Christmas trees come in three types: artificial, real, and live. Artificial trees are the most popular, with 77-83% of households choosing them. They are convenient, reusable, and can save money over time. However, they are not environmentally friendly. Most artificial trees are made in China and sh
Climate talks in Brazil ended with a quiet agreement. The goal was to help countries deal with extreme weather. But the plan lacks a clear way to stop using fossil fuels. The hosts, Brazil, said they will work with Colombia to make a plan later. However, this plan won't be as strong as an official U
In the middle of Oak Park, a local entrepreneur is taking a stand against crime and working to make the area a better place. This person runs a unique business called Community Shop Class on Stockton Boulevard. It's a special place designed to help people who learn differently. They can come here to
In Chicago, a judge's recent decision to release a man with a lengthy criminal history has sparked debate. This individual, with 49 prior arrests, was set free despite a prosecutor's urgent plea for caution. The judge's choice to overlook this warning has led to a disturbing outcome: the man alleged
Recent events have put a spotlight on the rising crime rates in Washington, D. C. Members of Congress and federal employees have become targets of violent crimes. Representatives Angie Craig and Henry Cuellar were attacked, and a congressional intern was tragically killed. This situation is unaccept
Elon Musk, the wealthiest person globally, has been very active on X, his social media platform. Over the past month, he has posted, replied, or shared content 1, 716 times, averaging about 55 posts per day. His posts cover a wide range of topics, from politics to his companies, but a significant po
Kids and screens go together like peanut butter and jelly. But what if those screens could actually help kids stay healthy? A recent study from the University of South Australia suggests that might be the case. Researchers looked at data from over 133, 000 kids and teens under 18. They found that di
This week in Chicago, a lot happened. Let's start with the big news. Congress made a move to get the Justice Department to share its files on Jeffrey Epstein. President Trump signed the bill, giving the department 30 days to hand over the documents. Meanwhile, Tom Pritzker, a billionaire and cousin
The COP30 climate summit in Brazil is running late. Everyone was supposed to wrap things up by Friday, but talks dragged on into the night. Why? The European Union (EU) isn't happy with the proposed deal. They say it doesn't do enough to cut down on greenhouse gases. Most of the 200 countries at th
In a bizarre turn of events, a former Los Angeles police officer and a man with ties to organized crime allegedly staged a fake police raid to steal cryptocurrency from a teenager. The plot, which unfolded last December, involved a group of six men, including the former officer, Eric Halem, and Gabb
