Lake Saimaa in Finland is home to a unique group of ringed seals. These seals are facing a silent threat. The water they live in is polluted with harmful chemicals. These chemicals are called perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS). PFOS is part of a larger group of chemicals known as PFAS. PFAS are man-mad
Salt Lake City has seen a drop in crime rates, hitting an eight-year low. This improvement comes after new policing strategies were put into place earlier this year. As of now, there have been over 11, 500 reported crimes, which is a 4. 6% decrease from the same time last year and an 11. 5% decrease
LaKeith Stanfield, a well-known actor, recently shared his profound experience of watching his wife, Kasmere Trice Stanfield, give birth. He described it as an incredible and powerful moment, highlighting the strength and importance of women in the world. At a movie premiere, LaKeith opened up abou
Mayor of Kingstown's fourth season is off to a thrilling start, with episode two raising the stakes even higher. The show has quickly replaced the characters lost in the previous season, and this time, it didn't hold back when it came to shocking deaths. In this episode, one of the most important su
Lake Charles just got a new hangout spot! Crying Eagle Brewery has opened a restaurant right by the lake. It's a big deal for the area, showing how the lakefront is getting a makeover. The grand opening happened on a Friday morning. There were pastries, good weather, and a lot of community spirit.
Lake Villa is about to get a big boost in clean energy. ECA Solar, a company that builds solar projects, is setting up a solar farm just outside the village. This isn't just about making electricity; it's about helping the community and the planet. The solar farm will be built on 29 acres of farmla
Lake Bluff has embraced a new way to fight crime using cameras that scan license plates. This tech, brought in by Flock Group Inc. , is now a part of the village's police work. The system has eight cameras, with six already up and running at key spots around the village. Two more are on the way, and
Lake Erie is in for a rough ride this week. The National Weather Service has issued warnings about high winds, big waves, and even possible waterspouts. It's not just about the waves, though. There's also a low water advisory in place, which means the lake's water levels are lower than usual. The w
Lake Worth Independent School District is under the microscope. The Texas Education Agency is thinking about taking over the district. Why? Because the district has been getting "F" grades for too long. The Commissioner of Education, Mike Morath, recently visited the district to see things for himse
Mayor Adams is in a tough spot. He wanted to get his hands on over $4 million in public campaign funds, but a judge said no. This isn't the first time he's been turned down. A Brooklyn Federal Court judge backed the city's Campaign Finance Board's decision to deny Adams the funds. The judge said the
