Forests in eastern North America are facing a silent crisis. Invasive plants, like the Amur honeysuckle, are taking over. They're pushing out native plants, changing the forest floor. This change might seem small, but it has big effects. It's not just about the plants. It's about the tiny creatures
Botulism is a serious illness that can be deadly. It comes from a toxin made by certain bacteria. This toxin can affect people, animals, and even the environment. It's not common, but when it happens, it can be very bad. There's no worldwide system to track botulism cases. But there is a way to get
A recent court decision has put a stop to a plan that would have forced thousands of migrants back to their home countries. A judge in San Francisco ruled that the Trump administration did not properly think about the dangers these people would face if they were sent back to Honduras, Nepal, and Nic
In La Salle, a small business venture didn't quite make the mark. Illinois Food and Deli, a promising deli, shut its doors permanently on April 30, just under a year after it opened. The deli was a joint effort by Nizar Tharani and his partners, Pankaj Chaudhari and Nilesh Chaudhari, who had some ex
Applied Digital, a company that started with cryptocurrency mining, is making big waves in the AI infrastructure world. It's splitting off its cloud computing business into a new company called ChronoScale Corporation. This move is all about focusing on AI workloads and making the most of the boomin
The Highland Local Schools District Board of Education recently celebrated the retirement of Robert Kelly, a long-serving board member. Kelly's journey in public service began long before his time on the school board. He started as a Granger Township trustee and later served on the Medina County Boa
At Disney World, a brave employee named Robert stepped up during a live stunt show to shield spectators from a runaway prop. The incident happened during the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! at Hollywood Studios. A massive boulder, meant to chase the titular character, veered off course and hea
In China, the link between money and health is not as straightforward as it might seem. Recent research using data from 2016 and 2020 shows that how people feel about their health and what their body mass index (BMI) says can be quite different. This difference changes depending on where you live an
A night out in Fort Lauderdale's entertainment district turned scary when five people got shot. It happened early Sunday morning, around 2 a. m. on December 28. Police and the FBI are now looking for the person or people responsible. When cops arrived, they found five adults hurt. All of them were
In 2025, the world said goodbye to many influential figures in the entertainment industry. From veteran actors to rising reality TV stars, the year saw a diverse range of individuals who left a lasting impact on their respective fields. The year began with the passing of Jack Waddell, a renowned si
