The Chicago casino project, led by Bally's, has run into trouble. The Illinois Gaming Board has halted work at the site in River West. Why? They found out that an unauthorized waste hauler, with past ties to organized crime, was being used. This company, D&P Construction, was hired by the Chicago Co
Water lettuce, also known as Pistia stratiotes, is a hardy plant that can help clean up polluted water. This plant is often found in places where water is dirty due to mining waste. Understanding how water lettuce handles different pollutants is key to using it for cleaning up water. The pl
The need for heart transplants is on the rise. Yet, a shocking number of usable hearts go to waste in North America. More than two-thirds of viable hearts are discarded. This is a huge problem. It's not just about the numbers. It's about the lives that could be saved. The situation calls for a fresh
The world of organic chemistry is buzzing with excitement over a new type of catalyst. This catalyst uses visible light to drive chemical reactions. Most of the focus has been on oxygen and nitrogen-based catalysts, like acridinium and pyrylium salts. However, sulfur-based catalysts have been largel
The wrestling world was buzzing with excitement during WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas. However, one big surprise didn't happen. Steve Austin, known as "Stone Cold, " didn't show up in a Prime bottle costume. Instead, he had a minor accident on his ATV, which he later called "embarrassing. " But that w
A Ukrainian reporter, Viktoriia Roshchyna, vanished near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in the summer of 2023. It wasn't until April 2024 that Russia finally acknowledged they had her. Then, in October, Roshchyna's family got a letter from Russian officials saying she had died. But they didn't share
A recent debate sparked by a former U. S. president has raised questions about the accuracy of claims involving tattoos and gang affiliations. The discussion centered around Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who was deported from the United States to El Salvador. The former president asserted that Abreg
Hulk Hogan, a wrestling legend, has a new venture. He wants to make freestyle wrestling more popular and profitable. This idea came to him after watching the NCAA Division I wrestling championships. He saw a lot of potential in the sport. He believes it can be big with the right promotion. He is not
In a twist that caught many off guard, a prominent Democrat and a Republican leader joined forces to secure a bright future for an important air base. This base, located in Michigan, had been facing an uncertain future. The base's old aircraft were set to retire, and there was a real risk that the b
Water is life. But what if the water we drink is full of harmful stuff? That is a scary thought. This is why finding out if water has too many bad things in it is super important. Scientists have come up with a clever way to do this. They have made a special glowing tool. This tool can spot tw
