Chicago's Loop is buzzing with holiday events, but can it keep up with the competition? This weekend alone, there are over 20, 000 seats up for grabs at various shows and performances. From Billy Corgan's "A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness" to the Chicago Philharmonic's "Home for the Hol
The world is waking up to the plastic waste problem. Advanced recycling technologies are stepping in to help. These methods break down plastic waste into useful materials. This can create new products, reducing the need for new plastic. The market for these technologies is growing fast. It is expect
Money is tight for many people this holiday season. A recent study shows that almost 80% of Americans think prices have gone up. Because of this, 40% plan to spend less on gifts and other holiday expenses. Many are cutting back on gifts for others, eating out, and big purchases. Tariffs are also af
Businesses today face a big challenge: they must become more sustainable and regenerative to stay relevant. This means reducing emissions and creating positive impacts, not just hitting net zero. Companies that don't adapt risk becoming obsolete, like Kodak. To succeed, businesses need to build str
Switzerland is about to have a big vote. It's not about who should be in charge. It's about whether the super rich should pay more taxes. This idea comes from a group called JUSOs. They want to tax big inheritances at 50%. The money would go to fight climate change. Only a few people in Switzerland
Sudan faces a big problem: child marriage is still legal in some parts of the country. This happens because the laws are confusing. One law says child marriage is okay, while another says it's not. This mess makes it hard for people to understand what's right or wrong. The war in Sudan makes things
PepsiCo, a major player in the food and beverage industry, recently made some significant changes to its sustainability targets. The company pushed back its net-zero emissions goal from 2040 to 2050. This decision came after realizing that the global efforts to combat climate change and reduce plast
In a surprising discovery, scientists have found evidence of small lightning strikes on Mars. These tiny sparks were picked up by the microphone on NASA's Perseverance rover. The sounds were recorded during dust storms and dust devils, with 55 instances documented over two Martian years. These elect
The Green Bay Packers are on the brink of something big. They just beat the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving, but that win didn't change their spot in the NFC playoff race. They're still in sixth place, but things could change fast. If the Chicago Bears lose their game against the Philadelphia Eagles o
Canada's government has made a big change in its climate rules. They've decided to ease up on some environmental regulations to attract more investment in the energy sector. This move is part of a new agreement between the federal government and Alberta, Canada's top oil-producing province. The dea
