Kendall County recently brought in a fresh face to manage its financial operations. Carrie Harrington Echols stepped into the role of finance director on June 15, bringing over three decades of experience in public accounting and government finance. Her background includes work across Illinois, with
New York City turned orange and blue into the unofficial colors of victory during the Knicks’ championship parade. Celebrities showed up in their most creative Knicks gear, blending personal style with team spirit. Some went for matching sets, like Mariska Hargitay’s orange pants paired with a Broad
A new guide suggests small businesses use AI to streamline hiring, from writing job posts to sorting resumes. But while it pushes AI as a way to compete with bigger companies, it skips key legal warnings. Many small employers lack HR experts or lawyers to handle risks like biased screening or data p
Recent graduates face a new kind of job hunt: most banks now use artificial intelligence to screen candidates, so students spend hours practicing for automated tests instead of talking to people. The shift means fewer junior analyst spots are being opened, and the roles that remain may be very di
African American women often rely on faith to cope with daily stress. But does turning to religion at night help or hurt their sleep? A study dug into this question by looking at how beliefs and prayer routines connect to sleep quality. Instead of assuming spirituality is always calming, researchers
A fresh hire is shaking up the independent film scene in Hollywood. A Los Angeles-based company known for backing unique projects has just brought on a seasoned film expert to boost its creative team. This new executive isn’t just another name on a roster—he’s got years of hands-on experience shapin
A big-name exec from Paramount Global just switched teams. Brendon Thomas now leads revenue efforts at Radial Entertainment. His job? Find ways to make more cash from the company’s existing shows and movies. That includes selling rights, placing ads, striking deals with new partners, and expanding i
When people live with long-term illness, hope isn’t just a feeling—it’s part of how they keep going every day. A small study in the Netherlands asked six patients, eight chaplains, and eight family doctors or nurses what helps when hope fades. They spoke in interviews that lasted about an hour each.
The newest software update for Apple’s Vision Pro headset gives Siri a makeover. Instead of just hearing a voice, users will now see a floating, glowing orb that reacts to their gaze. The orb lights up surfaces around it, making it look like a tiny sun in your workspace. This isn’t just about looks
The church can feel like a safe haven for some, but it can also be a source of pain and exclusion for others. People may leave feeling abandoned, ashamed, or deeply wounded by the messages they heard. They don’t always want to quit their faith entirely, yet the hurt lingers like a scar. So
