The U. S. defence chief said that Asia must spend more on its own armies to stop China from becoming too powerful in the region. He spoke at a big meeting of military leaders in Singapore, where he urged countries like Japan, South Korea and the Philippines to raise their defence budgets to about 3
This past week saw some standout performances in local high school sports, especially in baseball and softball. In baseball, one team completely dominated their rivals by winning three straight games. The visiting team scored big early and often, with their top players driving in multiple runs. Pitc
A man from St. Louis once sprayed a herbicide called Roundup on sidewalks to tidy up his neighborhood. Years later he was diagnosed with blood cancer and a Missouri jury said the weed‑killer caused his illness. They awarded him $1. 25 million, a decision that now faces the U. S. Supreme Court. The
The Middle East is heating up, and it's all about Iran's nuclear program. Former Rep. Peter King thinks the U. S. military buildup in the region sends a clear message to Iran. He believes Iran should have gotten the hint last year that President Trump isn't bluffing. King says Trump has been putting
Sycamore's sports teams have been making waves lately. In bowling, the Spartans secured a spot in the state finals after a strong performance at the Rockford East Sectional. Brian Weigel led the way with an impressive 1, 324 pins, while Spencer Malloy also contributed significantly. DeKalb's Clark S
The U. S. Supreme Court has decided to take on a significant case involving Bayer and its popular weedkiller, Roundup. The issue at hand is whether people can sue Bayer for cancer claims under state laws, given that the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not found Roundup to be a cancer
Basketball games can be nail-biters. Fenwick's Jake Thies proved that with a buzzer-beating shot. The Friars edged out Brother Rice 35-34 in a thrilling Catholic League Blue matchup. Kayonta Williams and Tommy Thies also chipped in with points, but it was Jake's clutch performance that stole the sho
Ever wondered how scientists map out the family tree of genes? It's not as simple as tracing a single line. Genes can duplicate, get lost, or interact in complex ways. Traditional methods have tried to make sense of this by focusing on the simplest explanations. But what if genes don't always play b
A recent development has shaken the foundation of a widely accepted study that declared Roundup safe for human use. The journal that published the study has officially withdrawn it after discovering that Monsanto, the company behind Roundup, secretly wrote the paper and paid scientists to put their
The U. S. government has stepped into a legal battle involving Bayer and its popular weedkiller, Roundup. The Trump administration is supporting Bayer's attempt to limit thousands of lawsuits claiming that Roundup causes cancer. The government argues that federal law should take precedence over stat
