WD - Estimated driver deaths: 46* per million registered vehicle years --- 23 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 23 in single-vehicle crashes --- 20 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 25-68 AnupongTermin // Shutterstock #10. Honda HR-V 2WD - Estimated driver deaths: 50* per million registered vehicle years --- 36 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 11 in single-vehicle crashes --- 6 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 4-95 Everyonephoto Studio // Shutterstock #9. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2WD - Estimated driver deaths: 51* per million registered vehicle years --- 26 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 26 in single-vehicle crashes --- 15 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 24-78 Iurii Vlasenko // Shutterstock #8. Nissan Rogue 2WD - Estimated driver deaths: 51* per million registered vehicle years --- 38 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 11 in single-vehicle crashes --- 1 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 32-70 Jonathan Weiss // Shutterstock #7. Ford Expedition 2WD - Estimated driver deaths: 55* per million registered vehicle years --- 24 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 29 in single-vehicle crashes --- 15 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 5-104 Everyonephoto Studio // Shutterstock #6. Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD - Estimated driver deaths: 55* per million registered vehicle years --- 31 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 22 in single-vehicle crashes --- 15 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 5-104 Tikhomirov Sergey // Shutterstock #5. Jeep Compass 2WD - Estimated driver deaths: 55* per million registered vehicle years --- 40 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 15 in single-vehicle crashes --- None in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 25-85 Iurii Vlasenko // Shutterstock #4. Jeep Patriot 2WD - Estimated driver deaths: 60* per million registered vehicle years --- 49 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 8 in single-vehicle crashes --- 5 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 35-85 Renovacio // Shutterstock #3. Hyundai Tucson 2WD - Estimated driver deaths: 61* per million registered vehicle years --- 37 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 21 in single-vehicle crashes --- 9 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 18-103 Pras Nazri // Shutterstock #2. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4WD - Estimated driver deaths: 67* per million registered vehicle years --- 45 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 21 in single-vehicle crashes --- 5 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 12-122 Zoran Karapancev // Shutterstock #1. Chevrolet Trax 2WD - Estimated driver deaths: 73* per million registered vehicle years --- 40 in multiple-vehicle crashes --- 37 in single-vehicle crashes --- 20 in single-vehicle rollovers *95% confidence range: 32-114 Correction: An earlier version of this story misstated the weight of a Toyota Corolla. |
 | SEAL Family Legacy hosts gala and cruise to support Gold Star FamiliesThe SEAL Family Legacy is hosting a gala and cruise to support Gold Star Families. According to a release, the Legacy Gala is Friday, July 10 in the Starlite Ballroom at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, located at 2815 W. Locust St., Davenport. Cocktail hour runs from 5:00-6:00 p.m., followed by the dinner program highlighted by [...] |
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| | The 50 greatest actors in movie history, according to fansDENIZE alain // Getty Images America's 50 favorite actors who are men Audiences know them from long-running TV series, big-time movie openings, and indelible stage performances. They've made viewers laugh, cry, and jump from their seats in fright. The best actors in the world have the power to move audiences in ways that few others can—which is why making a list of the absolute best is never an easy task. To determine the American audience's 50 favorite actors who are men, Stacker analyzed data from YouGov, current as of June 2024. The list was ranked by the percentage of respondents who liked the actor. YouGov distinguishes actors in its surveys by providing a binary understanding of sex and gender. Stacker understands that this potentially limits who is represented on this list. However, the rankings still include an impressive range of thespians, including Oscar winners, box office juggernauts, and some of the "sexiest men alive." A handful of these actors have been on the nation's A-list for decades, while others have taken over headlines and screens more recently. Steve Martin, for instance, built up a lengthy career in comedy writing and acting but had begun to slow down in the last few years. That is, until he soared back into the limelight in 2021 with his role on Hulu's hit series "Only Murders in the Building." Ryan Gosling, too, took some time away from Hollywood to focus on fatherhood after starring in the generally panned "Blade Runner 2049" and "First Man," only to reassert his blockbuster chops by playing Ken in 2023's massive hit "Barbie." And that's to say nothing of Matthew McConaughey's resurgence in the 2010s, a phenomenon aptly dubbed the "McConaissance." Given how beloved the actors on this list are, it's no surprise that most continue to work regularly. In 2025, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in the celebrated Paul Thomas Anderson movie "One Battle After Another," which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in March 2026. Robert Downey Jr. returned to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a post-credits scene for "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," and will reprise his role as Victor von Doom in "Avengers: Doomsday" in 2026. And Gosling starred in yet another major blockbuster in March 2026—the sci-fi adventure pic "Project Hail Mary," dubbed a "thrilling space odyssey" by David Rooney of the Hollywood Reporter. We don't want to give away the entire list, though. Whether on here for the first time or the fifth, these actors wield some serious star power and have made quite an impression on American audiences. Read on to see if your favorite performer cut. Samir Hussein/WireImage // Getty Images #50. Leonardo DiCaprio - Liked by: 68% - Disliked by: 10% - Neutral opinion: 19% - Have heard of: 97% After starting early as a child actor with supporting parts on "Romper Room" and "Growing Pains," Leonardo DiCaprio became one of the most lauded U.S. actors of all time. DiCaprio has accrued a long list of accolades for his starring roles in "Titanic," "Catch Me If You Can," "Blood Diamond," and "The Revenant," the latter of which won him the Academy Award for Best Actor. Despite garnering a reputation for only dating women under 25, DiCaprio (who is now in his 50s) has retained his America's sweetheart status. Beyond film, DiCaprio is also a well-known environmental activist and lends his celebrity status to causes that combat climate change. VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images #49. John Goodman - Liked by: 68% - Disliked by: 4% - Neutral opinion: 18% - Have heard of: 91% Once best known for his starring role as Dan Conner on the hit TV show "Roseanne," John Goodman has only accelerated his career with time. The adaptable comedian and actor effortlessly transitions from heavyweight dramas to thrillers to lighthearted comedies and back again. Underscoring his versatility are his iconic roles in films as varied as "The Big Lebowski," "O Brother, Where Art Thou?," "Monsters, Inc.," and "10 Cloverfield Lane." In 2025, Goodman retired the character of Dan Conner when "Roseanne" spin-off "The Conners" wrapped up its run in April, and he also voiced Papa Smurf in the July reboot film "Smurfs." Han Myung-Gu // Getty Images #48. Ryan Reynolds - Liked by: 68% - Disliked by: 7% - Neutral opinion: 15% - Have heard of: 90% Charming troublemaker Ryan Reynolds has dozens of films under his belt and counting, including John Krasinski's 2024 release "IF." Reynolds got his start in soaps, starring in Canada's teen drama "Hillside" (titled "Fifteen" in the U.S.) in 1991. After a smattering of comedies and dramas, he toggled between the DC and Marvel Cinematic Universes, playing the titular character in "Green Lantern"—where he met his future wife, Blake Lively—and Deadpool in the X-Men franchise. Reynolds reprised his role as the "Merc With a Mouth" for 2024's summer blockbuster "Deadpool & Wolverine," co-starring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Slaven Vlasic // Getty Images #47. Tom Selleck - Liked by: 68% - Disliked by: 6% - Neutral opinion: 17% - Have heard of: 92% Esquire gave Tom Selleck the honor of one of the most famous mustaches in the world, but Selleck is just as well known for his long TV and film career. He started acting in the late 1960s, but his breakout role was in the classic 1980s TV show "Magnum, P.I." Since then, Selleck has gone on to star in movies like "Three Men and a Baby," "In & Out," and the "Jesse Stone" TV movie franchise, as well as TV hits such as "Las Vegas" and "Blue Bloods." He has earned multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for his work and won each award once for "Magnum, P.I." Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic // Getty Images #46. Laurence Fishburne - Liked by: 68% - Disliked by: 4% - Neutral opinion: 12% - Have heard of: 85% You might know Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus in "The Matrix" or the incomparable Bowery King in the "John Wick" series. But his acting career started long before his days of kicking butt and taking names alongside Keanu Reeves. As a teen in the 1970s, Fishburne appeared on the soap opera "One Life to Live" and Francis Ford Coppola's acclaimed film "Apocalypse Now." More than a decade of steady on-screen roles later, he turned in an Oscar-nominated performance as Ike Turner in the 1993 Tina Turner biopic "What's Love Got to Do With It." Though his movies and TV shows typically tend toward high-octane action, Fishburne is also no stranger to slower dramas, like 2006's "Akeelah and the Bee." His eclectic output can be seen in his 2025 credits alone, which include the sci-fi horror film "The Astronaut," the animated movie "Sneaks," and the spy thriller "The Amateur." To top off his illustrious acting career, he's also produced several movies and TV shows, including all three shows in the "Black-ish" franchise. Gilbert Flores/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images #45. Jim Carrey - Liked by: 68% - Disliked by: 12% - Neutral opinion: 17% - Have heard of: 98% Known for starring in films like "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "Dumb and Dumber," Jim Carrey has been making audiences laugh for decades. He ventured into acting through stand-up comedy, working onstage throughout the '70s before booking his first screen appearances in the 1980s. Carrey got his big break in the early '90s when he starred on the Fox sketch comedy series "In Living Color," along with Jamie Foxx and the Wayans brothers. He went on to star in '90s movies like "The Mask" and "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," but there's much more to Carrey than his slapstick performances. He's put on an equally impressive show in more dramatic films, like "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and "The Truman Show." Kevin Winter // Getty Images #44. Patrick Stewart - Liked by: 69% - Disliked by: 4% - Neutral opinion: 18% - Have heard of: 90% Long before leading the X-Men as Professor X or commanding the USS Enterprise as Jean-Luc Picard on "Star Trek," Sir Patrick Stewart began acting in grade school in the 1940s and became a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company in the '60s. He stayed with them until the early '80s, and has since built a stacked resume with roles in everything from "Frasier" to "Gnomeo & Juliet." His performances have earned him four Primetime Emmy nominations and have even caught the attention of the British monarchy. The late Queen Elizabeth II knighted the actor in 2010. Fans of Stewart's superhero oeuvre were delighted when he returned as Charles Xavier for a cameo in 2022's "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness." He'll be back in the Marvel Cinematic Universe when "Avengers: Doomsday" hits theaters in December 2026. Aldara Zarraoa // Getty Images #43. Dwayne Johnson - Liked by: 69% - Disliked by: 10% - Neutral opinion: 18% - Have heard of: 96% The Rock climbed the Hollywood ladder after being discovered while pro wrestling. His first leading role came in 2002 with "The Scorpion King" and exploded from there. He's appeared in everything from cartoons to comedies, seemingly endless action flicks, and even a Taylor Swift music video in 2020. Johnson has come out with projects every year as of late, including "Fast X" in 2023, and "Red One" and "Moana 2" in 2024. In 2025, he starred in the biopic "The Smashing Machine," which stirred up some Oscar buzz. Frazer Harrison/BAFTA LA // Getty Images #42. Dick Van Dyke - Liked by: 69% - Disliked by: 5% - Neutral opinion: 19% - Have heard of: 93% Hollywood darling Dick Van Dyke has been in the acting game for more than 50 years and has garnered Emmy, Grammy, and Tony awards along the way. As a comedian, singer, actor, and dancer, Van Dyke is known for a litany of film and TV roles. Some of his best-known performances include "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "Mary Poppins" (he also costarred in the 2018 version), and "Bye Bye Birdie." In 2024, Van Dyke became the oldest person to win a Daytime Emmy for his appearance in Peacock's "Days of Our Lives." John Nacion // Getty Images #41. Matthew McConaughey - Liked by: 69% - Disliked by: 5% - Neutral opinion: 21% - Have heard of: 95% Alright, alright, alright—Matthew McConaughey's appearance on this list should come as no surprise. Born to a kindergarten teacher and former pro football player, McConaughey began pursuing acting while attending the University of Texas at Austin in the early '90s. In 1993, the same year he graduated, he made his silver-screen debut as David Wooderson in Richard Linklater's "Dazed and Confused," a role that catapulted McConaughey to the big time. Three Emmy nominations for "True Detective" and one Oscar for "Dallas Buyers Club" later, McConaughey continues to act and executive produce—and he's even returned to his alma mater, this time behind the podium as a professor. His most recent credits include 2025 movies "The Rivals of Amziah King" and "The Lost Bus." Dominik Bindl // Getty Images #40. Forest Whitaker - Liked by: 69% - Disliked by: 4% - Neutral opinion: 16% - Have heard of: 89% Best known for his Oscar-winning role in 2006's "The Last King of Scotland," Forest Whitaker once pursued a very different career: football. After a back injury took him off the field in college in the early '80s, Whitaker set his sights on the arts instead. The versatile performer has played everything from a home invader ("Panic Room" in 2002) and a mobster (the Epix series "Godfather of Harlem") to a troubled jazz musician (Clint Eastwood's "Bird" in 1988). In addition to acting, Whitaker also directed 1998's "Hope Floats" and produced acclaimed movies like "Sorry to Bother You," "Fruitvale Station," and "Fancy Dance." Phillip Faraone // Getty Images #39. Adam Sandler - Liked by: 69% - Disliked by: 9% - Neutral opinion: 16% - Have heard of: 95% Known for his comedic musical acts, funnyman Adam Sandler got his start as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" in 1990. Though it might seem hard to believe now, executives at NBC fired him from the show in 1995. But Sandler wasn't down and out for long—the same year, he starred in "Billy Madison," the first of many successful movies. The actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter has credits in dozens of films, including a plethora of slapstick comedies and, more recently, lauded dramas, including the intense "Uncut Gems" in 2019 and "Hustle" in 2022. But he hasn't turned his back on comedies, reprising one of his most iconic characters in the sequel "Happy Gilmore 2." Rick Diamond // Shutterstock #38. Gene Wilder - Liked by: 69% - Disliked by: 5% - Neutral opinion: 14% - Have heard of: 88% Born Jerome Silberman in 1933, Gene Wilder was a beloved actor, writer, director, and author. Wilder's first big break came when he starred as Leo Bloom in the original film by Mel Brooks, "The Producers." From there, his leading roles took off as Brooks and others cast him in a variety of movies, including "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," "Blazing Saddles," and "Young Frankenstein." Later on, Wilder had a run of films alongside co-star Richard Pryor that included "Silver Streak," "Stir Crazy," and "See No Evil, Hear No Evil." After the death of his wife, Gilda Radner, Wilder helped found the Gilda Radner Hereditary Cancer Program at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Leon Bennett/WireImage // Getty Images #37. Ben Stiller - Liked by: 70% - Disliked by: 7% - Neutral opinion: 19% - Have heard of: 96% The son of two celebrated comedians, Ben Stiller grew up in showbiz and spent much of his childhood exploring film and TV sets. However, it took some time to start his own Hollywood career. After making his Broadway debut at age 20 in "The House of Blue Leaves" in 1986, he then appeared on a few episodes of "Saturday Night Live" in the late '80s and hosted his own short-lived sketch comedy series, "The Ben Stiller Show," in the early '90s. Stiller went on to act, produce, and direct higher-profile projects (including the Apple TV+ hit "Severance"). Today, he's still best known for his on-screen performances in hit comedy franchises like "Zoolander," "Meet the Parents," and "Night at the Museum." He'll be returning to the "Meet the Parents" universe in the sequel "Focker In-Law," scheduled for release on Thanksgiving 2026. Dominik Bindl // Getty Images #36. Kevin Bacon - Liked by: 70% - Disliked by: 5% - Neutral opinion: 20% - Have heard of: 95% The ubiquitous star of dozens of films, Kevin Bacon has touched every corner of Hollywood, cementing his cred for the parlor game "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon." His biggest movies span every genre and multiple generations from "National Lampoon's Animal House" and "Footloose" to "Tremors," "A Few Good Men," "Mystic River," and "Frost/Nixon." In recent years, Bacon has become something of a scream king, with roles in "MaXXXine" and "The Toxic Avenger." In 2025, he also made his first onscreen appearance with wife Kyra Sedgwick in over 20 years for the rom-com "The Best You Can." Tristan Fewings // Getty Images for Warner Bros. #35. Ryan Gosling - Liked by: 70% - Disliked by: 5% - Neutral opinion: 19% - Have heard of: 94% Hollywood's favorite Canadian heartthrob Ryan Gosling got his first major TV role in 1993 with Disney's "The All New Mickey Mouse Club," starring alongside Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake. In the 2000s, he went on to pick up roles in "Remember the Titans" and "The Believer" before winning hearts in "The Notebook" opposite Rachel McAdams. He's since earned three Academy Award nominations for his turns in "Half Nelson," "La La Land," and "Barbie." But Gosling is much more than "just Ken"—he is also husband to fellow actor Eva Mendes and a father to their two children. Matt Winkelmeyer // Getty Images #34. Michael Keaton Douglas - Liked by: 70% - Disliked by: 3% - Neutral opinion: 17% - Have heard of: 90% Known for playing the titular role in Tim Burton's "Batman" movies, Michael Keaton Douglas (who started using his legal last name in 2024) has dominated American acting roles in drama and comedy since his breakout role as Bill "Blaze" Blazejowski in 1982's "Night Shift." He's had a major resurgence since 2014, when he won a Golden Globe and received his first Oscar nomination for his role in "Birdman," while his stunning performance in 2021's limited Hulu series "Dopesick" earned him his first Emmy win. He reprised his role as the fast-talking demon Beetlejuice in the 1988 movie's long-awaited 2024 sequel, "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." John Lamparski // Getty Images for Tribeca Festival #33. Christopher Walken - Liked by: 70% - Disliked by: 3% - Neutral opinion: 14% - Have heard of: 87% Although he's primarily known as a very serious actor (he won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in "The Deer Hunter"), Christopher Walken's lighter side has made him a fan favorite across generations. Whether it was his classic "More Cowbell" sketch on "Saturday Night Live" or his unforgettable cameo in "Pulp Fiction," Walken has proven time and time again to be one of cinema's versatile performers. Case in point—he starred as the villainous Emperor in 2024's "Dune: Part Two," and earned praise for his more grounded and emotional performance on Apple TV+'s "Severance." Larry Busacca // Getty Images #32. Danny Glover - Liked by: 70% - Disliked by: 5% - Neutral opinion: 16% - Have heard of: 91% Danny Glover started acting in 1979, but international fame didn't come until he starred opposite Mel Gibson in the blockbuster "Lethal Weapon" movies. Glover has continued working over the past four decades and has amassed nearly 200 acting credits over the course of his career. Outside of Hollywood, Glover is a political activist who lends his celebrity to causes regarding civil rights and labor rights. Samuel de Roman // Getty Images #31. Nicolas Cage - Liked by: 70% - Disliked by: 6% - Neutral opinion: 19% - Have heard of: 95% Nicolas Cage has one of the most prolific careers in show business, starring in over 100 movies since the early 1980s. One of his most famous roles is his award-winning turn in the movie "Leaving Las Vegas," for which he garnered an Oscar and Golden Globe for Best Actor. Casual fans of the quirky star might be surprised to learn that Cage is actually the nephew of famed director Francis Ford Coppola, which also makes him a cousin to fellow celebs Sofia Coppola, Jason Schwartzman, and Roman Coppola. Though he fell into a career slump during the 2010s with roles in a spate of low-performing films, Cage is back on top thanks to appearances in buzzy movies like "Pig" and the 2024 horror pic "Longlegs." Michael Kovac // Getty Images #30. Sylvester Stallone - Liked by: 71% - Disliked by: 5% - Neutral opinion: 18% - Have heard of: 94% With blockbuster hits like "Rocky," "First Blood," "Demolition Man," and "The Expendables," Sylvester Stallone has become a household name. But Stallone isn't just a muscular celebrity. In addition to his explosive roles, he's also written more than two dozen of his movies and been nominated for three Academy Awards (including Best Original Screenplay for "Rocky"). Since 2023, Stallone and his family have starred in their own reality TV show called "The Family Stallone," though the actor may be prouder of his role on Taylor Sheridan's crime drama "Tulsa King." In 2025, Stallone was announced as one of the newest recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors. Amy Sussman // Getty Images #29. Al Pacino - Liked by: 71% - Disliked by: 6% - Neutral opinion: 14% - Have heard of: 92% Consistently considered one of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino can back up the claim with an Oscar and eight more nominations, four Golden Globes and 15 additional nominations, two Emmys and another nod, and two Tony wins of three nominations. Pacino has starred in classic films such as "The Godfather" franchise, "Scarface," "Dog Day Afternoon," and "Scent of a Woman." NBC // Getty Images #28. John Ritter - Liked by: 71% - Disliked by: 3% - Neutral opinion: 16% - Have heard of: 91% John Ritter had an illustrious TV and film career that spanned more than 30 years before his death in 2003. He was most well known for his laugh-out-loud role on the hit TV series "Three's Company," but he also starred in films such as "Stay Tuned" and "Sling Blade." Ritter is the son of the singing cowboy Tex Ritter; both father and son have stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame right next to one another. Gabriel Bouys // Getty Images #27. Eddie Murphy - Liked by: 71% - Disliked by: 7% - Neutral opinion: 18% - Have heard of: 95% Eddie Murphy's career started on the stand-up stage, but the moment he made his debut on "Saturday Night Live," he became a star. Movies followed soon after with early hits like "Trading Places" and "Beverly Hills Cop," only to be followed by equally successful "Coming to America." Murphy's worldwide box-office receipts total almost $8.2 billion, thanks in part to his role in multiple franchises like "The Nutty Professor," "Dr. Dolittle," and the animated juggernaut, "Shrek." He'll be reprising his role as Donkey when "Shrek 5" hits theaters in summer 2027. On the awards front, Murphy was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in "Dreamgirls" and won the Golden Globe for the same film. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic // Getty Images #26. Matt Damon - Liked by: 71% - Disliked by: 6% - Neutral opinion: 18% - Have heard of: 95% Matt Damon is one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood, moving between action, comedy, and drama roles. Damon has been nominated for five Oscars and won the Best Original Screenplay award for "Good Will Hunting." Some of his most popular movies include "Rounders," "The Bourne Identity" franchise, "The Departed," and "The Martian." While much of his recent work is as a producer—he's credited as such on 2025 releases "The Accountant 2" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman"—Damon has the starring role of Odysseus in Christopher Nolan's hotly anticipated "The Odyssey," which is already selling out theaters in advance of its July 2026 release. Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images #25. Sam Elliott - Liked by: 71% - Disliked by: 3% - Neutral opinion: 15% - Have heard of: 89% Sam Elliott's storied acting career spans nearly 60 years and includes many Western-centric roles. One of the earliest was a small part in the 1969 classic "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," and he also donned a cowboy hat to play an unnamed mustachioed character "The Stranger" in 1998's "The Big Lebowski." After the comedy became a surprise hit, Elliott made memorable appearances in movies like "Thank You for Smoking," "Ghost Rider," and "A Star Is Born." These days, he's perhaps best known for starring on the "Yellowstone" prequel series "1883," which ran from 2021 to 2022. Roy Rochlin // Getty Images #24. Brad Pitt - Liked by: 71% - Disliked by: 7% - Neutral opinion: 18% - Have heard of: 96% Hollywood heartthrob Brad Pitt has built a name for himself worldwide. He got his big break in the 1991 classic "Thelma & Louise," playing handsome cowboy conman J.D. Outside of his starring roles in "Ocean's Eleven" and "Fight Club"—as well as his tabloid-heavy relationships with Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie—fans might be surprised to learn that Pitt is also a big-time movie producer. His Plan B production company spearheaded giant blockbuster hits such as "World War Z," "Moneyball," and "Eat, Pray, Love," and has won Best Picture Oscars for "Moonlight" and "12 Years a Slave." But Pitt still has massive pull as an actor, as evidenced by the success of 2025's "F1," which earned over $625 million worldwide. Chris Polk/FilmMagic // Getty Images #23. Clint Eastwood - Liked by: 71% - Disliked by: 8% - Neutral opinion: 17% - Have heard of: 95% Clint Eastwood isn't just an Oscar-winning filmmaker, actor, writer, and director; he is also a composer and has written the scores for several films he directed, such as "Flags of Our Fathers," "Changeling," and "J. Edgar." As an actor, Eastwood's tough-guy appeal first dazzled audiences in spaghetti Westerns in the 1960s and then with his "Dirty Harry" movies in the 1970s. His directing and producing turns garnered him more awards, winning Oscars for "Unforgiven" and "Million Dollar Baby." Eastwood is also a known political figure, serving as mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea in the '80s and rising to prominence as a sometime-conservative spokesperson. Jemal Countess // Getty Images #22. James Earl Jones - Liked by: 71% - Disliked by: 4% - Neutral opinion: 14% - Have heard of: 89% James Earl Jones, who passed away in September 2024, was a versatile actor whose baritone voice and acting chops scooped up multiple accolades. Over his 93 years, Jones garnered an honorary Oscar, a Golden Globe, three Emmy awards, a Grammy, and multiple Tony awards for his roles on the Broadway stage. Jones's unforgettable voice will forever be associated with Darth Vader from the "Star Wars" franchise, as well as the voice of Mufasa in "The Lion King." His on-screen presence has also dazzled audiences with performances in "The Great White Hope," "Picket Fences," and "Field of Dreams." Ethan Miller // Getty Images #21. Patrick Swayze - Liked by: 71% - Disliked by: 3% - Neutral opinion: 18% - Have heard of: 92% Voted People's "Sexiest Man Alive" in 1991, the late, great Patrick Swayze charmed audiences with swoon-worthy roles and remarkable dance skills across the romance and comedy genres for decades. Among his most famous films are "Ghost," "Roadhouse," and the all-time classic "Dirty Dancing." In 2009, Swayze died tragically of pancreatic cancer at the age of 57. Kevork S. Djansezian // Getty Images #20. Jack Nicholson - Liked by: 72% - Disliked by: 6% - Neutral opinion: 14% - Have heard of: 92% Among the most adored actors in American cinematic history, Jack Nicholson's work has run the gamut from horror to touching rom-coms. He is the most-nominated male actor in Oscar history, with 12 nods: eight for Best Actor, and four for Best Supporting Actor. He has three Academy Award wins under his belt—for his performances in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "Terms of Endearment," and "As Good as It Gets"—and has nearly 80 acting credits on his résumé. Warner Brothers // Getty Images #19. Bruce Lee - Liked by: 72% - Disliked by: 5% - Neutral opinion: 20% - Have heard of: 97% Born Lee Jun Fan in 1940, Bruce Lee is one of the most iconic martial arts figures ever. Although he had starred in many films in China before moving to the United States, he spent many years teaching martial arts before landing the role of Kato in "The Green Hornet" TV series. He went on to star in multiple movies, including "The Big Boss," "The Way of the Dragon," and "Enter the Dragon." Lee died at 32, but his film and martial arts legacies continue to this day: Time Magazine named him one of the most influential people of the 20th century. Bob Riha, Jr. // Getty Images #18. Paul Newman - Liked by: 73% - Disliked by: 2% - Neutral opinion: 15% - Have heard of: 90% Though he passed away in 2008, director and actor Paul Newman built a lasting legacy on- and off-screen. In the 1960s and '70s, he won over audiences playing rebellious criminals in "Cool Hand Luke" and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," then went on to nab his first Best Actor Oscar in 1987 for "The Color of Money." His memorable performances continued up until 2008, the year he died, including a voice role in Disney's "Cars." As for his work outside Hollywood, in 1982, Newman started Newman's Own, a food company that donates all profits—$600 million to date—to children-focused causes. VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images #17. Steve Martin - Liked by: 73% - Disliked by: 3% - Neutral opinion: 13% - Have heard of: 90% Steve Martin won his first Emmy for writing in 1969, though his on-screen work didn't take off for another decade. He spent the intervening years performing standup across the country before starring in 1979's "The Jerk," followed by a long string of other iconic comedies in the '80s and '90s, including "Three Amigos!", "Parenthood," and "Father of the Bride." In 2021, Martin reunited with his "Three Amigos!" co-star and frequent collaborator Martin Short for the Emmy-winning Hulu series "Only Murders in the Building," which also stars Selena Gomez. Stefania D'Alessandro // Getty Images #16. Hugh Jackman - Liked by: 73% - Disliked by: 5% - Neutral opinion: 14% - Have heard of: 93% Australian actor Hugh Jackman enjoyed his greatest commercial success as James "Logan" Howlett, better known as Wolverine, in the X-Men franchise from 2000 to 2017. His role held the record for the longest-running, live-action Marvel character until he was usurped in 2021—and while he might have gotten it back for reprising the character in 2024's "Deadpool & Wolverine," a surprise appearance by Wesley Snipes' Blade robbed Jackman of that glory. A triple threat, Jackman can transition from blockbusters to Broadway and back again. Jackman's role in "The Greatest Showman" earned him a Grammy (Best Soundtrack), while his starring role in "Les Misérables" earned him a Golden Globe win and Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Kate Green // Getty Images #15. Tom Hanks - Liked by: 74% - Disliked by: 9% - Neutral opinion: 14% - Have heard of: 96% Not only has Tom Hanks won multiple Oscars, Golden Globes, and Emmy awards, but he has also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the French Legion of Honor. On-screen, Hanks has delivered some of the most memorable performances in movie history while starring in gems like "Big," "Sleepless in Seattle," "Philadelphia," "Forrest Gump," "Toy Story," and many others. In 2025, he appeared in Wes Anderson's "The Phoenician Scheme," and in 2026, he'll be playing Woody once more in "Toy Story 5." Phillip Faraone // Getty Images #14. Danny DeVito - Liked by: 74% - Disliked by: 5% - Neutral opinion: 17% - Have heard of: 96% Diminutive star Danny DeVito might only be 4-foot-10, but he's a cinema giant. DeVito has more than 150 acting credits to his name, and some of the biggest roles came from "Taxi," "Romancing the Stone," "Ruthless People," "Batman Returns," and, more recently, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." DeVito won a Golden Globe and Emmy award for his role in "Taxi" and made a surprise appearance in 2024's "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." Toni Anne Barson/WireImage via Getty Images #13. Sean Connery - Liked by: 74% - Disliked by: 3% - Neutral opinion: 13% - Have heard of: 90% Sean Connery will forever be remembered as the original James Bond thanks to his starring role in the 1962 classic "Dr. No." A slew of six Bond films continued after the original, as did international acclaim. The Scottish-born actor is known for more than just being a British spy on screen. He won an Oscar for his supporting role in "The Untouchables" and is indelible in the minds of audiences for parts in "The Hunt for Red October" and "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade." Beyond his screen roles, Connery was knighted in 2000 and also voted by People Magazine as the Sexiest Man Alive in 1989. Target Presse Agentur Gmbh // Getty Images #12. Liam Neeson - Liked by: 74% - Disliked by: 5% - Neutral opinion: 15% - Have heard of: 94% Liam Neeson was born in Northern Ireland in 1952 and has been a working actor since the late 1970s. While he found some early success, it wasn't until Steven Spielberg cast him as Oskar Schindler in "Schindler's List" that he shot to stardom. After "Schindler," Neeson scored major roles in movies such as "Kinsey," "Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace," and the "Taken" franchise. While many of his recent roles have been in "Taken"-style thrillers, he showed his sense of humor in the 2025 reboot "The Naked Gun," which earned glowing reviews, including for his comedy chops. Neeson is also an outspoken activist who has used his celebrity for a variety of issues, like legalizing abortion in Ireland and gun control in the U.S. Jason Merritt // Getty Images #11. Michael J. Fox - Liked by: 74% - Disliked by: 2% - Neutral opinion: 18% - Have heard of: 94% Canadian-born Michael J. Fox has been entertaining audiences since playing a conservative Republican teenager in the hit comedy series "Family Ties." International stardom followed soon after when he wowed audiences in "Back to the Future," "Teen Wolf," and "Doc Hollywood." Since being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991, Fox has worked tirelessly through The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research to help combat and find a cure for the disease. For his work on-screen, Fox has garnered four Golden Globes and five Emmy awards. VCG // Getty Images #10. Jackie Chan - Liked by: 74% - Disliked by: 4% - Neutral opinion: 18% - Have heard of: 97% Born Chan Kong-sang in Hong Kong in 1954, martial arts superstar Jackie Chan has amassed more than 130 acting credits between the U.S., China, and around the world. Part of Chan's fame comes from doing his own stunts, a skill he learned as a stuntman for Bruce Lee's movies "Fist of Fury" and "Enter the Dragon." Chan's fame took off in America when he teamed up with Chris Tucker in the "Rush Hour" movies and then with Owen Wilson in the "Shanghai Noon" franchise. Outside the movies, Chan is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and has promoted several charitable causes. Rich Fury // Getty Images #9. Bruce Willis - Liked by: 75% - Disliked by: 4% - Neutral opinion: 16% - Have heard of: 95% Though many audiences know Bruce Willis as one of the greatest action stars of all time, his career started on a much mellower note. Willis' first claim to fame came from the hit TV show "Moonlighting," for which he won an Emmy award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. His action films piled on quickly after that, with megahits such as "Die Hard," "The Fifth Element," and "Armageddon." Off-screen, Willis co-founded Planet Hollywood and was once married to Demi Moore. His family announced his retirement from acting in March 2022 following his diagnosis of aphasia, which progressed and was later diagnosed as frontotemporal dementia. Since then, Willis' family has continued to share photos and provide updates on the actor's condition. Greg Doherty // Getty Images #8. Anthony Hopkins - Liked by: 75% - Disliked by: 3% - Neutral opinion: 12% - Have heard of: 90% The ever-prolific Sir Anthony Hopkins is still garnering film credits well into his 80s. He's taken home a multitude of awards, including two Oscars, four BAFTA Awards, two Primetime Emmys, and an Olivier Award. Among his most unforgettable performances are his starring roles in "The Silence of the Lambs," "The Remains of the Day," and "The Elephant Man." Alberto E. Rodriguez // Getty Images #7. Robert Downey Jr. - Liked by: 77% - Disliked by: 5% - Neutral opinion: 14% - Have heard of: 96% Robert Downey Jr.'s roller-coaster career has taken him from leading man to struggling with substance abuse and back to leading man in one of Hollywood's best redemption stories. Downey Jr. achieved fame in the 1980s with roles in "Weird Science," "Less Than Zero," and "Chances Are" before scoring the role of a lifetime with "Chaplin." A series of arrests for drug-related crimes took over his life in the late 1990s before he began making a career comeback in the 2000s. Downey Jr. has since been on an incredible run of hit films that include Marvel's "Avengers" and "Iron Man" movies as well as the "Sherlock Holmes" franchise, and in 2023, he picked up his first Academy Award for his role in "Oppenheimer." Frederick M. Brown // Getty Images #6. Keanu Reeves - Liked by: 77% - Disliked by: 3% - Neutral opinion: 14% - Have heard of: 94% Keanu Reeves is a household name whose movies have generated nearly $7.9 billion in box-office receipts around the world. Some of Reeves' biggest movies include "The Matrix" movies, "Speed," "Point Break," and the "John Wick" franchise. In 2025, he appeared in the "John Wick" spin-off film "Ballerina," and starred in Aziz Ansari's directorial debut "Good Fortune." He also reunited with his "Bill and Ted" co-star Alex Winter for a revival of "Waiting for Godot"—and made his Broadway debut in the process. Emma McIntyre // Getty Images for Critics Choice Association #5. Harrison Ford - Liked by: 78% - Disliked by: 4% - Neutral opinion: 13% - Have heard of: 95% Harrison Ford has played some of the most memorable movie characters of all time, including Han Solo in the "Star Wars" franchise, Indiana Jones in the "Indiana Jones" movies, and Jack Ryan in the Tom Clancy spy movie franchise. Other epic flicks include "The Fugitive," "Air Force One," "Blade Runner," and "Witness," the last of which landed him an Oscar nomination. All told, Ford's movies have grossed over $12 billion at the box office, making him one of the most bankable stars of all time. He's continued to have an active career into his 80s, making his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in 2025's "Captain America: Brave New World," and starring on the TV series "1923" and "Shrinking." The latter earned him his first Emmy Award nomination. Off-screen, Ford is a big environmental activist and lends his celebrity to organizations like Conservation International—he's even had a few animal species named in his honor. Jason Merritt // Getty Images #4. Denzel Washington - Liked by: 80% - Disliked by: 2% - Neutral opinion: 14% - Have heard of: 96% Multiple Oscar-winner Denzel Washington is almost always mentioned in "greatest actor of all time" discussions—and for good reason. Washington has starred in endless award-winning movies like "Glory," "Cry Freedom," "Malcolm X," "Philadelphia," "Crimson Tide," "Training Day," and more. Not just a movie star, Washington is also known for his stage work, where he won a Tony for 2010's "Fences" and was nominated for another Tony in "The Iceman Cometh." He is the most nominated Black actor in Academy Awards history and has earned Oscar nominations in five different decades. J. Vespa // Getty Images #3. Robin Williams - Liked by: 80% - Disliked by: 3% - Neutral opinion: 13% - Have heard of: 96% The comedian, actor, and philanthropist Robin Williams was a master at making fans laugh and cry with his unforgettable performances on stage, in film, and on TV. Winner of an Oscar, Emmys, Grammys, and Golden Globes, Williams was beloved for his roles in "Good Morning, Vietnam," "Good Will Hunting," "Dead Poets Society," and "Mrs. Doubtfire." Williams died in 2014 at the age of 63. David Livingston/FilmMagic // Getty Images #2. Samuel L. Jackson - Liked by: 81% - Disliked by: 6% - Neutral opinion: 11% - Have heard of: 97% Samuel L. Jackson is one of the top-earning actors in Hollywood. The movies he has starred in have grossed more than $28.3 billion. Jackson has more than 200 acting credits to his name, which include such hits as the "Star Wars" prequel trilogy, the "Iron Man" franchise, and the expanded Marvel Universe movies. Outside of the movies, Jackson was once a very active member of the Civil Rights Movement in the '60s and '70s and even served as an usher at Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral. Michael Kovac // Getty Images for AFI #1. Morgan Freeman - Liked by: 85% - Disliked by: 2% - Neutral opinion: 10% - Have heard of: 97% Morgan Freeman has been entertaining audiences since the 1960s and shows no evidence of slowing down any time soon. Freeman has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards and won for his role in "Million Dollar Baby." Over his long career, Freeman has amassed more than 150 acting credits and can be remembered for stunning performances in the likes of "Driving Miss Daisy," "The Shawshank Redemption," "Glory," and "Unforgiven." His recent work includes a starring role on the Taylor Sheridan series "Special Ops: Lioness," as well as the 2025 sequel "Now You See Me: Now You Don't." Additional writing and story editing by Cu Fleshman. Copy editing by Paris Close. |
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| | 50 fascinating facts about the music industryArchive Photos // Getty Images 50 fascinating facts about the music industry Music is one of the most ubiquitous art forms in the world. Lullabies soothe babies to sleep from the youngest of ages, and kids try their hand at playing an instrument in elementary school. By the teenage years, music becomes part of our identities—we gravitate toward certain genres as a form of self-expression, and the lyrics and melodies feed the deepest part of our souls. Music then takes on new roles in adulthood. It keeps us entertained on our commutes, helps us stay focused at work, provides a welcome distraction while doing chores around the house, and sets the right mood for parties and get-togethers. Plus, seeing our favorite bands perform live and feeling the energy of crowds at arena concerts often become some of our most cherished memories. Music is with us at every stage of life. But as we're poring over deep lyrics from our favorite singer-songwriters and debating whether dynamic bands fall into one genre, we rarely recognize that music is much more than an art form—it's a big, profit-driven business. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry put the total value of the recording industry at $31.7 billion in 2025. The music industry is responsible for an estimated 2.5 million jobs in the United States alone as of 2024, per the Recording Industry Association of America. And music has helped the net worth of some artists, like Andrew Lloyd Webber and Paul McCartney, surpass $1 billion. To say that the music industry has evolved over the last several decades is a massive understatement. Making it in the 21st century looks significantly different from what it once did. Yes, the industry still has the power to make or break artists, but nowadays, that might have more to do with determining which bands make their way onto Spotify playlists and which ones are forgotten entirely. To help understand the business behind your favorite songs and albums, Stacker compiled a list of 50 fascinating facts about the music industry using a mix of information from Goldman Sachs and Citibank; reports from industry leaders like the IFPI and the RIAA; news outlets, including the BBC, The Verge, Vice, and The New York Times; and music publications like Billboard and Rolling Stone. Explore the story for 50 facts about the music industry you probably didn't know. Canva Digital sales generate 84% of music revenue The music industry is dominated by digital sales, with 84% of total revenue in the United States coming from streaming and downloads in 2024, per the RIAA. Perhaps unsurprisingly, streaming alone is responsible for the bulk of that figure. Digital options like paid subscriptions, ad-supported services, and social media platforms generated an impressive $14.9 billion in 2024. Canva More than 5 trillion songs are streamed annually Music fans around the world streamed over 5 trillion songs in 2025, according to Luminate. That number reflects a growth of 9.6% from 2024—and a new single-year record for worldwide music streaming. Pixabay Vinyl sales are on the rise After largely being replaced by cassettes and CDs in the 1980s and 1990s, vinyl records are now making a comeback. For the nineteenth year in a row, revenue from vinyl records climbed in 2025—this time to $1.04 billion, according to a 2026 report from the RIAA. Canva The recording industry is valued at $31.7 billion The IFPI put the estimated value of the recording industry at $31.7 billion in 2025. Streaming sales account for most of the value, followed by physical music sales and performance rights. Canva Pop musicians have shorter lifespans than everyday people A study on 12,665 pop musicians who passed away between 1950 and 2014 found that they tend to die at younger ages than the average American. They also have higher rates of death by homicide and accidents. Canva The average pop song is 3 minutes and 15 seconds long With advertising revenue on streaming services accounting for a big portion of music profits, pop songs have been getting shorter in recent years, The Washington Post reported. The average length of a pop track in the 2020s is around 3 minutes and 15 seconds, a full minute shorter than it was in the 1990s. Pixabay Musicians earn a median wage of $42.45 an hour The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the median pay of musicians and singers was $42.45 per hour in 2024. That rate could soon increase, though—in March 2024, Democratic representatives introduced the Living Wage for Musicians Act, a measure that would grant musicians additional royalties from streaming. Michael Tran // AFP via Getty Images Taylor Swift made music industry history by earning $1.1 billion in 2023 Taylor Swift's income reached a whopping $1.1 billion in 2023, Forbes reported. Swift holds the distinction of being the first musician to reach billionaire status based solely on her music and performances rather than business investments. Sergi Alexander // Getty Images 'Despacito' is the most-watched music video on YouTube YouTubers have streamed the music video for Luis Fonsi's "Despacito," featuring Daddy Yankee, nearly 9 billion times since it was posted on Jan. 12, 2017. "Despacito" is not only the most-watched music video on the platform, it's the second-most-watched YouTube video period, trailing only behind "Baby Shark." Canva CDs helped make albums longer The popularity of CDs in the 1990s and early 2000s pushed the average length of an album to a high of 15.8 songs in 2003—up from 12.5 songs in 1992, when cassettes were the predominant music media, the Harvard Business Review reported. The increased album length reflected the ease of skipping around to different tracks on CDs, but the trend has continued into the streaming era; the average runtime for a top 10 album in 2022 was nearly 70 minutes, according to Billboard. Canva Billboard charts only consider albums that cost $3.49 or more Billboard announced a new policy in 2011 that required albums to sell for at least $3.49 in their first four weeks and tracks to sell for at least 39 cents in their first three months in order to be considered for the charts. The company said that considering music with a minimum sales price would help reflect "consumer intent" amid albums going for as little as 99 cents online. Canva Bandcamp boasts 76,000 album sales daily Bandcamp, an online record marketplace, claims to sell around 76,000 albums every day. Music fans have also purchased hundreds of millions of dollars worth of merchandise through the site. Canva Warning stickers on albums are voluntary Artists and their labels are responsible for deciding whether a particular album needs the black-and-white "Parental Advisory Explicit Content" labels on their covers, per NPR. Unlike the Motion Picture Association of America's rating system for movies, the music labeling system is voluntary and has few guidelines. Jeff Fusco // Getty Images Barbra Streisand holds most Gold Album Awards of all women Barbra Streisand has the most RIAA Gold Album Awards among female artists. The music legend boasts some 68.5 million album awards across 52 separate albums. Jannunziato // Wikimedia Commons Grammy Award trophies take 15 hours to make Each of the gramophone trophies given to artists who win a Grammy takes 15 hours to make. The 5-pound awards are made of a special metal called "grammium." Pixabay Ringtones earned $1 billion in three years The rise of ringtones earned the digital medium its own Billboard chart in 2004. From 2005 to 2007, ringtones and ringback tunes raked in $1 billion in revenue for the music industry. Canva Grammy Award voters must meet strict criteria Only members of the Recording Academy can vote for the winners of the Grammy Awards. To be qualified as a voter, the member must meet certain criteria, such as previously winning a Grammy, earning an endorsement from someone who's currently a voting member, having at least "six credits on commercially released tracks," or having credits on at least a dozen physical or digital songs released on the internet, wrote Vox. Gems // Getty Images The Eagles earned the first Platinum Album The Eagles earned the first Platinum Album for "Eagles/Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975" when the RIAA released the prestigious status in 1976. Nearly 50 other albums would also go Platinum that year. Canva Artists only get paid if track is streamed for 30 seconds Artists and labels only earn payment from a stream if the listener tunes in for at least 30 seconds, reports The Verge. The payment model has prompted some artists to load their albums with many short songs. Canva Music industry excludes women A recent study of 700 songs that reached the top of the Billboard charts between 2012 and 2018 found sweeping disparities between men and women in the industry. The findings revealed that women comprised just 21.7% of all artists, 21.1% of the producers, and 12.3% of songwriters who met the criteria for the study. Johan Larsson // Wikimedia Commons Musicians add 99,000 tracks to music streaming platforms every day According to Luminate's 2024 year-end report, users add around 99,000 new songs to music streaming platforms every day. The huge volume of music can make it difficult for tracks from relatively unknown artists to get noticed by listeners. Pixabay Music industry employees typically earn $41,935 per year Workers in the music industry earn an average annual salary of $41,935, according to a 2018 report from the RIAA. That number has fallen slightly from 2012, when employees took home an average of $42,333. Pixabay The music industry creates 2.5 million jobs in the U.S. The music industry is a major U.S. employer. A report from the RIAA found that the music industry was responsible, either directly or indirectly, for 2.5 million jobs across the nation in 2024. Pixabay Americans bought 943 million CDs in 2000 Americans bought some 943 million CDs during the medium's heyday in 2000. Since then, CDs have largely fallen out of fashion, with just 33.4 million sold in 2022. Canva Talent scouts look for new artists online The rise of streaming music has brought major changes to the way artists and repertoire professionals search for new musicians to sign. While they used to scout local clubs and review demo recordings, they now sift through massive amounts of online music and data to find fresh talent, per Musonomics. Pixabay Only a small portion of music fills 99% of all streams Streaming music platforms spoil users by allowing them access to a choice of millions of tracks. However, 99% of all digital music streams come from the top 10% of tracks, Musonomics has reported. Canva Pandemic caused a 25% decline in global music revenue A Goldman Sachs report from May 2020 estimated that the global music industry suffered a 25% drop in revenue during the pandemic. The plunge is largely attributed to the cancellation of live entertainment. Canva Music industry revenues may reach $200 billion by 2035 Goldman Sachs has predicted that the music industry may reach roughly $200 billion in revenue by 2035. Streaming music is expected to drive the majority of growth, while digital downloads and sales of physical music will continue to dwindle. Canva RIAA sells award plaques to artists While the RIAA certifies bestselling albums as Gold, Platinum, Multi-Platinum, or Diamond, it does not dole out the iconic record plaques to artists and labels commemorating their achievement. Instead, award winners can buy an actual plaque from one of four licensed framers. Canva Major record labels signed 658 new artists in 2017 Major record labels signed 658 new acts in 2017, according to RIAA. The number of new musicians signed that year was 12% higher than in 2014. It works out to be about two new artists signed every day. Theo Wargo // Getty Images Jody Gerson became first female leader of a major music company In January 2015, Jody Gerson took on the role of chief executive officer and chairman of Universal Music Publishing Group. She was the first woman to lead a major global music company. Under her leadership, the company's revenue has climbed 40% and exceeded $1 billion for the first time ever in late 2018, per Billboard. Pixabay Positive reviews don't always lead to strong sales While positive reviews from critics can help musicians get their names out there, they don't usually lead to strong sales, according to The Balance. It reported that radio play can be a much more effective sales tool than print reviews. 20 minutos // Wikimedia Commons Metallica shut down Napster over music rights Metallica sued the early file-sharing platform Napster for illegally distributing copyrighted recordings in 2000. The court ruled in Metallica's favor, forcing Napster to remove copyrighted tracks from its system. The company went bankrupt and the music industry's relationship with the internet was changed forever, per The Verge. Canva Signing new artists costs labels $4.1 billion Record labels spent a staggering $4.1 billion on signing new artists, developing their music, and recording their albums in 2017, IFPI said. That breaks down to $11 million per day to sign around 50 artists every month. Canva Starting a record label can cost less than $50,000 Even though major record labels have big budgets, you don't necessarily need to be ultra wealthy to launch an indie label. A small record label can cost between $20,000 and $50,000 to open, The Balance has reported. This amount would cover business registration, licensing, equipment, and potentially some promotion. Christopher Polk // Getty Images Chance the Rapper won a Grammy with no physical music sales In 2017, Chance the Rapper took home the Grammy award for best rap album. The history-making award was the first one ever given for a streaming-only album that had no physical sales. Pixabay Payola persists despite being illegal Payola is a music industry term that describes the practice of record labels giving radio stations money or other incentives to play certain artists in an effort to increase their exposure. While payola is illegal, it still persists in the industry, per The Balance. It is also sometimes called "pay for play." Canva Just three record companies hold most of the market share Three big record companies have around 65% of the entire U.S. market share, according to data analyzed by Statista. Universal Musical Group dominates with 29% of the total pie, followed by Sony Music Entertainment with 20% and Warner Music Group with just under 16%. Pixabay Mental health conditions plague 70% of musicians A 2016 survey of more than 2,200 musicians in the United Kingdom found that 71% have high levels of anxiety and panic attacks. The data also showed that 69% of participating musicians had depression—a huge portion compared with the roughly 20% of the general public in the United Kingdom who are affected by the mental health condition. Archive Photos // Getty Images Connie Francis became first woman to hit #1 in 1960 Pop singer Connie Francis took the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with her song, "Everybody's Somebody's Fool," in 1960. She was the first solo woman to achieve that level of success. Canva Musicians often give up rights for record deals Record deals typically require artists to relinquish all rights to their music forever in exchange for a lump-sum upfront paycheck, per Rolling Stone. The situation could cause musicians to miss out on the potential for big bucks if their songs become extremely popular. Canva High levels of harassment haunt the music industry The Musicians' Union said in 2019 that more than 350 people—mostly women—have submitted complaints of harassment, abuse of power, and discrimination. The union also said that 85% of abuse survivors in the music industry opted not to report the crimes out of concern they wouldn't be believed or heard. Canva Musicians only get 12% of music industry revenues The share of music industry revenues that goes to artists is small. On average, they take home only about 12% of all revenue. The rest goes to distribution platforms and record labels, per Citibank. Canva Record labels typically spend $1 million on new artists Record labels typically make a $1 million investment in each new band they sign, according to Citibank. This money covers a financial advance for the artists, studio recording costs, video production support, touring support, and marketing and promotion. Canva Majority of albums sell less than 1,000 copies The albums that sell millions of copies are few and far between. According to the IFPI, 80% of albums sell less than 100 copies, while 94% of albums have less than 1,000 copies sold. Canva Many musicians have fake Twitter followers If you see a musician with millions of followers on Twitter, don't assume they're all loyal fans. Many musicians have high rates of fake Twitter followers, Vice has reported. Twitter Audit shows only 42% of the followers on Justin Beiber's Twitter account are real and around 62% of Rihanna's followers are fake. Pixabay Changes to streaming music could increase piracy A report from Goldman Sachs shows that 3 in 4 streaming users find it important to have "access to millions of tracks." If the price of streaming music subscriptions goes up and/or record labels remove music from streaming platforms, the industry may see listeners resort to piracy. Canva Streaming music on smartphones is big business The smartphone is becoming an increasingly important sales tool in the music industry. The rate of listeners in developed markets who use their smartphones to stream music is expected to climb to 37% in 2030, compared with 18% in 2018, says Goldman Sachs. Canva Radio has the most reach of all platforms Amid the rise of online media, radio still has the most reach of all platforms, touching 92% of all U.S. adults at least once a week, per Nielsen. The statistics show the vast opportunities radio still offers to the music industry. Pixabay Holiday music on the radio has growing appeal The number of people who tune into radio stations for holiday music continues to break records. Holiday music captured 14.3% of the adult contemporary music audience share in 2018, up from 13.9% in 2017, Nielsen has reported. Additional writing by Cu Fleshman. |
| | Where does your dog rank on a list of the 50 biggest breeds, according to the American Kennel Club?Bobex-73 // Shutterstock Biggest dog breeds It's a cliché to refer to dogs as "man's best friend," but the four-legged furballs have earned the distinction. According to archeologists, dogs were the first domesticated animal, with some scientists estimating that they began accompanying humans as early as 30,000 years ago. Since then, dogs have changed, slowly shifting from their wolf ancestry and then rapidly as breeding became more and more refined. Today, there are dogs so small they can hide behind a dollar bill and weigh the same as an apple. But there are also the big dogs, bred to hunt and guard and rescue drowning fishers. When placed alongside each other, it's tough to comprehend that the tiniest and largest pups are even the same species. Just look at Pearl, a 3.6-inch chihuahua and the world's shortest dog, and Reggie, a 3-foot, 3-inch Great Dane and the world's tallest dog. This unlikely pair met in April 2025 and got along fine. Like many canines of his stature, Reggie is "just a big baby," according to his owner. There's plenty of variety when it comes to big dogs, but they do have some commonalities. These pups are giants, usually fiercely loyal, and a nightmare for intruders. They herd sheep, fight off lions, and chase bears up trees. They also enjoy belly rubs and cuddling with their humans. They're mascots, movie stars, and official state dogs. The big dog is a symbol of loyalty, bravery, toughness, and strength. Big dogs also require a certain level of commitment from their owners. For example, they're usually high energy and require frequent exercise to stay physically and mentally healthy. They tend to be more aggressive than their smaller counterparts and need intentional and focused training to be their friendliest best. Big dog owners must be sure that they can provide the level of commitment and care these breeds need to be happy and healthy. And considering that larger breeds typically have shorter lifespans than smaller pups, that's no easy feat. Despite the health issues common among big canines, however, these dogs remain popular pets and can liven up any home. Stacker analyzed the dog breeds based on American Kennel Club data, sifting through statistics on dogs ranging from Afghan hounds to Yorkshire terriers. What lies ahead is a ranking of the top 50 biggest dog breeds, based on a size index, which incorporates the typical max height and weight of each breed. Each breed's 2024 popularity ranking, released by the AKC in 2025, is also included. Read on to discover the personalities and histories behind some of the biggest canines in the world. Mary Swift // Shutterstock #50. Treeing walker coonhound (tie) - Size index: 57.9 - Typical max height: 27 inches - Typical max weight: 70 pounds - Popularity rank: 152 out of 200 This American hound dog was bred in Kentucky to hunt small game, like raccoons, bobcats, or squirrels. The floppy-eared tricolored dogs have a loud, distinctive bark. In a pack, they've also been known to hunt bears. Canva #50. Redbone coonhound (tie) - Size index: 57.9 - Typical max height: 27 inches - Typical max weight: 70 pounds - Popularity rank: 144 out of 200 Another American hound dog from the South, the redbone coonhound is distinctive for its fully red coat, save for a small patch of white on the chest. Just as vocal as any other hound dog, the redbone coonhound is also an exceptional swimmer, with water skills to rival a retriever. Canva #50. Irish setter (tie) - Size index: 57.9 - Typical max height: 27 inches - Typical max weight: 70 pounds - Popularity rank: 85 out of 200 This brown-red long-haired dog from Ireland is an expert hunting companion and fantastic with kids. Both Harry Truman and Richard Nixon had Irish setters, and Stephen King wrote one into "The Stand." Canva #47. Saluki - Size index: 58.3 - Typical max height: 28 inches - Typical max weight: 65 pounds - Popularity rank: 141 out of 200 This tall, slim dog is also known as the Arabian greyhound because of its origins in the Arabian Peninsula, possibly in the ancient town Saluq, in Yemen. While greyhounds are considered the fastest dogs, the 1996 Guinness Book of World Records credited a Saluki as the world record-holder for the fastest dog—that speedy pup reached a pace of 42.75 mph. Canva #46. Chesapeake Bay retriever (tie) - Size index: 58.7 - Typical max height: 26 inches - Typical max weight: 80 pounds - Popularity rank: 52 out of 200 These energetic water dogs trace their roots to the Chesapeake Bay region in the 1800s, when they were bred as hunting companions for duck hunts. Both Teddy Roosevelt and General Custer had Chesapeake Bay retrievers, and the dog was named the official breed of Maryland in 1964. Eudyptula // Shutterstock #46. Belgian Malinois (tie) - Size index: 58.7 - Typical max height: 26 inches - Typical max weight: 80 pounds - Popularity rank: 33 out of 200 Sometimes referred to as a Belgian shepherd, this intelligent working dog is known for its sense of smell and high energy. The Malinois is used by police forces and the military throughout the world because of its incredible ability to sniff out explosives and help with search and rescue. The dogs help the Secret Service guard the White House, and also have been used to combat poachers in South Africa. Canva #45. Alaskan malamute - Size index: 59.9 - Typical max height: 26 inches - Typical max weight: 85 pounds - Popularity rank: 79 out of 200 These snow dogs, which look similar to a Siberian husky, are used to haul freight through the snow and drag sleds. Like huskies, these dogs have double coats and have been bred to survive in harsh conditions. They are friendly and rarely bark, but will sometimes howl. In 2010, they were named the state dog of Alaska. Canva #42. Gordon setter (tie) - Size index: 60.3 - Typical max height: 27 inches - Typical max weight: 80 pounds - Popularity rank: 109 out of 200 This large gun dog was bred in Scotland to assist on bird hunts. The breed has long, slightly wavy black and tan hair, and is energetic and intelligent, if a bit immature at times. The Gordon setter is part of the setter family, along with the English and Irish setters, which appear in English writing dating at least as far back as the 17th-century English poet William Somerville. Ricantimages // Shutterstock #42. English setter (tie) - Size index: 60.3 - Typical max height: 27 inches - Typical max weight: 80 pounds - Popularity rank: 93 out of 200 Another of the setter family, the English setter is distinctive for its mainly white coat, speckled with bits of either black or brown color. The dogs are intelligent, expertly aiding bird hunters by creeping up on the prey and then freezing, to alert the hunter to the location rather than chasing down the birds. The dogs need a good amount of exercise, but have become popular pets because they're people-oriented and great with kids. Canva #42. Bluetick coonhound (tie) - Size index: 60.3 - Typical max height: 27 inches - Typical max weight: 80 pounds - Popularity rank: 137 out of 200 The bluetick coonhound is a Louisiana dog that is muscular and is named for the way the black flecks on its white fur gives it a bluish appearance. The dog is usually used to hunt raccoons, but can also be kept as a pet. It is quite vocal, which is difficult to train out, but is a smart, sweet dog when properly trained. Having Southern roots means it has made regular appearances in country songs by Emmylou Harris, Charlie Daniels, and others. everydoghasastory // Shutterstock #41. Old English sheepdog - Size index: 60.3 - Typical max height: 24 inches - Typical max weight: 100 pounds - Popularity rank: 89 out of 200 These big poofy herding dogs originated hundreds of years ago in the English countryside. The breed is a great family pet, because it is sociable, easy-going, and great with kids—who it's been known to try to gently herd, but is definitely lazy around the house. They're favorites for the silver screen, appearing in "Serpico," "Hook," and many more films. Canva #40. Pointer - Size index: 60.6 - Typical max height: 28 inches - Typical max weight: 75 pounds - Popularity rank: 121 out of 200 These strong, short-haired hunting dogs are usually white with marks of light brown or black, but can vary in color. For a long time, setters were considered the premier bird dogs, but by the 1950s, pointers had become the best bird-hunting companions. A pointer won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show for the first time in 1925. Canva #38. German shepherd (tie) - Size index: 61.1 - Typical max height: 26 inches - Typical max weight: 90 pounds - Popularity rank: 4 out of 200 The German shepherd is a large, working dog initially bred in Germany to herd sheep. Eventually, because of its intelligence and strength, it became much more well known for its work as a guide dog and with police and military. rwtrahul // Shutterstock #38. Chinook (tie) - Size index: 61.1 - Typical max height: 26 inches - Typical max weight: 90 pounds - Popularity rank: 182 out of 200 The first Chinook was bred by a New Hampshire man in the early 20th century and is a mix of mastiffs, huskies, and some other large sheepdogs. The large, friendly dogs with a brown coat and a black muzzle are sometimes used for dog-sledding, but mainly kept as pets. The Chinook is New Hampshire's official state dog. Canva #37. Rhodesian ridgeback - Size index: 61.4 - Typical max height: 27 inches - Typical max weight: 85 pounds - Popularity rank: 43 out of 200 The Rhodesian ridgeback's alternate name, the African lion hound, should give a good idea of this large dog's strength and ferocity. Known for its distinctive ridged back, actually a result of its hair growing the opposite direction along its spine, this southern African dog is known for keeping lions at bay. It's important to be an experienced dog owner when raising a Rhodesian ridgeback, as they can be strong-willed and fierce if not correctly socialized. Canva #36. Spinone Italiano - Size index: 61.7 - Typical max height: 27 inches - Typical max weight: 86 pounds - Popularity rank: 120 out of 200 This wiry-coated, big-eared, bearded dog was initially bred for hunting and has remained incredibly intelligent and loyal. The Italian pointer moves a bit slower than other high-energy bird dogs. The breed nearly went extinct during World War II. Canva #35. Giant schnauzer - Size index: 62.2 - Typical max height: 27.5 inches - Typical max weight: 85 pounds - Popularity rank: 57 out of 200 The largest of the schnauzer breeds, this German working dog, with its distinctive beard and usually cropped ears, is a great working dog and guard dog. Initially bred on farms, the giant schnauzer began to guard businesses in German cities and then became a military dog during World Wars I and II. The dogs are smart and loyal, but are wary of strangers. Canva #34. Greyhound - Size index: 62.5 - Typical max height: 30 inches - Typical max weight: 70 pounds - Popularity rank: 118 out of 200 The most famous of racing dogs, the greyhound is a thin, powerful, and, of course, exceptionally fast breed. The greyhound is known to max out at an incredible 43 mph, but is also distinctive for its ability to reach its top speed very quickly, in under 100 feet. The breed is a mascot for many colleges, and is the namesake and logo for the Greyhound Bus Line. Canva #33. Weimaraner - Size index: 62.6 - Typical max height: 27 inches - Typical max weight: 90 pounds - Popularity rank: 55 out of 200 This German hunting dog was originally bred to accompany royals on boar, bear, and deer hunts in the 1800s. The breed is usually short-haired and gray or amber, and is hugely loyal, to the point that it struggles when it's away from its owner. Be wary of leaving a weimaraner around a cat—it was bred to hunt smaller animals as well, and its prey drive could come into play. otsphoto // Shutterstock #32. Curly coated retriever - Size index: 63.8 - Typical max height: 27 inches - Typical max weight: 95 pounds - Popularity rank: 163 out of 200 This English retriever was bred to hunt waterfowl and is best known for its distinctive tight curls. So long as the retrievers get enough exercise, they can be excellent pets, as they will be loyal, friendly, and relaxed within the house. The breed is nicknamed "curlies." Canva #31. Dogo Argentino - Size index: 64.2 - Typical max height: 26.5 inches - Typical max weight: 100 pounds - Popularity rank: 95 out of 200 Developed in the 1920s by an Argentine physician as a hunter of big game and guard dog, this breed is strong, intelligent, athletic, and known for its smooth white coat. Introduced to the United States in the 1970s, in January 2020 it was recognized by the American Kennel Club as its 195th breed and assigned to the working group. With strong protection instincts for its home and family, it's important that these pups be socialized and formally trained. Canva #30. Briard - Size index: 64.9 - Typical max height: 27 inches - Typical max weight: 100 pounds - Popularity rank: 145 out of 200 This French sheepdog is a shaggy herding dog with a distinctive beard and bangs that cover its eyes. The large dogs come in either black or tawny, and were used by the French during World War I, but have since become pets and service dogs. Briards have made appearances on the TV shows "Married...with Children," "Get Smart," and in the movie "Dennis the Menace"—and though George Lucas claims Chewbacca was based on his Alaskan Malamute, Han Solo's friend is a dead ringer for a tawny Briard. Canva #29. Doberman pinscher - Size index: 66.5 - Typical max height: 28 inches - Typical max weight: 100 pounds - Popularity rank: 16 out of 200 This large black and tan German dog is known for its distinctive cropped ears and docked tail. The breed is intelligent, alert, and strong, bred to be aggressive because of its history as police and war dogs. During World War II, Dobermans became the official dog of the Marine Corps, and served throughout the South Pacific. Canva #27. Bloodhound (tie) - Size index: 67.3 - Typical max height: 27 inches - Typical max weight: 110 pounds - Popularity rank: 58 out of 200 One of the most recognizable and well-known breeds, the bloodhound has distinctive large ears, saggy skin, and bloodshot eyes. Because of an incredible sense of smell, bloodhounds are used to track human scents over long distances. Hundreds of years after the breed came to prominence, the Pennsylvania-based satirical rap-rock group the Bloodhound Gang defiled the noble name with its smash-hit "The Bad Touch." everydoghasastory // Shutterstock #27. Black and tan coonhound (tie) - Size index: 67.3 - Typical max height: 27 inches - Typical max weight: 110 pounds - Popularity rank: 151 out of 200 This large American hound, with a black body and tan marking above the eyes, on the muzzle, and on the feet, is bred to hunt large prey, like bears, deer, and wolves, but is mainly used for raccoon hunting today. The dog has a fantastic sense of smell, and while it's relaxed inside, its hunting instincts may take over if it catches a scent outdoors. Canva #26. Borzoi - Size index: 67.7 - Typical max height: 28 inches - Typical max weight: 105 pounds - Popularity rank: 102 out of 200 The word "borzoi" was used in late-19th-century Russia to mean "swift." This dog, also referred to as the Russian wolfhound, has the body of a greyhound, but with longer hair. Like the greyhound, it's incredibly fast. Bred to hunt wolves, the dog is the symbol for the publishing house Alfred A. Knopf. Canva #23. Cane corso (tie) - Size index: 68.1 - Typical max height: 27.5 inches - Typical max weight: 110 pounds - Popularity rank: 14 out of 200 This muscular dog, also known as the Italian mastiff, is most recognizable by its large, square head that looks like a mix of that of a pitbull and a boxer. The cane corso traces its roots to the Roman Empire, and was bred on farms in Southern Italy to work with cattle and swine and to guard the property. Vera Zinkova // Shutterstock #23. Bouvier des Flandres (tie) - Size index: 68.1 - Typical max height: 27.5 inches - Typical max weight: 110 pounds - Popularity rank: 101 out of 200 In French, the name for work dogs from Belgium translates to "the cow herders from Flanders." The black rough-coated dogs with long bangs and a shaggy beard resemble another European farm dog, the briard. This breed traces its roots to the monks at a monastery in Flanders. The Reagans owned a bouvier des Flandres named Lucky. Canva #23. Beauceron (tie) - Size index: 68.1 - Typical max height: 27.5 inches - Typical max weight: 110 pounds - Popularity rank: 100 out of 200 This French breed has a similar coloration to a Doberman: black with tan markings above the eyes, on the muzzle and below the knees. The dog was bred in northern France and was used to herd sheep and as a guard dog—they were known to take on wolves. The breed is a great family dog because it is loyal, gentle, and intelligent. Canva #22. Otterhound - Size index: 68.5 - Typical max height: 27 inches - Typical max weight: 115 pounds - Popularity rank: 196 out of 200 This English breed was bred to hunt otters, an activity now illegal in Britain. The otterhound is a large shaggy hound, with an acute sense of smell like other hound dogs. But its distinctive features are webbed feet and a rough double coat, both bred in to make the dog a great hunter in the water. It is considered the most endangered native British breed, with only 24 registered puppies born in 2017 in the United Kingdom. Canva #21. Bernese mountain dog - Size index: 68.8 - Typical max height: 28 inches - Typical max weight: 110 pounds - Popularity rank: 19 out of 200 Tracing their roots to the canton of Bern in Switzerland, these giant mountain dogs were bred to live on family farms in the region. The breed is beautiful, with a long-haired coat that is black with tan markings like a Doberman, but with a white shock of chest hair and a white line down the nose. They are exceptionally friendly and love to bound about, sticking close to people. Canva #20. Rottweiler - Size index: 72 - Typical max height: 27 inches - Typical max weight: 130 pounds - Popularity rank: 8 out of 200 These German behemoths were bred as butcher's assistants, herding cattle but also dragging carts filled with meat to the market. Rottweilers are intelligent and dependable dogs, but because of their history of use as police and military animals, and their sheer power, they are regularly regarded as violent creatures. They have a similar coloration to Dobermans. Canva #19. Kuvasz - Size index: 73.1 - Typical max height: 30 inches - Typical max weight: 115 pounds - Popularity rank: 164 out of 200 This large white herding dog has deep roots in Hungary, appearing in ancient lore and serving as guard dogs for the old kings. The breed is extremely loyal, but it is difficult to train—and because of its massive size, training and socialization is of paramount importance. The breed was nearly extinct during World War II, with both Soviet and German troops actively hunting the dogs, who were known to protect their owners. Since then, through active breeding, kuvasz have been brought back in Hungary. Canva #18. Akita - Size index: 73.5 - Typical max height: 28 inches - Typical max weight: 130 pounds - Popularity rank: 59 out of 200 The Akita traces its roots to the oldest of the Japanese dogs, the Matagi dog, who hunted large prey like bears and deer in ancient Japan. These large cold-weather dogs have thick coats and a floppy tail that sits upon their backs—they are difficult to train because they are both territorial and dominant, and have been described as "feline" in nature. Russian leader Vladimir Putin has an Akita named Yume. Canva #16. Dogue de Bordeaux (tie) - Size index: 74.3 - Typical max height: 27 inches - Typical max weight: 140 pounds - Popularity rank: 96 out of 200 Also known as a French mastiff, the dogue de Bordeaux is a giant brown dog from France's famous southwestern wine region. This breed's most distinctive feature is its heavy square face that hangs loose off the sides of its giant mouth. Some males will have a head circumference of 27- to 30-inches, which is equal to the dog's height. Canva #16. Bullmastiff (tie) - Size index: 74.3 - Typical max height: 27 inches - Typical max weight: 140 pounds - Popularity rank: 67 out of 200 This British behemoth was bred in the 1800s as an estate guard dog, specifically designed to ward off poachers and intruders. A mix of the English mastiff and the now-extinct, and famously aggressive, Old English bulldog, the bullmastiff—brown, with a black muzzle—is powerful, but incredibly sensitive. Canva #15. Scottish deerhound - Size index: 75 - Typical max height: 32 inches - Typical max weight: 110 pounds - Popularity rank: 165 out of 200 These tall, lanky hound dogs were bred as sight hounds—fast dogs that chased down prey, which is tracked by sight, rather than smell. The Scottish deerhound is similar to the greyhound, though heavier—its closest relative is the Irish wolfhound. They have a shaggy, rough coat, and are friendly despite their size. Canva #13. Komondor (tie) - Size index: 76.6 - Typical max height: 30 inches - Typical max weight: 130 pounds - Popularity rank: 186 out of 200 Also known as the Hungarian sheepdog, this breed has a corded coat that looks like long white dreadlocks. Bred to protect and herd sheep, komondors are calm and friendly with owners, but are fierce guard dogs that like to patrol at night and attack intruders. The classic Beck album cover for "Odelay" features a komondor jumping over a hurdle. Canva #13. Black Russian terrier (tie) - Size index: 76.6 - Typical max height: 30 inches - Typical max weight: 130 pounds - Popularity rank: 127 out of 200 Created in the Soviet Union during the 1940s or 1950s, the black Russian terrier closely resembles a giant schnauzer, though it's much larger. The breed is intelligent and well-behaved, with a drive to work. It was used as a military dog in the 1950s. Canva #12. Greater Swiss mountain dog - Size index: 76.6 - Typical max height: 28.5 inches - Typical max weight: 140 pounds - Popularity rank: 82 out of 200 The greater Swiss mountain dog has a similar coloring to the Bernese mountain dog, but is short-haired compared to its shaggy relative. The Swiss giants were farm dogs and like to work, but are also happy to laze around the house. They are friendly with kids and are good family pets. Canva #11. Newfoundland - Size index: 78.2 - Typical max height: 28 inches - Typical max weight: 150 pounds - Popularity rank: 47 out of 200 These giant dogs from Canada were bred by the fisherman of Newfoundland, then a part of Britain, as companion animals. The 150-pound, long-haired dogs have webbed feet and a thick double coat, allowing them to be expert swimmers even in the frigid northern water. Newfoundlands are legendary for their water rescues—reportedly, a member of the breed saved Napoleon Bonaparte after he fell overboard in 1815. Canva #10. Great Pyrenees - Size index: 79.7 - Typical max height: 32 inches - Typical max weight: 130 pounds - Popularity rank: 74 out of 200 These dogs with thick white coats were bred to protect livestock for European farmers. They are gentle with small animals, children, and their owners, but can be good guard dogs. The breed is a favorite in films, appearing in "Dumb and Dumber" and in many anime series. Canva #9. Anatolian shepherd - Size index: 79.7 - Typical max height: 29 inches - Typical max weight: 150 pounds - Popularity rank: 86 out of 200 These giant Turkish mountain dogs were bred to protect livestock for farmers in the countryside. The short-haired dogs are usually a cream color with a black muzzle, and are hugely self-sufficient, which makes them hard to train. They have appeared in a few films, "Road Trip" and "Shooter" to name two, and are used by African conservations in an effort to protect cheetahs from poachers. Canva #8. Neapolitan mastiff - Size index: 82.8 - Typical max height: 31 inches - Typical max weight: 150 pounds - Popularity rank: 128 out of 200 These Italian giants are fearsome guard dogs, extremely intelligent, and protective of their owners. The short-haired black dogs have saggy skin, and have a face like a pitbull with skin two sizes too big. Many believe the dog is a close descendant of the Molossus, an ancient European guard dog mentioned by both Virgil and Aristotle. Canva #7. Tibetan mastiff - Size index: 83.6 - Typical max height: 30 inches - Typical max weight: 160 pounds - Popularity rank: 148 out of 200 This Tibetan behemoth was bred to protect the sheep of the nomadic tribes of Asia from large predators. The black and brown dogs are distinctive for their puff of hair around their shoulders that makes it look like it's wearing a fur parka. Trained to guard livestock, the breed is mainly nocturnal, intelligent, and stubborn, and distrustful of strangers. Canva #6. Leonberger - Size index: 88.3 - Typical max height: 31.5 inches - Typical max weight: 170 pounds - Popularity rank: 99 out of 200 This German dog is a beauty, bred to resemble a lion. It's been nicknamed "the gentle lion." With a thick, lighter brown coat and a black muzzle, the giant dog, true to its genteel moniker, is a fantastic family pet. The breed was used on farms and for water rescue by the Canadian government in the early 1900s. A Leonberger played the main character in a 1997 Canadian film version of Jack London's classic novel "Call of the Wild." Canva #5. Saint Bernard - Size index: 88.3 - Typical max height: 30 inches - Typical max weight: 180 pounds - Popularity rank: 62 out of 200 These giant mountain dogs were bred by monks at Swiss monasteries to aid with daring alpine rescues—the dogs have become legendary for their rescue talents. Humongous, gentle, slobbery, and affectionate, the breed makes wonderful pets. An 1895 New York Times article reported an 8-foot, 6-inch Saint Bernard, which would be the longest dog ever recorded. The breed is a favorite among fiction writers and directors, and for kids of the 1980s, "Beethoven" is an especially important Saint Bernard. Canva #4. Boerboel - Size index: 88.4 - Typical max height: 27 inches - Typical max weight: 200 pounds - Popularity rank: 114 out of 200 These dogs from South Africa have been bred as guard dogs for large farm properties, which means they must be prepared to encounter lions and other large African predators. While loyal and intelligent while well-trained, this breed is ridiculously powerful—the ownership of these dogs is banned in a handful of countries around the world. Canva #3. Irish wolfhound - Size index: 96 - Typical max height: 35 inches - Typical max weight: 180 pounds - Popularity rank: 76 out of 200 These tall, rough-coated giants have a build like a greyhound, but much heavier. They are lean, introverted, and highly devoted to their owners. Because of their history as hunters of wolves and ancient war dogs, they have been historically mythologized and feared—Julius Caesar wrote about encountering them during his Gallic Wars. Canva #2. Great Dane - Size index: 99.1 - Typical max height: 34 inches - Typical max weight: 200 pounds - Popularity rank: 21 out of 200 These German giants were bred to work and to hunt boars. The short-haired dogs are exceptionally tall with floppy ears. One Great Dane, named Zeus, held the impressive distinction of the world's tallest dog, standing 44 inches from foot to withers before passing away in 2014. Because of their huge size and classic dog look, Great Danes are a favorite for cartoonists and directors. Kachalkina Veronika // Shutterstock #1. Mastiff - Size index: 100 - Typical max height: 30 inches - Typical max weight: 230 pounds - Popularity rank: 40 out of 200 The mastiff, also known as the English mastiff, is big all-around, with a broad head, a thick chest, and a massive body. The short-haired giants can either be light fawn or dark brittle, but always have a black muzzle. Mastiff-type dogs have been around since antiquity and have always been written of in mythological terms. And for good reason. In the 1989 Guinness Book of World Records, Zorba, an English mastiff, measured an incredible 8-feet, 3-inches from nose to tail and weighed a record-breaking 343 pounds. |
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| | Can you answer these 35 'Jeopardy!' clues about rock music?Michael Ochs Archives // Getty Images Can you answer these 'Jeopardy!' clues about rock music? Nothing quite defines the influence of American pop culture in global history like rock 'n' roll. The musical genre is a longstanding symbol of rebellion, resistance, passion, and good times. Rock's sound has endlessly evolved, from its gospel roots, to the blues and jazz of the '40s and '50s, the folk and funk of the '60s, the metal of the '70s and '80s, and the grunge and electronic beats of the '90s and 2000s. But while the definition of rock music has changed over the decades, it continues its hold on listeners of all ages. With decades of history to dig through, there's no dearth of fascinating facts and trivia about rock 'n' roll. Stacker rounded up a list of interesting tidbits about the genre using J! Archive, a fan-created archive of real 'Jeopardy!' clues. Read on to test how good your knowledge of rock music really is. Stacker Clue #1 - Clue: His set lists still include "Highway 61 Revisited", which he wrote 46 years ago - Category: ROCK OF AGELESS - Value: $200 - Date episode aired: June 03, 2011 Stacker Answer #1 - Answer: Bob Dylan Stacker Clue #2 - Clue: This group's fourth album had no title or name on the cover but did sell millions ("Stairway To Heaven" helped) - Category: CLASSIC ROCK - Value: $200 - Date episode aired: July 13, 2010 Stacker Answer #2 - Answer: Led Zeppelin Stacker Clue #3 - Clue: This rock pioneer who sang "Sweet Little Sixteen" in 1958 turned a sweet little 83 in 2009 - Category: ROCK 'N OLD - Value: $400 - Date episode aired: September 14, 2010 Stacker Answer #3 - Answer: Chuck Berry Stacker Clue #4 - Clue: Her biggest hit "Me and Bobby McGee" was featured on the posthumous album "Pearl" - Category: ROCK MUSIC - Value: $500 - Date episode aired: November 11, 1993 Stacker Answer #4 - Answer: Janis Joplin Stacker Clue #5 - Clue: "So Sad About" this band that played its first farewell tour in 1982 & played the Super Bowl halftime in 2010 - Category: ROCK OF AGELESS - Value: $400 - Date episode aired: June 03, 2011 Stacker Answer #5 - Answer: The Who Stacker Clue #6 - Clue: In 1990 her "Justify My Love" became the first video by a major star to be banned by MTV - Category: ROCK SINGERS - Value: $400 - Date episode aired: October 21, 1998 Stacker Answer #6 - Answer: Madonna Stacker Clue #7 - Clue: Beginning with "Saving All My Love For You", she had 3 No. 1 singles on her debut album - Category: HAIL, HAIL, ROCK 'N' ROLL - Value: $800 - Date episode aired: April 23, 2002 Stacker Answer #7 - Answer: Whitney Houston Stacker Clue #8 - Clue: He recorded some of his biggest albums, including "Rust Never Sleeps", backed up by Crazy Horse - Category: CANADA ROCKS - Value: $400 - Date episode aired: December 16, 2011 Stacker Answer #8 - Answer: Neil Young Stacker Clue #9 - Clue: In early 1981 they rode the wave to No. 1 with the little song heard here"The tide is high but I'm holding on /I'm gonna be..." - Category: ROCK & ROLL - Value: $400 - Date episode aired: July 20, 2004 Stacker Answer #9 - Answer: Blondie Stacker Clue #10 - Clue: Clapton said, "You never told me he was that...good!" after this lefty guitarist got on stage to jam with Cream - Category: CLASSIC ROCK & ROLL QUOTES - Value: $400 - Date episode aired: March 17, 2020 Stacker Answer #10 - Answer: Jimi Hendrix Stacker Clue #11 - Clue: In 1986 she was in "Control" with a hit album that included "What Have You Done For Me Lately?" - Category: 80s ROCK - Value: $300 - Date episode aired: December 16, 1997 Stacker Answer #11 - Answer: Janet Jackson Stacker Clue #12 - Clue: Needing time to do laundry on tour, this early rock giant chartered a fatal flight - Category: ROCK N' ROLL HEAVEN - Value: $400 - Date episode aired: November 21, 1985 Stacker Answer #12 - Answer: Buddy Holly Stacker Clue #13 - Clue: These alliterative alt-rock rodents had a 2004 hit with "Float On" - Category: ROCK ANIMALS - Value: $800 - Date episode aired: April 19, 2019 Stacker Answer #13 - Answer: Modest Mouse Stacker Clue #14 - Clue: They trucked through more than 2,300 shows, from a 1965 Bay Area pizza parlor gig to a 2015 farewell at Soldier Field - Category: ENDLESSLY ROCKING - Value: $800 - Date episode aired: September 20, 2016 Stacker Answer #14 - Answer: the Grateful Dead Stacker Clue #15 - Clue: "I Get Around" was their first #1 hit - Category: CLASSIC ROCK - Value: $400 - Date episode aired: July 13, 2010 Stacker Answer #15 - Answer: The Beach Boys Stacker Clue #16 - Clue: In February 2010 this wife of a Beatle turned 77 - Category: ROCK 'N OLD - Value: $600 - Date episode aired: September 14, 2010 Stacker Answer #16 - Answer: Yoko Ono Stacker Clue #17 - Clue: These rappers remixed Aerosmith's "Walk This Way" into a Top 10 hit in 1986 - Category: ALPHABET ROCKERS - Value: $200 - Date episode aired: March 03, 2011 Stacker Answer #17 - Answer: Run–D.M.C. Stacker Clue #18 - Clue: This group that gave us "Sweet Home Alabama" was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 - Category: CLASSIC ROCK - Value: $600 - Date episode aired: July 13, 2010 Stacker Answer #18 - Answer: Lynyrd Skynyrd Stacker Clue #19 - Clue: In April 2010 this legendary sitarist celebrated his 90th birthday - Category: ROCK 'N OLD - Value: $800 - Date episode aired: September 14, 2010 Stacker Answer #19 - Answer: Ravi Shankar Stacker Clue #20 - Clue: She faced many hurdles at her Missouri high school before hitting it big with songs like "If It Makes You Happy" - Category: SCHOOL OF ROCK - Value: $800 - Date episode aired: February 22, 2012 Stacker Answer #20 - Answer: Sheryl Crow Stacker Clue #21 - Clue: "Freddie's Dead" & sadly, so is this R&B singer & producer who made the song a hit in 1972 - Category: ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN - Value: $1,000 - Date episode aired: September 25, 2002 Stacker Answer #21 - Answer: Curtis Mayfield Stacker Clue #22 - Clue: The Blue Belles - Category: ROCK BACKUP GROUPS - Value: $400 - Date episode aired: September 22, 1999 Stacker Answer #22 - Answer: Patti LaBelle Stacker Clue #23 - Clue: This singer of "Cupid" & "Another Saturday Night" died under mysterious circumstances in 1964 - Category: ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN - Value: $800 - Date episode aired: June 25, 2004 Stacker Answer #23 - Answer: Sam Cooke Stacker Clue #24 - Clue: This Florence + the Machine song tells you to "run fast for your mother, run fast for your father" - Category: GREAT ROCK SONGS - Value: $800 - Date episode aired: April 20, 2017 Stacker Answer #24 - Answer: "Dog Days Are Over" Stacker Clue #25 - Clue: At a 2016 show by this band, Eddie Vedder paid tribute to terminally ill singer Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip - Category: THE ROCK & ROLL QUINTET - Value: $200 - Date episode aired: April 03, 2017 Stacker Answer #25 - Answer: Pearl Jam Stacker Clue #26 - Clue: A 1994 album by this group features the song heard here:"...I only wanna be with you..." - Category: POP-ROCK - Value: $500 - Date episode aired: February 12, 1997 Stacker Answer #26 - Answer: Hootie & the Blowfish Stacker Clue #27 - Clue: 60 acts played for 16 hours for this 1985 London-Philly charity event; Phil Collins caught a plane & played in both cities - Category: ENDLESSLY ROCKING - Value: $600 - Date episode aired: September 20, 2016 Stacker Answer #27 - Answer: Live Aid Stacker Clue #28 - Clue: After they signed with Motown, The Primettes changed their name to this - Category: ROCK 'N ROLL - Value: $300 - Date episode aired: February 27, 1987 Stacker Answer #28 - Answer: The Supremes Stacker Clue #29 - Clue: "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" was his only No. 1 hit - Category: ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAMERS - Value: $400 - Date episode aired: May 02, 2003 Stacker Answer #29 - Answer: Otis Redding Stacker Clue #30 - Clue: July 18, 1953:"Earning $35 a week... he calls at Memphis Recording Service... paying $4 to make a private recording" - Category: ROCK STARS ENCYCLOPEDIA ENTRIES - Value: $200 - Date episode aired: October 20, 2009 Stacker Answer #30 - Answer: Elvis Presley Stacker Clue #31 - Clue: This Beatles song begins, "When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me" - Category: BRITISH ROCKERS - Value: $600 - Date episode aired: April 30, 2008 Stacker Answer #31 - Answer: "Let It Be" Stacker Clue #32 - Clue: She sang back-up on Don Henley's "The End Of The Innocence" before her own hit "Come To My Window" - Category: I'M A ROCK STAR - Value: $1,000 - Date episode aired: March 31, 2011 Stacker Answer #32 - Answer: Melissa Etheridge Stacker Clue #33 - Clue: After breaking up The Revolution, he formed another backup band, the New Power Generation - Category: ROCK & ROLL - Value: $200 - Date episode aired: July 20, 2004 Stacker Answer #33 - Answer: Prince Stacker Clue #34 - Clue: It's the official title of Green Day's "Time Of Your Life" - Category: GREAT ROCK SONGS - Value: $1,000 - Date episode aired: April 20, 2017 Stacker Answer #34 - Answer: "Good Riddance" Stacker Clue #35 - Clue: This new wave group gave us hits like "Roxanne" & "Don't Stand So Close To Me" - Category: ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAMERS - Value: $600 - Date episode aired: May 02, 2003 Stacker Answer #35 - Answer: The Police |
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| | Are you a true movie buff? See if you can identify these famous films from only a single image.Silver Screen Collection // Getty Images Quiz: Can you guess which iconic movie these scenes are from? Think you're a real movie buff? You might want to think again. Since the first movie studio opened in Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard in 1911, the long-spanning history of cinema includes hundreds of classic and iconic flicks, ranging widely in genre, medium, year, heroes and villains, sound design, and set pieces—but what exactly makes them stand out? What makes them so utterly unforgettable and magnetic to audiences and their collective memories? It could be creative editing, or an unparalleled artistic force in the director's chair. Sometimes, it's a captivating performance from a tour-de-force talent. The most famous scenes in movie history have become an indelible part of our culture. We all remember where we were when we first saw Darth Vader tell Luke "I am your father" in "The Empire Strikes Back." Or when the shark in "Jaws" makes its debut appearance, prompting Brody to declare "you're gonna need a bigger boat." Sometimes, of course, there's no dialogue at all—consider the shower murder of Marion Crane in "Psycho." These moments are endlessly referenced, quoted, and parodied, by diehard film fans and civilians alike. Anyone could name those classic movies from the scenes described, but what about deeper cuts? Put your movie knowledge to the test in this quiz designed to challenge even the most seasoned cinephiles. Stacker chose 30 scenes from iconic movies across film history, from genuine stumpers to virtual giveaways, challenging all levels of film fandom. Identifying a famous film from a single scene might seem easy initially, but it's more of an undertaking than you might think. Certain iconic films have noticeable hallmarks and recognizable characters, but a film is far more involved and layered than its most identifying elements. Clue slides include various information to help the reader identify the scene pictured, including but not limited to characters, actors, director, box-office performance, accolades, critical reception, and cultural legacy. The films fluctuate in genre and year, with some films from the old Hollywood period and others from the early 2000s, including anything from musicals to thrillers to dramas and comedies. Some scenes are easier than others, but several might force you to mine the depths of your encyclopedic cinephile mind. Read on to test your abilities and see if you can name all 30 movies based on a single scene. Embassy Pictures Scene #1 This romantic dramedy earned seven Oscar nominations at the 40th Academy Awards, winning only one in the Best Director category for Mike Nichols. Nichols' friend, Robert Redford, almost won the lead role, but it went to the actor pictured here instead. Embassy Pictures 'The Graduate' That actor? Dustin Hoffman, who was 30 years old when he played the 21-year-old Benjamin Braddock in "The Graduate." In this scene from the 1967 film, Simon and Garfunkel's "Sound of Silence" plays in the background as Hoffman lays in the pool, floating away as a metaphor for where he is in this transitional stage of life. Paramount Pictures Scene #2 This scene isn't from an animated movie, as you may be thinking. It's a moment from a classic intermission video that played at drive-in movies in the 1950s and was featured in a certain classic drive-in scene, featuring John Travolta. Paramount Pictures 'Grease' One of the most famous drive-in scenes in movie history is in "Grease," which was released in 1978 but is set two decades earlier in 1958. In the scene, a date between Danny (John Travolta) and Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) goes horribly awry, leaving Danny "stranded at the drive-in" and "branded a fool" as he sings helplessly on the track "Sandy" from the beloved movie musical. Paramount Pictures Scene #3 The cherubic little girl pictured here isn't a star of the '90s historical epic in which she appears, but she does have a memorable moment during a festive scene that comes before the film takes a harrowing turn. Paramount Pictures 'Titanic' If you're a "Titantic" fan, you probably recognize young Cora (Alexandrea Owens-Sarno), who steps aside so that Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) can dance with Rose (Kate Winslet) in an early scene in the 1997 film where the third-class passengers celebrate with some Irish music and dancing. Who could forget the two spinning around the dance floor before the title ship makes its fateful contact with an iceberg? 20th Century Fox Scene #4 The movie shown here isn't necessarily about pizza, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a fan who'd say the dish isn't a major character. Here, a Little Nero's delivery driver brings over 10 pizzas to the central character's house, but did anybody order him a plain cheese? 20th Century Fox 'Home Alone' Any '90s film fan or Christmas movie lover will recognize that pizza delivery driver as the one who brings the McCallisters their pizza before they head to Paris for Christmas in 1990's "Home Alone." It's that moment that sets the whole film into motion: tensions rise between Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) and his brother Buzz (Devin Ratray), leading to the former being banished to the attic, where he accidentally gets left behind as the family heads to Europe. Universal Pictures Scene #5 Joan Cusack (pictured here) isn't the star of the John Hughes coming-of-age classic that this scene is from, but she appears in a few funny scenes as a high school student in a neck brace. Universal Pictures 'Sixteen Candles' Cusack's character doesn't even have a name in "Sixteen Candles"—she's credited simply as "Geek Girl #1." But anyone who's seen the 1984 Brat Pack movie, starring Molly Ringwald and Anthony Michael Hall, likely remembers the scene in which she tries to drink from a water fountain at a high school dance, only to be thwarted by her neck brace. The movie was Joan's fourth on-screen appearance, but only the second for her brother, John Cusack, who plays a friend of Hall's character. 20th Century Fox Scene #6 Though including a famous early appearance from a young Marilyn Monroe, this successful drama—which accrued a then-record 14 nominations at the 23rd Academy Awards, winning six—is actually one of her earliest roles before breaking into the mainstream. The real star of the show is the young lady next to her, Anne Baxter, playing a woman intent on stealing the spotlight, no matter the cost. 20th Century Fox 'All About Eve' In "All About Eve," obsessive fan Eve Harrington worms her way into the inner circle of aging actress Margo Channing (played by Bette Davis), who pities poor Eve and takes her under her wing. Eve sets about replacing Margo, threatening her personal relationships and stardom. Here, Eve is surrounded by a group of Margo's friends and colleagues, perfectly assembled using her powers of deceit. "All About Eve" is considered one of the best films of all time. Selznick International Pictures Scene #7 The besotted young lady pictured won't be marrying the golden-haired man standing before her, as he's to be wed to his own cousin instead. However, in this classic Civil War-era film that is still the highest-grossing film of all time (with inflation considered), her romantic inclinations become complicated by a handsome man she meets at the wedding announcement party. Selznick International Pictures 'Gone with the Wind' Scarlett O'Hara spends the remainder of "Gone with the Wind" torn between her love for both Ashley Wilkes and Rhett Butler, the latter of whom she ultimately marries, though she spends the majority of the film pining for the former. Starring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable in the enduring roles of Scarlett and Rhett, respectively, the film was immensely popular upon its release and remains culturally and historically significant (and controversial) to this day. 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks Scene #8 This idyllic scene, shared between three friends trying to cool off on a hot day, will eventually be cut tragically short by the impending social unrest yet to unravel in their neighborhood. This critically acclaimed film served as the screen debuts for actors Martin Lawrence and Rosie Perez. 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks 'Do the Right Thing' ML, Coconut Sid, and Sweet D. Willie hang out under the shade of an umbrella in Brooklyn on the hottest day of the year in Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing." The film served as a searing critique of racism in America and was both a critical and commercial success. It was nominated for Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Danny Aiello at the 62nd Academy Awards. Jerome Hellman Productions Scene #9 Actor Brenda Vaccaro gets cozy with Jon Voight in this scene from a buddy drama co-starring Dustin Hoffman. It's set in New York City and follows a Texan intent on getting rich in the Big Apple. Jerome Hellman Productions 'Midnight Cowboy' Socialite Shirley has just paid Joe Buck for the night together—though Joe found it a bit difficult to perform at first. John Schlesinger's "Midnight Cowboy" won Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay, in addition to Best Picture, at the 42nd Academy Awards, and the chemistry between Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman has helped it endure over the decades. Paramount Pictures Scene #10 On the day of his sister's wedding, the heir to a powerful crime family reluctantly joins the day's festivities with girlfriend Kay, having just returned from serving in World War II. One of the most influential films of all time, the gangster genre was certainly given a run for its money with this powerful new addition in 1972. Paramount Pictures 'The Godfather' Al Pacino's legendary turn as Michael Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather" was unbelievably only his third film role, one that subsequently launched Pacino (seen here with co-star Diane Keaton) to stardom. The film went on to win Best Picture at the 45th Academy Awards and was followed by two sequels. It also cemented the successful film career of Coppola and revitalized the career of an aging Marlon Brando, thanks to his legendary performance as patriarch Don Corleone. United Archives // Getty Images Scene #11 In her iconic pink dress and surrounded by fawning, tuxedoed men, Marilyn Monroe sings about how one precious gem in particular is a girl's best friend. This musical was a star vehicle for better-known actress Jane Russell, but Monroe is best remembered here in her turn as a charming gold-digger. Twentieth Century Fox 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' Despite "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" being her 20th film, it was only in the previous one, "Niagra," that Marilyn Monroe received top billing and pushed her to stardom. "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" solidified Monroe's typecasting as the "dumb blonde," for both better and worse, and the musical number "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" has become incredibly influential, giving way to a number of pop culture homages. Eon Productions Scene #12 This woman looks as if she could be a gold-plated statue, but she's entirely real—it took a whopping hour-and-a-half to apply the paint. Her unforgettably gilt body served as part of the promotional material for the similarly titled installment of this classic spy franchise. Eon Productions 'Goldfinger' Jill Masterson (Shirley Eaton) aids Bond villain, the titular "Goldfinger," in cheating at a game of cards with none other than James Bond himself. But after Bond catches Goldfinger in the act and seduces Jill, she's painted entirely in gold for her treason and subsequently suffocates to death. This Sean Connery-starring iteration of "James Bond" was the first in the franchise to win an Oscar. Robert Wise Productions Scene #13 This character played by Christopher Plummer disavows those who have terrorized his homeland by tearing their flag in two—it's certainly not one of his "favorite things." It's an iconic piece of imagery in an equally iconic film, filled end-to-end with classic musical numbers embedded in the fabric of pop culture. Robert Wise Productions 'The Sound of Music' Captain von Trapp returns to his idyllic Austrian villa to find it covered in Nazi flags, which he unequivocally denounces. Instead of allowing his seven children and beloved Maria (Julie Andrews) to succumb to the power of the Third Reich, they soon make plans to escape for Switzerland. "The Sound of Music" won Best Picture at the 38th Academy Awards and is considered by many to be one of the greatest movie musicals of all time. Columbia Pictures Scene #14 This love story doesn't focus on Barbara Streisand and James Woods, as pictured; in fact, it was only Woods' third role and first studio role, as he wasn't an established actor yet. Streisand plays a college student attracted to a man very different from her in this film based on the screenwriter's experiences with the House Un-American Activities Committee. Columbia Pictures 'The Way We Were' "The Way We Were" paired Streisand with Hollywood heartthrob Robert Redford, playing a politically ignorant WASP as a foil to her Marxist, Jewish protagonist. Considered by some to be the "Best Romance of All Time," the film's title song went on to be immensely popular, even inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame, while both the single and the film's soundtrack went gold. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Scene #15 Eve Marie Saint hangs on to Cary Grant for dear life in this thriller from the "Master of Suspense" himself. Considered to be one the greatest film of all time, this tale of mistaken identity was both a critical and commercial success, cementing itself in the annals of film history. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) 'North by Northwest' Alfred Hitchcock's "North by Northwest" stars Cary Grant as the besieged Roger Thorndale, on the run with the mysterious Eve Kendall (Marie Saint) to evade a ruthless spy who's mistaken Roger for a government agent. The film was nominated for three Academy Awards and was selected by the National Film Registry for preservation in 1995. Fantasy Films Scene #16 This one good night for the patients at a psychiatric facility precedes the escape of the two who put the party together, who treat the ward to a night of alcohol and women, pictured here dancing with characters played by Danny DeVito and Brad Dourif. The film is based on the novel of the same name. Fantasy Films 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' Unforgettably starring Jack Nicholson as the incorrigible Randle McMurphy, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" was the second film ever to win all five major Academy Awards in its year. The film is considered by many to be one of the greatest films of all time. The novel's author, Ken Kesey, actually hated the film and wanted Gene Hackman to play the role of McMurphy. Paramount Pictures Scene #17 In this classic Jack Nicholson picture, his character is seen here taking a dip of sorts alongside his love interest, played by Shirley MacLaine. MacLaine plays the controlling mother of Emma, two women navigating love and their relationship with one another in this 1983 comedy-drama. Paramount Pictures 'Terms of Endearment' "Terms of Endearment" led the 56th Academy Awards with a whopping 11 total nominations, winning five, including Best Picture. The film also stars Danny DeVito, John Lithgow, and Jeff Daniels, and spun off a sequel titled "The Evening Star." However, this sequel was both a critical and commercial failure. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Scene #18 In this 1987 romantic comedy, Nicholas Cage dons a wooden prosthetic hand, and his character ends up unintentionally falling for the fiancée of his estranged brother. His love interest is played by a famous pop star who went on to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in this film. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) 'Moonstruck' Cher's portrayal of widow Loretta Castorini received critical acclaim, though Cage's performance as the hot-headed object of her affections, Ronny Cammareri, was deemed by Roger Ebert as equally deserving of an Academy Award. The film was nominated for three other Oscars, including Best Picture, and won two: Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress for Olympia Dukakis. Warner Bros. Scene #19 Pictured here joyfully at the keys, the actor who played this musician was a real-life drummer who had to fake the ability to play piano for this classic film. Sam is the house pianist for "Rick's Café Américain," a club that attracts a colorful variety of clientele in the film's eponymous Moroccan city. Warner Bros. 'Casablanca' "Casablanca" endures as a Hollywood classic thanks to its memorable characters, quotable lines, and the popular theme song "As Time Goes By" by Herman Hupfeld, sung by Dooley Wilson as Sam in the film. Humphrey Bogart's legendary turn as Rick Blaine is perhaps most remembered for his lines "Here's looking at you, kid" and "I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship." Columbia Pictures Scene #20 Angela Bassett plays mom to Cuba Gooding Jr. in this 1991 coming-of-age film, despite being only 10 years older; ironically, the two went on to play brother and sister in a popular anthology series 15 years later. This film's director became the first African American to be nominated for Best Director at the Academy Awards, as well as the youngest director. Columbia Pictures 'Boyz n the Hood' Gooding Jr. stars as young Tre Styles, sent to live with his father (played by Laurence Fishburne) in a tough neighborhood in South Central Los Angeles as he struggles to choose between different paths of his life. The film was also nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the 64th Academy Awards and featured breakout roles for Gooding Jr. and co-stars Ice Cube and Nia Long. Strong Heart/Demme Production Scene #21 Little Precious stares at an unfortunate sight down in the depths of the deep hole in the owner's basement, which he's used for horrifying ends. This film became the third following "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" to win all top five categories at that year's Academy Awards. It was also the only horror film to ever win the Academy Award for Best Picture. Strong Heart/Demme Production 'Silence of the Lambs' Precious' owner, Buffalo Bill, has been holding hostage this daughter of a United States senator whom he threatens to hose if she does not use the lotion he's sent down to her (resulting in a chillingly memorable movie quote). The film stars Jodie Foster as FBI Agent Clarice Starling and Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter, whose quintessential performance and subsequent Best Actor win was based on only about 25 minutes of total screen time in "The Silence of the Lambs." Paramount Pictures Scene #22 Though you can't see her face, Robin Wright is pictured as the consistently down-on-her-luck Jenny—the romantic interest to Tom Hanks' protagonist in this 1994 epic comedy-drama. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, it was the second-highest-grossing film of its year and went on to win Best Picture at the 67th Academy Awards. Paramount Pictures 'Forrest Gump' The saga of Forrest Gump has become one of the most recognizable in cinema history and went on to break the box office and win five other Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Tom Hanks' unforgettable performance as Gump. The movie utilized extensive visual effects in order to place Forrest Gump in an array of significant moments in American history. Miramax Scene #23 This intimidating mob boss and his young wife lounge by the pool in this 1994 cult classic directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film is famously portrayed with its scenes out of chronological order and has had a lasting impact on independent cinema and pop culture. Miramax 'Pulp Fiction' Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames) and wife Mia (Uma Thurman) are just two pieces in the convoluted jigsaw puzzle that is "Pulp Fiction," surrounding a mysterious briefcase, an armed robbery, a fixed boxing max, and two very philosophical hitmen. The neo-noir black comedy was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Carolco Pictures Scene #24 Michael Douglas and Jeanne Tripplehorn—pictured here together—star in this 1992 erotic thriller. Tripplehorn plays the psychologist of Douglas's homicide detective, who herself becomes a suspect in his investigation of a brutal crime. Carolco Pictures 'Basic Instinct' Though a critical mixed bag upon release, Paul Verhoeven's "Basic Instinct" was considerably successful at the box office and has seen reappraisal in later years, particularly for its groundbreaking depiction of sexuality for its time. The film features an infamous scene in which Sharon Stone's mysterious crime novelist Catherine Tramell uncrosses her legs. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Scene #25 Richard Roundtree heads through a crowd of people gathered on the streets of New York City as the eponymous cop in this 1971 crime film. The theme won Best Original Song at the 44th Academy Awards, and the soundtrack album won the Grammy for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) 'Shaft' Private Detective John Shaft is caught between a Black crime mob, Black nationals, and the Italian mafia when he's hired by a Harlem mobster whose daughter has been kidnapped. The film and its Grammy-winning soundtrack are often referenced in popular culture. "Shaft" was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 2000. Paramount Pictures Scene #26 A veiled Faye Dunaway appears here in Roman Polanski's acclaimed 1974 neo-noir, in which she plays the mysterious wife of a prominent civil engineer whose death is being investigated by Jack Nicholson's private eye. The film was nominated for 11 Oscars at the 47th Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Paramount Pictures 'Chinatown' Inspired by the real-life California water wars, "Chinatown" is often cited as one of the greatest films of all time. Jack Nicholson went on to star in and direct a sequel to the film, written by the original screenwriter Robert Towne, though it was not nearly as successful as the first. Focus Features Scene #27 Anne Hathaway's character probably knows how to quit riding that horse better than her husband knows how to quit something else in this Western romance adapted from the short story of the same name. Immensely successful both critically and commercially, the film's Best Picture loss at the 78th Academy Awards sparked backlash. Focus Features 'Brokeback Mountain' Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger as two sheep herders who unexpectedly fall in love, the film was considered a major stepping stone in the advancement of queer cinema. Though also the subject of controversy concerning the portrayal of homosexuality, the film went on to accrue a multitude of awards—but, controversially, not the Oscar for Best Picture. A24 Scene #28 Theresa (played by Janelle Monàe) sits at her dining room table and talks to a troubled young boy whom her boyfriend has taken under his wing, both acting as substitute parents to him. The successful film broke milestones (and survived an infamous mixup) at the 89th Academy Awards. A24 'Moonlight' "Moonlight" became the first LGBTQ-related film and first film with an all-Black cast to win the Academy Award for Best Picture, though there was quite a stir caused at the ceremony when it was mistakenly announced that competing title "La La Land" had won. The film garnered two other wins, including Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Mahershala Ali in his role as Juan, the kind-hearted drug dealer who briefly takes young Chiron in like a surrogate son. Focus Features Scene #29 Bill Murray cradles a cuddly stuffed penguin, his only companion in a country very far from home. However, he makes a friend there who changes his life for the better in this Sofia Coppola dramedy that won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Focus Features 'Lost in Translation' Bob (Murray), an aging actor, and Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson), a recent college graduate traveling with her husband, find solace in each other's loneliness while adrift in Tokyo in 2003's "Lost in Translation." The film has been praised for its atypical narrative structure, the source material of which was partly based on Coppola's marriage to fellow director Spike Jonze. Twentieth Century Fox Scene #30 A heavily made-up John Leguizamo peers down at the performance on stage below him in this 2001 musical set in Paris. 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| | 50 of the oldest actors who are still working in HollywoodUniversal Pictures/Sunset Boulevard // Corbis via Getty Images; Greg Doherty // Getty Images for WAV 50 of the oldest actors still working Most movie and television plots center on young characters experiencing a coming-of-age, setting out on a grand adventure, or falling in (or out of) love. But there are plenty of stories that escape these familiar storylines and age brackets, from "Grace and Frankie" to "Thelma," and feature some of the most talented names in Hollywood. These celebrities lend their experience to various roles, often adding much-needed depth to storylines while proving it is possible to have a long, prolific acting career despite the ageism that has plagued the television and film industries since their inception. Of course, no one lives forever—that goes for some of our most notable acting icons. To name just a few of the legends we've lost thus far in 2026, Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall died on Feb. 15, action icon Chuck Norris passed away on March 19, and "Buffy the Vampire" star Anthony Head passed in early June. These deaths are a stark reminder that it's important to celebrate and honor these great talents while they're still here. To help with that task, Stacker curated a diverse list of 50 of the oldest actors still working. These stars range from beloved character actors to A-listers who are still putting in the work in their later years. They are well-respected by fans and colleagues and continue taking on challenging and impressive acting roles on the big and small screens. And though we hope they keep working for years and even decades to come, we want to ensure they know how much they're appreciated right now. Whether they got their start on a soap opera or after a stint in San Quentin, these pros have the staying power to withstand decades in a very tough industry. This diverse lot of performers continues to do what they love, regardless of age. Perhaps that's what keeps them going. Keep reading to learn more about 50 of the oldest actors still working. Jason Davis/FilmMagic // Getty Images Sissy Spacek - Birthdate: Dec. 25, 1949 Born in Quitman, Texas, Sissy Spacek came into the world on Christmas as Mary Elizabeth Spacek. She got her start in television with "Love, American Style" and "The Waltons," though Spacek's breakthrough role came when she played a teenager with telekinetic powers in the Brian De Palma film "Carrie." She continues to act and recently appeared in the 2025 film "Die, My Love" and the Hulu series "Dying for Sex." Amanda Edwards // Getty Images Loretta Devine - Birthdate: Aug. 21, 1949 With roles in everything from a hit Broadway musical to a 1990s slasher film, Loretta Devine is a force. Her standout roles include the 1995 film "Waiting to Exhale" and the 1996 film "The Preacher's Wife." She won an Outstanding Guest Actress Primetime Emmy in 2011 for her role as Adele on television's "Grey's Anatomy." In 2026, Devine appeared on the sitcom "The Ms. Pat Show." Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Rocco Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio // Getty Images Meryl Streep - Birthdate: June 22, 1949 Meryl Streep has the distinction of being the actor with the most Oscar nominations of all time: 21. Aside from her countless memorable film roles, including "Sophie's Choice," "The Bridges of Madison County," and "The Devil Wears Prada," Streep has become a regular fixture on TV, currently starring on Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building." In 2026, she's returned to the big screen with the films "Hoppers" and "The Devil Wears Prada 2." DFree // Shutterstock Pam Grier - Birthdate: May 26, 1949 Pam Grier got her start in director Roger Corman's 1971 film "The Big Doll House." Director Quentin Tarantino cast her in the 1997 film "Jackie Brown," which was a homage to Grier's earlier work from the 1970s. She was diagnosed with stage four cervical cancer in 1988 and given 18 months to live; she defied those odds and continues to act, most recently appearing on the second season of the TV show "Them" and in a 2024 episode of "Bob's Burgers." Paras Griffin // Getty Images for Roadside Attractions Samuel L. Jackson - Birthdate: Dec. 21, 1948 Samuel L. Jackson has been in more than 100 films, though his career didn't truly take off until he was in his 40s. In 1991, Jackson earned one of his breakthrough film roles in Spike Lee's "Jungle Fever," then followed that with a prolific career throughout the decade and beyond. In 2024 alone, he appeared in "Argylle," "Damaged," "The Garfield Movie," "The Piano Lesson," and "The Unholy Trinity." His next film, "The Great Beyond," hits theaters in November 2026. Jackson's performances as Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and as Mace Windu in the "Star Wars" prequels have helped him earn the title of the highest-grossing actor of all time. Matt Petit/A.M.P.A.S. // Getty Images Youn Yuh-jung - Birthdate: June 19, 1947 Youn Yuh-jung took home an Oscar in 2021 for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Minari." The South Korean actor has worked in television and film for more than half a century and staged an inspired comeback after taking a 10-year hiatus from acting in the '70s and '80s. She also earned strong reviews for her performance in the 2025 romantic comedy "The Wedding Banquet," and appears in Season 2 of Netflix's hit anthology series "Beef." George Pimentel // Getty Images Glenn Close - Birthdate: March 19, 1947 Born in Greenwich, Connecticut, Glenn Close's father was a prominent physician. Her first major film role was as feminist icon Jenny Fields in the 1982 movie "The World According to Garp," based on John Irving's novel of the same name. More recently, Close appeared in two 2025 Netflix films: "Back in Action" and "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," and she stars on Ryan Murphy's legal drama "All's Fair." She'll also be joining the "Hunger Games" universe with "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping," in theaters November 2026. Leon Bennett // Getty Images Danny Glover - Birthdate: July 22, 1946 Born to postal workers, Danny Glover's breakthrough came with his 1982 Broadway debut in "'Master Harold'... and the Boys," which led to his first leading role in the Oscar-nominated film "Places in the Heart." His work on the small screen is equally as impressive as his work in film, and he was nominated for an Emmy for his title role in HBO's "Mandela." Joe Maher // Getty Images Ernie Hudson - Birthdate: Dec. 17, 1945 Ernie Hudson started getting bit parts in film and on television in the late '70s, but his career really took off in the '80s after he was cast as Winston Zeddemore in "Ghostbusters" and its sequel, "Ghostbusters II." In the '90s and early 2000s, he was best known as Warden Lee on the acclaimed HBO series "Oz," and in the 2010s and 2020s, he returned to the film franchise that made him famous. Hudson appeared in the 2016 women-led "Ghostbusters," 2021's "Ghostbusters: Afterlife," and the latest installment, "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire," which was released in March 2024, and had fans wondering how Hudson does not age. He'll next be heard as the voice of Combat Carl in the June 2026 sequel "Toy Story 5," taking over for the late Carl Weathers. Rachel Murray // Getty Images for L'Oréal Paris Helen Mirren - Birthdate: July 26, 1945 English actor Dame Helen Mirren got her start in theater. She won several awards for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in the film "The Queen." Mirren played another famous leader with her portrayal of a Russian empress in the HBO limited series "Catherine the Great." Since 2022, she's been the star of the "Yellowstone" spinoff "1923," but she's still making time for movies, including blockbusters like "Fast X" and "Barbie." In 2025, she starred in "The Thursday Murder Club" and "Goodbye June," as well as the TV series "MobLand." Paul Archuleta // Getty Images Danny Trejo - Birthdate: May 16, 1944 Danny Trejo was in and out of prison as a young man for a variety of crimes, including armed robbery. He became a champion boxer while serving time at San Quentin. He eventually became a drug counselor, and got his introduction to acting while working on a movie set. Trejo is known for his roles in Robert Rodriguez films, such as "Desperado" and "Grindhouse." Rodriguez is Trejo's second cousin. Emma McIntyre/WireImage // Getty Images Leslie Uggams - Birthdate: May 25, 1943 Leslie Uggams started acting as a child but gained wide acclaim for her role as Kizzy Reynolds in the 1977 miniseries "Roots," which led to both a Golden Globe and an Emmy nomination for the star. Uggams has appeared in numerous Broadway productions, winning a Tony in 1968 for her performance in "Hallelujah, Baby!" In the 2010s, Uggams had a career resurgence thanks to her appearances as Blind Al in the "Deadpool" movies (including "Deadpool & Wolverine"), as well as roles on hit TV series like "Empire," "Fallout," and "The Gilded Age." John Nacion // Getty Images Christopher Walken -Birthdate: March 31, 1943 With nearly 145 acting credits to his name, Christopher Walken has appeared in everything from lighthearted comedies to superhero flicks, Stephen King adaptations, and heart-wrenching dramas. Walken won his first and, to date, only Oscar in 1979 for "The Deer Hunter," though he was nominated for his role in the 2002 film "Catch Me If You Can" as well. He's also contributed to the soundtracks of several of his movies, like the 2016 live-action iteration of "The Jungle Book" and 2014's "Jersey Boys." 2024 saw Walken join Denis Vileneuve's "Dune" franchise to play the menacing Emperor, and in 2025, he returned for Season 2 of Apple TV+'s hit series "Severance." Unique Nicole/WireImage // Getty Images Harrison Ford - Birthdate: July 13, 1942 Throughout his nearly 60-year career, Harrison Ford has brought numerous iconic characters to life, from Han Solo in "Star Wars" to the titular role in the "Indiana Jones" franchise. Though he's now in his 80s, Ford's career still isn't slowing down. He reprised the latter role in 2023's "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" (his last as the character), and he joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Thunderbolt. Ford also transitioned to the small screen, starring on the "Yellowstone" prequel "1923" on Paramount+ and "Shrinking," an Apple TV+ comedy with Jason Segel. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic // Getty Images Al Pacino - Birthdate: April 25, 1940 Actor Al Pacino studied Method acting under Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio in New York City. One of the most legendary film stars of his generation, Pacino is a triple crown actor, winning an Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award. His first Oscar nomination came for his role as Michael Corleone in the 1972 film "The Godfather," a role he played again in "The Godfather Part II" and "The Godfather Part III." Other memorable films include "Dog Day Afternoon," "Scarface," and as labor union leader Jimmy Hoffa in the 2019 film "The Irishman" alongside fellow acting great Robert De Niro. He continues to work often: In 2025 alone, he appeared in "The Ritual," "Dead Man's Wire," "Billy Knight," "In the Hand of Dante," and "Easy's Waltz," and he has multiple films in development. Rodin Eckenroth // Getty Images Lily Tomlin - Birthdate: Sept. 1, 1939 Lily Tomlin, born Mary Jean Tomlin, got her start as a stand-up comedian. Some of her most famous roles were on Rowan & Martin's "Laugh-In" as Edith Ann, a little girl who sits in an oversized rocking chair, and nasally telephone operator Ernestine. She continues to act and starred opposite Jane Fonda as Frankie Bergstein in the comedy, "Grace and Frankie," for seven seasons. Society of London Theatre // Getty Images Ian McKellen - Birthdate: May 25, 1939 Stage and screen actor Ian McKellen has two Oscar nominations, two Golden Globe nominations, and one Golden Globe win for his supporting role in the 1996 TV movie "Rasputin." McKellen played Gandalf in "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings" films. His role as Magneto in the 2000 film "X-Men" and its sequels led to mainstream success. These days, McKellen's work remains eclectic. In 2024, he appeared onstage as John Falstaff in "Player Kings," and also served as the narrator on the TV show "Ted." He stars in Steven Soderbergh's April 2026 film "The Christophers," and he'll also appear in December 2026's "Avengers: Doomsday," for which he's reprising his role as Magneto. Mike Coppola // Getty Images Christopher Lloyd - Birthdate: Oct. 22, 1938 Christopher Lloyd made his film debut as Max Taber in 1975's "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," setting off a half-century of beloved film roles. Among his most memorable portrayals are as Doc Brown in "Back to the Future," Professor Plum in "Clue," Uncle Fester in "Addams Family Values," and, in 2021, Harry Mansell Sr. in the action thriller "Nobody." His television credits are just as vast, including his role as "Reverend" Jim Ignatowski on "Taxi," which earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. In 2025, he appeared in the sequel "Nobody 2" and in a guest-starring role on Netflix's "Wednesday." Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic // Getty Images Anthony Hopkins - Birthdate: Dec. 31, 1937 In 1968, Anthony Hopkins played alongside Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn in "The Lion in Winter" and received a British Academy of Film and Television Arts nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. He also played one of the greatest and most memorable film villains of all time: psychiatrist-turned-serial killer Hannibal Lecter. Hopkins has earned accolades late in his career, winning an Oscar for Best Actor for his performance in 2020's "The Father." He appeared in the 2025 thriller "Locked," and will star in Guy Ritchie's "Wife & Dog," hitting theaters in October 2026. Getty Images // Getty Images for Children's Diabetes Foundation Jane Fonda - Birthdate: Dec. 21, 1937 Jane Fonda was born to socialite Frances Seymour Brokaw and legendary actor Henry Fonda, whom she acted alongside in the 1981 Oscar-nominated film "On Golden Pond." Known for her roles in films like "Barbarella," "Klute," and "9 to 5" in the '60s, '70s, and '80s, Fonda had a successful run on the small screen opposite Lily Tomlin in Netflix's "Grace and Frankie" from 2015 to 2022. Her acting career continues today; she appeared in Jennifer Lopez's "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story" in 2024, and had a cameo on HBO's "The Comeback" in March 2026. Aaron J. Thornton // Getty Images for BET Morgan Freeman - Birthdate: June 1, 1937 Morgan Freeman found success with theater, television, and film work in the '70s and '80s. He won an Obie Award for performance for his successful portrayal of Hoke Colburn in Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Driving Miss Daisy" and reprised the role in the 1989 film version with Jessica Tandy. Among his latest projects are the 2024 films "My Dead Friend Zoe" and "Gunner," and the 2025 sequel "Now You See Me: Now You Don't." Albert L. Orgega // Getty Images George Takei - Birthdate: April 20, 1937 George Takei's career spans television, film, theater, and radio, and he is an ardent activist and a successful writer. Born Hosato Takei, he is known for playing Sulu in the 1960s series "Star Trek." Takei continues to act and do voice work, with recent appearances on the TV series "Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai" and "Avatar: The Last Airbender." He even reprised his role as Sulu on the animated "Star Trek" spinoff "Star Trek: Lower Decks." Wiktor Szymanowicz / Barcroft Media // Getty Images Billy Dee Williams - Birthdate: April 6, 1937 Known for playing Lando Calrissian in the 1980 film "The Empire Strikes Back" and 1983's "Return of the Jedi," Williams has continued to find success with his portrayal of Lando in video games and on TV. On the big screen, he reprised his most famous role in the 2019 sequel "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." Britta Pedersen/picture alliance // Getty Images Vanessa Redgrave - Birthdate: Jan. 30, 1937 Daughter of renowned theatrical actor Michael Redgrave, Vanessa Redgrave followed in her father's footsteps and went on to have a successful stage, film, and television career. She's acted in everything from the 1974 Sidney Lumet film "Murder on the Orient Express" to the controversial FX television series, "Nip/Tuck." Redgrave more recently played Great Nana in the 2022 film "The Lost Girls," and she appears in the February 2026 release "Cold Storage." Gregg DeGuire // FilmMagic via Getty Images Nick Nolte - Birthdate: Feb. 8, 1941 Nick Nolte's extensive career has included multiple awards and nominations—including three Academy Award nods for "The Prince of Tides," "Affliction," and "Warrior." But his work spans decades and genres, from action comedies like "48 Hrs." and "I Love Trouble" to serious dramas like "The Thin Red Line" and "Hotel Rwanda" to, well, less acclaimed fare like "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore." Nolte has made headlines for several drug and alcohol-related problems over the years. However, he's never stopped working, appearing in 2025 films "The Golden Voice" and "Die, My Love," and 2026's "Crime 101." Kevin Winter // Getty Images Alan Alda - Birthdate: Jan. 28, 1936 Alan Alda's film and TV credits include those as an actor, writer, and director. For his well-known role as Hawkeye Pierce in the long-running television series "M*A*S*H," he won Emmy awards across three categories. While he has slowed down in recent years following his 2018 announcement that he'd been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Alda continues to work in film and television, making appearances on the series "Ray Donovan" and "The Good Fight," and in the movie "Marriage Story." His latest project is as producer of the Netflix series "The Four Seasons," which is based on Alda's 1981 film of the same name. Noam Gala // Getty Images for 92Y Julie Andrews - Birthdate: Oct. 1, 1935 Her most famous role is that of Maria in the 1965 film "The Sound of Music," though Julie Andrews also starred in the titular role in 1964's "Mary Poppins." More recently, Andrews voiced the Queen in several of the "Shrek" films and played Queen Clarisse Renaldi in "The Princess Diaries" and its 2004 sequel. Andrews continues to do voice work in film and television, notably voicing the character of Lady Whistledown in Netflix's "Bridgerton" series. Miikka Skaffari // Getty Images Ben Kingsley - Birthdate: Dec. 31, 1943 Born Krishna Bhanji, the incomparable Sir Ben Kingsley began acting on-screen at the age of 23, when he appeared in a 1966 episode of the TV show "Pardon the Expression." He went on to star as Mahatma Gandhi in the 1982 film "Gandhi," for which he won the Best Actor Oscar and a well-deserved round of critical praise. Kingsley's later roles include an appearance in "Iron Man 3," a part he reprised in 2021's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" and takes on again in the 2026 Marvel series "Wonder Man." He also recently starred in Netflix's "The Thursday Murder Club," and will be seen in the July 2026 film "Young Washington." Jeff Kravitz // FilmMagic via Getty Images Judi Dench - Birthdate: Dec. 9, 1934 Born in York, England, as Judith Olivia Dench, the actor has performed on stage at the Old Vic Theatre, the National Theatre, and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Dench is also an accomplished film actor and received an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Queen Elizabeth I in the 1998 film "Shakespeare in Love." She secured a starring role alongside Jamie Dornan and Caitriona Balfe in Kenneth Branagh's 2021 film "Belfast." In May 2024, she hinted at her potential retirement from the screen due to issues with her vision. Bruno Vigneron // Getty Images Sophia Loren - Birthdate: Sept. 20, 1934 International movie star Sophia Loren has received critical acclaim in her native Italy as well as in the United States. Her role in the 1960s Italian film "Two Women," about the horrors a widow and her daughter face during World War II, won Loren the first Best Actress Oscar for a non-English language performance. The actor took on her first role in a decade as Madame Rosa, a Holocaust survivor, in the 2020 film "The Life Ahead," which was directed and co-written by her son Edoardo Ponti and based on the novel "The Life Before Us." CHRIS DELMAS/AFP // Getty Images Shirley MacLaine - Birthdate: April 24, 1934 The older sister of screen actor Warren Beatty has starred on Broadway and in feature films. Her silver screen debut came in 1955 in Alfred Hitchcock's "The Trouble With Harry." She took home her first Oscar for Best Actress for her performance as an overbearing mother in the 1983 film "Terms of Endearment." While she doesn't act as much these days, she showed up on the Hulu series "Only Murders in the Building" in 2022 and starred in the film "American Dreamer" that same year. David M. Bennett/Dave Bennett // Getty Images Michael Caine - Birthdate: March 14, 1933 Michael Caine was born Maurice Joseph Micklewhite in London, eventually changing his name in the interest of his acting career. The actor started out in theater but transitioned to film with numerous memorable performances in films like "Alfie," "Educating Rita," and "The Cider House Rules." The double Oscar winner retired from acting in 2023, following the release of his film "The Great Escaper," but has since announced plans to act again. Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan // Getty Images Ellen Burstyn - Birthdate: Dec. 7, 1932 One of Ellen Burstyn's first roles was as a showgirl on television's "The Jackie Gleason Show," though her big break didn't come until she was cast in the 1971 Peter Bogdanovich film "The Last Picture Show." She won the Best Actress Oscar for her 1974 performance in the film "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore." She starred alongside several others on this list in the 2021 comedy "Queen Bees" and reprised her role as Chris MacNeil in the 2023 film "The Exorcist: Believer." Next up, Burstyn will be starring alongside Pamela Anderson and Taika Waititi in the film "Place to Be." Theo Wargo // Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions Joel Grey - Birthdate: April 11, 1932 Actor, singer, dancer, and director Joel Grey is probably best known for playing the Master of Ceremonies in "Cabaret" on Broadway and in Bob Fosse's 1972 film adaptation. The multihyphenate has won an Oscar, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe, and a Tony, as well as the Lifetime Achievement Tony Award in 2023. Among the standout roles on his long resume are performances in musicals like "Chicago" and "Wicked," films like "Kafka" and "Dancer in the Dark," and TV shows from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" to "Oz." Recently, he appeared in the 2022 FX drama thriller "The Old Man." David Crotty/Patrick McMullan // Getty Images Rita Moreno - Birthdate: Dec. 11, 1931 One of the few entertainers to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony, Rita Moreno is part of the EGOT Winners' Circle. Born Rosita Dolores Alverío in Puerto Rico, one of the actor's most memorable roles came when she played Anita in the 1961 film "West Side Story," for which she became the first Latina to win a Best Supporting Actress Oscar. In 2021, she starred as Valentina (an expanded, reimagined version of the original version's Doc) in Steven Spielberg's remake of the classic musical. BG023/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images // Getty Images Barbara Eden - Birthdate: Aug. 23, 1931 Barbara Eden is most famous for her portrayal of a genie who grants wishes to the astronaut who released her from a bottle in the 1960s sitcom "I Dream of Jeannie." Born Barbara Jean Morehead in Tucson, Arizona, Eden acted in several television movies throughout her career. In 2019, she played Mrs. Claus in "My Adventures with Santa," and she reprised her iconic role as Jeannie in the YouTube series "Master Dearest, from the Diaries of Jeannie" from 2020 to 2023. Tommaso Boddi // Variety via Getty Images Marla Gibbs - Birthdate: June 14, 1931 Marla Gibbs was 44 years old when she started playing George Jefferson's maid, Florence Johnston, on the famed CBS sitcom "The Jeffersons." The show ran for a decade between 1975 and 1985; for its first few years, Gibbs moonlighted as a United Airlines reservations desk clerk, the job she got when she first moved to Los Angeles in 1963. Gibbs said in a 1978 Washington Post interview that she'd finish taping "The Jeffersons" around 5:30 p.m. and then work at United until 11 p.m. After "The Jeffersons" ended, Gibbs was upgraded from supporting actor to lead with a starring role on the NBC sitcom "227," which ran until 1990. She's been all over television since, with recurring roles on "The Hughleys," "Passions," "Black-ish," and "Grey's Anatomy," and shows no sign of slowing down. Most recently, she appeared on a January 2026 episode of "Chicago Med." Amanda Edwards // Getty Images William Shatner - Birthdate: Mar. 22, 1931 Best known for playing Captain James T. Kirk in "Star Trek," William Shatner has spent more than seven decades on screen. Now in his 90s, Shatner has done voice acting on "Fireheart" and "Masters of the Universe: Revolution" in recent years. Aside from voicing Captain Kirk in several video games over the past two decades, Shatner hasn't reprised his role since 1994's "Star Trek: Generations"—though he admitted in a March 2024 interview with The Hollywood Reporter that he'd return to the captain's chair if it "genuinely added to the lore of 'Star Trek.'" Bruce Glikas/Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic // Getty Images Lois Smith - Birthdate: Nov. 3, 1930 Known for her roles in the films "Minority Report," "Twister," and "Lady Bird," Lois Smith is also an accomplished stage actor. Her first film was "East of Eden" in 1955 and she continues to remain active in the industry, appearing on multiple episodes of "Law & Order: Organized Crime" in 2024, as well the 2025 film "On the End." She'll next be seen in the indie comedy "The Steel Harp." Kevin Winter // Getty Images for AFI Clint Eastwood - Birthdate: May 31, 1930 San Francisco-born Clinton Eastwood Jr. is best known for playing cops and cowboys, but he made his Hollywood debut in a pair of 1955 monster movies: "Revenge of the Creature" and "Tarantula." His breakout role, as Rowdy Yates on the Western TV series "Rawhide," came a few years later in 1958. After a string of hit spaghetti Westerns in the mid-1960s, Eastwood established his own production company, Malpaso Productions, in 1967, and made his directorial debut in 1971. It wasn't until 1993, however, that he won his first pair of Oscars—Best Picture and Best Director—for "Unforgiven." Eastwood continued to find success both in front of and behind the camera in the 2000s with films like "Mystic River," "Million Dollar Baby," and "Letters from Iwo Jima." His more recent projects include "Cry Macho" and "The Mule," and the November 2024 sleeper hit "Juror No. 2." Greg Doherty // Getty Tippi Hedren - Birthdate: Jan. 19, 1930 Born Nathalie Kay Hedren, actor Tippi Hedren was discovered by famed director Alfred Hitchcock, who saw her in a TV commercial. Hedren acted in two Hitchcock films, "The Birds" and "Marnie." She went on to land roles in various television series over the next several decades. Hedren, who is also the mother of actor Melanie Griffith and the grandmother of actor Dakota Johnson, was last seen in the 2017 thriller "The Ghost and the Whale." Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic // Getty Images June Squibb - Birthdate: Nov. 6, 1929 June Squibb became an Oscar nominee at 84 for her role in the 2013 Alexander Payne film "Nebraska." Her diverse career has seen her playing everything from the stripper Electra in the Broadway show "Gypsy," to an uncredited role as the voice of Michael's mother on the television show "The Office." Squibb continues to act in both television and film—she starred in the critically acclaimed 2024 action-comedy "Thelma" and the 2025 film "Eleanor the Great," Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut. In December 2025, she became the oldest Broadway performer in history when she starred in the play "Marjorie Prime." Amanda Edwards // Getty Images James Hong - Birthdate: Feb. 22, 1929 One of the founders of the East-West Players, an Asian American theater in Los Angeles, James Hong has more than 600 acting credits. Three of the films he appeared in—"Chinatown," "Airplane," and "Blade Runner"—were selected by the Library of Congress for inclusion in the National Film Registry because of their cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance. Much of his work now is voice acting, like in the "Kung Fu Panda" franchise and on the Max series "Gremlins," which wrapped its second season in April 2025. Bruce Glikas // WireImage Estelle Parsons - Birthdate: Nov. 20, 1927 Estelle Parsons' first big role in front of the camera was actually as herself. The former Boston University law student got a job in 1954 as a writer, producer, and commentator for "The Today Show," where she stayed for five years. During that time, she made her Broadway debut in 1956 in Ethel Merman's musical "Happy Hunting"—and in the 1960s, 1970s, and decades that followed, she earned five Tony nominations. Though she hasn't won a Tony yet, Parsons did take home the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance as Blanche in the 1967 classic "Bonnie and Clyde." Still, that's likely not the character most people remember her as. The part Parsons is best known for across the U.S. is as Beverly Harris, Roseanne's mother, on the hit 1990s sitcom "Roseanne" and its spinoff "The Conners." Rhode Trip Pictures // IMDb Rosemary Harris - Birthdate: Sept. 19, 1927 While most people might recognize Rosemary Harris as Aunt May from Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man" trilogy, she has had an illustrious career on screen and stage that goes far beyond one role. Harris won a Tony Award for "The Lion in Winter," but was nominated eight other times. She also got an Academy Award nomination for the 1994 film "Tom & Viv." Although Harris doesn't act nearly as much these days, she returned to the stage for a revival of "My Fair Lady" from 2018 to 2019, and she appeared on two episodes of the show "Search Party" in 2022. Cindy Ord // Getty Images William Daniels - Birthdate: March 31, 1927 William Daniels won millennial hearts as beloved teacher-turned-principal Mr. Feeny on the '90s TV series "Boy Meets World," but the actor's career dates back well before that show debuted. He gained fame in the '80s on the hit shows "St. Elsewhere" and "Knight Rider," where he voiced the AI technology KITT. He is also known for his roles as Benjamin Braddock's (Dustin Hoffman's) father in "The Graduate," and for playing John Adams in the big-screen musical "1776." Daniels reprised his role as Mr. Feeny on "Girl Meets World" from 2014 to 2017, and his last film role was in 2020's "Superintelligence." Greg Doherty // Getty Images Lisa Lu - Birthdate: Jan. 19, 1927 The Chinese-born actor migrated to the United States in the 1950s. Lu had notable roles in the 1987 film "The Last Emperor" and in the 1993 film "The Joy Luck Club." In her 90s, she's portrayed the family matriarch in 2018's "Crazy Rich Asians" and appeared in the 2024 TV series "Death and Other Details." John Phillips/Getty Images Mel Brooks - Birthdate: June 28, 1926 Mel Brooks' expansive, enduring career has spanned acting, comedy composing, directing, producing, and writing. The filmmaker's most famous comedies include "Blazing Saddles," "Robin Hood: Men in Tights," "The Producers," and "Young Frankenstein." He has executive producer and acting credits on 2021's computer-animated, action-adventure comedy "Blazing Samurai," and in 2023, he released the long-awaited sequel to "History of the World, Part I." He'll be reprising his role as Yogurt in 2027's "Spaceballs: The New One," which he also co-wrote. Amanda Edwards // Getty Images Dick Van Dyke - Birthdate: Dec. 13, 1925 Born Richard Wayne Van Dyke, the actor got his start in television on "The Phil Silvers Show" and also appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show" as a sketch actor. By 1961, the entertainer landed his own show, which ran until 1966. His early films include 1963's "Bye Bye Birdie" and 1964's "Mary Poppins," and he made his way back to the franchise for 2018's "Mary Poppins Returns." At 98, Van Dyke became the oldest actor to win a Daytime Emmy Award for his guest appearance on "Days of Our Lives" in 2024. NICK AGRO/AFP // Getty Images Eva Marie Saint - Birthdate: July 4, 1924 Two of 101-year-old Eva Marie Saint's most memorable roles are her Oscar-winning turn in the 1954 Elia Kazan film "On the Waterfront" and her performance in Alfred Hitchcock's 1959 film "North By Northwest." While she is largely retired, she lent her voice to audio plays on "The Pack Podcast" in 2020 and 2021. As for onscreen appearances, her last role was in 2014's "Winter's Tale." Additional writing by Louis Peitzman. |
| | 50 colleges in the US that are most worth the cost, according to datacdrin // Shutterstock 50 colleges with the best ROI They say the college years are the best of your life. They shape how you see the world, the passions you wish to pursue, and the person you hope to be. College is an emotional, personal, and professional starting point—but it's also a significant financial investment. In the last 20 years, the cost of attending a public, in-state college has increased by 29% when adjusted for inflation, according to a September 2025 report from U.S. News and World Report. Of course, private colleges are particularly pricey, reaching an average of $45,000 for annual tuition alone in 2025-26 per College Board's Trends in College Pricing 2025 report. After four years, and in many cases five to six years, that cost can stack up significantly, so you will want to ensure that you're putting your dollars into an institution that will make it worthwhile. Luckily, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in August 2025, the median weekly earnings for someone with a bachelor's degree are around $613 more than the median weekly earnings for high school graduates. Over the course of a year, that translates to an almost $32,000 difference in annual pay. However, some colleges have a higher return on investment than others. Stacker compiled a list of the nonprofit colleges with the best return on investment, using a 2025 study by Ban Cheah, Martin Van Der Werf, Catherine Morris, and Jeff Strohl at Georgetown University. Colleges that primarily issue bachelor's degrees were considered. Colleges are ranked by the highest 40-year ROI, with ties broken by 10-year ROI. The study considered net present value, balancing today's costs against future earnings. Universities specializing in STEM studies (science, technology, engineering, and math) tend to have a higher return on investment for their graduates. STEM has gained ground over the past 10 years as higher-paying careers increasingly require science and technical knowledge. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 10.8 million STEM jobs in 2024, representing more than 6% of employment in the United States. Moreover, those in STEM occupations earn a median annual wage of $103,580, more than double the average yearly salary of $49,500. Colleges that focus on pharmaceuticals also show strong returns on investment. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2024, there were more than 335,000 pharmacist jobs, and the median wage was $137,480. Now it's time to look at the colleges that made the cut. Keep reading to see the 50 colleges with the best ROI. Is your college on the list? Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock #50. Bryant University - 40-year net present value: $3,016,000 - 10-year net present value: $203,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, Bryant University has three colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Health and Behavioral Sciences, and the College of Business. Most students attend for marketing, finance, or business but must complete a liberal arts or health and behavioral sciences minor. Students majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences or the School of Health and Behavioral Sciences must also complete a business minor. According to Bryant University, 99% of recent graduates are employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation, and $76,000 was the median first-year salary for students in the Class of 2024. Jim_Brown_Photography // Shutterstock #49. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo - 40-year net present value: $3,016,000 - 10-year net present value: $318,000 - School type: Public Based in San Luis Obispo, California Polytechnic State University is one of three polytechnics in the California State University system. Cal Poly SLO focuses on undergraduate education, with one program combining technical curriculum with liberal arts. According to data from Niche, 96% of Cal Poly SLO grads secured full-time jobs within a year of graduation, and 90% of students stated that the college's career center helped during the job search process. Ken Schulze // Shutterstock #48. Maine Maritime Academy - 40-year net present value: $3,033,000 - 10-year net present value: $347,000 - School type: Public Maine Maritime Academy, located in Castine, Maine, is a public college focused on maritime training and the sciences. U.S. News & World Report says that the most popular majors are naval architecture and marine engineering, marine science, energy systems technology, international business, and marine biology. According to PayScale, the average starting salary is $108,000 per year. iroqin // Shutterstock #47. Brown University - 40-year net present value: $3,043,000 - 10-year net present value: $282,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Brown University is one of America's oldest institutions, founded in 1764. Today it is one of the prestigious universities in the Ivy League and one of nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution. Graduate students, such as former U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, achieve notable careers and titles. PeopleImages // Shutterstock #46. Manhattan University - 40-year net present value: $3,061,000 - 10-year net present value: $244,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Located in the Bronx borough of New York City, Manhattan University is a private, liberal arts college known for its more than 100 majors and programs. On average, 78% percent of students gain job-related experiences while attending, which fuels the 87% of alums who go on to work in their desired fields. Wangkun Jia // Shutterstock #45. Northeastern University - 40-year net present value: $3,068,000 - 10-year net present value: $275,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Based in Boston, with campuses nationwide, Northeastern University is known for its co-op (cooperative education) program, which integrates classroom study with professional work experience. As a result, 97% of students are employed or in graduate school within nine months of graduation. Framalicious // Shutterstock #44. Rice University - 40-year net present value: $3,077,000 - 10-year net present value: $334,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Rice University is a Houston-based research university with an emphasis on applied science, space science, and nanotechnology. After graduating, 94% of students are employed within a year. Most students pursue careers in information sciences, biology, and economics. fisheradam13 // Shutterstock #43. United States Merchant Marine Academy - 40-year net present value: $3,078,000 - 10-year net present value: $453,000 - School type: Public The United States Merchant Marine Academy is a federal service academy known for its four-year program that includes training for service at sea, serving as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Armed Forces, and maritime employment ashore. The federal government covers most of the costs of attendance for students enrolled in the academy, including tuition, room and board, uniforms, textbooks, and health care. Randy Runtsch // Shutterstock #42. SUNY Maritime College - 40-year net present value: $3,092,000 - 10-year net present value: $340,000 - School type: Public SUNY Maritime College, located in Throggs Neck, New York, is a public institution founded in the 19th century. The most popular majors include marine science, mechanical engineering, business support services, and electrical engineering. Niche reports that as of 2025, SUNY Maritime College graduates make a median salary of more than $78,500 within a year of graduation, above the national median of roughly $62,000. Wangkun Jia // Shutterstock #41. University of Southern California - 40-year net present value: $3,097,000 - 10-year net present value: $272,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Located in Los Angeles, the University of Southern California is one of the largest private institutions in the country. It has a highly favorable student-faculty ratio at 8:1. Popular majors include management and information sciences, biology, and computer science. Niche says the median early career salary is $63,275 within a year of graduation, though median earnings jump to $91,408 after five years. Sundry Photography // Shutterstock #40. University of California-Berkeley - 40-year net present value: $3,099,000 - 10-year net present value: $331,000 - School type: Public The University of California-Berkeley is a public research university in Northern California. Its leading areas include the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute and the Space Sciences Laboratory. The median starting salary for UC Berkeley grads is $57,445 per year as of 2025. Ken Wolter // Shutterstock #39. Washington University in St. Louis - 40-year net present value: $3,159,000 - 10-year net present value: $309,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university renowned for its arts and sciences, business, design, engineering, law, public health, and more programs. According to 2025 data from Niche, 94% of graduates were employed within a year of graduating, with median earnings of more than $57,600. Liz Albro Photography // Shutterstock #38. Johns Hopkins University - 40-year net present value: $3,163,000 - 10-year net present value: $347,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Johns Hopkins University, located in Maryland, is a leading private research university that offers degrees in the arts and sciences, engineering, public health, and more. According to PayScale, Johns Hopkins University graduates have an average base salary of $99,000, with many graduates working as software engineers, data scientists, and mechanical engineers. Robert C Condon // Shutterstock #37. Fairfield University - 40-year net present value: $3,180,000 - 10-year net present value: $181,000 - School type: Private nonprofit The private, Jesuit Fairfield University in Connecticut offers degrees across its five colleges. The most popular majors according to Niche are nursing, finance, marketing, and accounting. The class of 2024 saw 98% of students secure full-time employment, placement in graduate school, or enrollment in a volunteer service program within six months of graduation. quiggyt4 // Shutterstock #36. Lafayette College - 40-year net present value: $3,193,000 - 10-year net present value: $232,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Lafayette College is a private liberal arts college in Easton, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1826 and is considered a "Hidden Ivy" university. Its graduates secure employment from some of the world's most reputable companies, including Facebook, Google, and ExxonMobil, among many others. James R. Martin // Shutterstock #35. Kettering University - 40-year net present value: $3,237,000 - 10-year net present value: $266,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Kettering University, located in Flint, Michigan, is spread across several colleges, including ones dedicated to engineering, management, and the arts and sciences. Undergraduates can participate in the university co-op experience, which has more than 550 partner organizations, putting students front and center with potential employers in their chosen fields. John Bilous // Shutterstock #34. University of Notre Dame - 40-year net present value: $3,248,000 - 10-year net present value: $317,000 - School type: Private nonprofit The University of Notre Dame, located in South Bend, Indiana, is divided into eight schools and colleges. The most popular majors include economics, finance, political science, and mathematics. According to PayScale, the average base salary for graduates is $95,000, and graduates often secure employment in software engineering, mechanical engineering, and data analysis. Jim Feliciano // Shutterstock #33. California State University Maritime Academy - 40-year net present value: $3,262,000 - 10-year net present value: $376,000 - School type: Public California State University Maritime Academy, located near San Francisco, offers degrees in various fields, including business administration, oceanography, and mechanical engineering. With just 761 enrolled students, CSU Maritime Academy has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Amy Lutz // Shutterstock #32. Villanova University - 40-year net present value: $3,268,000 - 10-year net present value: $245,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Villanova University is known for its business, health, engineering, social sciences, and communication programs. The average salary for the class of 2024 was nearly $80,000, with 72.5% of graduates securing employment after graduation. Feng Cheng // Shutterstock #31. Boston College - 40-year net present value: $3,287,000 - 10-year net present value: $258,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Boston College, founded in 1863, is a private institution outside downtown Boston. According to U.S. News & World Report, its most popular majors include economics, finance, biology, speech communication, and political science. Around 75% of the class of 2024 entered the workforce after graduation, with 35% of those new grads entering the financial services industry. Jay Yuan // Shutterstock #30. Dartmouth College - 40-year net present value: $3,298,000 - 10-year net present value: $295,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Dartmouth College, located in Hanover, New Hampshire, is a prestigious private college in the Ivy League. The student-faculty ratio is strong at 6:1, according to U.S. News & World Report. Popular majors include social sciences, engineering, biomedical, computer, and math. Dartmouth grads earn an average base salary of $104,000 per year, according to PayScale. Framalicious // Shutterstock #29. Colorado School of Mines - 40-year net present value: $3,328,000 - 10-year net present value: $314,000 - School type: Public Colorado School of Mines is a public research university offering engineering, science, and math degrees. The career center at the university works to help students maximize their degree. According to the School of Mines, 73% of students gain technical experience in their field before graduation, provided by 585 partner organizations. Rosemarie Mosteller // Shutterstock #28. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology - 40-year net present value: $3,347,000 - 10-year net present value: $276,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is one of the leading engineering institutions. In fact, U.S. News & World Report has named it #1 in undergraduate engineering programs for 27 consecutive years. In addition, 100% of students receive some form of financial aid, and 95% of the Class of 2024 had a job or graduate school placement within six months of graduation, with an average starting salary of $82,817. Wirestock Creators // Shutterstock #27. Duke University - 40-year net present value: $3,371,000 - 10-year net present value: $308,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Duke University is a North Carolina university with roughly 6,500 undergraduates. The top majors include computer science, nursing, and the liberal arts and humanities. Duke also ranks as the #2 college in the country for Nursing, Public Policy, and Public Health, according to Niche. bluestork // Shutterstock #26. Santa Clara University - 40-year net present value: $3,381,000 - 10-year net present value: $268,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Santa Clara University, located in Silicon Valley, has a student-faculty ratio of 11:1, according to U.S. News & World Report. Its most popular majors are finance, communications, and psychology. As of 2025, 86% of graduates are employed, with a median starting salary of $53,000. Winston Tan // Shutterstock #25. Yale University - 40-year net present value: $3,381,000 - 10-year net present value: $364,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Yale University is one of the oldest institutions in America. It was founded in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1701. Graduates from the class of 2024 went on to secure employment primarily in finance, academia, consulting, technology, and health care. The mean annual starting salary was $75,226. Heidi Besen // Shutterstock #24. Harvard University - 40-year net present value: $3,382,000 - 10-year net present value: $392,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Harvard University is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. It was established in 1636, and its library has the most extensive private collection in the world. Harvard University provides need-based aid, regardless of ability to pay. Students whose families earn less than $100,000 pay nothing to attend, and 55% receive need-based scholarships. Wangkun Jia // Shutterstock #23. Worcester Polytechnic Institute - 40-year net present value: $3,408,000 - 10-year net present value: $258,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers over 70 undergraduate programs in science, engineering, technology, math, business, and the humanities. All students receive a one-time Global Scholarship to complete project work, and the average starting salary for the class of 2024 was nearly $80,300. TW Farlow Media // Shutterstock #22. Cornell University - 40-year net present value: $3,424,000 - 10-year net present value: $333,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Located in Ithaca, New York, Cornell University is a large, private institution with more than 1,000 student organizations. Popular majors include computer science, hospitality, and biology. From the class of 2024, most graduates secured employment in technology, financial services, and consulting. The average starting salary is $85,503. Popova Valeriya // Shutterstock #21. Columbia University in the City of New York - 40-year net present value: $3,430,000 - 10-year net present value: $364,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Located in New York City and established in 1754, Columbia University is one of the world's most prestigious universities. The student-faculty ratio is 6:1, according to U.S. News & World Report. The most popular majors are computer science, economics, and political science. PayScale reports that base salaries for Columbia University graduates are, on average, $96,000. Marcus E Jones // Shutterstock #20. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - 40-year net present value: $3,437,000 - 10-year net present value: $407,000 - School type: Public The Georgia Institute of Technology is a public research university with about 53,000 students. It is among the nation's leading research universities and receives nearly $1.4 billion yearly in research awards. According to PayScale, the average annual base salary for graduates is $101,000. Barbara Kalbfleisch // Shutterstock #19. Claremont McKenna College - 40-year net present value: $3,444,000 - 10-year net present value: $389,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Located in Claremont, California, Claremont McKenna College is a liberal arts college known for its small class sizes—U.S. News & World Report says the student-faculty ratio is 8:1. Its most popular majors include econometrics, political science, experimental psychology, and international relations. The average full-time salary is more than $83,000 after graduation, with graduates finding accounting, consulting, and technology jobs. Brian Logan Photography // Shutterstock #18. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - 40-year net present value: $3,446,000 - 10-year net present value: $297,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, located near Albany, New York, is a leading institution in cybersecurity, big data, nanotechnology, and biotech. PayScale shows an average base salary of $98,000. Graduates go on to careers in software engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, and architectural design. Erik Clegg // Shutterstock #17. Massachusetts Maritime Academy - 40-year net present value: $3,458,000 - 10-year net present value: $323,000 - School type: Public Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a leading institution in engineering, maritime business, marine transportation, and marine science safety. According to PayScale, the average base salary is $87,000. Graduates pursue careers as facilities managers, service engineers, and operations managers. Kit Leong // Shutterstock #16. Georgetown University - 40-year net present value: $3,475,000 - 10-year net present value: $275,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Located in Washington D.C., Georgetown University is a private Jesuit university. Roughly 65% of classes have fewer than 20 students, according to U.S. News & World Report. Popular majors include international relations, political science and government, and finance. Ninety-six percent of graduates from 2024 have gone on to secure employment. The top employers included Amazon, Deloitte, and Morgan Stanley. ros516 // Shutterstock #15. Lehigh University - 40-year net present value: $3,486,000 - 10-year net present value: $325,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Lehigh University, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, sits on a sprawling 2,355-acre campus. U.S. News & World Report says the most popular majors include finance, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, and psychology. Sixty-seven percent of students in the Class of 2024 secured employment after graduation, with 23% going on to higher education, and the average starting salary was $74,000. Spiroview Inc // Shutterstock #14. Stevens Institute of Technology - 40-year net present value: $3,603,000 - 10-year net present value: $304,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Stevens Institute of Technology is a leading university in artificial intelligence, computing, finance, medicine, nanotechnology, and more. Nearly 97% of seniors from the class of 2024 finalized their postgraduate outcomes before graduation. The average starting salary was $84,800. Wangkun Jia // Shutterstock #13. Bentley University - 40-year net present value: $3,830,000 - 10-year net present value: $312,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Bentley University is a private university in Waltham, Massachusetts, focusing on business. Top majors include finance, business, and accounting. Graduates have a 98% job placement rate, with a median starting salary of $73,000. Amy Lutz // Shutterstock #12. Carnegie Mellon University - 40-year net present value: $3,855,000 - 10-year net present value: $363,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that continues to rank highly for computer science, engineering, and mathematics. Starting salaries for the class of 2024 were significantly higher than the national average, at $124,107. Graduates from Carnegie Mellon have secured employment at companies like Apple, Amazon, Google, and more. Yingna Cai // Shutterstock #11. Babson College - 40-year net present value: $3,862,000 - 10-year net present value: $353,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Babson College is a highly rated business school offering undergraduates a Bachelor of Science degree. From the 2024 graduating class, around 98% were employed or attended graduate school within six months of graduation. Roughly 85% of students had at least one internship at Babson. CravenA // Shutterstock #10. Stanford University - 40-year net present value: $3,872,000 - 10-year net present value: $509,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Stanford University, located in Stanford, California, was founded in 1885 and is a private research university, excelling in engineering, computer sciences, psychology, and economics. The university works to make education affordable for all. Tuition is fully covered for undergrads with family incomes below $150,000. Ken Wolter // Shutterstock #9. California Institute of Technology - 40-year net present value: $3,903,000 - 10-year net present value: $627,000 - School type: Private nonprofit The California Institute of Technology is known for its student-faculty ratio, which, according to U.S. News & World Report, is 3:1. This Pasadena college is world-renowned for its science and engineering programs. The Career Development Center helps students by hosting several in-person and virtual career fairs, which bring in 100 recruiters from various fields. According to PayScale, graduates earn an average base salary of $114,000 annually. f11photo // Shutterstock #8. University of Pennsylvania - 40-year net present value: $3,920,000 - 10-year net present value: $375,000 - School type: Private nonprofit The University of Pennsylvania aims to make its high-quality education affordable for all. The grant-based financial aid program meets 100% of demonstrated financial need with grants and work-study funding. The median starting salary for the class of 2023 was $100,000. Oleg Kovtun Hydrobio // Shutterstock #7. Princeton University - 40-year net present value: $3,949,000 - 10-year net present value: $477,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Princeton University, an Ivy League university located in New Jersey, is one of the most affordable schools in the nation. That's because financial aid covers 100% of tuition for families that earn $150,000 or less. This enabled 90% of recent seniors to graduate without debt. JennLShoots // Shutterstock #6. Franklin W Olin College of Engineering - 40-year net present value: $4,160,000 - 10-year net present value: $483,000 - School type: Private nonprofit A small, STEM-focused school with a total enrollment of less than 500 students, Olin College of Engineering is located in Needham, Massachusetts. Annual tuition alone clocked in at more than $64,500 for the 2025-26 school year, but around 43% of students typically receive financial aid. After graduation, the Class of 2024 went on to earn an average starting salary of almost $90,500. David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe // Getty Images #5. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - 40-year net present value: $4,239,000 - 10-year net present value: $336,000 - School type: Private nonprofit The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a private university focused on medical and health-related programs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be roughly 1.9 million new jobs in health care every year through 2034. According to PayScale, the average yearly salary for graduates is $103,000. Lori Van Buren/Albany Times Union // Getty Images #4. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - 40-year net present value: $4,447,000 - 10-year net present value: $492,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Albany College of Pharmacy and Health, located in Albany, New York, is a private, independent university that trains the next generation of health care professionals. According to PayScale, the average graduate earns $121,000 per year. Diego Grandi // Shutterstock #3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 40-year net present value: $4,484,000 - 10-year net present value: $579,000 - School type: Private nonprofit The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is an internationally renowned institution for STEM studies. It is need-blind and full-need for undergraduate students. Six out of 10 students receive financial aid, and almost 88% of the Class of 2025 graduated debt-free. The average starting salary for 2025 graduates entering industry positions was $126,438. Jim_Brown_Photography // Shutterstock #2. Harvey Mudd College - 40-year net present value: $4,506,000 - 10-year net present value: $476,000 - School type: Private nonprofit Harvey Mudd College, located in Claremont, California, is a small institution and is one of the country's top STEM schools. It offers a Bachelor of Science degree to its graduates, and 63% of its classes have fewer than 20 students, according to U.S. News & World Report. Graduates' median starting salary is $112,500. PeopleImages // Shutterstock #1. University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis - 40-year net present value: $4,562,000 - 10-year net present value: $502,000 - School type: Private nonprofit This private university has a small enrollment of less than 700, which allows for a strong student-teacher ratio of 7:1. According to U.S. News & World Report, the median salary for UHSP students is $116,360 within six years of graduation. The university has a robust career services center assists current students and alumni during the job search process. Data reporting by Rob Powell. Story editing by Cu Fleshman. Copy editing by Paris Close. |
| | Morel Mushroom HuntersThis is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Last January the seed catalogs arrived as usual amid the cold winds and snows. I was lost in a spectacular imaginary… |
| |  Want obesity drugs covered by insurance? Telehealth companies have a big sayTelehealth companies offer lifestyle support so people taking obesity drugs can have the most success losing weight. But employers also want the telehealth providers to limit spending on the drugs. |
| |  Trump's UFC fights bring historic spectacle to White HouseSeven cage fights will be held on the White House grounds in honor of the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary. |
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| |  Trump says deal to end Iran war will be signed Sunday, as Iran disagrees on timingPakistan's prime minister, a key mediator in U.S.-Iran talks to end the war, said Saturday that a peace deal was closer "than ever before," and could be finalized "in the next 24 hours." |
| |  Muscatine intersection closed due to condition of evacuated buildingsA downtown Muscatine intersection is now completely closed because of the condition of two buildings. |
| |  254,000 pool toys recalled over impalement riskA recall has been issued for a popular pool toy set due to the risk that a child could accidentally become impaled by one of the items. |
| | Lane closed after a Davenport crash involving power polePolice say the western most lane of of Brady Street will remain closed until further notice. |
| |  Support grows for safety barrier near I-74 Bridge to assist with mental health emergenciesThere's growing support for an online petition to put a net as a barrier near the I-74 Bridge as a way to protect people dealing with mental health emergencies. Jake Kirkpatrick started the petition and has gained the support of The Gray Matters Collective, an area mental health support movement. Conversations with both the Iowa [...] |
| |  Former student raises $10,000 towards John Morrow's Moline dojoA $10,000 donation was presented on Thursday at the Morrow Academy of Martial Arts. That dojo in Moline was opened by the late local legend John Morrow. "John's favorite thing to do were pushups. Knuckle pushups. Or as you know, back of the hand pushups that's got him the Guinness Book of World Records on [...] |
| | 50 photos that show the beauty of America's national parksSoibelman Syndicate/Visual Studies Workshop // Getty Images Vintage photos that show the beauty of America's national parks America's national parks have a storied history that rivals their stunning beauty. The formations in these lands range from windswept caves and river-forged valleys to savage coastlines and some of the world's highest peaks. There are glaciers and deserts, and a myriad of flora and fauna that thrive amidst these wild expanses of Earth. Accordingly, our national parks get plenty of visitors—the U.S. Park Service saw 323 million park visits in 2025, down slightly from the year prior. For context, the top 25 theme parks worldwide saw around 250 million visitors in 2024, according to the most recent data available. National parks are so popular, in fact, that these spaces contributed a record high of over $56 billion (and some 340,000 jobs) to the U.S. economy in 2024. To celebrate some of America's favorite summer vacation destinations, Stacker compiled a list of 50 vintage photographs that show the magic of these areas and the wonders that greeted early American explorers. Stretching from sea to shining sea, America's national parks have been protected through a series of laws, which ensure they will be available for all future generations to enjoy. Though easily accessible in the modern age of fast-paced transport, many of these wild lands were only accessible on foot when early explorers discovered their natural wonders. Beginning with the Yosemite Valley Grant Act, signed by Abraham Lincoln on June 30, 1864, the Yosemite Valley and surrounding lands became the first federally protected area. Yellowstone became the first national park in 1872, although the National Park Service was not officially created to manage and care for this slowly growing series of vast land tracts until 1916. Due to the work done by early conservationists, the need to protect these natural areas was emphasized as a priority throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s. Legendary naturalists and explorers, such as John Muir and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, were influential in keeping the resources contained within these parks from being consumed by the growth of America's industrial age. Today, these parks are located throughout the country in 25 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The land encompassing them was either purchased or donated, though much of it had been inhabited by native people for thousands of years before the founding of the United States. These areas are protected and revered as educational resources about the natural world and spaces for exploration. Continue scrolling for 50 vintage photos that show the beauty of America's national parks. Sepia Times // Getty Images Washington Column Benjamin West Kilburn enjoys a tranquil scene in the Yosemite Valley circa 1870. This was 20 years before the valley and surrounding lands became the nation's third national park. Smith Collection/Gado // Getty Images First boat on Yellowstone Lake Two men set out on Yellowstone Lake in a boat named The Annie. The image was captured in 1871, just a year before Yellowstone became America's first national park. Genthe, Arnold // Library of Congress Travel views of Yosemite National Park A young woman ties her horse up for a rest with Yosemite's iconic, snowcapped, mountainscape in the background in the early 1900s. Genthe, Arnold // Library of Congress Grand Canyon, Arizona Around the start of the century, this image shows a man gazing over the Grand Canyon before the park went from being a national monument to an established national park in 1919. Genthe, Arnold // Library of Congress Petrified Forest Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona is home to fossilized trees made up of almost solid quartz. This natural process of turning trees into stone occurred over millions of years. Underwood & Underwood // New York Public Library Grinnell Glacier George Grinnell and his wife, Elizabeth, on a glacier named after them. Mr. Grinnell was an influential historian, conservationist, and naturalist, who helped map the West while working to advocate for Indigenous people. Colorado Association // New York Public Library Lake Nanita Located in Rocky Mountain National Park, Lake Nanita is the largest body of water in the park. It's situated between Longs Peak and Grand Lake. Kiser, Fred H. // New York Public Library Saint Mary Lake Jagged mountains surround Saint Mary Lake in Montana's Glacier National Park. Pictured across the lake is Goat Mountain. Curtis, C. C. (Charles Clifford) // New York Public Library Mark Twain log Known as the "Mark Twain Tree," this giant sequoia was cut down in 1891 in what later became Kings Canyon National Park. The trunk was sent to New York and London to be displayed in museums. Corbis Historical // Getty Images Sketching cliff dwellings A worker sketches the Navajo area, White House Ruin, during the Wheeler Survey, which was run by Lt. George Wheeler. The survey took 15 years at a cost of $2.5 million. MPI // Getty Images Photographing falls William Henry Jackson photographs Yosemite Falls from Glacier Point in California. Yosemite Falls is one of the world's largest waterfalls, dropping a total of 2,425 feet. Hulton Deutsch // Getty Images Driving through a tree A group travels by horse-drawn carriage through a giant sequoia tree. Sequoias are some of the largest trees in the world and can live for over 3,000 years. Hulton Archive // Getty Images Steamer queen Glacier Bay National Park of Alaska contains 3.3 million acres and includes fjords, glaciers, and temperate rainforests. It is one of the vastest conservation areas on the globe. Corbis Historical // Getty Images Muir Glacier John Muir became one of Glacier Bay National Park's earliest advocates during his travels there to study glaciology. He noted early on that Yosemite may have been created by these same massive ice sheets. Corbis Historical // Getty Images President Roosevelt at Yosemite On a three-day exploration led by Muir, President Theodore Roosevelt explored the Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove. Roosevelt was instrumental in early projects to conserve land for national parks. Corbis Historical // Getty Images Tourists in Yellowstone National Park Two visitors drive along a raging river in Yellowstone National Park. Humans have been exploring this area from as far back as 11,000 years ago. PhotoQuest // Getty Images Roosevelt and Muir A group of explorers, including conservationist John Muir and President Theodore Roosevelt, hiked among Yosemite Valley's redwood trees. On the valley and trees, President Roosevelt remarked, "There can be nothing in the world more beautiful than the Yosemite, the groves of the giant sequoias and redwoods…" Edward S. Curtis // Getty Images In the Badlands Pictured amidst the Pine Ridge Reservation, Native Americans ride on horseback through the Badlands in South Dakota. The area has been inhabited by tribes including the Lakota and Arikara for nearly 11,000 years. Ingersoll, T.W. (Truman Ward) // New York Public Library Yellowstone River through the Grand Canyon The Yellowstone River flows through the Grand Canyon. European explorers first set eyes on the canyon in 1540. Galloway, Ewing // New York Public Library Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park Yosemite Falls is the largest of numerous waterfalls in the park. The falls all experience increased flow during the spring and early summer when snowmelt is at its peak. Ingersoll, T. W. (Truman Ward) // New York Public Library Grand Falls of Yellowstone River from Point Lookout, 360 feet high The Grand Falls of Yellowstone flows into the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Geologists believe the park was formed some 140,000 to 160,000 years ago after a volcanic eruption about 640,000 years before. Smith Collection/Gado // Getty Images Sea waves crashing against rocks Waves crash into Thunder Hole on Mount Desert Island in Maine's Acadia National Park. Acadia was the first designated national park east of the Mississippi River. Ingersoll, T. W. (Truman Ward) // New York Public Library Old Faithful Geyser Cone, steaming A lone explorer stands beside Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park in the late 1800s. Today, the regular eruptions can be viewed from anywhere on the park's live stream. Lee, Russell // New York Public Library Tourists at cliff dwellings A group of tourists explores Pueblo homes built into the cliffs at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. The park was created in 1906 in order to preserve the homes of the ancestral people who lived there for 700 years. United States. National Park Service // New York Public Library Fern Lake Located in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, Fern Lake is one of many stops on the Fern Lake Trail. Shown here is an early explorer's boat tied up lakeside dating between the late 1800s and the early 1900s. Bettmann Franklin Lane with group at Mount Rainier Franklin Lane, secretary of the interior, was also a conservationist and influential political adviser. Here he travels with a group to explore the sites around Mount Rainier National Park in Washington State. Universal History Archive // Getty Images Photographing canyon wall With one hanging from the rope and the other holding it, brothers Emery and Ellsworth Kolb precariously photograph a section of the Grand Canyon wall. The duo started a successful photography business based in the region, which allowed them to continue exploring. Corbis Historical // Getty Images Ice skaters at Yosemite National Park Visitors to Yosemite National Park enjoy skating on a frozen lake in the early 1900s. The vast, protected park has a land mass comparable to the size of Rhode Island. Corbis Historical Ranger driving car on railroad Affixed with railroad wheels, this specially designed Ford carried rangers like C.K. Jordan, shown here on a forest fire watch in the Northern California wilderness. Underwood & Underwood Continental Divide over Shoshone Lake This westward view shows Shoshone Lake from the Continental Divide. The Continental Divide Trail, which traverses the lands from Mexico to Canada, was first forged by Indigenous peoples long before the land became a protected section of the American West. Staley, Harry // New York Public Library Shenandoah National Park, Virginia An early modern explorer is shown here in Shenandoah National Park located in Virginia. The park was first inhabited some 8,000 years ago by Native Americans who used the land to hunt and gather food, and create tools for consumption and trade. Unknown // New York Public Library General Sherman Tree, Sequoia National Park, California Located in California's Sequoia National Park, the General Sherman tree is the world's largest tree (by volume) and is 275 feet tall. The base of the giant sequoia is over 36 feet in diameter. It was estimated that General Sherman was 2,000 years old in 2002. Ewing Galloway // New York Public Library Sandstone Cliffs in Zion National Park, Utah Once utilized by native tribes 8,000 years ago to track giant sloths and mammoths, Zion Canyon was later settled by Mormon pioneers in the 1860s. Due to flash floods, early settlers faced great difficulty in the park as the sudden onslaught of raging waters could wash away entire towns. You may also like: The best streaming services for sports in 2021 Rothstein, Arthur // New York Public Library Corbin Hollow boy This boy was one of many who were considered the "Hollow Folk" who lived in the Shenandoah National Park, seemingly cut off from modern society. They lived in cabins built of mud and logs, and were a fascination of anthropologists due to their alleged lack of religion, government, and social structure. Lee, Russell // New York Public Library Formations at Bryce Canyon Consisting of 35,835 acres, Utah's Bryce Canyon National Park contains some of the wildest and most jagged rock formations in the western United States. The land was home to various native tribes for thousands of years prior to it becoming part of the national park system. Unknown // New York Public Library Grand Canyon Visitors to the Grand Canyon bask in the sun at the canyon's edge in 1939. The park went from national monument to official national park status 20 years prior in 1919. Dove, Adam // New York Public Library Sequoia giganteum A traveler stands inside the hollowed out trunk of a giant sequoia tree in the Mariposa Grove of Yosemite National Park. Giant sequoias like this one survive even the hottest of forest fires, which are a necessary part of the tree's propagation. The heat allows their cones to open and release their seeds. Hileman, T. J. // New York Public Library Glacier National Park, Montana Peaks rise in the distance over an alpine lake in Glacier National Park. The park straddles the Continental Divide, which explains its extreme weather patterns. Detroit Publishing Co. // Library of Congress Gate to government reservation, Hot Springs, Arkansas The natural geological features of this area inspired the United States to protect the land in 1832. In 1921, five years after the formation of the National Park Service, the land was officially included as a national park. National Photo Company Collection // Library of Congress Estes National Park, Colorado Towering rock formations dot the landscape in Estes, Colorado, an area that borders Rocky Mountain National Park. The protection of these lands were due in large part to the Estes Park Protective and Improvement Association, which worked to keep industry from disrupting this area of natural wonder. Photographs Division Washington, D.C. // Library of Congress Cowlitz Glacier A team of workers bands together to rescue a victim who has fallen into a crevasse in Rainier National Park on the Cowlitz Glacier. Flowing southeasterly off of Mount Rainier, the glacier consists of two parallel ice streams. APIC // Getty Images Mount McKinley Dog sled teams rest in front of Mount McKinley, now called Denali, in Denali National Park in Alaska. It is the tallest mountain in North America, rising to over 20,000 feet. Bettmann // Getty Images Mountaineer sketching on rope swing An early mountaineer sketches from a rope swing in Utah's Zion National Park. The sport of mountaineering began to take hold in the United States in the early 1900s and advanced after World War II as new equipment began to be used to climb cracks in mountain facades. Topical Press Agency // Getty Images Death Valley Rock An early visitor sits atop a unique stone formation in California's Death Valley in 1930. Shortly after this time, President Roosevelt's newly created Civilian Conservation Corps worked to develop the park infrastructure by building roads in order to make the land more accessible to visitors. Hulton Archive // Getty Images Arches National Park in Utah Rock formations in the desert area known as Arches National Park. The park began as a national monument, designated by President Herbert Hoover in 1929, and was established by Congress as a national park in 1971. Corbis // Getty Images Vehicle and Badlands geological formations A car drives through the Badlands of South Dakota in August 1934. The land was once home to saber-toothed cats and rhinos. ullstein bild // Getty Images Seminole woman canoeing in the Everglades A Seminole woman paddles with a child through the vast expanse of watery terrain now known as Everglades National Park. The Seminole tribe fought to keep its land out of the hands of American settlers during a series of wars in the 1800s. You may also like: The best streaming services in 2021 Robert Alexander // Getty Images Summer vacation in the 1950s Beside a rock formation is a Plymouth, shown in 1953, in California's Joshua Tree National Park. The park is home to unique plant species and rock formations created by the harsh conditions of the desert winds and seasonal rains. Erich Andres // Getty Images Arizona A person stands beside a saguaro cactus in 1962. Saguaro National Park was formed in part to protect this species of cactus, which is the largest in the country, growing upwards of 50 feet into the air. Archive Photos // Getty Images Crater Lake Crater Lake is the deepest lake in North America, going down 1,943 feet below its surface. The surrounding park named after the lake was created in 1902. |
| | Chance for some storms tonightAfter receiving some strong storms over the past couple of days from Wednesday and Thursday of this past week, we have another chance tonight. Our weekend started off well with sunshine and warm weather, but the clouds have started to increase as we are watching some scattered showers for tonight with a marginal chance of [...] |
| |  Racial justice rally in Moline celebrates six years of workAbout 20 protestors displayed civil rights signs and American flag on June 13 – three weeks before America’s 250th anniversary and exactly six years after the first such protest in Moline. |
| | 525,645 packages of macaroni and cheese recalled nationwide: FDAUndeclared allergen alert. |
| |  World Cup 2026 food deals: Buffalo Wild Wings, Grubhub, moreThese World Cup 2026 food deals will make you want to shout ‘GOOOAAAL!’ |
| | City of Sterling receives River Edge Redevelopment Zone designationProperties within the zone are eligible for state and local financial incentives for redevelopment and historic tax credits aimed at attracting private investment, according to a media release. |
| |  Fourth of July fun in the Quad Cities areaThe Quad Cities area is celebrating the Fourth of July with lots of fun. |
| |  'Women and the Land' conservation seminar scheduled in MilanThe University of Illinois Extension and the Rock Island County Soil and Water Conservation District will host "Women and the Land: Spotlight on Conservation" from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, June 22, at the Illinois Extension office, 321 W. 2nd Ave., Milan, a news release says. This free seminar is designed to help women in agriculture strengthen [...] |
| |  Speed limits on two-lane state highways increasing on July 1Starting July 1, drivers will be able to legally drive 60 miles per hour on rural two-lane state highways - a change from the decades-long 55 mph speed limit. |
| | Bix weekend brings thousands of runners, music, family fun to DavenportAs thousands of runners, spectators and visitors arrive in Downtown Davenport for the annual Quad-City Times Bix 7 race, the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP), in collaboration with community partners, will present a full lineup of free events and activities throughout the weekend. "Bix Weekend has always been about more than a race. It's a tradition that brings [...] |
| |  The Movement Collective, under new ownership, to hold grand openingThe Movement Collective, formerly known as Tina's Dance Studio, is under new ownership to hold grand opening Sunday, June 14. |
| |  4 things to know about the new sunscreen ingredient the FDA approvedThe Food and Drug Administration approved a new sunscreen ingredient in the U.S. for the first time in 20 years. It's been used for decades in Europe and Asia. |
| |  2026 Torch Awards celebrate integrity and ethics among businesses, studentsTwo students and three businesses were celebrated at the Torch Awards on Thursday for their dedication to ethics and integrity. |
| |  A plan to get lifesaving food to hungry kids was working well -- until it wasn'tThrough an innovative program, parents in Senegal had easy access to a therapeutic food that's a boon for malnourished kids. Now there are shortages. Health specialists say U.S. aid cuts are to blame. |
| | How working adults can evaluate online college in 2026(BPT) - Key takeaways:Working adults increasingly need education that can fit around jobs, caregiving and evolving skills demands as AI reshapes jobs, skills and hiring.Undergraduate enrollment among adults 30 and older is increasing and traditional college models were not built for adults balancing full-time work, caregiving and changing career demands.An online university should have recognized institutional accreditation, career-relevant curriculum, transparent tuition information, clear transfer credit policies and targeted student support designed for working adult learners.University of Phoenix is an accredited, transfer-friendly university offering online degree programs designed for working adults and built for real life.If you're a working adult in 2026, going back to school is no longer a niche decision. It is increasingly part of how people stay competitive in a labor market being reshaped by AI, automation and changing skill demands. The World Economic Forum reports that technological change remains one of the biggest forces reshaping jobs through 2030, while higher education itself is confronting the post-2025 enrollment cliff as the number of traditional-age students begins to decline.For adults balancing jobs, family responsibilities and financial pressure, the question is not only whether education matters. It is whether a degree program will fit their life without overwhelming it, whether the learning connects to skills that matter in today's workplace and whether the school is designed to help them finish.Experts at University of Phoenix share what working adults should look for when evaluating an online university, including how to assess legitimacy, flexibility, career relevance and support. How to tell if an online university is legitimateA legitimate online university should have recognized institutional accreditation. It might also offer visible student support, transparent tuition, transfer-credit policies, and evidence that its programs are aligned to real occupations and skills.University of Phoenix, for example, has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, hlcommission.org, since 1978.Adult learners should also look beyond accreditation and ask how the school is designed for completion. Does it offer schedules that work for adults with jobs and families? Does it help students transfer eligible prior credit? Does it connect learning to career-relevant skills? And does it provide support that continues beyond enrollment?Useful questions to ask include:How is the program structured for working adults?What kinds of academic, advising and career support are available?How does the curriculum connect to job-relevant skills?Can my prior eligible credits or experience reduce time and cost?Are there alumni using the degree in fields similar to mine?Working adults are looking for education that fits the realities of their lives and builds skills they can use in a rapidly changing economy.What if I'm too old to go back to school?Many adults worry their age, life circumstances or family obligations could keep them from succeeding in a degree program. In reality, adult learners are already a major part of higher education. Let's look at University of Phoenix again: The average age of students is 38, with 75% of them working while attending school and 52% with dependents.That is why fit matters so much. A school built for working adults should reduce friction, not add to it. University of Phoenix emphasizes a model built for working adults, including one five- to six-week course at a time, multiple opportunities to start throughout the year and support designed for adults balancing work, family and school.How do employers see online degrees?Employer attitudes toward online education have shifted significantly in recent years. In a 2026 University of Phoenix survey conducted by The Harris Poll, almost all hiring leaders today (98%) view online education credentials as more credible than they did 10 years ago, seeing value in continuing education for employees and new hires.The survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of University of Phoenix from Jan. 14-30, 2026, among 502 U.S. adults ages 21 and older who are employed full-time, have a job level of manager/supervisor or higher, work in the human resources or learning and development function, are employed at a company with at least 1,000 employees, and operate in the manufacturing, financial services, information technology, or health care industry.The research also found that 78% of hiring leaders said workers with these credentials stand out because they bring new and emerging skill sets.According to the survey, employers report workplace benefits: As a result of employees having online education credentials, hiring leaders report increased productivity (63%), employees picking up skills more quickly to respond to changes in the job market (62%), and more qualified candidates (60%). That is why students should look for online universities that align curriculum to occupations, validate learning through authentic assessments and help learners translate what they know into employer-facing signals.At University of Phoenix, program curriculum maps are informed by labor-market data, faculty expertise, external standards such as accreditation and Industry Advisory Council feedback. That skills-first design supports digital badging, helping learners turn completed coursework into shareable, verified signals of skill development while they are still progressing through a degree. What features working adults should look for in an online degree programToday's working adults need higher education that does more than put classes online. They need learning designed around evolving workplace skills, supported by clear student services and recognition of prior learning, and responsive to how AI is changing both jobs and education.University of Phoenix offers degree programs aligned to more than 300 occupations, reflecting the institution's broader, skills-mapped, career-focused model. To help learners show progress before graduation, University of Phoenix issues digital badges that translate assessed learning into verified skill signals that can be added to their digital profiles as demonstrated skills, even before graduation. Since 2021, the University has awarded over one million digital badges, reflecting its investment in skills-aligned, employer-informed learning.Adult learners returning to higher education often bring valuable prior learning with them. University of Phoenix demonstrates the scale of an institutional model designed to help students preserve eligible academic credit and avoid unnecessary repetition, with more than 7 million transfer credits applied toward degree requirements over the past eight years and up to 87 transfer credits accepted for many bachelor's programs.AI readiness is also becoming part of the value equation. University of Phoenix established a framework of academic AI pillars that integrates AI tools and applications into its learning model, including a newly established Center for AI Resources. The University embeds AI literacy and skill-building into its curriculum, expanding AI-enabled learning supports and strengthening policies and workflows that guide responsible, effective use across the academic experience.Schools serving working adults should also provide career support services. University of Phoenix provides Career Services for Life® resources for active students and graduates beginning on day one, through degree completion and beyond, offering lifetime access to personalized career coaching, webinars, resume guidance, interview preparation and other resources."Working adults are looking for education that fits the realities of their lives and builds skills they can use in a rapidly changing economy," said University of Phoenix Provost and Chief Academic Officer John Woods, Ph.D. "The strongest online degree options combine recognized accreditation, career relevant skill development, student support and a learning model designed to help adults keep moving toward their goals."Learn more about University of Phoenix degree programs, transfer-credit opportunities and student support resources at Phoenix.edu. |
| |  Memories of Muscatine: A flag from the Civil WarThis week for Memories of Muscatine: A flag carried by an Iowa regiment during the Civil War. |
| | Buffalo BillThis is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Americans have always been fond stories reminding us of "how the West was won." A young boy from LeClaire, Iowa, just… |
| | COMIC: How excessive heat kills and how to stay safeHuman bodies have a natural cooling system, but it can do only so much in high temperatures and humidity. Here's the science behind how heat kills. And how to protect yourself. |
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| | Keeping an eye on the New World screwworm from the Quad CitiesConfirmed cases of New World screwworm are far away from the Quad Cities, but farmers are keeping it on their radars. |
| | Inside Iowa Politics: How Zach Lahn feels like his lt. governor choice will help IowansZach Lahn, the Iowa Republican candidate for governor, named state Rep. Derek Wulf as his running mate. |
| |  QC actress realizes lifelong dream working as a Disney princessSavannah Bay Strandin is living her dream, performing as Cinderella in the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, the Singapore-based Adventure. |
| |  Pope Leo XIV's flight home from Spain was grounded so the king came to his aidLeo's Iberia charter, due to take him back to Rome after a weeklong visit to Spain, was grounded by a technical problem Friday, prompting Spain's king to offer his private jet instead. |
| | Quad Cities organization marking 6 years of weekly rallies for racial equalityCaryn Unsicker and Glenda Guster with Progressive Action for the Common Good began rallying after George Floyd's death. Organizers have met every Saturday since. |
| |  Trump says U.S. military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gangPresident Trump said Friday that a U.S. strike has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called "the infamous leader" of the Tren de Aragua gang in Venezuela. |
| | Rock Island Arsenal Bridge to temporarily close for cleaningThe bridge will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on June 19. |
| | 1 injured after crash in Dubuque County1 person was injured after a single-vehicle crash in Dubuque County. |
| | Virtual Ventures prepares for grand reopening at NorthPark MallVirtual Ventures is preparing for its grand reopening at NorthPark Mall in Davenport, looking to change how people think of virtual reality through its theme park. |
| |  Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100Known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and a love for puns, Gene Shalit joined Today in 1970 and became arts editor in 1973. He was a middle-of-the-road critic, known for his wit and intelligence. |
| |  Trump's name is poised to be removed from the Kennedy CenterA judge rejected a request to pause a court-ordered deadline of Friday to remove references to President Trump from the building. The institution appealed, an effort that was also rebuffed Friday evening. |
| | University of Idaho research center celebrates 100 years of agricultural developmentOn June 12, 2026, the University of Idaho celebrated the centennial anniversary of the Parma Research and Extension Center. (Photo by Valentin Termite/Idaho Capital Sun)Crowds gathered Friday to celebrate the more-than 100-year anniversary of the Parma Research and Extension Center, a site established by the University of Idaho in 1925 to research new agricultural technologies and combat local conditions adverse to farming, such as invasive pests. The research grounds, spanning close to 230 acres of row crops, desert land and orchards, employ different research initiatives ranging from soil health analysis to irrigation system testing. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX. As researchers welcomed visitors to the center’s centennial celebration, informative booths and tents at the main station described many of its current projects. Their findings look to improve agricultural crops, among other production-oriented activities like fruit cultivation, to support local farming needs. Looking back at the past 100 years, researchers and state officials say it has been successful. “This partner research and extension center continues to deliver the University of Idaho’s land-grant mission by conducting world-class research and disseminating knowledge to our Idaho producers,” Leslie Edgar, J.R. Simplot Endowed Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, said in a speech delivered to attendants. Aside from the information presented in booths, the event also featured catered food offerings, a nearby pollination garden where different soil techniques were tested and guided tours across the facility. Presentations trace century of impact Speeches began around 1 p.m., as center director Chris Caron opened the floor with a harmonica rendition of the U.S. national anthem. Soon after, he traced the origins and development of the center to its troubled inception in 1925. At the time, local Parma farmers faced an infestation of alfalfa weevils, an invasive insect species that can latch onto farmland and cause damage to crops. These farmers called the University of Idaho, with its team of entomologists, to ask for assistance. One year later, the center was in operation. “From day one, this place was put here to serve this agricultural community,” Caron said in his opening speech. “It’s the growers, both big and small, and it’s the agricultural industry as a whole, that gives this station its purpose.” Caron’s speech was followed by Edgar, University of Idaho Senior Director of Government and External Relations Rachael Bickerton and Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke, each of whom celebrated the accomplishments of the past 100 years. Idaho Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke speaks to the crowd at centennial celebration for the University of Idaho’s Parma Research and Extension Center on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Valentin Termite/Idaho Capital Sun) Some of the state representatives present, including Bedke, agreed with Caron’s speech, highlighting that the interconnection of business and science made the center an integral part of local agriculture. “(The center) allows our producers access to cutting edge science, and we’re all competing in world, if not regional, markets where production efficiencies are paramount,” Bedke said in an interview with the Idaho Capital Sun. “It is really critical to our bottom line, and this gives us access to the latest in science.” Speaking of his own experience in farming, Bedke also said the research services provided by the center can bring large returns for investors and taxpayers. “As a young producer, very involved with the Extensions Office in Twin Falls, more in livestock but also in grasses in Aberdeen, I’m a fan,” he added. The bulk of said research pertains to “high-value cropping systems” in the area, including what Edgar described to the Idaho Capital Sun as vegetable seed production. These vegetable projects test new agricultural management techniques, as well as soil health, pollination or nematode – microscopic roundworms found in soil – application to increase crop resistance. According to Edgar, this means collaborating with local farmers to identify and address problems. With conditions around the state changing in accordance to the climate, such as drought, or through new demographics in the size of available farm land, Edgar said the center would become more and more critical. “In the next 100 years, neither you nor I will be here, but there’ll still be this footprint here that’s working directly with however agriculture looks at that time,” Edgar said. For now, the center is focused on restaffing many of its vacant research positions, according to Caron, who joined the team in 2025. “I want the one year report to my boss … (to say) that we have this place running at full capacity,” Caron said to the Idaho Capital Sun. “That’s my goal.” SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE Courtesy of Idaho Capital Sun |
| |  Lavender farm treehouses featured in Iowa City Parade of HomesA lavender farm in eastern Iowa is drawing national attention after its treehouses were recognized as one of Airbnb’s most wish-listed destinations in the state. |
| | City-wide food drive takes place in GalesburgVolunteers collected nonperishable food items and monetary donations to support FISH of Galesburg, a local food pantry that has served the community for decades. |
| |  New Davenport police chief says recruitment, finding efficiencies among top prioritiesNew Davenport Police Chief Greg Behning spoke to media Friday afternoon after being announced as |
| | Former student of Quad Cities martial arts legend raises $10K for dojoEvin Ersan has completed his “100 Days of Morrow” challenge, honoring the late John Morrow. Along the way, he raised money for Morrow’s Academy of Martial Arts dojo. |
| |  Justice Dept. approves Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. DiscoveryThe decision paves the way for a proposed $111 billion merger uniting two rival studio giants — Paramount, owner of CBS, and the much larger Warner, which includes HBO and CNN. |
| |  Lahn, Sand pick running mates in race to be Iowa governorGOP candidate Zach Lahn chose state Rep. Derek Wulf and Democrat Rob Sand picked Dave Muhlbauer for the upcoming November governor's race. |
| | Electric pole down after crash involving city truckPolice say everyone involved will be alright after a Davenport crash. News 8 is working to learn more. |
| | Multiple weekend events to take place in the Quad CitiesFifth annual Village Hops, Quad Cities Pet Expo, free yoga at the Figge and world wide Knit in Public Day events will be held over the weekend. |
| |  Cat litter facility to employ 96 in MuscatineKent Worldwide opened a new 174,000-square-foot facility in Muscatine to manufacture corn-based cat litter, adding 96 jobs to the local economy. |
| |  Moline announces special July 2 celebration for America’s 250th anniversaryMoline announced a special July 2 celebration at Bass Street Landing for America’s 250th birthday, featuring music, a picnic, and fireworks . |
| | New Mexico ranks low for quality of life in national report on the state of the statesA hot air balloon pictured flying over Rio Rancho. (Patrick Lohmann/Source NM)A new report from the nonpartisan State of the Nation Project lists New Mexico near the bottom of national rankings for education, shootings, youth depression and a number of other factors that impact life satisfaction. However, researchers found that even states with higher scores are reporting similar declines. The organization produced the State of the States report, which gives in-depth scorecards to each of the 50 states and Washington D.C., ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary. A board of academics and advisers to the last five presidents created a list of 31 measures — ranging from youth depression, air quality and income inequality to social isolation, life expectancy and young adults employed or in school — and quantified those categories in each state.SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX. Among the team’s takeaways: Only a small handful of states show improvement on any measure of self-reported well-being; states are becoming more alike in many ways but diverging on issues that can drive feelings of division; and a stronger economy does not appear to be linked to higher scores of personal well-being. For total scores across the project’s categories, only Louisiana fared worse than New Mexico. In particular, New Mexico ranked 50th in the nation for hourly earnings growth; 49th for murder rate and academic test scores; 48th for children living with a single parent; 47th for shootings and suicide rate; 45th for youth depression and 44th for young adults employed or in school. Its highest score — for child mortality — was 20th in the nation. State leaders have recently focused on the exceedingly high number of young New Mexicans who neither work or go to school. A recent Legislative Finance Committee report found that 32,000 young New Mexicans do neither, costing the state some $623 million annually. “Almost all states are going downhill, or at least not improving, in the areas in the nation where the nation is going downhill,” Douglas N. Harris, a Tulane University professor leading the State of the Nation Project’s effort, told Source NM. “What’s different about New Mexico is that its levels are worse — you’re starting off at a low point, but also getting worse.” The new report indicates that states across the nation are broadly declining in these categories, regardless of their starting point. Minnesota, for example, ranked first in the nation and is showing some of the strongest improvements for economic output and productivity. But even some of its scores — 43rd for youth depression and 38th for net greenhouse gas emissions — are troubling. “States with higher income per-capita do not have higher personal well-being and life satisfaction or lower depression,” Harris said. “I think part of it is that we’re a nation of strivers. We’re never satisfied with what we have and if you’re never satisfied, then you’re never going to give positive responses on life satisfaction.” Harris said the team’s next project will be a series of reports examining why scores are declining across the nation. In general, he said he suspects that social media and smartphones have a role to play in answering those questions, particularly because of how easy it is to engage with polarizing content. He said he believes that is reflected in a troubling finding: low levels of trust in democracy across the nation. “That one is probably the most astounding to me,” he said. “The vast majority of countries have a stronger belief in democracy than the U.S. That’s just appalling and worrisome.” Courtesy of Source New Mexico |
| | Board imposes $5,000 fine on Iowa dentist(Photo by Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)The Iowa Dental Board has fined a Bettendorf dentist $5,000 for allegedly practicing in an unsafe manner. The board alleges that in January 2023 it received a complaint about licensed dentist Darrell Ginsberg, who was practicing in Albia at the time. According to the board, the complaint alleged Ginsberg was the dentist, working for the company named Byte, who oversaw treatment related to a patient’s bite retainer. The patient claimed she experienced joint pain and a bite misalignment as a result of the retainers she received from the company, but there was never any direct communication between her and Ginsberg, which the board says was contrary to Byte’s business model. The board recently charged Ginsberg with practicing dentistry in a manner that is harmful or detrimental to the public. The settlement calls for Ginsberg to accept a warning, pay a $5,000 civil penalty and complete an unspecified number of hours of educational training on ethics. Board records indicate Ginsberg, who has been an Iowa-licensed dentist since 2019, no longer works from home for Byte or any other direct-to-consumer bite alignment company. The Iowa Capital Dispatch was unable to reach Ginsberg for comment. In an unrelated case, the board recently imposed sanctions against dental assistant Cindy Roling of Farley. The board alleges that in October 2023, Roling self-reported consuming alcohol at work. She then signed a contract to participate in the Iowa Professional Health Program for impaired practitioners, which would have included routine substance testing. According to the board, Roling did not comply with the program’s testing requirements and then indicated her intent to withdraw from the program and surrender her license. The board has accepted Roling’s surrender of her license with the understanding that she will be eligible to seek reinstatement of the license in one year. Courtesy of Iowa Capital Dispatch |
| | Rock Island Arsenal bridge to close for cleaningThe Rock Island Arsenal Directorate of Public Works will close the Government Bridge on Friday, June 19. |
| | Republican attorneys general urge EPA to classify mifepristone as water contaminantFourteen state attorneys general are asking the EPA to classify the abortion medication mifepristone as a water contaminant. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)Republican attorneys general from 14 states and 19 GOP members of Congress are asking U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to classify and regulate the abortion medication mifepristone as a water contaminant. Mifepristone is prescribed as part of a two-drug medication regimen to terminate a pregnancy. Studies have shown medication abortion to be safe and effective. In a letter last Friday, the state officials argued that mifepristone is “a growing threat to the country’s waterways.” The letter was signed by the attorneys general of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Louisiana, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas. A concurrent letter, led by Republican Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey, made similar claims and was signed by 18 other GOP members of Congress. Environmental health science experts say there is no evidence that mifepristone in wastewater causes harm to the environment or to humans. “There’s no evidence that medication abortion is affecting U.S. water systems, including drinking water and aquatic wildlife,” the Center for Biological Diversity, which advocates for stronger environmental protections, says on its website. The GOP letters cite a 1996 FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research statement that said harmful environmental effects from mifepristone were “not anticipated,” while acknowledging that the drug may enter the environment via excretion or disposal of pharmaceutical waste. But drug trace amounts in water are a common occurrence, experts say, and state environmental agencies and scientists check for harmful contaminants in water as part of protocols and research. In 2025, state lawmakers in seven states introduced nine bills that included claims about medication abortion and its effects on the environment and water. State lawmakers also introduced legislation calling for testing for mifepristone in water systems. Last year, Republican members of Congress brought up similar concerns in a letter to the EPA. The U.S. Supreme Court decided last month to preserve telehealth access to mifepristone until after the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled on the merits of the high-stakes federal lawsuit Louisiana v. Food and Drug Administration. Medication abortion accounted for nearly two-thirds of all clinician-provided abortions in states without abortion bans in 2023, according to the most recent data available from the Guttmacher Institute, a research and policy organization focused on advancing reproductive rights. Stateline reporter Nada Hassanein can be reached at nhassanein@stateline.org. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE Courtesy of Stateline |
| |  Honor fallen Clinton firefighter at Eric Hosette Memorial RideEnjoy a great ride while you help first responders' families and honor a fallen Clinton firefighter. Jason Sharp and Korey Zigler joined Our Quad Cities News with details on the Eric Hosette Memorial Ride. For more information, click here. |
| | Two farmers vie for GOP nomination for Commissioner of Agriculture and IndustriesDouglas Mayor Corey Hill (left) and farmer Christina Woerner Mcinnis will face each other in the June 16 Republican primary runoff for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. (Photos by Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector; Graphic by Andrea Tinker/Alabama Reflector)Republican voters will choose between two farmers to be the nominee for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. Corey Hill and Christina Woerner Mcinnis will face each other in the June 16 runoff. According to the Alabama Secretary of State’s office, Hill received 150,598 (35.20%) votes to Mcinnis’ 149,179 (34.86%) votes in unofficial returns. The winner will face Democratic nominee Ron Sparks, a former agriculture and industries commissioner, in the November election. A message seeking comment was left with Mcinnis Wednesday. According to her website, Mcinnis, who if elected would be the state’s first woman elected to the role, wants to expand the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to include rotisserie chicken. Rep. Donna Givens, R-Loxley, filed a bill last year to allow SNAP recipients to purchase hot rotisserie chickens with their benefits, but the bill did not make it to committee. Alabama House bill aims to let SNAP recipients buy hot rotisserie chicken Hill said in an interview Thursday afternoon that he has the advantage in the race because of his job as a farmer. “One thing I think that gets me the edge is because we farm full time in Marshall County, we grow the food you eat, we make our living in production agriculture,” he said. “I think as a society we want our farmers to be successful, because we’ve got to have them in business, and I can bring to the table that experience and relationships with farmers, so when decisions have to be made about if it’s good for them, it will help them or hurt them, I’ve got that experience.” Hill also wants to get a handle on data centers and solar farms in the state so farmers and producers keep their land. “We cannot lose our prime farmland to data centers or solar farms, or even subdivisions, to some regard,” he said. “And the Ag Commissioner has absolutely no role in data centers, solar farms. We don’t regulate it, can’t inspect them, nothing to do with that, unless the laws change, but we’ve got to find a way to incentivize people to keep their land in production, or if they sell it, to sell it to a farmer to be in production.” Meet the Candidates Corey Hill Age: 56 Residence: Douglas Occupation: Farmer Education: A.S. Business, Snead State Community College Party: Republican Previous political experience: Mayor of Douglas (2012-present) Campaign fundraising: Raised $530,200 and spent $527,800 as of Thursday evening. Efforts to reach Christina Woerner Mcinnis were unsuccessful. Courtesy of Alabama Reflector |
| | Iowa dairy farms, businesses receive $614,000 from Choose Iowa grantsThere are about 850 dairy farms in Iowa, ranging in size from 25 to 10,000 cows. (Photo courtesy of Iowa State Dairy Association)Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Friday that 11 of the state’s dairy farms and businesses have received funding from the Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant Program administered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Naig made the announcement during a Dairy Month visit to Gav-n-view Farm near Lansing. The program provides up to $100,000 in cost-share funding to assist Iowa dairy farmers in reducing labor and increasing on-farm production, according to IDALS. National Dairy Month, celebrated annually in the U.S. every June since 1937, celebrates and honors the contributions of farmers in the dairy industry. “These grants help dairy farmers add value to what they already do so well by expanding processing capacity, developing new products and adopting technologies that improve efficiency,” Naig said in a news release. “The result is more fresh, wholesome and nutritious Iowa-made dairy products on store shelves, stronger farm businesses and more dollars staying in local communities.” SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX. In total, more than $614,000 was distributed to 11 recipients statewide, with Lango Dairy from Hopkinton receiving the maximum award of $100,000. Recipients of the Choose Iowa Dairy grants include: Country View Dairy: Hawkeye Sweet Doe Company: Keota Frisian Farms Cheese: Leighton Dutch Girl Dairy, Inc.: Marion Moore Local: Maquoketa Bonert and Kennedy Farm LLC: Epworth Vellema Dairy: Harris Lango Dairy: Hopkinton Gav-n-view Farm: Lansing Dutchland Dairy: Rolfe Rolinda Acres Dairy: Waterville Since the program’s implementation in 2024, 46 Iowa farms and businesses have received funding from the Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant Program. Robert Horst, president of the Iowa State Dairy Association, said in an IDALS news release that the organization is proud of the investment and of the results the grant program has produced in Iowa communities. “This investment in Iowa’s dairy industry has demonstrated a meaningful return by supporting dairy farm families, encouraging innovation and growth, and providing Iowans with greater access to dairy products made right here in our state,” Horst said. “It’s one of the few grant programs where Iowans can truly see, touch, and taste the results of the investment every day in their local communities.” Courtesy of Iowa Capital Dispatch |
| | Oregon backs off rule mandating adults watch kids under 14 at public poolsA pool in a hotel is pictured. The Oregon Health Authority said that it would be “revisiting” a rule adopted in April 2025 that mandated some children have direct pool supervision. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)Ahead of the upcoming summer, Oregon public health officials won’t require adults to accompany their children under the age of 14 at public swimming pools. The Oregon Health Authority announced this week that it would “revisit” a rule adopted in April 2025 that required direct adult supervision for children at that age. The rules took effect in February. But in the wake of public backlash, the agency now only plans to adopt a temporary measure requiring public pools to post a sign with the message that state health officials recommend that supervision. The Oregon Health Authority will convene a “public process” in the fall to gather input about a permanent or different rule. “After hearing from parents and caregivers of older elementary and early middle school-age children, the Food, Pool and Lodging Health and Safety Program is proposing additional discussion with the community and regulated partners to gather more input, ensure equitable access to public pools and continue to keep kids safe,” Gabriela Goldfarb, manager of the Oregon Health Authority’s environmental public health section, said in a statement. The original rule aligned with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Model Aquatic Health Code, which provides federal guidance on preventing injury and illness at public pools using the latest scientific research. The health authority pointed to research from the CDC finding high levels of deaths in swimming pools through the age of 13, then a drop starting at the age of 14. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children aged 5 to 14 due to unintentional injury. But the state rule raised questions about implementation and whether it would keep kids from swimming. State and federal data has shown children in Oregon who die from drowning are often in lakes, rivers or other bodies of water on public lands, not in pools. Oregon public health officials said they would communicate the rule changes to pool operators and local health inspectors, and suggested they would consider swimmers’ concerns in developing an updated rule. Public health officials have stated that they are seeking a diverse range of views for a fall workgroup on public swimming safety rules. Oregonians who are interested in participating can email pool.safety@oha.oregon.gov. “Given the technical nature of most of the rules, OHA typically gets participation from pool facility operators and builders, and not the community members using the pool,” Goldfarb said. “Going forward, when CDC updates its model codes, we’ll work to identify proposed changes that need community conversations to find the right path for Oregon.” SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE Courtesy of Oregon Capital Chronicle |
| | Floyd County Medical Center secures $27.5 million USDA loanFloyd County Medical Center in Charles City. (Photo via Google Earth)The USDA is loaning $27.5 million to the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City to help the hospital expand and renovate its facilities. The loan was announced Friday by U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Iowa State Director Mike Sexton, who said the project includes construction of a one-story addition, renovation of most of the north wing, and the expansion and modernization of surgical, dietary and material-management departments. Once completed, the project will improve the quality of care and provide more space for healthcare providers and patients, Sexton said in a press release. “Access to critical care is essential to the health of Iowans,” Sexton said. “President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins have made it a priority to ensure rural Iowa communities have the resources needed to thrive, and this project helps achieve that vision.” The USDA is administering the funding through Rural Development’s Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant program, which offers direct loans, loan guarantees and grants to develop or improve essential public services and facilities in communities across rural America. More information on the USDA’s Rural Development investments can be accessed at Rural Data Gateway, an online tool that is intended to strengthen USDA partnerships with rural people, entrepreneurs and government officials by making investment data available to the public. Courtesy of Iowa Capital Dispatch |
| |  New Illinois program will expand access by libraries to digital databases for research, educationThe Secretary of State’s office announced a program to give all Illinoisans access to a large number of online informational and educational databases through their library. |
| | McKee signs $15.2B FY27 budget to great fanfare from lawmakers and advocatesLeft-handed Gov. Dan McKee signs the fiscal 2027 budget at Children's Friend in Providence on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Photo by Nancy Lavin/Rhode Island Current)In a drab government conference room a year ago, Gov. Dan McKee blasted lawmakers for unnecessary taxes and fees as he explained to reporters why he refused to sign the state budget. On Friday, colorful blocks and signs adorned the Providence childcare center where McKee gave his John Hancock to the fiscal 2027 budget, with advocates, lawmakers and smiling toddlers looking on. The ceremonial signing at Children’s Friend marks the end to the six-month legislative session, in which executive and legislative branches work to craft and shape an annual tax-and-spend plan. The $15.2 billion budget, which takes effect July 1, doesn’t include everything on McKee’s wish list. But he praised lawmakers for keeping him in the loop during their revision process — which he said didn’t happen last year. More importantly, the governor said, the spending plan preserved his focus on affordability. “You can see by the excitement in this room, whether its the child tax credit I put on the table, whether it has to do with the Social Security tax, the Hope Scholarship is something that was very important to me, that was in there,” McKee said, speaking to reporters after the budget signing. “We are not backing away from our goals.” He acknowledged that he would have gone further on eliminating income taxes on Social Security benefits — legislators agreed to cut the minimum age requirement for retirees to bypass taxes but declined to take up McKee’s recommendation to phase out the tax entirely. Similarly, McKee’s $1 billion energy affordability plan was stripped of its central elements in favor of preserving climate change and energy efficiency programs. “I’ve put everyone on notice that I’m not done,” McKee said. His pledge to put tax relief for retirees and energy bills at the top of his priority list next year omitted the fact that his future in the executive office hinges on winning a tough reelection bid against Democratic primary challenger Helena Buonanno Foulkes. But the embattled incumbent used the budget signing as a de facto campaign speech, touting his office’s accomplishments on job creation, educational investments and support for working families. The fiscal 2027 budget features the state’s first permanent, refundable tax credit for low to middle-income families with children. The $47 million state program is projected to help 70,000 families, receiving an average of $330 per child per year. “That’s a big deal,” McKee proclaimed. The budget also includes a phased-in millionaire’s tax, a new inspector general’s office, and a historic $600 million bond package with proposed investments in higher education, housing and a state history center. Quotation I’ve put everyone on notice that I’m not done. – Gov. Dan McKee House Speaker Christopher Blazejewski and Senate President Valarie Lawson underscored McKee’s optimistic tone and emphasis on accomplishments, presenting a united front and crediting each other for a spirit of collaboration and inclusion. The tail end of the 2025 session was marked by tension between the two branches of government, with House Speaker emeritus K. Joseph Shekarchi criticizing McKee’s administration for accounting errors that led to last-minute gaps, and McKee firing back at lawmakers for raising taxes on gas and health insurance. McKee’s attempt to roll back last year’s 2-cent gas tax hike did not prevail in the final fiscal 2027 budget. But the $4 per person monthly health insurance fee that drew McKee’s ire last year will be short-lived. Legislators agreed with the budget office’s recommendation to repeal the health premium tax starting Oct. 1 due to concerns that it conflicts with federal mandates under H.R.1. “By law, we probably needed to do it, but it was certainly a priority of mine,” McKee said Friday. The fee was meant to fund a state assessment on healthcare needs. Even in its absence, the fiscal 2027 budget makes strides toward helping healthcare providers and patients afford and access care, including $39 million for hospitals to offset a rise in uncompensated care, $22 million for enrollees in the state health exchange, and $5 million to begin the process of establishing a state medical school at the University of Rhode Island. There is also $116 million to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for home healthcare providers, as recommended by the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner. “Medicaid rates are so important, especially with the cuts coming out of Washington,” Blazejewski said. Lawson highlighted the $3 million for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank among measures to address food insecurity, also expected to worsen under federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. “This budget represents what we believe is our strong commitment for working people in Rhode Island,” she said. Advocates hold signs highlighting various provisions of the fiscal 2027 budget, such as a child tax credit, during a ceremonial budget signing in Providence on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Photo by Nancy Lavin/Rhode Island Current) What about the charter schools? Not mentioned during the 30-minute event, but looming in the minds of educators and parents of school-aged children: the fate of a controversial three-year ban on new charter schools given final approval by the Rhode Island General Assembly less than 24 hours earlier. The teachers’ union-backed measure was lauded by proponents, including Lawson, as a way to prevent resources from being drained from traditional public schools, at least until policy experts can determine a better way to reform state aid to school districts. But opponents said a moratorium hurts families, including the 600 unable to send their children to a K-12 dual language charter school that already received preliminary approval, but is now on hold because it didn’t get the final OK. Chiara Deltito-Sharrott, executive director for the Rhode Island League of Charter Public Schools, sent out an email blast midday Friday, urging recipients to call McKee’s office and tell him to veto the bill. “The fight is not over,” she wrote in the email. “We can still stop this harmful bill from becoming law.” McKee, a longtime charter school proponent, softened his stance in recent weeks, agreeing to the merits of a moratorium. But he remained concerned about the legislation’s provision to reduce the statewide cap on charter schools from 35 to 28. He remained noncommittal Friday. “That is still a decision I’m going to make,” he said, though he noted the bill has a veto-proof majority in the General Assembly. He did not name any other bills he intends to veto when asked by reporters. A stack of leftover Cross pens sits on the table where Gov. Dan McKee signed the fiscal 2027 budget Friday. (Photo by Nancy Lavin/Rhode Island Current) SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX. Courtesy of Rhode Island Current |
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| | Summer food benefits available for Montana childrenGrocery cart filled with nutritious fruits and vegetables. (Photo by greggavedon via Flickr/CC BY ND-2.0)Many kids in Montana are eligible to receive financial benefits this summer to access healthy food through grocery purchases. Montana is among 39 states administering the federal Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBR) program, known in Montana as “SUN Bucks,” which offers families a one-time financial benefit of $120 for each eligible child to be used on groceries during the summer. Montana Department of Health and Human Services administers the program, and said last year approximately 67,000 children participated in the program. A department spokesperson said benefits are expected to start going out in the next weeks, and the funds are available to use for 120 days after the EBT cards are issued. Children who receive free or reduced-price school meals, participate in Medicaid, and those enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, are automatically qualified for SUN Bucks and will receive a Montana EBT card that can be used at grocery stores, farmers markets and other locations that display the SNAP logo and have signs such as “EBT accepted here.” Other automatically qualifying criteria include children in foster care, in a migrant education program, or experiencing homelessness. To check if your child is eligible, use this online SUN Bucks tool. To apply for Montana’s SUN Bucks program, there is an online form through DPHHS. For questions about SUN Bucks in Montana, visit the Montana Department of Health and Human Services website or email SUNBucks@mt.gov. Montana’s back-and-forth The federal government launched the Summer EBT program in 2024, and Montana became one of the first states that participated in the program. But that decision was a 180-degree change from a previous state decision to not accept similar funds in 2023 — $10 million — through a federal Pandemic EBT program, citing administrative costs. During the 2025 Legislature, a budget subcommittee initially voted along party lines to cut out federal funding for a summer lunch program, but the funds were ultimately restored to the final budget. Courtesy of Daily Montanan |
| | Justices Kirkpatrick, Flanigan will be part of Supreme Court discussions on WV school vaccine caseThe West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. (Photo by West Virginia Legislative Photography)The two newest justices on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will be involved in deciding how the court will proceed with a case at the heart of a fight over the future of the state’s strict school vaccination requirements. Justices Bill Flanigan and H.L. Kirkpatrick — who were elected in May — took their oaths of office Thursday and Friday, respectively. Public investitures for the two will come later, a spokesman for the court said. Former West Virginia Del. Bill Flanigan is sworn in as Supreme Court justice Thursday, June 11 in Charleston, West Virginia. (Courtesy West Virginia Judiciary) Flanigan, a former Republican state delegate who represented Ohio County, and Kirkpatrick, a retired Raleigh County Circuit judge, won over Thomas Ewing and Gerald Titus, Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s appointees to the high court. Flanigan officially resigned from the House June 9. Going forward, the two justices will be involved with the case of West Virginia and Raleigh County boards of education vs. Miranda G. and Carley H., which could be decided as soon as this summer or during the court’s fall term, said Jared Hunt, communications director for the court. School officials this week filed their reply brief in response to the arguments made by attorneys for Guzman and Hunter, the Raleigh County families suing for the ability to admit their children with religious exemptions to the state’s strict school vaccination requirements. Retired Raleigh County Circuit Judge H.L. Kirkpatrick takes the oath of office for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Friday morning in Charleston, West Virginia. (Courtesy West Virginia Judiciary) With the school board’s reply brief filed, Supreme Court justices may either decide the school vaccine case based on written arguments or schedule oral arguments in the case. The court adjourned its spring session Thursday. Hunt said justices could take up the case during the fall term, which starts Sept. 2, or hold arguments during vacation if they decide it requires more immediate attention. Every state requires school children to be vaccinated for a series of infectious diseases including measles, polio, whooping cough and chickenpox. West Virginia is one of only a handful of states that do not allow families to opt out of the requirements because they object to the vaccines for religious or philosophical reasons. The state allows only medical exemptions. Morrisey seeks to change that. He issued an executive order in January 2025 requiring the state health department to accept religious exemptions. His order is based on the 2023 Equal Protection for Religion Act, which says the government may not “substantially burden a person’s exercise of religion unless applying the burden to that person’s exercise of religion in a particular situation is essential to further a compelling governmental interest; and is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest.” Morrisey has not rescinded the order, even after the state Legislature rejected a 2025 bill that would have codified the religious exemptions. The state board of education has advised county boards to follow the school vaccine law as written, without religious exemptions. Two Raleigh County families are suing the school boards. Raleigh Circuit Judge Michael Froble ruled in November in favor of the families seeking to have their children admitted to class with a religious exemption. Froble issued a statewide ruling that prohibited the school boards from denying children admittance to school based on vaccination status. Froble’s ruling is on hold while the Supreme Court considers the case. In the school board’s reply brief, attorneys argue the 2023 Equal Protection for Religion Act applies only to laws that conflict with it, and therefore the law does not add religious exemptions to the vaccination requirements. The vaccine law does not burden or restrict religious exercise, attorneys argue, and therefore does not conflict with EPRA. Attorneys for the school boards called the Supreme Court case the “latest crucible for West Virginia’s most effective public health law.” “The law, evidence, and common sense all show that the Vaccine Law survives the challenge yet again,” attorneys wrote. “Appellees cannot dispute the Vaccine Law’s effectiveness. “For nearly a century, it has protected generations of West Virginians from dangerous diseases and outbreaks. Instead, Appellees identify perceived flaws, many of which are unsupported or contradicted by the record, and ask this Court to erode one of West Virginia’s workhorse public health laws. But a straightforward application of governing law shows this case ought to be the latest failed challenge to the Vaccine Law.” In its argument, the school board says West Virginia’s religious freedom act differs from the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act in that it does not include wording that the law applies to all federal laws adopted before or after the law was enacted. “Appellees do not rebut this point or explain why this Court should ignore the statutes’ differences. They bury in a footnote the claim that ‘EPRA’s clause is identical in all material respects to its RFRA’s [sic] parallel but is just more concise,’” they write. “That is categorically wrong. Under West Virginia law, EPRA’s notwithstanding clause displaces only statutes that conflict with EPRA — unlike RFRA’s broader language, which the Legislature considered and rejected.” Attorneys for the families have argued that EPRA’s beginning phrase “notstanding any other provision of law” means that the law supersedes other state laws. The school boards acted within their constitutional authority when they decided not to accept religious exemptions, the attorneys argue. “There is nothing ‘rogue’ or ‘defiant’ about applying the Vaccine Law as written,” they write. “The State Board of Education is constitutionally entrusted with ‘[t]he general supervision of the free schools of the State,’ and therefore ‘enjoys a special standing’ relative to ‘most other administrative agencies’ in the State. The Board is a constitutionally recognized entity whose authority derives from the West Virginia Constitution, not executive directive. It is therefore not bound by the unilateral actions of the Governor.” SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE Courtesy of West Virginia Watch |
| |  What would it take to stop women from bleeding to death after childbirth?A newly published series of reports calls attention to a dire situation facing millions of women after childbirth — and the solutions that can prevent death from postpartum hemorrhage. |
| | The big summer trip is getting harder to pull off. What families are doing instead.The big summer trip is getting harder to pull off. What families are doing instead.Ask most Americans about their favorite summer memory, and water shows up somewhere — a lake at dusk, a boat rocking gently, quiet mornings with nowhere else to be. For a lot of them, that feeling has been easier to remember than recreate.As travel costs climb and traditional vacations feel increasingly complicated, the appeal of something closer to home has grown. Each year, 85 million Americans find it on the water, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).Part of boating’s appeal is rooted in nostalgia and connection. Many people are drawn to the kinds of unplugged experiences tied to childhood — time outdoors, shared adventures and uninterrupted moments together. According to a Discover Boating survey, 85% of current boat owners say their fondest childhood memories involved being on the water, with nearly half recalling those experiences before age 13.The costs look different when stacked against a traditional vacation. According to NMMA, a week at an all-inclusive resort for a family of four runs around $5,000 to $8,000. Boat rentals run around $75 per hour, entry-level boat financing costs a few hundred dollars a month and boat club memberships offer access to multiple boats for a monthly fee, typically $150 to $375 after a one-time initiation fee. Many families are discovering that boating can offer multiple smaller vacations throughout the summer at a comparable cost.Those lower-commitment options are more than just a budgeting tool — they are a first step into the lifestyle. According to the survey, 45% of prospective boat buyers expressed interest in renting or chartering before committing to a purchase, while interest in boat clubs and fractional ownership also remained high. The survey further found that 49% plan to own within two years, and 46% are focused on boats priced under $50,000.For Americans deciding how to spend their time this summer, that flexibility may be part of boating’s growing appeal. It offers something many vacations promise but do not always deliver: the ability to truly disconnect and be present — not just once a year, but repeatedly throughout the season.The pull toward the water may be deeper than nostalgia. Research shows there’s a connection between water and well-being — the sight and sound of water can help people feel calmer, lower stress and support overall wellness. The concept of “Blue Mind” describes the mild meditative state associated with being near, in, on or under water. For families looking to unplug, boating offers a way to step away from screens, slow down and recharge.MethodologyThe quantitative survey was fielded Aug. 22, 2025 through Sept. 12, 2025. It included 500 boat owners and 500 prospective owners. Boat owners are defined as those who own (or used to own) a boat and consider their primary vessel a motorized/power boat or sailboat. Prospective owners are defined as 50% or more likely to purchase a motorized/power boat or sailboat in the future and not a current or lapsed owner. Note: All insights collected reflect opinions of surveyed boat owners and prospective owners only.This story was produced by Discover Boating and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. |
| |  Enjoy bluegrass on the grass at QC Botanical CenterEnjoy live music surrounded by the beauty of the Quad City Botanical Center with the Culture Bright Summer Series. The botanical center is located at 2525 4th Avenue in Rock Island. The series starts with Bluegrass on the Grass. Railroad Earth and Yonder Mountain String Band will turn the gardens into one of the region's [...] |
| | Omaha Public Power District’s peregrine falcon chicks get named via community voteOmaha Public Power District's new peregrine falcon chicks, Yin and Yang. (Photo: Omaha Public Power District)OMAHA — The votes are in, and Omaha Public Power District’s newest peregrine falcon chicks officially have names. After inviting the public to help name the two new female chicks born this spring at OPPD’s North Omaha Station, roughly 1,000 customers cast their votes. Yin and Yang emerged as the favorites, earning nearly 40% of the overall vote, according to an OPPD press release. Thelma and Louise finished second with 13% of the vote, followed by Florence and Fontenelle with 10%. OPPD officials said the names are fitting for each of the chicks’ distinct personalities. Yin and Yang come from an ancient Chinese philosophy about opposing forces that can work complementary to one another. Yang embodies the bright, active force associated with her namesake, while Yin is the calmer counterpart of the falcon pair. Each falcon was given a black and blue band with an identification number. Yang was given band number 47/AS, and Yin received band number 48/AS. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE The names Yin and Yang will now be officially registered with the Midwest Peregrine Society. Peregrine falcons are the fastest animal in the world thanks to top diving speeds of more than 200 miles per hour. The species had been listed as endangered between 1970 and 1999, but steady conservation work helped repopulate the species. Lewis and Clark, Yin and Yang’s parents, have produced and raised numerous chicks since they began nesting at the North Omaha Station in 2015. From 2020 to 2026, the public has helped name roughly a dozen offspring — Storm, Flicker, Flash, Volta, Watt, Ohm, Ampere, Thunder, Lightning, Beak Randby, and now Yin and Yang. The public can continue following Yin and Yang as they grow, watching OPPD’s livestream at OPPD.com/FalconLive. To learn more about Yin and Yang, visit OPPDTheWire.com. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX. Courtesy of Nebraska Examiner |
| |  To read more this summer, stop waiting for the perfect momentSo you want to ignite a reading habit this summer. How do you get back into the groove? We talk to reading enthusiasts for their best tricks — like allowing yourself to read wherever, whenever. |
| | St. Mary’s hospital nurses choose union representation in NLRB electionNurses at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, part of SSM Health. voted Thursday in favor of union representation by SEIU Wisconsin. (Wisconsin Examiner photo)Nurses at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison voted Thursday for a union in the largest representation election in Wisconsin in at least a quarter century. According to a vote tally from SEIU Wisconsin, 511 St. Mary’s nurses voted for the union while 63 voted no — an 89% majority in favor of unionizing. SEIU Wisconsin is part of the Service Employees International Union. The vote Thursday was conducted by the National Labor Relations Board. A total of 754 nurses were eligible to vote, according to the union. St. Mary’s, part of the St. Louis-based nonprofit chain SSM Health, had campaigned against unionization. Union supporters said in interviews in the last month that concerns nurses had raised about procedures, staffing and compensation had not received an adequate response from SSM Health management. “The landslide election is part of a growing national trend of healthcare professionals — including nurses, doctors and others — organizing unions to have a strong voice in improving patient care, staffing and retention,” SEIU Wisconsin stated in a press release issued after the election. “With our union, we now have a strong voice to negotiate a contract with the policies, staffing, and retention we need,” St. Mary’s labor and delivery nurse Emily Berceau said in the union press release. In a statement distributed by Lisa Adams, communications manager in the SSM Health Wisconsin regional office, the organization acknowledged that management would have preferred to see the union lose, which it characterized as “an outcome that allowed for continued direct engagement with our nurses.” “Regardless, we remain committed to continuing to collaborate with our entire team to maintain a compassionate, high-quality, healing environment where we all can do our best work in living out our Mission to provide exceptional care for our patients,” the statement said. “It’s been our Mission for more than 100 years and one we hope SEIU Wisconsin will continue to respect.” In addition to the nurses whose votes were counted, the union and the hospital management disputed whether 82 charge nurses were eligible to vote. While SEIU contends charge nurses are part of the group to be covered by the union, the hospital argues that they are supervisors and therefore not eligible. The NLRB election order said the charge nurses’ eligibility would be decided later. The ballots of 66 charge nurses who voted were set aside as challenged and not counted Thursday. In its post-election press release, the union called on SSM Health to drop its objection to union coverage for the charge nurses. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX. Courtesy of Wisconsin Examiner |
| | Final rules for Medicaid work requirements are out. Here’s what you need to know.Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, speaks at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., in December. CMS this week released guidance on how states should implement new Medicaid work requirements. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)The Trump administration has issued final rules on how states should ensure that millions of Medicaid enrollees prove they’re working or completing other activities, such as job training, volunteering, or being enrolled in an educational program. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the rules on June 1. That deadline was set last year in the GOP tax-and-spending law known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which established a work requirement for certain people enrolled in Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities. Medicaid agencies are scrambling to rework IT systems and make sure they have staff to effectively enforce the rules, while also keeping enrollees from losing coverage for administrative reasons, such as difficulty navigating state eligibility portals. The newly announced regulations offer a clearer picture of what roughly 18.5 million Medicaid enrollees will have to do to prove they qualify for benefits. Jim Torres, who helps people enroll in health coverage at the Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center in Kansas City, Missouri, said a “very small percentage” of his clients have heard of the changes coming to Medicaid. “These folks have very busy lives. They’re doing the best they can to get by,” he said. “It’s just not a top-of-mind thing for most of them.” Health policy researchers and consumer advocates said enrollees should keep a few things in mind as the Jan. 1, 2027, rollout approaches in most states. 1. The work rules won’t apply to everyone. The new rules will apply to people covered through what’s known as Medicaid expansion. Since 2014, more than 40 states and the District of Columbia have decided to allow more people into their Medicaid programs, generally low-income adults without dependents. Georgia and Wisconsin offer coverage to some people in this group, so they’ll be subject to the rules. Children and pregnant people, as well as individuals with disabilities who receive Social Security payments — all groups that already qualify for Medicaid — won’t be subject to the rules. Nor will people determined to be “medically frail,” or too sick to work. People subject to the work rules are “crowding out” people in the Medicaid program who are “truly in need,” CMS Director Mehmet Oz claimed during a June 1 press call. “Work requirements are going to turn this around, we hope.” The rules are set to take effect in most places in January. Nebraska started enforcing them in May. Montana plans to start in July but won’t kick people off until October. Arkansas will do a “soft” launch in July — it will start enforcing the rules but with no penalties until next year. 2. States will take your word that you’re too sick to work. For now. Federal officials have stressed that states should make the process of reporting hours and requesting exemptions as simple as possible for Medicaid enrollees by creating automated systems and using existing data sources, such as unemployment and education records. If states cannot determine you’re performing 80 hours of qualifying activities a month using those data sources, you may be allowed to “self-attest” to that in 2027, health policy researchers said. People will also be allowed to “self-attest” that they are too sick to work in 2027, and do so one time in 2028. Then states will start asking for proof, if they can’t find it through available data. But after the initial rollout, the burden of proof is likely to still fall on many enrollees, said researchers and consumer advocates. People may need to dig up pay stubs, medical records, and doctors’ notes and submit them for state review, said Morgan Henderson, who has studied Medicaid work programs in Georgia and Arkansas at The Hilltop Institute, a research center at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County. “The higher this manual reporting burden, the less people are going to do it,” he said. “That means that we’re going to see coverage drop-offs.” 3. The rules are tougher than expected for people too sick to work. One of CMS’ primary goals has been to “protect vulnerable populations” through “strong exemptions to make sure people who can’t reasonably be expected to work are not subject to the requirements,” Dan Brillman, a deputy administrator at the agency, said during the June 1 press call. Consumer and patient advocates, however, said the final rules’ exemptions are more restrictive than expected. Enrollees will eventually have to provide documentation, such as a statement from a medical professional, to prove that a health condition keeps them from working. And each individual state will have to determine the severity of beneficiaries’ medical conditions. “Someone could be medically frail in Nebraska but not medically frail in Delaware,” said Carolyn Sheridan, associate director of state policy for the National Organization for Rare Disorders, which lobbies for patients with rare diseases. She said her group had hoped the rules would offer a standardized definition of who counted as medically frail and not leave the decision up to states. Trump administration officials have publicly crusaded against fraud in government health programs, such as Medicaid, and states could face financial penalties for incorrectly granting people exemptions from the work rules, said Jennifer Tolbert, who researches Medicaid at KFF, a health information nonprofit that includes KFF Health News. “States may be more cautious,” she said. “That will likely lead to people losing coverage who may still be eligible.” 4. Only certain qualifying activities count. Enrollees can satisfy the rules by working 80 hours a month. They can also be enrolled in college courses, volunteer through a community organization, or do “in-kind” work that doesn’t result in pay. The rules set out, in detail, how many academic credit hours translate to 80 hours a month — students need to be enrolled in six credit hours per semester to meet the “half-time” requirement. An unpaid internship can count toward the 80 hours. People can also prove they’re volunteering with “a document from a community service organization.” Consumer advocates say it might be hard for people to obtain proof they’re performing these kinds of informal activities. But supporters of the rules say volunteerism can already be tracked. “If you run into trouble with the law and the judge says, ‘Hey, you need some volunteering and community service to serve your time,’ there are already ways that we verify that,” said Niklas Kleinworth, who works on state health policy for the conservative Paragon Institute. 5. You have time to prepare. Make sure your state Medicaid agency has your current mailing address and keep your eye on your mailbox, said researchers and consumer advocates. State Medicaid agencies must inform you in two ways if you’ll be subject to the rules — by either regular mail or email, and by one other form of communication, such as a text or phone call or by posting a notice online. “The important stuff comes by mail,” Henderson said. And check in with your state Medicaid agency, said researchers and advocates. Some states, including Arkansas, California, and Wisconsin, have already posted information about the work rules on their websites. If you can’t find what you’re looking for there, visit or call a local office. A caseworker should be able to tell you whether you’ll be subject to the rules. “Get ahead of this,” said Joan Alker, executive director of the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families and studies Medicaid. “So that you don’t end up going to the pharmacy one day and they say, ‘Oh, you’re not insured anymore’ when you’re trying to get your prescriptions refilled.” KFF Health News correspondent Samantha Liss and senior correspondent Rachana Pradhan contributed to this report. Have you tried to prove your eligibility for Medicaid under new rules that require people to show they are working, going to school, or participating in another qualifying activity? Click here to contact KFF Health News. KFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF—an independent source of health policy research, polling, and journalism. Learn more about KFF. This article first appeared on KFF Health News and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX. Courtesy of Alaska Beacon |
| | East Moline Library hosting Touch A Truck eventThe East Moline Public Library is hosting its annual Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Runner’s Park, 742 15th Avenue. The event kicks off with Storytime in the Park at 10 a.m. Afterward, families can explore all the vehicles in the parking lot of Runner’s Park, including vehicles [...] |
| |  Celebrate July 4 in MuscatineMuscatine is getting ready to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a full day of hometown traditions, family activities, and a spectacular fireworks finale on Saturday, July 4. A news release from the city says the annual Fourth of July Parade, organized by the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GMCCI), will start promptly at 4 p.m. in Downtown Muscatine. This year’s [...] |
| | Lawsuit claims Calvin Community owes $767,000 in unpaid billsCalvin Community, a 188-unit continuing-care facility on Des Moines’ Hickman Road. (Photo via Google Earth)A Des Moines nursing home that is already facing litigation over a proposed sale to New York investors is now being sued for $767,343 in allegedly unpaid bills. The federal lawsuit filed this week by Sodexo Operations, a nursing home management company, alleges that it in 2021 entered into an agreement with Calvin Community to manage the 188-unit, continuing-care facility on Des Moines’ Hickman Road. Sodexo says the contract called for it to provide the facility with housekeeping, linen and laundry services, operational and maintenance services and groundskeeping. Sodexo alleges that at some unspecified time last year, Calvin Community stopped paying for those services. In December 2025, Sodexo alleged it sent the facility notice that it was in breach of contract, specifying $424,145 in past-due service charges, plus $86,174 in interest that was accrued and owing, for a total balance of $510,319. On March 12, 2026, Sodexo now alleges, it sent Calvin Community a demand for payment of $767,343, which included additional expenses and accrued interest. None of that debt has been paid, the lawsuit claims. The lawsuit seeks damages for breach of contract unjust enrichment. Calvin Community has yet to file a response to the lawsuit and company officials have not responded to calls from the Iowa Capital Dispatch. Calvin Community is one of Iowa’s larger retirement communities and includes a 59-bed nursing home and an array of independent-living apartments and assisted-living units. Prospective buyer sues Calvin Community Last month, a separate federal lawsuit was filed against Calvin Community, seeking a judicial order to compel the nonprofit owner to sell the facility to Everview Group, which is a trio of New York-based investors who allege they have spent almost a year negotiating a purchase of the property. Court records indicate the Everview partners and potential buyers of Calvin Community are Isaac Moskowitz, David Herskowitz and Jeffrey Arem. According to Everview’s lawsuit against Calvin Community, plans for the sale involved Everview acting as a “placeholder” buyer, with management of the facility eventually transferred to a separate, fully vetted “high-quality successor operator” that would run the operation. Quotation Federal courts are public forums, and there is a strong presumption in favor of openness as to court records. – U.S. Magistrate Judge William P. Kelly As the planned date of closing drew near, Everview alleges, Calvin Community “abruptly sought to manufacture a termination of the parties’ agreements” so that it could accept “a more lucrative alternative offer received from a third party.” The lawsuit seeks an injunction blocking such a sale, in part to “protect the continuity of care for the facility’s residents.” The lawsuit also seeks a court order that would compel Calvin Community “to take all actions necessary to consummate” the planned sale to Everview. The lawsuit claims Everview and Calvin Community first entered into a purchase agreement in May 2025, through which the property was to be sold for $9.4 million. In January 2026, the agreed-upon sale price was dramatically reduced from $9.4 million to $6 million, the lawsuit alleges, “to account for the facility’s physical condition,” and to “account for funds previously mishandled” by Calvin Community. The price reduction, combined with $636,591 in assumed liabilities, resulted in an agreed-upon final sale price of $5,363,409, according to the lawsuit. Company asked court to seal records Calvin Community, Everview now alleges, had been “secretly negotiating with — and has potentially reached an agreement with — a third-party buyer to sell the property” for more than what Everview had agreed to pay. The lawsuit characterizes this as “a transparent effort” by Calvin Community to “escape its contractual obligations to Everview to pursue a more lucrative windfall.” In addition to an injunction blocking Calvin Community’s efforts to “shop the property and the facility to third-party buyers to secure a more lucrative deal,” the lawsuit also seeks damages and legal fees for alleged breach of contract. Calvin Community has yet to file a response to the lawsuit. On May 19, four days after the Capital Dispatch first reported on the lawsuit, Everview, with Calvin Community’s concurrence, asked the court to seal its complaint in the case, citing a need to protect “sensitive business information.” U.S. Magistrate Judge William P. Kelly refused, writing in his order that “federal courts are public forums, and there is a strong presumption in favor of openness as to court records.” Kelly stated that without further information regarding the nature of Everview’s interest in confidentiality and how it relates to the specifics of the lawsuit, the company had not met its burden for having the court records sealed. Courtesy of Iowa Capital Dispatch |
| | SC conservation agency taps forestry attorney as new directorDavid Jones, an attorney for the Forestry Commission, is set to become director of the state Conservation Bank. (Photo courtesy of the South Carolina Conservation Bank)COLUMBIA — An attorney for the state Forestry Commission will take charge of the South Carolina agency overseeing land conservation, the Conservation Bank announced Friday. The agency’s oversight board selected 42-year-old David Jones to take the helm from director Raleigh West, who is leaving the role in July to establish his own law firm specializing in conservation. Over the past three years with the Forestry Commission, Jones has helped ink deals to buy and preserve land, often working across agencies and with legislators, according to a Friday news release. SC closes deal on largest-ever conservation easement He was one of three candidates the board interviewed for the job. “Mr. Jones possesses not only a deep technical understanding of complex real estate transactions but also has a passion for conserving South Carolina’s special places,” Peter King, chair of the Conservation Bank’s 16-person board of directors, said in a statement. Jones will continue working for the Forestry Commission until the Senate confirms him as the pick to oversee the Conservation Bank, which will likely happen when legislators return to Columbia next year. West’s salary is $146,000, according to the state’s salary database. If Jones is confirmed, he will oversee four full-time employees who coordinate projects that preserve land through taxpayer-funded grants, a task that lawmakers in both parties see as increasingly important in one of the nation’s fastest-growing states. Since 2019, when legislators made the agency permanent, the bank’s work has grown significantly, going from about 20 grants annually to around 150, as conservation grew as a priority, West said previously. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX. Courtesy of South Carolina Daily Gazette |
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| | SC law bans recreational sales of nitrous oxide, or ‘whippets’Left to right, Sen. Russell Ott, D-St. Matthews; Sen. Ed Sutton, D-Charleston; and Senate Judiciary Chairman Luke Rankin, R-Myrtle Beach, talk in Senate chambers on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. Sutton was the lead sponsor on a bill Ott co-sponsored to ban sales of nitrous oxide. (Photo by Jessica Holdman/SC Daily Gazette)COLUMBIA — Recreational sales of nitrous oxide, which some people inhale to get high, are illegal in South Carolina under a new law. Nitrous oxide, which is used in doctor’s offices and kitchens, has a long history of use as a recreational inhalant. But that went to new levels in recent years when social media videos showed children inhaling flavored versions of the gas from colorful canisters, said Sen. Russell Ott, a co-sponsor. “The hope is to try to keep some of these products out of the hands of our kids,” the St. Matthews Democrat told the SC Daily Gazette on Friday. Both the House and Senate unanimously passed the bill, which took effect when Gov. Henry McMaster signed it into law May 18. Nitrous oxide has legitimate uses. Also called laughing gas, nitrous oxide is a sedative used for dental and medical procedures, often breathed through a mask or nosepiece. The gas is also what turns liquid cream into whipped cream inside a canister, which led to the inhalant being known as “whippets.” And mechanics sometimes use nitrous oxide for car repairs. Senators advance bill restricting sales of ‘whippets’ following pleas for help Outside of those purposes, though, anyone selling the inhalant can face increasing fines and potential jail time for each sale made. A first offense could lead to $1,000 and six months in jail, and three sales or more could mean up to $10,000 in fines and three years in jail for each offense. Under the law, people using nitrous oxide for automobile fixes must buy the product from a licensed car repair shop. Medical use outside of a doctor’s office or veterinary clinic requires a prescription. And home chefs can buy only nonrefillable cartridges containing up to 8 grams of the gas, which is typically the amount found in a can of whipped cream. Flavored versions of nitrous oxide, which comes in varieties such as cotton candy, vanilla cupcake and strawberry cream, are banned without exception. There’s no reason to sell flavored nitrous oxide except to inhale while getting high, bill sponsor Sen. Ed Sutton, a Charleston Democrat, said earlier this year as the bill advanced in the Senate. Large tanks, some with 3,000 grams of nitrous oxide each, are marketed online as convenient for large-scale restaurant and catering uses. But under the law, online stores must verify customers are at least 18 years old before selling them any sort of nitrous oxide product, including the canisters commonly used for cooking. People, especially teens, finding unregulated ways of getting high are not new, Ott said. But in recent years, the internet has made it easier to learn about and buy potentially harmful drugs, he said. “Over the last 20 to 30 years, if kids were going to buy drugs, it was clandestine,” Ott said. “But increasingly today, it’s out in front of everyone.” A 2024 social media trend that showed young people inhaling nitrous oxide on TikTok, YouTube and X drew millions of views. Popular brands that showed up in social media posts said their products were meant for cooking, not inhaling, but that didn’t stop young people from using them to get high. Inhaling nitrous oxide can cause people to suffocate, lose consciousness or experience psychiatric issues, such as delusions and hallucinations. Regular usage can cause chronic damage to a person’s spinal cord or brain, according to warnings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In extreme cases, inhaling nitrous oxide can be fatal. While it’s good that a law is in place to make it harder for children and teens to get their hands on nitrous oxide, other unregulated substances will likely take its place on the market, Ott said. Legislators are always trying to keep up with the latest trends and new, often dangerous drugs hitting the market without any regulation in place, he said. “It’s kind of like Whac-A-Mole,” Ott said. “You try to deal with one particular substance and another pops up.” Ott spearheaded a push to ban anyone under the age of 21 from buying kratom, a drug that can act as either a sedative or a stimulant depending on dosage. An effort to take last year’s law a step further, prohibiting anyone from buying versions of the leaf-derived substance that includes harmful chemicals and synthetic forms of the substance, failed to make it across the finish line this year. SC won’t put more restrictions on psychoactive herb this year, but effort will continue Ott said to expect that debate to return next year, echoing a similar sentiment from other legislators who felt a need to act but wanted to make sure they struck the right balance in regulating a substance some say helped them kick other addictions. Still up in the air is a bill that would regulate the sale of drinks and edibles infused with hemp-derived THC. Although marijuana remains illegal in the state, a loophole in the 2018 federal farm bill formed an industry for products that technically fall below the legally allowed concentration of the substance while giving users a high. A committee made up of senators and House members will attempt to form a compromise between the chambers’ widely varying versions. The committee has not yet the next meeting. The introduction of those drugs to the market in recent years shows legislators need to stay on top of substances created with evolving technology, sold through legal loopholes or popularized on social media, Ott said. “We’re going to continue to try and prevent our youth from having access to these types of drugs,” Ott said. “That’s the bottom line.” SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX. Courtesy of South Carolina Daily Gazette |