As the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet struggles to recover from the release of asbestos during its summer renovation, its future hangs in the balance. The 98-year-old indoor theater, a beloved cultural institution, is now facing a lawsuit from the Illinois Attorney General's Office, seeking thousan
The allegations of sexual misconduct against Donald Trump have been a topic of controversy for years. The latest development in this saga involves Jessica Leeds, a former Wall Street stockbroker who claims that Trump groped her on a flight in the 1970s. Leeds' testimony was presented in a defamation
Pregnancy is a life-changing event that should be met with care, compassion, and accurate information. However, the recent debate surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris' statement about pro-life state laws causing pregnant women to be denied needed healthcare during medical emergencies has sparked
Is systemic racism still a thing? The answer is yes - and it's not just about personal prejudices. It's about the laws and systems that were created to keep former slaves from advancing in society, and are still in place today. It's about the Civil War to modern day, illustrating how racism and the
Utah's attempt to protect children from the perceived harm of social media has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge, citing unconstitutional measures. The Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act aimed to require social media companies to verify user ages, limit features, and restrict access
Imagine a world where ads are so annoying that you'd rather not browse the internet at all. Sounds like a nightmare, right? Well, that's the reality for many of us, thanks to Google's dominance in the ad tech industry. The company's acquisition of DoubleClick in 2008 has been the subject of an anti
Imagine working in an environment where you're constantly looking over your shoulder, worried about being fired or harassed for being your authentic self. This is the reality for many LGBTQ workers. Despite recent progress, they continue to face discrimination, violence, and retaliation in the workf
In a galaxy far, far away, Star Wars Outlaws has emerged as the most authentic Star Wars sequel since Rogue One. But what sets it apart? For starters, the game's designers drew inspiration not only from the Star Wars franchise but also from the films and filmmakers that influenced George Lucas himse
The European Union's highest court has delivered a major blow to Apple and Google, ruling against the tech giants in two landmark cases. The decisions, which could lead to billions of euros in penalties, are seen as a significant test of efforts to clamp down on the world's largest technology compa
Imagine you're a 15-year-old girl who loves playing soccer, but you're not sure if the rules of the game are fair. Parker Tirrell, a 15-year-old transgender girl, is fighting for her right to play on a girls' school sports team in New Hampshire. But is her right to play being threatened by the state
