As the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet struggles to recover from the release of asbestos during its summer renovation, its future hangs in the balance. The 98-year-old indoor theater, a beloved cultural institution, is now facing a lawsuit from the Illinois Attorney General's Office, seeking thousan
Sports betting has taken the nation by storm since the Supreme Court lifted the federal ban in 2018. Today, 38 states, including the District of Columbia, have legalized sports betting. However, the lack of federal regulation has raised concerns about addiction, ethics, and fairness. Enter Rep. Paul
In a move aimed at streamlining their portfolio and focusing on higher-margin brands, General Mills has announced a $2.1 billion deal to sell its North American yogurt operations to French dairy firms Groupe Lactalis and Sodiaal. The divestiture marks a significant shift for the company, which has b
General Mills' decision to sell its North American yogurt business for $2.1 billion has sent shockwaves through the industry. On the surface, it seems like a straightforward divestment, but let's dig deeper. What's driving this move, and what does it say about the state of the yogurt market? First,
The world of ADHD medication has long been shrouded in controversy, with many critics arguing that the benefits often outweigh the risks. However, a new study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry suggests that high doses of prescription amphetamines like Adderall and Vyvanse may be linked
As the curtains open on The Front Room, a sense of unease settles over the audience. The film's title, borrowed from a short story by Susan Hill, hints at the tension that lies beneath the surface of this seemingly ordinary family's life. The Eggers brothers, Sam and Max, have taken the original sto
Imagine having a personal assistant that can understand your emotions, empathize with you, and respond with a level of intelligence that's eerily similar to human-like conversation. Welcome to the world of artificial general intelligence. So, what's the big deal about it? Well, the researcher behind
With the US election looming, the debate around the impact of AI on voting has reached a fever pitch. Recent developments suggest that AI can indeed influence elections, but not in the way we might expect. Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris, paired with AI-generated misinformation, highl
China has been working hard to catch up with the US in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Over the past 18 months, China's tech giants have launched their own AI models, looking to capitalize on the hype around AI. But can they really challenge the US in this area? Let's take a closer look a
Goldman Sachs is set to take a $400 million pre-tax hit in the third quarter due to the unwinding of its General Motors credit card platform and the sale of real estate loans. The bank is in talks to hand over its GM credit card business to Barclays, a deal that would see the transfer of roughly $2
