Sea urchins are often enjoyed fresh, but what happens when they're left at room temperature? Scientists decided to find out by studying two types of sea urchins, Strongylocentrotus nudus and Strongylocentrotus intermedius. They kept them at a cozy 25°C (that's about 77°F) with some humidity for 48 h
In a bold move, a group of moms from the Chicago suburbs made a statement. They were arrested while protesting outside an immigration detention center in Broadview, Illinois. This wasn't their first protest, but it caught attention. For months, people have been upset about the Trump administration's
A cargo plane's crew fought to regain control just before it crashed in Louisville, Kentucky. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) shared this detail during a recent update. The incident happened earlier this week, resulting in at least 13 fatalities. The flight, operated by UPS, began l
Gunshot wounds are serious. They can change lives forever. But what helps people recover? Many things affect healing. These are called social determinants of health. They include where you live, your job, and your support system. Research shows these factors matter a lot. But for gunshot survivors,
Get ready for a wild ride! The last season of "Power Book IV: Force" is almost here. This show is all about Tommy Egan, a big shot drug dealer trying to take over Chicago's underground world. In this final season, Tommy is fighting hard to keep his business running and protect the people he cares ab
A fun contest is happening now. It's all about guessing where the top 50 free agents in Major League Baseball will sign. You can join in and make your predictions. The deadline to enter is November 13th at 11pm central time. You can change your picks anytime before then. After the entry window clos
People's lives outside the hospital might change how they heal after stomach cancer surgery. This is a big deal because doctors don't fully understand how things like where you live, your job, or your money situation affect recovery. First, let's talk about why this matters. When someone has part o
Waymo, the self-driving tech company, is bringing its cars to Detroit. This makes Detroit the first city in the Midwest to have Waymo's self-driving cars. Waymo has been working in Michigan since 2016, but this is the first time they will offer rides to the public. Waymo's cars are designed to hand
A UPS cargo plane's left wing caught fire, and an engine fell off just before it crashed and exploded after takeoff in Kentucky. This disaster killed at least 12 people, including a child. The plane was on its way to Honolulu from UPS Worldport at the Louisville airport. The crash had a devastating
NATO's new defense spending target of 5% of GDP by 2035, set at the 2025 summit, is a big deal. But it's not as straightforward as it seems. The plan splits spending into two parts: 3. 5% for traditional defense and 1. 5% for broader security needs. The problem? No one knows exactly what counts as t
