The United States launched an elaborate rescue that involved dozens of aircraft, hundreds of personnel, and secret CIA tools to retrieve a two‑man fighter jet crew that crashed deep inside Iran. The mission was carried out after the F‑15E Strike Eagle went down late Thursday, and U. S. forces reache
The film “No One Cares About Crazy People” is a short documentary that will play at Columbia College’s Film Row Cinema on Saturday. After the screening, a panel with director Gail Freedman will discuss the movie’s message and its ties to Chicago. The soundtrack is written by Jeff Tweedy, a singer
The U. S. is facing a decision that could change the lives of many citizens. A new proposal would push defense spending beyond $1 trillion, a level not seen since the Cold War. The plan would require cutting money from programs that help families—health care, housing, schools and efforts to pr
Laguna Beach’s latest small business milestone isn’t just about cutting a ribbon—it’s a chance for locals to see what all the buzz is about. Covey Gardens, now two years into its run at 1590 S. Coast Highway, is hosting a public open house on April 16 at 5 p. m. The event packs in more than just a c
Two sides of Venezuela’s government—its socialist leaders and the opposition—might team up to protect the country’s money in the U. S. after a recent surprise move by Washington. A judge in New York paused for six weeks a case where creditors want to grab cash tied to Venezuela’s state oil company,
Recently, some of the most well-known cryptocurrencies, outside of Bitcoin, have quietly gained ground despite tough economic times. Ethereum, for example, rose nearly 10% in a month when global conflicts and stock market drops made investors nervous. Chainlink and Solana also showed small gains, de
Scientists have found that electrons do not leave atoms as quickly as once thought. When a powerful X‑ray photon hits an atom, it can jolt an electron out in what is called the photoelectric effect. Using pulses that last only attoseconds—one quintillionth of a second—researchers watched the e
"Inter Milan beat Roma 5-2 on Easter Sunday. Marcus Thuram was the star of the game, scoring a goal and giving two assists. The match showed how strong Inter is at the top of Serie A. After the game, Thuram talked to the TV network and then to reporters. He said he missed his teammate Lautaro Marti
A former star quarterback, Troy Aikman, once played three sports in high school. He was a big name in football but also loved baseball and basketball. While he grew up, it was normal for kids to do several sports at once. In a recent talk on the Rushmore Podcast, Aikman shared that if he had been f
The latest buzz in Eau Claire’s city council race shows that two big national groups have poured money into a local, nonpartisan election. One is the State & Local Election Alliance, and the other is the Working Families Party PAC. Together they have spent about $64, 545 on mailers, phone calls and
