The European Union has once again delayed signing a trade agreement with Mercosur, the South American trade bloc. This time, the signing was pushed back to January, marking yet another delay in a process that has been ongoing for 25 years. The EU's top official, Ursula von der Leyen, expressed hope
Buying a home in November was tough. Prices stayed high, mortgage rates didn't budge much, and there were fewer homes on the market. Sales of used homes only went up a tiny bit from October. They were even lower than they were in November last year. About 4. 13 million homes were sold in a year, but
In the small town of Patten, Maine, a recent fire has left a significant mark. The blaze started early Wednesday morning, consuming the Outback Garage and causing extensive damage to nearby buildings. The fire spread quickly, destroying the garage, an upstairs apartment, and the Hathaways Apartments
A Chicago charter school is in hot water for not taking care of its special education students. Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy, located in Little Village, has been put under strict watch by city officials. This happened after a probe found serious issues that went on for three years withou
In recent times, the spotlight on health and wellness has grown brighter, with weight management and metabolic health taking center stage. As 2025 unfolds, there's a noticeable shift away from quick fixes and extreme measures, towards sustainable, safe, and lifestyle-friendly approaches. Amidst this
Six Flags and Cedar Fair joined forces in July 2024, aiming to become the biggest amusement park operator in North America. They now run about 40 parks and water parks. But things haven't gone as planned. By August 2025, Six Flags reported disappointing financial results. They made only $930 millio
North Jersey faced a challenging morning as a storm swept in, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The weather disrupted commutes, with trees falling and roads flooding. The National Weather Service warned that the rain would continue for much of the day. By afternoon, the rain was expected to eas
A group of scientists from five different countries came together in 2010. They wanted to understand how genes and the environment work together. This group is called the IGEMS consortium. It includes 21 twin studies from Australia, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and the United States. The scientists st
MCE, or Marin Clean Energy, has been making waves in Contra Costa County. It promised cheaper and greener energy, breaking PG&E's monopoly. But is it really delivering? MCE is now mostly a Contra Costa operation. Fifteen of its nineteen cities, plus unincorporated areas, have joined. That's more cu
First Capital, a bank you might not have heard of, has seen its stock price jump a huge 132% in just one year. This is a big deal for a company with a market value of only $233 million. The bank, which is mainly into home loans, has caught the eye of investors thanks to its strong performance. The
