Waukegan faced a snowy challenge this holiday season, but the city's spirit remained undeterred. With a forecast of up to 12 inches of snow, officials had to adapt the annual Christmas tree lighting event, known as Jingle on Genesee. The plan included a tree lighting, a market, a hot chocolate walk,
Pennsylvania is bracing for a snowy Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service in State College has issued warnings. Several counties in central Pennsylvania are under a Winter Weather Advisory. These counties include Adams, Blair, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lanca
Non-lethal weapons are meant to control people without killing them. But sometimes, they can still hurt or even kill if used too close. So, a new kind of projectile was made. It's called a frangible projectile. It's small, about 18. 4 mm, and it's made of a special plastic called PMMA. Inside, it ha
The New England Patriots are set to face the New York Giants, a team that, on paper, seems less formidable. With a 10-2 record, the Patriots are in a strong position, while the Giants are struggling at 2-10 and out of playoff contention. However, the Giants have shown they can compete, especially on
Science is more than just numbers. Yet, many people judge the value of scientific work by a single figure: the impact factor. This number rates journals, but it doesn't tell the whole story. It's like judging a book by its cover. It's time to think critically about what really matters in science. A
Brazil is set to make a big splash in the soybean world. By 2025/26, the country is expected to produce a whopping 178 million metric tons of soybeans. That's a lot of soy! This forecast comes from Itau BBA, a big name in the industry. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) thinks Brazil will pr
Massachusetts is preparing for its first significant snowfall of the season. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for December 2, with central and western regions expected to receive the most snow. This early-season snowfall is predicted to be heavy and wet, making travel cha
The trade finance market is on the rise, expected to hit USD 95. 74 billion by 2030. This growth is driven by a shift towards digital solutions and open-account methods, even though traditional letters of credit remain important in high-risk deals. New rules and blockchain tech are making trade easi
AI is making waves, but its effects on the economy are not straightforward. Some industries, like software development, are seeing big changes. Mark Zuckerberg, for example, thinks half of Meta's code will be written by AI soon. But most companies aren't seeing much benefit from their AI investments
The European catfish, a massive freshwater fish from Eurasia, has quietly taken over parts of Spain. It first arrived in the Ebro River in 1974. People brought it there for fun fishing. But now, it's in seven big river systems. It's a problem because it's not from here. It spreads fast and takes ove
