Ever wondered how cycling and visual tasks affect your brain? A small study tried to find out. They looked at how cycling on a stationary bike and a visual task, like searching for items, impact brain function. Twenty-seven young adults took part. They did four sessions. First, they checked their f
A coach from Peoria is in big trouble. Aydan Trueblood, 22, is accused of hurting a young girl who played in the sports team he coached. He is locked up and will stay that way until his trial. The bad thing happened at his parents' house. The girl and Trueblood talked on Snapchat. Then, she left he
A former gymnastics coach, Sean Gardner, is accused of sexually abusing young athletes. Two gymnasts have filed lawsuits against USA Gymnastics and the US Center for SafeSport. They claim these organizations did not act on reports of Gardner's inappropriate behavior. The lawsuits state that complai
Kentucky Wildcats have made a swift move to appoint a new head coach. Will Stein, the offensive coordinator from Oregon, is set to take the reins. This decision comes hot on the heels of Mark Stoops' dismissal. Stein, at 36, is relatively young for a head coach but brings a wealth of experience. He
Teens today are in a tough spot when it comes to sex education. They're often left in the dark, with little to no reliable information. Schools and society aren't doing enough, and the internet is full of misleading or incorrect advice. In North America, there's a shortage of trustworthy, science-ba
All Time Low has done it again! Their song "The Weather" is now number one on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. This is their third time reaching the top spot. The band has been around since 2003, but they only started making waves on this chart in 2020 with their hit "Monsters, " featuring b
Waukegan faced a snowy challenge this holiday season, but the city's spirit remained undeterred. With a forecast of up to 12 inches of snow, officials had to adapt the annual Christmas tree lighting event, known as Jingle on Genesee. The plan included a tree lighting, a market, a hot chocolate walk,
Rubidium is a valuable element found in salt-lake brines, but extracting it has been a tough job. The usual methods aren't great at picking out rubidium from other stuff like sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. But now, there's a new trick: using a special material with lots of sulfonic acid
A man who once held a position of trust in a Chicago hospital now faces serious charges. Edmund Rivers, a former mental health counselor, is accused of sexually assaulting five young boys. These assaults allegedly happened between 1996 and 2004 at Hartgrove Behavioral Health Hospital. The hospital,
TSMC, the world's leading chipmaker, is spreading its wings beyond Taiwan. This isn't just about growth; it's a strategic response to global tensions and market demands. Taiwan has been the heart of TSMC's operations for nearly 40 years. Its chips power everything from smartphones to cars. But geop
