A police investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot outside a sports bar on Rivers Avenue. The incident occurred around 11:20 p. m. Wednesday, when officers were called to Mulligans at 8410 Rivers Avenue. On arrival, they found a man lying in the parking lot with gunshot wounds. Emergenc
Deep learning can read the breath and heart data that people use to find their exercise limits. In a test called a cardiopulmonary exercise test, doctors look at how the body uses oxygen and releases carbon dioxide. They mark two key points: one where lactate starts to build up, and another wh
Athletes in Milan Cortina are ready to compete, even as news of war spreads across the world. The Winter Paralympics began on Friday, and competitors are staying calm to perform at their best. Many athletes have spoken about the difficulty of concentrating when headlines talk about conflict in the
A small print shop that started in a garage has earned recognition from city officials for its positive impact on the town. The business, known as The Hairy Ant, was given a “Spirit of St. Charles Award” at the February 2 city council meeting. The award highlights how local companies can help a comm
Countries are now finding ways to put life‑saving cancer medicines onto their health lists. The move follows a global guide that tells governments which drugs are most essential for treating common illnesses. By adding these medicines to national plans, health workers can give patients the right tre
The world of probiotics is growing fast, thanks to new computer tricks and big data tools. Scientists now use machine learning (ML) to sift through huge amounts of biological information, from DNA sequences to the chemicals bacteria produce. This new approach lets them choose promising probiotic str
Chicago woke to a blanket of thick mist that made driving feel like navigating through smoke. The city’s traffic cameras revealed streets shrouded in almost zero visibility, making the morning commute a risky affair. Meteorologists warned that the fog would linger until noon and could last all
Texas is famous for its dry summers, yet a long stretch of the state is actually one of North America’s biggest flood hazards. The region runs from Dallas and Fort Worth along Interstate 35, past Austin and San Antonio, through the Hill Country, and down toward Del Rio in the southwest. Flash fl
A new series on ID Channel dives into the city’s most perplexing missing person cases. The show follows retired detective Pamela Childs, who has spent years digging into cold investigations that others have let slip away. Her determination shines as she re‑examines evidence and pushes for fresh lead
A new Netflix film, released in late 2024, dives into the dark history of a real serial killer who once appeared on a popular dating show. The story follows a woman named Sheryl Bradshaw, an actress who finds herself competing against the charming yet sinister Rodney Alcala in a 1978 episode of “The
