Caroline Kennedy, former US Ambassador to Australia and the last surviving child of President John F. Kennedy, has some harsh words for her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In a video message posted online, she urged senators to reject President Trump's nomination of her cousin for the Health and Human
Elizabeth Holleb recently retired from her position as Finance Director of Lake Forest. She was honored by the City Council for her excellent work in making complex financial matters easy to understand. Holleb spent over a decade managing the city's finances, which has a budget of about $115 million
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a 71-year-old member of a well-known Democratic family, is facing his first confirmation hearing to become the Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Trump. This hearing will take place in front of the Senate Finance Committee. Kennedy has been in the public e
Everyone's talking about artificial sweeteners these days. They're supposed to replace sugar without the weight gain, but what's really happening inside your gut? Let's dive into the science! First off, these sweeteners are everywhere. From diet sodas to sugar-free snacks, they're meant to appease
Neuromuscular disorders, often called NMDs, are a diverse group of conditions that mess with your muscles in different ways. They can cause muscle weakness, fatigue, and make it tough to move around, which really affects a person's daily life. One of these disorders, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), i
Imagine tiny chicks facing super hot temperatures. That's stressful! And you know what happens when we get too stressed? Our bodies react weirdly - think oxidation and inflammation. That's what happens to chicks too, but scientists found a cool trick: Chinese lanterns, also known as Physalis Calyx s
In 2018, when law enforcement first used a technique called Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) to catch the Golden State Killer, many Americans were on board. A survey at the time showed that most people supported using DNA to solve violent crimes. Five years later, FIGG has helped clos
Did you know that dining out can significantly impact our planet? One way to reduce this impact is by eating less meat and more plant-based alternatives. However, despite the benefits, plant-based meats aren't very popular in restaurants. Why is that? A recent study dug into this question using the
In a surprising turn of events, China has developed DeepSeek, an AI chatbot that's shaking things up in the tech world. This innovative app was created for just $6 million in two months, far less than its U. S. competitors. China's accomplishment has caused quite a stir, especially after former Pres
Imagine managing a school in Liberia where meals are a lifeline for kids. Now, picture being told to stop serving those meals. This isn't just a scenario; it's a reality for many due to the US temporarily stopping its foreign aid. Programs in Ukraine, where veterans need help, and Zimbabwe, where HI
