Maggie Brown, a recent graduate from Lincoln-Way East, has done something remarkable. She earned the Girl Scouts' highest honor, the Gold Award, for a project that supports teens with mental health challenges. Her journey started when she was just seven years old, joining Girl Scouts and enjoying ad
Bread often gets a bad reputation. Many people think it causes weight gain, inflammation, and other health issues. But experts say that's not entirely true. Bread can be part of a healthy diet. It can even be good for you. Fiber is key in bread. It helps lower bad cholesterol, keeps blood sugar sta
A recent experiment explored whether AI can generate meaningful spiritual texts. A scientist prompted ChatGPT to create a Buddhist-inspired message, pretending to be a future Buddha named Maitreya. The AI produced a text called the Xeno Sutra, which is not an authentic Buddhist scripture but a creat
In Peru, a recent study looked at how well teens are handling life after the pandemic. It's known that resilience, or the ability to bounce back from tough times, is super important for young people. It helps them deal with stress and keeps their mental health in check. But, there's not much researc
It's August 11, and while the weather is finally pleasant, many Chicago-area students are heading back to school. This early start to the school year has sparked some debate. Evanston Township High School, for instance, began classes today. School officials admit this year's start is earlier than us
Scotty Pippen Jr. is feeling good about his upcoming NBA season. He recently shared his excitement with TMZ Sports, saying, \"This year is going to be big for me! \" The young guard, son of basketball legend Scottie Pippen, is gearing up for his third season in the league. Pippen Jr. has been putti
Monday, August 11, is packed with sports events that might catch your eye. Baseball fans have a lot to look forward to. The MLB is bringing two games to the screen. The first one starts at 7 p. m. on MLBN. You can watch the Minnesota team take on the N. Y. Yankees or the Pittsburgh team play against
Online trolling is when people post mean or annoying messages to start fights or trouble. It's not just one thing, and not everyone does it for the same reason. Some kids do it to get back at someone, while others do it just for fun. A recent study looked at why kids aged 11 to 14 do this and found
Researchers are looking into how uric acid in the blood might help figure out who is at risk for osteoporosis after menopause. Osteoporosis is a big deal because it makes bones weak and more likely to break. Right now, doctors don't have a super easy way to predict who will get it. They want to mak
Prince Andrew's life has been filled with controversies, from his close ties to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to his complicated relationships with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, and his nephews, Princes William and Harry. Andrew's relationship with Epstein was much closer and lasted lon
