Have you ever thought about how laws that control abortion access might affect domestic abuse? Let's dive into that. When states enforce mandatory waiting periods (MWPs) for abortions, they’re not just making it harder to get the procedure. These laws can have unexpected side effects. Researchers st
In Joliet, a man from the east side of town has been charged with animal cruelty by the Will County State's Attorney's Office. The suspect, Dezmon Greene, lives on the 500 block of Sehring Street. The charges came after an investigation by the Will County Sheriff's Office. Police accuse Greene of m
Imagine this: you own a cozy diner in NYC, and the governor keeps dropping by, chatting with your patrons. That was the case for Tarek Soliman, owner of The Comfort Diner, before Governor Kathy Hochul's 2022 gubernatorial race. But things changed after her election. Soliman hasn't seen Hochul since,
Can you imagine getting ready for your dream job, but feeling like you're missing some key skills? That's where Jay-Z's Shawn Carter Foundation comes in. They've teamed up with the Wharton School of Business and Toyota North America to launch the Champions for Financial Legacy (CFFL). This program a
The star of Game of Thrones, Sophie Turner, is in talks to star as Lara Croft in Amazon's new series based on the popular video game franchise Tomb Raider. The show is being helmed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who is known for her work on Fleabag. Turner, who played Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones, is no
Imagine this: You're on a plane, and instead of watching the same old in-flight movies, you can play your favorite songs or watch your own videos right from your iPod. That's what happened on November 14, 2006, when Apple announced a big change in air travel. They teamed up with six airlines to let
One morning, everybody was surprised to learn that Kamala Harris wasn't attending the Al Smith Dinner. Critics might say the dinner is just to please conservative New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan and his wealthy friends. But my 15 years of experience in faith-based political organizing showed that it
Ever wondered how different teeth straightening methods impact your jaw joints? Clear aligners, or CAs, have become super popular in the last few decades. But, there's not much solid evidence on how they affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is like the hinge that connects your jaw to your
Who's Matt Gaetz? He's a name you might not expect to see as the next attorney general. Trump, always full of surprises, announced Gaetz as his pick on social media, not your usual way to introduce a Cabinet member. Gaetz has had his share of controversial moments, like being investigated for sex tr
Get ready for a unique football game this Friday when Washington takes on UCLA. The Huskies have teamed up with Blizzard Entertainment to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "World of Warcraft" through a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnership. Just before the game, Washington will temporarily bec
