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May 06 2025EDUCATION

New Face Joins West Aurora School Board

The West Aurora School District board recently welcomed a new member. Megan Jones, who works as a manager in the Adult Education Department at Waubonsee Community College, was chosen to take over the spot left empty by Thomas St. Jules. St. Jules decided to step down in March. He had been serving hi

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May 06 2025POLITICS

Trump's Hidden Hand in His Business Empire

Donald Trump's business empire is a complex web of companies and trusts. Many people think he stepped back from his businesses when he became president. But, a recent filing with British regulators tells a different story. The filing shows that Trump still has significant control over his busines

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May 06 2025BUSINESS

Hinge Health's Big Leap: Revenue Soars Despite Market Jitters

Hinge Health, a digital physical therapy startup, has just shared some impressive numbers. Their first quarter of the year saw a 50% jump in revenue. That is a huge increase. This brings their total revenue for the quarter to $123. 8 million. This is a significant leap from the $82. 7 million th

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May 04 2025FINANCE

Stock Market: The Wild Ride of Recovery

The stock market in the U. S. had a rollercoaster ride after a sudden announcement about tariffs. It took just a few weeks for the market to bounce back to where it was before the shock. This happened after a president announced much higher tariffs than expected on almost all U. S. trading partners.

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May 04 2025POLITICS

Pope or Prank? Trump's AI Image Sparks Debate

The world of politics and religion collided in an unexpected way. A former president stirred controversy by sharing an AI-generated image. The image showed him dressed as the pope, complete with the traditional white cassock and papal headdress. This happened just days before a significant event in

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May 04 2025POLITICS

The New Eugenics: Health, Wealth, and the Strong Survive

The idea of eugenics, which started in the 1800s, has a dark history. It was about encouraging certain people to have kids and discouraging others. This idea has taken new forms over time, often in harmful ways. One of these is called soft eugenics. It's not about forced sterilizations or mass death

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May 04 2025FINANCE

Financing Your Dream Ride: Classic Cars Made Easy

Classic cars often spark a sense of nostalgia and admiration. But, can you finance one of these vintage beauties? The answer is a resounding yes. Financing is not just for brand-new vehicles rolling off the assembly line. It's also a viable option for used cars, including classics. In fact, over 80%

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May 04 2025HEALTH

Caring for Kids: The Hidden Struggles of Parents with Special Needs Children

Parents of children with congenital disorders face a unique set of challenges. These conditions are a major public health issue and a leading cause of problems for infants. They also place a heavy burden on family caregivers. The emotional and psychological impact on these parents is significant, ye

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May 04 2025HEALTH

How Do Doctors View Care for Kids with Blood Cell Transplants?

Pediatric doctors who specialize in blood cell transplants have mixed views on palliative care, or PC. This type of care focuses on easing symptoms and improving quality of life. It is well-known that PC helps patients who undergo hematopoietic cell transplants, or HCT. However, it is not widely use

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May 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Grand Theft Auto VI: The Long Road Ahead

Gaming enthusiasts who have been eagerly awaiting the next installment in the Grand Theft Auto series will have to exercise more patience. Rockstar Games recently announced that the release of Grand Theft Auto VI has been pushed back to May 26, 2026. This delay comes after years of speculation and a

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