Illinois lawmakers are back at work, but this time, they're dealing with a $2. 2 billion budget gap. That's a lot of money, and it's not going to be easy to fix. The state is also dealing with some big changes in Washington, like fewer federal dollars coming in. This means lawmakers have to be extra
America's education system is facing a serious problem. Students today are not doing as well as they used to in important subjects like reading and math. This issue started before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the pandemic made things worse. The problem is not just about grades; it's about how well stu
Arkansas just got a cool new tool to help people manage their cash. It's an online platform that teaches money basics for free. The state's Financial Education Commission made this happen. The platform is run by a company called Enrich. It has stuff like budgeting tools, retirement planning, and ar
The Central Carolina Comic Con is in full swing at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. This two-day event has brought out a mix of stars from movies, TV, and wrestling. Fans are getting up close with their favorite personalities for autographs and photos. Lou Diamond Phillips was one of the highl
Ayo Dosunmu, a star guard for the Chicago Bulls, is in the spotlight as the NBA trade deadline approaches. With big trades happening around the league, like Luka Doncic moving to the Lakers and Trae Young joining the Wizards, everyone is talking about potential deals. Dosunmu, however, says he isn't
Muscles change as we get older. This is not news. But what is interesting is how these changes affect the tiny blood vessels, called capillaries, that bring oxygen and nutrients to our muscles. Scientists have known for a while that these capillaries become less dense with age. However, they usually
Beef tallow, a type of fat that was once shunned by health experts and the government, is now gaining attention in the latest dietary guidelines. This fat, derived from beef, has been quietly gaining fans over the past few years. Chefs love it for its ability to make fries and doughnuts extra crispy
Iran's government has once again cut off the country's internet connection. This time, it seems even Starlink, a satellite internet service, is being blocked. The move comes as protests sweep the nation, fueled by economic struggles and government policies. The internet shutdown is not new for Iran
The Democratic Party is in a tough spot. Even as President Trump's popularity drops, the Democrats aren't gaining much support. Many Americans blame the Democrats for the current state of politics. They feel the party didn't prioritize the country's needs during the 2024 election. Instead, people th
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a handy feature for those who need Linux on their Windows machines. It lets users run multiple Linux distributions easily and even supports GPU passthrough. This is useful for tasks like running local large language models (LLMs) with powerful GPUs. However, WSL
