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Joliet's 2026 Budget: New Jobs and Big Salaries

December 13, 2025

Joliet is looking at some big changes in its 2026 budget. The city plans to add 11 new jobs, with some of them paying over $100, 000. This news comes as the city council gets ready to vote on the budget. The total cost for these new salaries is almost $920, 000. That's a lot of money, but the good

crime

Watching Grief Unfold: The Ethical Dilemma of True Crime Documentaries

December 13, 2025

In 2025, a Netflix documentary titled "The Perfect Neighbor" brought to light a tragic event that shook the nation. The film focuses on the shooting of Ajike Owens, a Black mother of four, by her neighbor Susan Louise Lorincz in Ocala, Florida. The incident, which occurred in 2023, was fueled by rac

health

Caring for Everyone: Why Good Healthcare for Transgender Adults Matters

December 13, 2025

Healthcare is a basic need. It should be available to all. Yet, transgender and gender-diverse adults often face unfair treatment. This leads to health problems. Why does this happen? Mainly, because of stigma and discrimination. These issues make it hard for them to get good primary care. When care

science

How Tiny Germs Trick the Immune System

December 13, 2025

Have you ever wondered how some germs manage to hide from the body's defenses? Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. capri (Mmc) is a tiny, cell wall-less bacterium that can cause disease in goats and cattle. It has a clever trick: it can switch on and off a sugar-like coating called capsular polysaccharide (C

politics

Underwater Watch: British Navy Keeps an Eye on Russian Sub

December 12, 2025

The British navy has been busy lately. They spent three days keeping tabs on a Russian submarine cruising through the English Channel. The submarine, named Krasnodar, is a sneaky Kilo-class type. It sailed on the surface the whole time, but the British were ready to dive into action if it went under

sports

The Man Who Inspired a Village: Mohamed Salah's Legacy in Nagrig

December 12, 2025

In the heart of the Nile Delta, Nagrig village is a place where dreams take root, thanks to one of its own. Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian football superstar, may not be a constant presence in his hometown, but his impact is felt everywhere. The local sports complex, renamed in his honor, is a testamen

environment

Ocean Data in Peril: Why NOAA's Buoys Are at Risk

December 12, 2025

The ocean is a big, mysterious place, and we rely on buoys and sensors to help us understand it better. These tools give us important information for fishing, shipping, and even predicting hurricanes. But right now, these buoys are in trouble because they aren't getting the money they need to keep w

technology

India's Underwater Guardians: The Silent Power of Kalvari-Class Submarines

December 12, 2025

India's underwater strength is something to talk about. Six Kalvari-class submarines, which are part of the Scorpene design, are making waves. These subs are not just any ordinary vessels; they are among the quietest diesel-electric submarines globally. The names INS Kalvari, INS Khanderi, INS Karan

politics

Sudan's Food Crisis Deepens as Aid Runs Low

December 12, 2025

Sudan is in a tough spot. A brutal conflict that started in 2023 has made things really bad for people there. The fighting between the army and a group called the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has caused a huge humanitarian crisis. Right now, people in the Darfur region are struggling with famine and m

politics

Veterans, Deportation, and the Heated Exchange in Congress

December 12, 2025

House Democrats had a lot of questions for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a recent hearing on global threats. One of the main topics was the treatment of veterans and military families under current immigration policies. Rep. Seth Magaziner from Rhode Island brought up the case of S