Chicago’s famous McCormick Mansion, once home to Lawry’s Prime Rib and a quirky Scandinavian buffet, is getting a fresh makeover. A 66‑year‑old entrepreneur who made his money in health tech is pouring about $50 million into a 36, 000‑sq‑ft entertainment center called The Hand & The Eye. He wants th
Politics often feels like a game with just a few big players—like it’s all about who shouts the loudest. But a new video series is trying something different. Instead of focusing on one famous name, it zooms out to show how everyday choices, local problems, and hidden trends actually define America.
Boston’s North End is known for two things: incredible pasta and the steady stream of celebrities who can’t resist slipping in for a meal. Recently, the trend continued when an Oscar-winning actress walked through the doors of a small but popular Italian restaurant. The visit wasn’t announced ahead
Virtual assistants are popping up everywhere, especially in ads. But how do we decide if we can trust them? A recent study looked at how their looks and voices influence our trust, especially when these features are created by AI. Researchers picked a well-known TV character, Sheldon Cooper, and mad
Racket players often spend hours perfecting their strokes on the court or against a wall. Most training focusses on physical repetition under real-world conditions. But a growing number of coaches now add headsets and virtual environments to the drill sheet. New research gathers all controlled tr
A new project called OpenServ is mixing AI with blockchain in an interesting way. It claims its AI model, SERV Nano, can match or beat OpenAI in some tests while being faster and cheaper. But is this just hype or real progress? OpenServ isn’t trying to build a new blockchain. Instead, it’s focusing
A former star quarterback, Troy Aikman, once played three sports in high school. He was a big name in football but also loved baseball and basketball. While he grew up, it was normal for kids to do several sports at once. In a recent talk on the Rushmore Podcast, Aikman shared that if he had been f
Emergency rooms that specialize in older patients have become more common since 2018. These centers, called Geriatric Emergency Departments or GEDs, aim to give better treatment for seniors. The program that awards the GED label checks that each hospital follows strict guidelines. Recent studies sh
Inter Milan’s coach smiled after his team crushed Roma 5-2 on Sunday. Players like Thuram and Lautaro impressed him, but his comments about Italian football were more serious. He admitted everyone shares blame for the negative vibes in the game. Coaches, players, and even journalists get caught up i
Most people notice old iron pipes in their water system only when the water turns yellow or rusty. What they don’t see are the invisible side effects. Scientists recently traced how these aging cast iron pipes could be quietly creating extra chemicals in drinking water, ones we don’t even test for r
