The Senate fought back against a new bill that would force President Trump to ask Congress for permission before continuing military actions in Iran. The vote was 50‑49, almost split along party lines. Three Republicans joined all Democrats except one to support the measure, showing that some lawmak
The Justice Department has issued a legal memo that backs its request for states to give up full voter rolls, even though several federal courts have ruled that states are not required to do so. The memo, released on May 12 by the Office of Legal Counsel, does not force states to comply but signals
Behaviour Interactive, famous for the hit game Dead by Daylight, is working on a new virtual reality attraction based on the classic cyberpunk film Blade Runner. The project is in partnership with Alcon Entertainment, the original owner of the film’s rights, and PHI Studio from Montreal, which has e
Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland will host a two‑day gathering on August 7 and 8, running from noon to nine in the evening each day. The highlight is a wide selection of wines ranging from dry to sweet fruit styles, letting visitors sample and learn about different flavors. Alongside the drinks,
The story begins in a quiet corner of South Carolina, where an upcoming crime novel is being set. The writer has chosen Lower Fourth Street as the backdrop for a tense thriller that will pull readers into the city’s hidden alleys and bustling cafés. The plot centers on a series of puzzling crimes th
Ted Danson, who is 78 years old, recently shared that he had a sudden health issue during an episode of his podcast “Where Everybody Knows Your Name. ” He didn’t give many details but said he’s now back to full health. The actor described the experience as a wake‑up call that reminded him how fra
In early April, a 20‑year‑old woman named Jakaila Rancifer received an 18‑month supervision sentence for a battery case that would take effect in 2025. The judge who handed down the punishment was Will County Judge Amy Christiansen. A few weeks later, she was taken into custody again by Joliet polic
In the United States, the number of people who died from drug overdoses fell about 14 percent in 2025, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The total deaths were 69 973, down from roughly 81 300 the previous year. The decline is tied in large part to
A family in Louisiana has agreed to a $4. 8 million settlement after the death of Ronald Greene, an unarmed Black motorist shot by police in 2019. Greene was stopped after a high‑speed chase that ended with his car crashing. Video released in 2021 shows officers beating him while he was handcuff
Solar power is often seen as a clean solution, but new research shows that the materials used in panels can leave dangerous waste behind. A study from Oregon State University found that a new ink‑jet method can make CIGS (copper, indium, gallium, selenium) panels with less manufacturing waste and
