Barbara Flynn Currie, who served in the Illinois House for forty years, died at 85. During a 2016 vote on Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s pension plan, she became the only Democrat to hand a handshake to three Republicans who defied their party and overrode Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto. Her career began
Parents often feel powerless when their children demand more screen time, but a new approach shows that limits are both doable and beneficial. Recent research points out that devices are built to hook us; the brain’s dopamine system, originally meant for survival needs, now pushes us toward endless
China has seen a sharp rise in the export of clean‑energy products during March, showing that its manufacturers are capitalising on a worldwide shift toward alternative power sources. The surge comes as conventional energy supplies face uncertainty, partly due to the conflict in Iran. The biggest j
In Ghana’s psychiatric hospitals, nurses face a tough mix of mental illness and substance misuse in many patients. Researchers set out to figure out how best to support these individuals, and they found that the key lies in a flexible, patient‑centered approach. First, nurses must listen closely
The idea that some dogs are simply “difficult” is misleading. A lot of the traits people find annoying—like constant barking or high energy—were once useful for jobs such as herding or guarding. When a dog that was bred to chase cattle is left alone in an apartment, its natural instincts can feel
The study dives into how women who have finished breast cancer treatment feel and act as they move forward. It gathers stories from survivors to uncover the ups and downs of adjusting to a new normal. Participants share moments when they felt strong, like gaining confidence after therapy, and tim
West Bridgewater’s softball squad continued its hot streak on Friday, overpowering Old Rochester with a 16‑8 finish. The Wildcats’ lineup exploded for nine runs in each of their seven spring games, a record run that kept opponents on the back foot. Two‑run home runs from Alanna Fidalgo, Lacey Roche
The final two games of the NBA play‑in tournament will decide who moves on to the Sweet 16. Charlotte’s Hornets face Orlando’s Magic, while Golden State’s Warriors meet Phoenix’s Suns. The winners earn a spot in the first round of the playoffs, with the Hornets’ victory giving them an No. 8 seed and
Cincinnati. com fans picked their top high‑school athletes for the week ending April 12, and the results were posted on April 17. Readers chose winners from baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, flag football, tennis, and volleyball. Each athlete can now download a digital certificate
A famous New York baseball player recently appeared on a popular sports podcast. He talked about the team’s mascot, Mrs. Met, in a way that surprised listeners. The host asked if players ever get distracted by the mascot’s appearance. The player laughed and said no. The conversation took a turn whe
