A night of celebration turned into a scene of panic and violence in downtown Chicago. After the Christmas tree lighting in Millennium Park, gunshots rang out near the Chicago Theater. Seven teenagers were hurt in the chaos, with injuries ranging from leg wounds to grazes on their stomachs and thighs
The Supreme Court recently stepped in, halting a lower court's decision that suggested Texas's new congressional map might be racially biased. This temporary block, signed by Justice Samuel Alito, will stay in effect for a few days while the court decides if the Republican-friendly map can be used i
In Eagle River, Alaska, a debate is brewing about what truly represents conservative values. At the heart of this discussion are strong schools, safe communities, and fiscal discipline. These are not just buzzwords; they are the foundation of a thriving society. However, recent political actions hav
In a surprising turn of events, a person from Washington State has passed away after contracting the H5N5 bird flu, marking the first known human case of this particular strain worldwide. This individual, from Grays Harbor County, was an older adult with existing health issues and kept a small flock
South Africa is gearing up for municipal elections that could shake things up for the ruling coalition. The African National Congress (ANC), the biggest party in this group, is under pressure to show it can still win over voters. If they don't do well, they might need to change how they govern. The
The buzz around Saudi Arabia's potential purchase of F-35 fighter jets from the U. S. has sparked a heated debate. At the heart of the discussion is China's notorious reputation for snatching up advanced military tech. Experts and retired military bigwigs are weighing in, and their thoughts are as v
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic these days. Everyone is talking about it. But who will it really help? That's the big question. Sen. Bernie Sanders and AI expert Geoffrey Hinton recently shared their thoughts on this. Sanders thinks the main issue is who has control over AI. He doubts t
The affordability crisis is hitting young people hard, and someone needs to step up and address it. That's the message from a well-known Democratic strategist who recently spoke about the challenges facing the younger generation. He pointed out that many young Americans are struggling to buy homes a
Psychology books for beginners have been under the microscope lately. It turns out, they've had some problems with getting the facts straight. These books often make psychology studies seem more solid than they really are. They also tend to push ideas that lean towards progressive politics. Some we
A crypto ATM company is thinking about selling itself for a huge amount of money. This comes right after the company and its boss were accused of laundering money. The company, called Crypto Dispensers, is based in Chicago. It lets people buy and send Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies through their
