Elmhurst School District 205 recently faced a tough decision regarding their health insurance. The school board had to vote on a new insurance contract with a 5.1 percent increase. This increase is a big improvement from last year's 37 percent hike. The district is dealing with a $5.8 million defici
Things between Canada and India are pretty tense. Both countries have kicked out each other's top diplomats. This is all about the killing of a Sikh activist named Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada last year. Canada thinks India might be involved, but India says no way. This isn't the first time they'v
Walgreens, a well-known drugstore chain, has decided to close 1,200 stores over the next three years. This strategic move is part of the company's efforts to save money and improve its bottom line. Among these closures, 500 stores will shut down by the end of 2025. The company believes this will hel
Imagine walking into your local Walgreens store and finding it closed. That's what will happen to 1,200 Walgreens stores across the country by 2025. Why? The company wants to save $1 billion. High inflation and low drug reimbursements are hurting their profits. This year, Walgreens' stock hit a 30-y
In a sudden twist, Brooklyn's own Kaseem Ryan, better known as the rapper Ka, has left us. He was 52. The rapper, whose story intertwined with service and music, was a vital part of his community. Born in Brownsville, Ka dedicated his life to his city, his community, and his music. His family announ
The Meta Quest 3S has been a game-changer for me after Hurricane Helene. Unlike its pricier sibling, the Quest 3, the 3S offers a similar experience without the hefty price tag. The mixed reality feature is impressive, allowing me to interact with my living room while playing games. It's like turnin
On Monday, China added a special touch to its military exercises near Taiwan. For the first time, one of its massive coast guard ships, known as a "monster ship," joined the drills. This ship, with the hull number 2901, is the largest coast guard vessel in the world, weighing in at 12,000 tons. The
A tense situation unfolded between Canada and India after both countries decided to expel six diplomats each. The reason? A growing dispute over the assassination of a Sikh activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in Canada. The Canadian government claims it has evidence linking Indian diplomats to the crime
Khloe Kardashian, a 40-year-old reality star, recently opened up about a procedure she went through to fix her face after surgery to remove a tumor. She shared pictures on Snapchat showing a big dent on her right cheek, which was left after the tumor was taken out. Khloe explained that she waited fo
Winter is creeping in, and it's starting with a whisper rather than a roar. The first snow of the season is headed northward, far from the cities of Duluth and Superior. The National Weather Service of Duluth announced this snowy debut early Saturday morning, October 12th. It's a gentle nudge into w
