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 pick up practical skills and feel supported. The owner, Chad Orcutt...
In North India, university lecturers are increasingly recognizing the potential benefits of yoga and meditation. A recent survey involving 162 educators revealed that over 95% of them acknowledge the positive impact these practices can have on their physical and mental health. They believe yoga and meditation can improve stress levels, sleep quality, immunity, self-a...
In Mumbai, a big problem is hiding in plain sight. Many bus workers use tobacco. This is not just a bad habit. It is a serious health issue. The city has tried to stop this. But, it is not easy. Why do these workers use tobacco? What can be done to help them quit? These are important questions. Tobacco is not just cigarettes. It includes smokeless products too. Thes...
Cheryl Hines, the actress known for her roles in comedy, has had a lot on her plate lately. She's been dealing with some tough stuff, like losing her nephew and dealing with the fallout from her husband's controversial actions. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a big name in politics, and not everyone is a fan. This has put Hines in a tough spot, causing her to lose friends a...
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 of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, was mentioned in documents from the...
Ian Gillan, the frontman of Deep Purple, recently opened up about his health and the band's future. He revealed that he only has 30 percent vision left, which makes daily tasks like working on his laptop challenging. Gillan shared that he has to use his peripheral vision to see anything on the screen, making his work slow and tiring. Despite these challenges, he adap...
Northern Illinois and Kent State are set to face off in a MAC conference game on November 28th at 12 p. m. EST. This matchup features two teams with similar records and challenges. Northern Illinois has a 3-8 record, while Kent State sits at 4-7. Both teams have had a tough season. Northern Illinois has struggled to move the ball through the air, ranking 134th in pa...
Michigan's football team is on a roll. They have won four games in a row. But they have not been dominating. Except for one game against Washington, they have struggled to win. Their next challenge is Maryland. Maryland has not been doing so well. They have lost six games in a row. But they started the season strong. They won their first four games. This game is imp...
The war between Ukraine and Russia is causing serious money problems for both countries. Russia's economy is not doing as badly as some expected. It grew by 3. 6% in 2023 and 4. 1% in 2024. But it faces big challenges. Oil prices have dropped, and the budget is based on lower oil prices than before the war. This means Russia has to borrow more, which can cause inflat...
Managing type 1 diabetes in kids is no easy task. But new tech like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps is making a difference. The problem? Data from these devices often gets trapped in separate systems. This makes it tough for doctors to get the full story. A recent effort in Ohio tackled this issue. They combined CGM data from different companies...