Debi Bejot, the new city administrator of Harvard, has a history of serving the city in various roles. From policing to finance, she has seen it all. This broad experience gives her a unique view of the city's needs and challenges. Bejot first came to Harvard in 1995 as a police officer. Later, she
The USDA is raising alarms about a massive theft problem in food assistance programs. They believe that around $12 billion is stolen every year from SNAP benefits, but this number might be even higher. The thieves are getting smarter, using high-tech tricks to steal from the system. Investigators h
Evanston-Skokie District 65 recently got some mixed news with the release of the 2025 Illinois Report Card. Two schools, Kingsley Elementary and Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies, saw their ratings drop from "commendable" to "targeted. " This shift is notable because it reflects changes in
In a shocking turn of events, a suicide bombing rocked a busy court area in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital. The explosion, which happened around noon, killed at least 12 people and injured about 27 others. The blast was so powerful that it shook the entire court building, leaving people terrified and
In a small village along the Niger River, about 90 miles from Timbuktu, a young woman's life was cut short. Mariame Cissé, a TikTok influencer, was known for her posts supporting Mali's army. She wasn't a soldier, but she often shared images of herself in military fatigues, gaining over 140, 000 fol
Ariana Grande made a striking appearance at the European premiere of "Wicked: For Good. " She chose a black gown, which was a big change from her usual pink outfits at previous "Wicked" events. This shift in color might hint at the evolution of her character, Glinda, in the movie. The dress she wor
A father and his daughter lost their lives in a plane crash while delivering aid to Jamaica. Alexander Wurm, a 53-year-old church leader, and his 22-year-old daughter, Serena, were on a mission to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa. Their plane, a Beechcraft King Air, crashed shortly after tak
The latest installment in the "Now You See Me" series, "Now You See Me: Now You Don't, " brings a new twist to the magic-heist genre. This time, the Four Horsemen team up with a trio of young, socially conscious magicians to pull off a daring heist. Their target? The Heart Diamond, a massive gem own
In the lush hills of Himachal Pradesh, a sneaky virus is causing trouble for young cows. This isn't just any virus—it's the bovine respiratory syncytial virus, or BRSV for short. It's a big deal because it messes with the lungs, making it hard for calves to breathe. What's worse, this virus doesn't
In a surprising turn of events, a Utah judge has thrown out the congressional map drawn by Republican lawmakers. Instead, she chose a map that gives Democrats a better shot at winning a seat in the 2026 midterm elections. This decision comes after the judge found that the original map favored Republ
