The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) managed to get its trading platforms back online, but not before causing a stir in global financial markets. The outage, which lasted several hours, affected trading in Asia and Europe before the U. S. markets could react. The main trading platform, Globex, fina
Southern Wisconsin is in for a snowy weekend, with many towns and cities calling for snow emergencies. This means no parking on streets, so people need to find other spots for their cars. In Beloit, the snow emergency starts Saturday afternoon and ends Sunday noon. If you leave your car on the stre
Winter is here, and so are the germs. While cold and flu viruses are the usual suspects, norovirus is also making its presence felt. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that norovirus cases are on the rise, with about 14% of recent lab tests coming back positive. This is dou
President Trump has been on a mission to question the validity of actions taken by Joe Biden during his presidency. He has claimed that Biden used an autopen to sign documents and that this makes those actions illegal. Trump has even gone so far as to say that he will cancel all executive orders and
Measles, a highly contagious virus, is making a comeback worldwide. Despite a significant drop in deaths over the past two decades, recent outbreaks are revealing flaws in vaccination programs. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that while measles deaths have plummeted by 88% since 2000, th
Flu season is back, and it's looking like it might be a rough one. The virus has changed a lot, making it harder for our bodies to fight it off. This means more people could get sick, and those who are more at risk might get really sick or even need to go to the hospital. The flu virus is a tricky
Our brains are wired to focus on the bad stuff more than the good. This isn't a personal flaw; it's a survival trick from our ancestors. Back then, noticing danger was crucial. A missed threat could mean death, while missing a pretty flower wasn't a big deal. So, our brains learned to prioritize neg
Tax cuts have been a hot topic, and one small business owner is sharing their perspective. They believe these cuts are crucial for keeping the American Dream alive. This isn't just idle chatter; it's coming from someone with hands-on experience. The business owner argues that without these tax cuts
In recent times, two big companies have been under the microscope for causing pollution in New York. The Goodyear plant in Niagara Falls and Great Lakes Cheese have both been linked to environmental issues that have caught the attention of local politicians and regulators. The Goodyear plant has be
The Outer Banks, a stretch of barrier islands off North Carolina, has been in the spotlight recently. Not for its usual appeal, but for dramatic videos of houses tumbling into the sea. This has left many wondering if the area is still a safe and enjoyable destination. The truth is, the damage is qu
