Lock. com has just opened its early‑access program, offering a wallet that keeps your private keys offline while letting you send crypto from any device you already own. The idea is simple: the part that signs transactions stays in a sealed, air‑gapped environment; the part that talks to the network
The U. S. Senate gave the green light for Kevin Warsh to become the next head of the Federal Reserve on Wednesday. Warsh, a 56‑year‑old lawyer and former financier, was chosen by President Trump to lead the country’s central bank. He will step into a role that has been facing tough challenges,
The school’s night crew works when the halls are empty, and their hard work has just been celebrated. Francesco Dori, who helps keep Westfield High tidy after the last class, was chosen for a special fellowship at the district’s 2026 awards. The award, backed by the local Rotary Club, is given
A Major League Baseball matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox had to adjust its schedule before the first pitch had even been thrown. Instead of starting at the originally planned 7:40 p. m. ET time, the opening game in what would become a three-game series began half an hour ear
Chicago is bracing for more weather surprises today. A storm watch keeps running until 5 p. m. Monday for the city and nearby parts of northwest Indiana. Earlier, a warning for fast winds and small hail ended just before noon, but the warm 78-degree afternoon could spark new storms. These storms mig
A car theft in Joliet took an unexpected turn when the thief returned to the scene of the crime, leading to his own arrest. Around 5:15 p. m. , police got a call about a stolen Hyundai Accent parked in a driveway with its locks untouched. The owner insisted no one had permission to take it, suggesti
A new wave of crypto gaming is hitting worldwide tournaments with prize money that could change how players compete. Starting May 2026, a platform is running contests where cryptocurrency deposits unlock entry to big reward pools. Instead of keeping events separate by region, these tournaments mix p
Alaskans pay some of the highest electricity rates in the country, largely because power companies rely on expensive natural gas. A new pipeline project promises to bring more gas to Southcentral Alaska, but it won’t solve the real problem—rising fuel costs. Instead of locking in higher prices for y
Dr. Debra Monticciolo didn’t set out to become a pioneer in breast imaging—she took one step at a time. After finishing her basic medical training, she discovered radiology almost by accident. While rotating through different specialties, she found herself drawn to the technical precision of X-rays
A 56‑year‑old mountaineer from Jordan and Palestine is climbing Mount Everest with a kite that bears the Palestinian flag colors. The kite carries handwritten notes from children who live in Gaza, a place that has been devastated by war since October 2023. Those messages are simple yet powerful, sho
