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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Campaign Funds: A Close Look at Dolton, Orland Park, and Tinley Park Elections

Tiffany Henyard, Dolton's mayor, is funding her own re-election campaign, with no outside contributions except for her loans. Her opponent, Jason House, has raised around $20, 000 from various sources, including contributions from local officials and a law firm. Henyard, who is also under federal sc

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

What New Moms Say About Social Media: A Peek Inside Their Experiences

You might think that having a new baby would make moms want to escape social media. But hold on, it's not that simple! A group of researchers sat down with 20 new moms, aged 23 to 42, to chat about their social media habits. These moms had babies between 0 to 6 months old and were part of a bigger s

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Jan 15 2025SPORTS

The Unsung Hero Behind Tiger Woods: A Look at Kultida Woods' Life

Tiger Woods, the legendary golfer, often credits his success to his parents. But did you know that his mom, Kultida Woods, plays a huge role behind the scenes? Born in Thailand, Kultida spent her early years moving between her parents after they divorced. This shaped her into a strong-willed person

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Jan 15 2025EDUCATION

Schools Scramble for Info After PowerSchool Hack

Lowcountry schools are back to business as usual, but they're on high alert after a data breach at PowerSchool. The South Carolina Department of Education is helping out by looking into what went wrong. Something called personally identifiable information was compromised, and this isn't just a local

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Jan 15 2025SCIENCE

A Project to Revive Extinct Animals Gets Huge Investment

Imagine bringing back animals that have been wiped out, like the woolly mammoth or the Tasmanian tiger. That's what Colossal Biosciences is trying to do. This week, they got a big boost with $200 million in funding. That brings their total funding to a whopping $435 million since they started in 202

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

New York's Governor Proposes Tax Cuts for Middle-Class Families

New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently revealed her plan to reduce income taxes for many state residents, aiming to ease financial pressure. Her proposal, part of an affordability agenda, is set to be detailed in her upcoming State of the State address. The tax cut would benefit joint filers earnin

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Canada's Premiers Face Off Over Trump's Tariff Threats

As the clock ticks down to Donald Trump's inauguration, Canada's provincial leaders are at a loss over how to handle the president-elect's tariff threats. They're scrambling to protect their economies, but they don't agree on the best way to do it. Alberta's premier, Danielle Smith, met with Trump a

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Nintendo's Next Big Console Update: What to Expect

Forget CES 2025, the real buzz is about Nintendo's next console update. According to insiders, January 16 could be the big day. But don't hold your breath for a massive keynote. Instead, expect bits of info leaking out like a Nintendo Direct. Here's what we know so far: the Switch 2 will definitely

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Nintendo Switch 2: Power Check Under the Hood

Gamers and tech enthusiasts are buzzing about the Nintendo Switch 2's power. Thanks to a data miner on Famiboards, we might have a sneak peek at its performance. When in handheld mode, the console is said to run at a GPU speed of 561 MHz, which translates to about 1. 71 TFLOPS of power. Plug it in,

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

How COVID-19 Changed SNAP-Ed: Lessons Learned

COVID-19 hit the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education (SNAP-Ed) hard. Implementers had to deal with unexpected challenges. Some found ways to adapt, while others faced roadblocks. Looking back, there were certain things they wish they had known or done differently to prepare. Every

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