In the quiet town of Plainfield, Illinois, a terrible event unfolded on October 14, 2023. Wadee Alfayoumi, a young boy, lost his life in a stabbing attack that his family believes was motivated by hate against their Palestinian heritage. His mother, Hanan Shaheen, was also injured in the tragic inci
Just two months ago, Oakland, California, saw the ousting of its mayor, Sheng Thao, amid mounting concerns about crime. Now, Thao is back in the spotlight, but for a different reason. Federal authorities have charged her with corruption, along with three others. Thao's boyfriend, Andre Jones, and th
You might know PepsiCo as the company behind your favorite soda, but did you know they're in hot water with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)? The FTC has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, accusing them of something called price discrimination. This means PepsiCo is alleged to have given one big ret
President Joe Biden recently sat down for a candid chat about his presidency. He didn't mince words when talking about the Republicans. He pointed out that Republican-led states didn't handle the economic storm of Covid-19 very well, especially when it came to manufacturing and supply chain snags. B
Have you ever wondered how warnings about long-term risks of medication affect elderly people's decision to stop taking it? Scientists decided to find out. They created a hypothetical situation, or vignette, to see what happens when seniors are told about potential dangers of their pills. Imagine b
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has recently introduced a peculiar new measure to tackle farebeating. At the 59th Street/Lexington station, they've installed spiked metal railings on turnstiles. The design is straight out of a sci-fi movie, but the real-life effectiveness is question
Ever wondered what London was like in the 1880s? Well, get ready to dive into that world with Stephen Knight's latest show, "A Thousand Blows, " coming to Hulu next month. It's a rough place, where you either learn to fight or get swallowed whole by the city, as the brutal boxing world shows. The st
If you’re into handheld gaming, you’ve probably seen or heard about the Switch 2. At first glance, it looks like Nintendo took a page from other gaming brands like Lenovo. The new Switch has a darker, more serious look, which is a big change from their usual bright and fun designs. This isn’t the Ni
A massive wildfire crisis has hit the Los Angeles area, and the music industry is stepping up to help. On January 30, a benefit concert called FireAid will be held at both the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum. The lineup includes big names like Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry. They'll be joined by
California has a tough balancing act between addressing its housing crisis and managing wildfire risks. For decades, people have built homes in fire-prone areas, only to rebuild in the same spots after fires. This cycle repeats because of California's severe housing shortage. Despite the risks, more
