In many towns across Illinois, people are feeling the pinch from higher prices on everyday items—food, rent, and utilities all climb each year. A hidden culprit of these hikes is the extra charge that credit card companies add when you swipe your card. They have long taken a cut on not only what the
In Budapest, a major political showdown unfolded on March 15. Two rival parties, each led by a prominent figure, staged massive marches to rally their bases before the April 12 election. The long‑time prime minister, who has ruled since 2010, faces a tough challenge from a centre‑right opponent who
In a thrilling high school basketball championship game, Pewamo-Westphalia emerged victorious against Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac. The match was a spectacle of skill and strategy, with both teams bringing their A-game. The Pirates from Pewamo-Westphalia started strong, building a 17-7 le
In Congo Republic, a presidential election took place, and it was pretty clear who would win. Denis Sassou Nguesso, who has been in charge for a very long time, was expected to keep his position. He is 82 years old and has been leading the country since 1979, except for a short break in the 1990s.
In late November, a phone call from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos reached Matt Murray, the executive editor of The Washington Post. Bezos asked him not to quit, even though he knew Murray was planning to leave because of looming layoffs. Murray had heard about massive cuts that would trim the newsroom
In recent years, more people are moving from one city to another inside China. Researchers used data from a large national survey that tracks health and aging. They applied a statistical method called staggered difference‑in‑differences to see how the introduction of long‑term care insurance affe
In the glitzy world of movie awards, a quiet figure moves among the stars every year. At the Oscars this Sunday, he will mingle with A‑list actors, exchanging quick greetings before turning to his real job: directing a powerful camera that turns ordinary moments into cinematic highlights. The man b
In a bustling part of Boston, two very different places of worship—a Sunni Muslim mosque and a Protestant Christian church—have become the focus of a study that looks beyond the usual ways health is promoted. The research team wanted to know how members of these faith communities think about what
In science, experiments that test how chemicals affect living things are essential for protecting the planet. Yet many studies leave out important details, making it hard to repeat or reuse their results. Because collecting data in labs or on farms is expensive, researchers often cut corners when
In late February, a 73‑year‑old man from Aurora found himself back outside a local convenience store. He had been legally barred from the premises on December 6, and after slipping into it again on December 10, he received a trespassing ticket. He didn’t show up for the court date that followed. Whe
