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 The journal that published the study has officially withdrawn it after discovering that Monsanto, the company behind Roundup, secretly wrote the paper and paid scientists to put their
Ukraine is in the middle of a tough situation. On one hand, they are trying to talk peace with Russia. On the other hand, Russia is launching big attacks with missiles and drones. This happened just as U. S. and Ukrainian officials were meeting for a third day to discuss ending the war that has been
The Cadence at Southern University apartments have seen a surge in crime this year. Police reports show 58 incidents, including assaults and burglaries, since January. Two tragic shootings have shaken the community. In October, 17-year-old Micah Booker lost his life there. Just recently, 21-year-old
In today's world, employees in small businesses are more worried about their mental well-being than physical safety at work. This shift is notable, especially considering the current social and political climate. It's also interesting to see how this aligns with the values of younger generations, li
The Chornobyl nuclear plant, a site of a massive nuclear disaster in 1986, is in the news again. This time, it's not about the disaster but about the protective shield built to contain radioactive material. The shield, finished in 2019, has taken a hit from a drone strike. The International Atomic E
The central and eastern U. S. is in for a frosty December, thanks to a shifting polar vortex. This weather pattern is expected to bring three rounds of Arctic air, starting this week. The first wave is already hitting the Midwest, with temperatures dropping significantly. The cold snap will spread t
Schools in the Chicago area face a tough choice when a cold front hits. Should they stay open or close to keep students safe? There's no simple answer. It's not just about how cold it is. Many things come into play. First, schools look at how bad the weather is. Is it just cold, or are there danger
People often forget how important police are. Think about places where there are no police. Safety is not guaranteed. It's all about luck and hoping people are good. But police officers put their lives on the line every day. They wear a badge that comes with a heavy price. Recently, Sgt. Terri Swee
Chicago's public transport system is facing serious safety issues. Recent events, like a woman being set on fire and a man being stabbed, show how unsafe it has become. In the past year, there have been nearly 2, 900 crimes on the CTA. This is the second-highest number since 2015. Riders and workers
Queens is gearing up for a snowy weekend, with forecasts predicting 5-7 inches of snow. City officials recently shared their winter preparedness plans at a meeting in Borough President Donovan Richards' office. Antonio Whitaker, assistant director of the Bureau of Community Affairs at the NYC Depart
