Chicago’s mayor has a rule: no campaign money from companies that do city work. But over the years, money still slips through. This time, an IT firm called EKI-Digital—already under fire for possible overbilling—sent a $250 donation to the mayor’s campaign. The timing is awkward. Just last year, the
A group of diabetes specialists, including a researcher from Northwestern University, were forced out of a major medical conference in New Orleans last week after distributing a research paper that challenged political interference in science. The paper, published in a respected diabetes journal, cr
In Maine, a debate is heating up around a leading Senate hopeful who has stirred discomfort among his own party. Although he leads the polls, several Democratic lawmakers have voiced concerns about his suitability for office. The worries stem from recent reports that he sent inappropriate message
Europe is slowly swapping popular American tools for locally made options, starting with France’s shift from Zoom and Microsoft Teams to domestic software. Other nations are following the lead, eager to reduce reliance on U. S. platforms. SpaceX’s recent filing with U. S. regulators unveiled a siza
In the early 2000s, a group of teachers and I worked on a grant for an online school in Louisiana. We looked at the best ways to help both students and teachers succeed, but the grant let schools pick only certain students who met specific criteria. One of the first schools to try this was Riverside
Stroke patients often need extra care to regain independence. Two common settings for this help are inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Researchers wanted to see which setting lets patients return home sooner, a sign that they are functioning well. Th
Older adults often lose muscle power and the ability to move well. These losses can lead to many health problems, but scientists are still figuring out how everyday fun activities affect different parts of fitness. A new study looked at people who live in the community and are not in hospitals or
Living with joint pain can feel like a daily hurdle. When arthritis takes over, doctors often suggest hip or knee replacement to bring back comfort and mobility. A recent study looked at a large group of people over time to see what habits or conditions might lower the chance of needing that surgery
He hung up his cleats in April 2025, ending a career that saw him earn multiple All‑Pro honors and a place on the 2010s All‑Decade team. After stepping away, he told reporters that he feels like a kid on a playground – no more deadlines, just the freedom to chase whatever sparks his interest. A ye
Utah kids grow up in a place that prizes teamwork, hard work and family. Youth sports are one of the best teachers for those values. But many families can’t afford to let their children join a team. A new effort called Utah Youth Sports Giving Day is here to change that. It will bring together nonp
