CAT

Advertisement
Aug 13 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin Backer Supports College for Its Economic Views

Tyler Winklevoss, the CEO of Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, recently praised Grove City College in Pennsylvania. He highlighted the school's focus on Austrian Economics, which aligns with his views on Bitcoin. Austrian Economics emphasizes free markets, individualism, and limited government inte

reading time less than a minute
Aug 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

Wetlands at Risk: How a Court Ruling Impacts Illinois

A recent Supreme Court decision has changed the rules for protecting wetlands across the United States. The ruling in Sackett v. EPA has made it harder for wetlands to qualify for protection under the Clean Water Act (CWA). This is because the new rule says wetlands must be directly connected to lar

reading time less than a minute
Aug 12 2025BUSINESS

A Steel Mill Tragedy: One Life Lost, Many Questions

A recent explosion at the U. S. Steel Clairton plant in Pennsylvania has left a community in shock and mourning. Timothy Quinn, a 39-year-old father of three, was one of the two people who lost their lives in the blast. His sister, Trisha Quinn, shared her harrowing experience of rushing to the plan

reading time less than a minute
Aug 12 2025EDUCATION

AI in Schools: A Double-Edged Sword

AI is changing schools fast. Students now use it for homework, even if it means sneaking around rules. They mix answers from different AI tools to avoid detection. Some use AI for studying, like making practice tests. But others use it to cheat, like asking it to solve math problems or fix essays.

reading time less than a minute
Aug 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Grads Face Tough Times: From Coding to Chipotle?

Computer science graduates are finding it tough to land jobs in tech. Many are now looking for work in places like Chipotle. This is a big change from what they were promised. For years, tech leaders said that learning to code would lead to high-paying jobs. Many students believed this and studied

reading time less than a minute
Aug 12 2025EDUCATION

A Stitch in Time: Maggie's Mental Health Mission

Maggie Brown, a recent graduate from Lincoln-Way East, has done something remarkable. She earned the Girl Scouts' highest honor, the Gold Award, for a project that supports teens with mental health challenges. Her journey started when she was just seven years old, joining Girl Scouts and enjoying ad

reading time less than a minute
Aug 11 2025EDUCATION

School Starts Too Early? Let's Talk About It!

It's August 11, and while the weather is finally pleasant, many Chicago-area students are heading back to school. This early start to the school year has sparked some debate. Evanston Township High School, for instance, began classes today. School officials admit this year's start is earlier than us

reading time less than a minute
Aug 09 2025HEALTH

A Rare Groin Mystery in Pregnancy

A 34-year-old pregnant woman found a lump in her groin. It was not painful, but it did not go away. She had no other symptoms. Doctors thought it was a type of hernia called an inguinal hernia. They even scheduled surgery to fix it. But during the operation, they found something else. It was a rare

reading time less than a minute
Aug 08 2025CRIME

New York City's 9/11 Victims: Three More Identified After 24 Years

In a significant breakthrough, three more individuals who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks have been identified. This brings the total number of identified victims to 1, 653 out of the 2, 753 who perished when hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center towers. The identities of two

reading time less than a minute
Aug 08 2025LIFESTYLE

Wisconsin's Hidden Gems Shine in Small City Rankings

Wisconsin is making waves in the small city scene, and it's not just luck. A recent study put two of its cities in the top five spots, showing that the state is a hotspot for great small-town living. Brookfield and Appleton are the stars, proving that good things come in small packages. Brookfield,

reading time less than a minute