Get ready to meet the amazing folks who've been chosen to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom this year! From politicians to actors, scientists to sports stars, these individuals have made a real difference. Among them are Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington. Sadly, four medal
A year ago, Scott Oftedahl and Montrell Sippel began an unexpected journey when they became team captains of the Unified Sports basketball team at Andrew High School in Tinley Park. Now, their friendship and advocacy for inclusive sports programs have taken them all the way to the nation's capital.
Ever wondered how kids with life-threatening illnesses feel about their wellbeing? A recent study explored this by understanding the perceived wellbeing (pWB) of young people with serious health conditions. These kids face real challenges, but the study didn't focus on their illnesses alone. It delv
On a Friday afternoon, President-elect Donald Trump made some crucial phone calls while on the golf course. These calls were not about his swing but about influencing two key lawmakers, Reps. Ralph Norman and Keith Self. Trump's persuasion paid off, as the Republican lawmakers backed Mike Johnson fo
Thailand's new Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has just declared a whopping £324 million in assets. This includes a jaw-dropping collection of 217 designer handbags and 75 luxury watches. She made these declarations to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), which is standard for tho
In the past month, South Korea has been rocked by a political storm. The impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly escaped arrest for insurrection. This is the latest twist in a political crisis that has divided the nation. Two groups of protesters clashed over Yoon's fate: one demanding his arrest
Did you know that not being clued up on finances might be the reason doctors aren't following the rules when it comes to diagnosing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? In Hungary, researchers looked into how doctors make decisions about testing for DVT under their universal health coverage system. They foun
On a recent Thursday, President Biden recognized several Americans with the Presidential Citizens Medal for their contributions to the country. Among them was former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo. ), who was celebrated for her time in Congress and her role on the House committee that probed the January 6,
For a long time, Syria was Iran's best friend in the Arab world while rich Gulf countries competed with Tehran. But with dictator Bashar al-Assad suddenly gone, Iran's out, and the Gulf states see a chance to step in. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being careful, though. The big
It's a big day for Mike Johnson, the US House Speaker, as he faces a close vote to stay in his job. Republicans are hoping for a smooth start to the second Donald Trump era in Washington, but things aren't looking so certain. Johnson, who took over from Kevin McCarthy last October, needs almost ever
