Chicago's media landscape is seeing significant changes. Chicago Public Media, the organization behind the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ, is making some tough decisions to stay afloat. They recently announced voluntary buyouts for journalists at the Sun-Times and business employees at WBEZ. This move c
As the S&P 500 soars to new peaks, traders can't get enough of risky exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Over the past year, interest in complex ETFs has surged, especially those using derivatives to boost returns, protect against market drops, or even hedge against bitcoin declines. This trend mirrors th
In Davos, Switzerland, the 2025 World Economic Forum brought together top minds to discuss the future of agriculture and climate change. Newsweek hosted an event called "Aligning Agriculture With Global Climate Goals, " focusing on the role of sustainable farming. Amit Shah, Newsweek's EVP Internat
Did you know that almost two-thirds of deaths from heart diseases worldwide are linked to things we do or don’t do, like smoking, drinking too much, eating poorly, or not being active enough? In Africa, these diseases are on the rise because people don’t know enough about them or have wrong ideas. I
Managing type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be tough, but using digital tools might make it a bit easier. A recent study called Greenhabit looked into how a mobile health app could help people with T2D take better care of themselves. The study was set up like a big game of chance, where some people got the a
Imagine a place where your dream car isn't just parked, but lives in style. That's what Maranello, a luxury auto garages company, is bringing to Plano. They're building a unique facility just for sports car owners, set to break ground soon. These aren't your typical garages; they're "condos" ranging
Imagine living in a place where war has been ongoing for over a year. That's the reality for the people of Gaza. The fighting between Israel and Hamas has caused immense damage, with buildings like schools, hospitals, and homes reduced to rubble. The UN reports that about 90% of Gaza's population, o
Leo Woodall, a 28-year-old British actor, recently starred in "Prime Target, " a mini-series on Apple TV+. He plays Edward Brooks, a math grad student at Cambridge. Despite not being great at math, Woodall had to learn complex equations for his role. He admitted it was stressful, but he practiced wr
Ever wondered what it takes to be a legend in baseball? Let's talk about Ichiro Suzuki. Born in Japan, he didn't start his major league career in the U. S. until he was 27. That's quite late compared to most players. But did that stop him from becoming the first Japanese player to enter the Baseball
The surprise hiring of Ben Johnson as the new head coach of the Chicago Bears has sparked interest in who will join his coaching team. Johnson might look to his old stomping grounds in Detroit for a key assistant. A rumored frontrunner is Hank Fraley, Detroit's offensive line coach, who could step i
