Across Chicago’s northern suburbs, nurses at four hospitals are fighting more than just long shifts—they’re battling their employer over how workers should have a say in their jobs. Nearly 3, 000 nurses at Endeavor Health hospitals like Evanston, Skokie, and Glenbrook have been openly organizing sin
CardioBot just added something new to its health toolkit and it’s not just another step count or heart rate alert. The app now looks at how much daylight you get each day and ties that back to how you feel physically. Your Apple Watch already tracks sun exposure without you noticing, but CardioBot a
Some Ohio lawmakers aren’t convinced Cleveland needs a third Level 1 trauma center, despite plans by Cleveland Clinic to build one by 2028. Eleven state legislators recently asked the hospital system to pause and prove why the region truly needs the extra facility. They argue that expanding care sho
Doctors often remove a small cone-shaped piece of the cervix to treat early-stage cancer. But sometimes, tiny bits of tumor remain unseen after this procedure. The new study asked whether ultrasound scans could spot these hidden cancer cells more reliably than before. Researchers reviewed past pati
Plex started as a way for people to organize and share their personal media collections at home. But over time, it’s changed a lot. Now, instead of just being a digital library, it’s adding features that make streaming more social and interactive. Soon, users can create and share custom lists of mo
Debra and Tony Thune never expected to become travel entrepreneurs. Their journey began when a cruise they were on got cut short by the pandemic. Stranded at sea for over two weeks, they didn’t panic like most passengers. Instead, they used their background in corrections to organize food, share upd
Joining the fighting in Ukraine offers few young Russian men a real future. Many get sent to battle with barely any training and outdated equipment. Some never make it out alive. For those who do survive, injuries often go untreated, leaving them disabled or stranded without help. The idea of becomi
Mexico isn’t backing down quietly. The country expects the United States to rethink new tariffs meant to punish nations it accuses of not doing enough to stop forced labor. A 10% tax on shipments from Mexico and other countries is still just a draft, but the clock is ticking—Washington plans to fina
When Bill Pulte was named as the acting director of national intelligence, many eyebrows were raised—not just because of his lack of experience in espionage or security, but because some key figures in Washington hadn’t even heard of him. At a recent hearing, Representative Bill Keating pressed Sec
Crypto-linked political action committees just wrapped up another big win in June, backing eleven candidates who all crossed the finish line. Unlike past cycles when these groups mostly supported well-known crypto fans, Fairshake now seems more interested in building bridges with Democrats who weren
