The “ComEd Four” case, once seen as a headline story of state corruption, has taken an unpredictable turn. A recent decision by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the convictions of two key defendants, former ComEd chief Anne Pramaggiore and retired lobbyist Michael McClain. The reversal ca
In a time when leaders pulled back from refugee programs, a religious group stepped up to keep hope alive. After the attacks of 9‑11, the United States rebuilt its refugee system to protect both safety and compassion. The new plan screened people closely, showing that caring for strangers does
Lotfi Abdelli isn’t your average comedian. Known for decades of sharp satire, he’s made a career out of poking fun at Tunisia’s politicians—especially those with too much power. But this time, his jokes landed him in legal trouble. A Tunisian court recently sentenced him to 18 months in prison in ab
A decorated Australian soldier, once celebrated as a national hero, walked out of prison on bail last week after being charged with multiple war crimes. The 47-year-old veteran, arrested earlier this month, is accused of killing five Afghan civilians during his service in 2009 and 2012. Authorities
Moldova and its breakaway region Transdniestria failed to make progress during recent talks, leaving their long-standing dispute unresolved. The meeting took place in Tiraspol, the main city of Transdniestria, which declared independence from Moldova in 1991 but remains unrecognized worldwide. Both
Nothing we flush ever really disappears. Most of it ends up in a treatment plant where armies of bacteria quietly get to work, breaking down what we send down the pipes. In cities with advanced systems like the A2O process, wastewater passes through three stages—first without oxygen, then with limit
The Voices page is a space for people who live in Arkansas to share their thoughts. Because the page only shows one letter from each writer every 30 days, it keeps a mix of voices and prevents the same names from filling every issue. In recent years, fewer people have sent letters because some have
Norway has quietly decided to remove Syrian government bonds from its exclusion list, allowing its massive $2. 2 trillion wealth fund to potentially invest in them. This move comes as Syria works to rebuild after years of war and international isolation. At the same time, the country is doubling dow
A groundbreaking study is looking at new ways to fight glioblastoma, a very aggressive brain cancer. It’s called GBM AGILE, and it’s not just one trial but many combined into one smart system. Instead of testing treatments separately, it studies several options at once against a standard one. The ma
The NFL draft is just around the corner, and teams are already making big plans. For the Jacksonville Jaguars, last season was a rollercoaster. They finished with a strong 13-4 record—their best since 1999—proving they could compete at a high level. But their playoff run ended quickly, raising quest
