Cleto Escobedo, a talented saxophonist, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of music and laughter. His journey began in Las Vegas, where he and his best friend, Jimmy Kimmel, shared a love for comedy and pranks. They grew up watching David Letterman, and their shared humor laid the foundat
People are talking about changing the rules on saturated fats. Some say we should eat more of them, like those in butter, cheese, and meat. But others, like scientists who study food and health, worry this could be a bad idea. Saturated fats have been linked to higher levels of bad cholesterol. Thi
Scientists have found a clever way to make special molecules using light. They used a simple method that doesn't need metals or strong chemicals. Instead, they used a special compound called trifluoromethyl thianthrenium triflate, or TT-CF3+OTf-, which is easy to make and stable in air. This method
In a surprising turn of events, a trial involving two brothers from MIT ended without a clear answer. The case was about a huge sum of money, $25 million, linked to cryptocurrency. The brothers, James and Anton Peraire-Bueno, were accused of fraud and money laundering. But after three days, the jury
A popular Starbucks in California's Downtown Disney is now closed. This is not because of a lack of customers, but because the workers decided to walk out. They are protesting for better pay and working conditions. The workers are part of a union called Starbucks Workers United. They want fair pay,
In the fast-paced world of crypto trading, many platforms jump on the latest trend, but Harvey Liu takes a different approach. As the co-founder and CEO of LeveX, he focuses on creating a trading environment that is both intuitive and secure. Liu's background in venture capital gave him unique insig
Evanston-Skokie District 65 recently got some mixed news with the release of the 2025 Illinois Report Card. Two schools, Kingsley Elementary and Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies, saw their ratings drop from "commendable" to "targeted. " This shift is notable because it reflects changes in
The latest installment in the "Now You See Me" series, "Now You See Me: Now You Don't, " brings a new twist to the magic-heist genre. This time, the Four Horsemen team up with a trio of young, socially conscious magicians to pull off a daring heist. Their target? The Heart Diamond, a massive gem own
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric metabolic surgery (BMS), is often used to treat severe obesity. But does it also affect cancer risk? This is a tricky question. Some studies say yes, others say no. The problem is that most studies don't follow people for long enough to see if cancer deve
In a surprising turn of events, a Utah judge has thrown out the congressional map drawn by Republican lawmakers. Instead, she chose a map that gives Democrats a better shot at winning a seat in the 2026 midterm elections. This decision comes after the judge found that the original map favored Republ
