Over 700 young athletes, mostly girls from Lake County and beyond, gathered at Deerfield High School to listen to Sarah Spain, a well-known sports journalist and former Lake Forest resident, who shared her journey in the world of women's sports. This event, the first EmpowerHER conference in Lake Co
In a surprising turn of events, the homes of some big-name celebrities were targeted by thieves. The home of a famous Hollywood couple, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, was broken into on a day meant for love, Valentine's Day. The intruders left a mess, breaking glass and ransacking the place. It's st
Google has given its Tasks tool a big upgrade. Now, it's not just hiding in the corner of Google Calendar or tucked away in the Workspace sidebar. It's got its own website, Tasks. google. com. This means you can now access your to-do lists without any detours. The new site looks just like the old Ta
Nikola Corp, a company that once had investors and analysts buzzing, has taken a big step. They've filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This means they're having a tough time keeping their business going. They couldn't find a buyer or get more money to keep running. Nikola's CEO, Steve Girs
People are living longer, but health issues are becoming more common. Diseases like heart problems, diabetes, asthma, and cancer are increasing. This puts a strain on healthcare systems, especially where resources are limited. The World Health Organization has identified four major diseases that nee
Imagine having a digital replica of your heart or even your entire body. This isn't a futuristic dream but a reality known as a digital twin. It's a digital model that mirrors a real-world system. In healthcare, these twins can simulate how a person's body functions, predict future health issues, an
In a surprising move, President Trump issued pardons to over 1, 500 individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol incident. This decision has sparked concerns about the potential risks posed by those with violent histories who were released without proper monitoring. Shantelle Holeton, a 43-year-old f
Bone loss in the glenoid area is a big deal when planning surgery. If more than 13. 5% of the bone is gone, things can get complicated. For a long time, doctors have used 3D CT scans and the Pico method to check for bone loss. These methods are considered the best. But, there's a question mark over
Young men today are facing a tough time when it comes to dating. A recent chat between a man and a woman highlighted this issue. The man said he wouldn't approach a woman at a bar, and the woman replied she would. This small exchange shows a bigger problem: young men are finding it hard to connect w
Kidney stones are a common issue, often linked to how our bodies process nutrients, what we eat, and how we live. The Prognostic Nutritional Index, or PNI, is a tool that gives us a snapshot of someone's nutritional health. Researchers wondered if there was a connection between this index and the li
