Valentina Agudelo first noticed the problem while studying for a college competition: women in Latin America were dying more often from breast cancer because it was caught too late. This was mainly due to the lack of access to mammograms in rural areas. So, she and her friends came up with an idea f
You might have heard about rapamycin, a drug that some people believe could help them live longer. Dr. Andrea Maier, an expert in internal medicine, has something to say about this. Although rapamycin is usually given to organ transplant patients to weaken their immune systems, some people think it
Imagine this: a scary Halloween twist with not just ghosts and goblins, but also severe weather. A cold front is heading towards the central and southern Plains this week. It's bringing a mix-up, clashing with warmer air to create thunderstorms. The biggest worry is on Wednesday, with storms marchin
President Joe Biden is on his final lap in politics, determined to promote his record and support Democrats in the lead-up to Election Day. With just a week to go, Biden is keeping his schedule busy, even though many in his party seem to be keeping him at arm's length. He's been doing surrogate work
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was recently at a campaign rally in Wisconsin. He used some strong words, like saying Elon Musk was acting like a certain not-so-nice word. He also joked about Trump being tired from losing. The crowd seemed to find it funny, not shocking. This isn't new; political speech
Being the star of your own movie might be a dream for many, but for Connor Sorg, a 21-year-old student from Oak Park, it's a reality. This month, his film snagged the top prize at a prestigious film festival in Chicago. What's the best part of winning? The money, of course! Well, sort of. Winning th
What's happening in Buffalo Grove? Village President Eric Smith recently updated the Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce members, and there's a lot to look forward to! One big project is the mixed-use development called The Clove, near Lake Cook and McHenry roads. This $150 million proje
In Iowa, a resident has recently died due to a rare virus called Lassa fever. This virus, originating in West Africa, can lead to permanent hearing loss in one-third of cases. Pregnant women aren't safe either; about 95% of infected pregnant women miscarry. The individual, who traveled back to the U
The Bears, despite having Caleb Williams as their No. 1 draft pick, are in last place in the NFC North. They had a close call against the Commanders, leading 15-12 with only 25 seconds left. A crucial mistake by cornerback Tyrique Stevenson led to a 52-yard Hail Mary pass from rookie Jayden Daniels,
Samsung appears to be cooking up a storm with two upcoming rugged devices. Rumors suggest a new Galaxy phone and tablet are on their way, possibly under the XCover and Tab Active brands. Let's dive into what we know so far. An unannounced Samsung phone has popped up with the model number SM-G766B.
