Elmhurst School District 205 recently faced a tough decision regarding their health insurance. The school board had to vote on a new insurance contract with a 5.1 percent increase. This increase is a big improvement from last year's 37 percent hike. The district is dealing with a $5.8 million defici
Serena Williams, known for her dominance on the tennis court, recently faced a health issue that's got fans paying attention. In May, she underwent an MRI and was diagnosed with a lump, which turned out to be a branchial cleft cyst. This might sound like a mouthful, but it's actually a common birth
Connor Tomasko from Chicago is a money management enthusiast who's urging people to be cautious about keeping money in payment apps. While these apps, like Venmo and Cash App, are easy to use, they don't offer the same protections as banks. For instance, funds in these apps aren't usually insured by
Some researchers think Black men are leaning towards conservative ideas. But that's not the full story. Black men have always had varied political views. The real question is, how can we get more, especially young men, involved in politics? A recent study showed that almost half of Black people beli
Ever wondered if you could get stunning aerial shots without breaking the bank? DJI has just released the Air 3S drone, and it's giving the pricey Mavic 3 Pro a run for its money. This new drone packs a punch with a 1-inch image sensor and 50MP main camera. Both cameras offer autofocus and impressiv
Did you know that more people without medical training are saving lives by using naloxone, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses? A recent study found that from 2020 to 2022, the use of this antidote by laypeople rose by 43%. This is great news, as it might be one reason why opioid overdose deaths i
In a remarkable story, a Russian man named Mikhail Pichugin was rescued after spending 67 frigid days at sea. The Sea of Okhotsk, where he was adrift, is known for its harsh winters, freezing over from October to March. Mikhail's brother and nephew, unfortunately, did not make it. The family started
Imagine being stranded at sea for over two months in an inflatable boat. That’s exactly what happened to Mikhail Pichugin, a 45-year-old Russian man who set off for a whale-watching trip with his brother and nephew. Things took a tragic turn when their engine failed. The trip to the Shantar Islands
Pinellas County is still feeling the effects of Hurricane Milton, with fuel shortages, long gas lines, and piles of debris lining the streets. But there's good news too! The city of St. Petersburg and nearby areas have lifted their boil water notices. This means the water is safe to drink again afte
Ever since the opioid crisis skyrocketed, there’s been a push to make naloxone, a life-saving overdose reversal drug, easily available to anyone. Recently, a study found that more people without medical training are using it to save lives. From June 2020 to June 2022, emergency services saw a 6.1% d
