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When Hate Speech Leads to Legal Trouble

June 16, 2026

A man from Plainfield now faces serious charges after allegedly using a racial slur against a 9-year-old Black boy in Naperville. The incident happened when the child knocked on the man’s door after a girl—later identified as the man’s girlfriend’s daughter—damaged his fort. Instead of handling the

health

Forensic workers after a plane crash: the unseen struggles

June 16, 2026

Nine months after the Jeju Air crash in Muan that killed 179 people, a new study turns attention to the mental health of the forensic investigators who worked on the scene. These workers spent weeks identifying bodies and collecting evidence in the wreckage. Experts have long warned that jobs like t

lifestyle

Summer Fun Awaits in Loyalist Township’s Free Learning Labs

June 16, 2026

This summer, Loyalist Township is turning childhood curiosity into hands-on fun with Exploration Days, a series of free weekly workshops happening at two spots—Babcock Mill in Odessa and Bath Museum & Visitors Centre. From July to August, every Thursday and Friday, kids and adults can drop in betwee

health

Catching hidden bone breaks in toddlers: Can AI lend a hand?

June 16, 2026

Doctors often struggle to spot tiny cracks in a toddler’s shinbone—especially when abuse might be involved. These hairline fractures don’t always show up on X-rays, yet they can change how a child is treated or protected. A fresh look at AI-powered tools tried to see if they could pick out these fai

entertainment

Why Dads Love Bad Jokes (And Why That’s Actually Smart)

June 16, 2026

Dad jokes might seem like a cringe-worthy habit, but research suggests they’re more than just eye rolls in disguise. Studies looking at humor in parenting found that these pun-filled, often silly jokes could actually help dads bond with their kids. The key isn’t the joke itself—it’s the way it break

education

School gaps in Wisconsin: How test scores and diplomas tell an unfair story

June 16, 2026

Wisconsin just landed at the bottom of a national review that compared how well white and Black students finish school. The state didn’t just finish near the bottom—it finished last. Researchers looked at high-school diplomas, college degrees, test scores, and graduation rates. In every single measu

weather

Is the Pacific Ocean about to reshape our weather?

June 16, 2026

A shift is happening far below the ocean’s surface near the equator. Warm currents are moving eastward, bulging sea levels and hinting at the early stages of a powerful El Niño event. This isn’t just another weather pattern—it could be a game-changer for global temperatures and storm tracks. Unlike

science

Signs in the Sun: What Scientists Saw Before a Giant Solar Blast

June 16, 2026

A few days before one of the most powerful solar explosions of 2024, the sun showed quiet hints of what was coming. Researchers studying the star’s activity noticed shifts in its outer layer hours before the massive burst of energy erupted. These changes weren’t expected to be so clear, surprising e

politics

Why is this woman still in quarantine when experts say she can go home?

June 16, 2026

Angela Perryman, a 47-year-old cruise passenger, has been stuck in a Nebraska quarantine facility since early May after possible exposure to hantavirus. Despite testing negative for the virus and showing no symptoms, she remains isolated against her will—and against expert advice. Last week, the Cen

politics

Behind the headlines: Why rumors about a top health official might not be going away

June 16, 2026

Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services faced an unusual situation when a well-known figure in public health claimed insiders were talking about a sudden leadership change. Dr. Robert Malone, who has worked closely with government health groups, posted online that some officials belie