A hacker group linked to Iran attacked a U. S. medical equipment maker, Stryker, on Wednesday. The hit caused a worldwide break in Microsoft services the company uses. Stryker said there was no sign of ransomware or malware, and that it believed the problem was contained. Their teams were busy ch
A new team effort in Germany is turning the way we think about plastic waste. The project, called Smart Pyrolysis, brings together a chemical company and a research institute to make plastic recycling smarter. Instead of burning or dumping plastic, the plan is to heat it in a controlled way so
Arlington, Texas, has long hosted big games and shows, but this year it’s adding a high‑octane twist: an IndyCar street race that snakes through the city’s entertainment hub. The event isn’t just another ticket sale; it’s a chance to display Arlington’s landmarks—AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, a ne
When oil prices jump or political tensions flare, Bitcoin starts to behave more like the stock market. A recent talk on CNBC showed that these global shocks squeeze money flow, making Bitcoin move in tandem with the Nasdaq Composite. The link has reached a five‑year high. Middle Eastern investors a
The Fulton Historical Society is arranging a day out on March 15 at two in the afternoon, taking folks to a nearby prairie restoration project. The event is led by Dean Huisingh, who founded the society and also runs a conservation foundation that works to protect Illinois plants and animals. He
The market stayed calm on Wednesday, even though hostilities between Iran and Israel—along with strikes against U. S. allies—continued to flare. Traders around the globe kept a close eye on the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow channel that links the world’s top oil producers to buyers. This passage carrie
During the pandemic, leaders had to act fast. A survey of 112 people who worked on COVID‑19 in the U. S. looked at how useful data, models and teamwork were for making those decisions. Most respondents said that having data and predictive tools helped them choose the right actions. The biggest pr
A 24‑hour gap after Senator Dick Durbin said he would not run again saw Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton announce her bid for the seat, signaling a possible shift in Illinois’ Senate representation. The state’s Senate seats have long split between the Chicago area and downstate, but Durbin’s
A new season of a long‑running police drama is turning heads by mixing familiar beats with fresh twists. Instead of following the same tired patterns, the show launches its eighth series from a dramatic European backdrop, giving viewers an unexpected taste of foreign scenery in a network‑TV forma
Medical care for kids has grown into a fresh field that tackles the toughest moments of life. In the past, doctors treated children with many serious illnesses by following adult protocols or ignoring the unique needs of young patients. Now, specialists focus on palliative care that supports childre
