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Syphilis on the Rise: Why We Need New Strategies

July 25, 2026

The number of syphilis infections is growing fast, especially among men who have sex with men, people living with HIV, newborn babies, and women who can become pregnant. Even though we have vaccines for prevention and medicines to treat the disease, many people still catch it. One big problem

education

Camp Countdown: Final Wizards of Science Session

July 25, 2026

Mid‑America Science Museum is ending its summer program with a final week called Wizarding World of Science. Kids can sign up until Monday, and the camp runs from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. , every weekday for children aged six to twelve. The program is all about hands‑on experiments that feel like magic.

politics

New Park Plan Faces Tax Vote in Skokie

July 25, 2026

A small group of people answered a question about building new parks in Skokie. Most said they would vote “yes” for a $53 million plan that would raise taxes later. Because of this, the park board decided to put the idea on the November ballot. The money would turn an old road into a fresh pa

sports

Patriots Coach Faces Big Test in Second Season

July 25, 2026

The Patriots made a remarkable jump from losing to winning last year, and Coach Mike Vrabel earned praise for turning the team into a contender. Now he must keep that momentum going against tougher opponents and more scrutiny. In the upcoming training camp, Vrabel talked about staying focused on

technology

Data Centers and the Slow‑Down Debate

July 25, 2026

New York has put a one‑year pause on building new data centers, and many other states are expected to follow. The rule shows how people fear that these facilities can hurt the environment or raise power costs. They also hope the government can control how technology grows. When rules like this appe

crypto

Crypto IPOs Take a Pause as Money Moves to Other Sectors

July 25, 2026

The push for crypto companies to go public has slowed a lot, because investors are moving their money into other areas and the overall economy feels shaky. In a recent talk, Christian Lopez from Cohen & Company Capital Markets said the last big liquidity event in October drained a lot of cash fro

technology

Secure TinyML for ICU: A New Approach

July 25, 2026

"The idea is to keep smart medical sensors small and safe while letting them learn from many hospitals. In a busy ICU, each patient’s data is unique and the devices can’t handle heavy software. The new plan uses TinyML, tiny machine‑learning models that fit on simple chips like the ESP32. Instead of

politics

A Fresh Start for the New Prime Minister

July 25, 2026

Andy Burnham has finished his first week in office with a clear message. He opened the new No 10 North building in Manchester and brought together regional mayors and ministers. The event was a sign that he plans to shift power from London to the regions. In his first days, Burnham announced a few

politics

Trump Cuts Green Grants, Says Politics Was the Reason

July 25, 2026

The federal government has admitted that it stopped paying for green energy projects in 16 states because those states voted for a particular presidential candidate. The money, amounting to $7. 6 billion, was meant for clean‑energy projects that could help people and the planet. Instead of looking a

politics

Political Image‑Crafting: How Leaders Farm Their Online Aura

July 25, 2026

In today’s world, politicians are spending as much time online as they do in parliament. They have learned that a carefully staged social‑media presence can make them feel real and relatable, even when the message is engineered. Andy Burnham is a prime example. From casual jogs with athletes