In 2025, Elgin experienced a significant drop in gunfire incidents, with a 63% decrease compared to the previous year. This drop is a big deal because gunfire cases had been on the rise since 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The city saw just 24 incidents involving shots fired in 2025, down from
A special day is coming up for three zodiac signs. On January 21, 2026, the Waxing Crescent Moon in Pisces will bring a unique energy. This moon phase is known for making people more sensitive and open to love. It's a time when emotions flow freely, and fears about love start to fade away. For Canc
Cancer patients often feel very tired. Exercise might help, but what kind of exercise works best? A recent study looked at different exercise programs to see which ones help the most with fatigue. It seems that moderate workouts, like walking or light weightlifting, done a few times a week, can make
Wildfire smoke might be doing more harm than we thought. New research shows that when pregnant women breathe in this smoke, their kids might have a higher chance of having autism. The study looked at over 200, 000 births in Southern California. It found that the risk was highest when moms were expos
Stem cells, specifically mesenchymal ones, are like tiny repair kits in the body. They have great potential for healing and regenerating tissues. But there's a big problem: these cells often don't survive well when they are transplanted into a patient. One reason for this is something called anoikis
Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve's leader, faces a tricky situation. He's considering attending a Supreme Court hearing about whether President Trump can dismiss Lisa Cook, a Fed governor. However, not everyone agrees that this is a wise move. Scott Bessent, a prominent figure in finance, advises
New England Patriots fans are in for a challenge if they want to cheer on their team in the AFC Championship game in Denver. The issue? Ticketmaster is only selling tickets to people who live in the Rocky Mountain area. That means fans from New England won't get a chance to buy tickets directly from
A massive fraud scandal in Minnesota involved a nonprofit called Feeding Our Future. The person at the center of it all was Aimee Bock, a white woman who ran the organization. She was convicted of stealing millions of dollars meant to feed hungry kids during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bock claims she d
U. S. bank stocks took a hit during morning trading on Tuesday. This happened as investors waited to see if a 10% cap on credit card interest rates would be enforced by the Trump administration. The deadline for this decision was January 20. The proposed cap aims to make credit cards more affordabl
The recent buzz around Donald Trump's financial gains during his time in office has sparked quite the debate. It's been reported that he's made quite a fortune, at least $1. 4 billion, from various ventures while serving as president. This figure is considered a conservative estimate, as some of his
