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School Leadership Shakeup: Who's Really in Charge?

October 6, 2024

In Chicago, things are getting shaken up in the school system. The CEO of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is out, and it seems like their lobbying skills weren't up to par. Meanwhile, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is gaining more influence as negotiations with city officials heat up. State lawmakers

science

Voyager 2: A Space Adventure in Slow Motion

October 6, 2024

Ever wondered how long a spacecraft can last? NASA's Voyager 2 is a great example. Launched in 1977, it's still going strong, but things are changing. NASA has turned off one of its science instruments to save power. Why? The plutonium power supply is slowly running out. This isn't the end for Voyag

celebrities

Donald Glover's Health Issue Cancels Tour

October 6, 2024

Something's not right with Donald Glover. The man behind the stage name Childish Gambino has had to call off the rest of his concert tour because he needs surgery for a health problem he hasn't told anyone about. It's serious enough that he can't perform and needs time to recover. Glover, who turne

politics

Is Climate Change a Top Issue for Young Voters?

October 6, 2024

This week, Trump made a surprising claim that the planet has gotten slightly cooler recently. On the other side, JD Vance was hesitant to address the link between carbon emissions and climate change during the vice presidential debate on Tuesday. He said, “Let’s just say that’s true.” These statemen

sports

Packers' Doubs Misses Practice: What's Going On?

October 6, 2024

Something strange is happening in the Green Bay Packers’ wide receiver room. Romeo Doubs missed practice on Thursday and Friday, and it's not due to an injury. Bill Huber from Sports Illustrated reported that Doubs was upset about his role in the passing game. The team even checked on him at home be

business

Building Bridges Across the Pacific

October 5, 2024

Gov. JB Pritzker is taking Illinois' marketing efforts to new heights by embarking on a trade mission to Japan, accompanied by a diverse group of lawmakers, business leaders, and community representatives. This trip marks an exciting chapter in the state's efforts to strengthen ties with one of its

politics

Vice President Harris' Border Tour: A Closer Look

October 5, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris has been making waves, touring the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona and swing states like Nevada and California. This isn't just any visit; she's stepping into former President Donald Trump's territory, hoping to gain support where he's been attacking her over immigration i

business

EU Puts Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles: What Does It Mean?

October 5, 2024

On Friday, the European Union took a significant step in its ongoing investigation into Chinese electric vehicle (EV) subsidies. The EU voted to adopt definitive tariffs on China-made battery electric vehicles (BEVs). This move follows the launch of an anti-subsidy probe back in October 2023, which

technology

Vulcan Rocket's Close Call: Success Despite Booster Glitch

October 5, 2024

On Friday morning, the United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched its Vulcan rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This 202-foot-tall beast is destined for many missions, including those for the US military and Amazon's Kuiper broadband network. The launch started at 7:25 am EDT (11:

entertainment

Childish Gambino's Tour Halt: A Health Priority

October 5, 2024

Childish Gambino has decided to cancel his New World Tour, which he had paused last month. The musician needed time to focus on his health. Today, on X, Childish Gambino shared that after his show in New Orleans, he went to the hospital in Houston for some checks. It turned out he wasn't well enough