In 2025, Elgin experienced a significant drop in gunfire incidents, with a 63% decrease compared to the previous year. This drop is a big deal because gunfire cases had been on the rise since 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The city saw just 24 incidents involving shots fired in 2025, down from
In New Mexico, a big hearing is happening. It's about Timothy Busfield, an actor known for shows like "The West Wing. " He's accused of serious things. The charges say he touched kids in a bad way when they were on a TV show set. Melissa Gilbert, his wife, might talk at this hearing. She's famous f
The 2026 NFL Draft is shaping up to be quite the event, with plenty of talent from the college football scene making the jump to the pros. The Indiana Hoosiers are celebrating their national championship win, and quarterback Fernando Mendoza is expected to be the first pick overall. But he's not the
Israel has taken a strong step against the UN agency helping Palestinian refugees. They destroyed two UNRWA buildings in East Jerusalem. One was an office in Sheikh Jarrah, and the other was a school in Qalandia. This is part of a bigger plan to stop UNRWA from working in areas Israel controls. UNR
Big things are happening in the baseball world today. Let's dive in! First up, the Hall of Fame ballot results are coming out later today. This is a big deal because it decides who gets into the baseball Hall of Fame. Jeff Kent is already in, but the spotlight is on Cole Hamels and Manny Ramirez. H
Big hospital groups are under fire for driving up healthcare costs. A nonprofit group called CASE is spending $1 million on ads to highlight how these hospital monopolies are squeezing patients. They say these giants are buying up smaller hospitals and clinics, then hiking prices by 200%. The ads cl
Science news isn't all doom and gloom. Sure, there are serious issues like climate change and pandemics. But there's also a lot of wonder out there. The Science desk at The New York Times covers both. They report on big threats. But they also share small, surprising stories. One person leading this
The idea that healthy meals can be had for just $3 has sparked a heated discussion. The Agriculture Secretary, Brooke Rollins, recently claimed that the new food guidelines from the Trump administration allow for affordable, nutritious eating. She mentioned that the USDA ran over 1, 000 simulations
The Queerties Awards, a big deal for the LGBTQ+ community, just dropped their nominees for 2026. Big names like Jonathan Bailey, Cynthia Erivo, and Bella Ramsey are up for awards. Shows like \ "The Last of Us\ " and \ "Hacks\ " are in the mix, along with movies like \ "Wicked: For Good\ " and \ "The
In the heart of New York, a new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, found himself in hot water. One of his housing officials had previously made some strong statements. She called homeownership a "weapon of white supremacy" and suggested making the white middle class poorer. Those who've worked with her say she'
