This week in Chicago, a lot happened. Let's start with the big news. Congress made a move to get the Justice Department to share its files on Jeffrey Epstein. President Trump signed the bill, giving the department 30 days to hand over the documents. Meanwhile, Tom Pritzker, a billionaire and cousin of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, was mentioned in documents from the...
Let's dive into the recent talk about sending out $2, 000 checks to middle-class families. The idea is to ease the financial burden, but there's a catch. Tariffs have already taken about $1, 800 from families. So, these checks aren't a gift from abroad. They're more like a refund for what's already been paid. The numbers don't add up. The checks would cost the gover...
The New York Jets are making a switch at quarterback for their upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens. Veteran Tyrod Taylor will take the field instead of Justin Fields, who has been struggling lately. This isn't Taylor's first time starting this season or facing the Ravens. He played for Baltimore earlier in his career and even won a Super Bowl with them. The J...
The Lakers' victory over the Utah Jazz marked a significant moment, not just because LeBron James returned from injury, but because it showcased a team that has evolved even without its superstar. The game highlighted the Lakers' impressive offensive firepower, with a season-high 140 points, and their defensive resilience, holding the Jazz to just 32 points in the fi...
A recent study has stirred up quite the debate. It suggests that a small rise in global sea levels could lead to harsher winters in East Asia. The idea is that a 15-30 cm increase in sea levels might tweak atmospheric patterns, making cold snaps more intense. But is this claim backed by solid evidence? The study relied heavily on a single climate model, NorESM1-F. T...
Sophie Grégoire, the former wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has spoken openly about her feelings regarding his new relationship with singer Katy Perry. In a recent interview, she admitted that the situation has an emotional impact on her, but she is determined not to let it control her life. Grégoire, who is a mental health advocate, emphasized the i...
Justin Bieber, the pop sensation, had a rough day on his electric skateboard. He took a tumble and ended up hurting his ribs. During a live stream, he shared his pain, saying, "My ribs are killing me, man. " He explained that he fell off his skateboard and landed hard on his hip. The pain was so bad that it even hurt to laugh. But Bieber is no quitter. Despite the p...
The Pentagon has decided to pull back some National Guard troops from Chicago and Portland. This move comes a few weeks after President Trump sent them to these cities, claiming there was a rise in crime. Two defense officials, who asked not to be named, shared this news on Sunday. Around 200 California National Guard members in Portland and 200 Texas National Guard...
Northeast Ohio is buzzing with activities this week, from educational talks to live performances. On November 16, the Astronomy Club of Akron is hosting a talk by Robert Harmon from Ohio Wesleyan University. He will discuss solar physics and starspots, a great chance to learn about the sun and other stars. Music lovers have plenty to choose from. Warren Miller's "SN...
The Framework Laptop 16 is back with a fresh set of upgrades, but it still has some old issues. The new model comes with a powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card, which is a big step up from the previous AMD Radeon card. This makes it a strong contender for gaming and graphics-intensive tasks. The laptop also features Wi-Fi 7, a more robust USB-C charger, imp...