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For once powerful former House Speaker Mike Madigan, the 25th day of his trial continued with more testimony about so-called “do nothing” jobs provided to his friends. One of those friends, former 13th Ward precinct captain and former recorder of Deeds Ed Moody, who told jurors that he was paid more than $350,000 on a […]
The market for non-surgical cosmetic treatments is booming as both women and men are investing in wrinkle-free skin. Non-invasive aesthetic treatments raked in $70 billion globally in 2023 and — despite persistent inflation over the past couple of years — the industry is expected to grow to $304 billion by 2033. Erika Barry, nurse practitioner […]
Peterson’s greatest strength as a Biblical thinker is evidenced in this book: His ability to show the continuity between biblical texts and ordinary life. Many parts of how he reads Scripture track with what I’ve read Biblical scholars say, such as God forming order from chaos in creation or the themes of freedom versus tyranny. […]
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary has been both widely celebrated and condemned because of the latter’s views on oil, gas, and climate change. The Wall Street Journal summed up the appointment with the headline: “Trump’s Choice for Energy Secretary Is a Fracking Booster and Climate Skeptic.” […]
The Brooklyn Nets picked up their first NBA Cup win of the season to remain mathematically alive in East Group A. Brooklyn’s win dumped the Charlotte Hornets to 0-2 along with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Nets and Sixers play on Friday night in Philadelphia. The Orlando Magic and New York Knicks should still be viewed […]
Steffi Cao and Delia Cai reckon with what to do when your favorite creator isn’t politically aligned with you. There are certain social media rules we can all agree on: Ghosting a conversation is impolite, and replying “k” to a text is the equivalent of a backhand slap (violent, wrong, and rude). But what about […]
Twenty years ago, a cave diver found thousands of fossils in a blue hole on Great Abaco Island. The fossils reveal the island’s Ice Age history, with pristine specimens of now-extinct species. Hurricane Dorian nearly destroyed researchers’ collections, and the blue holes’ future is uncertain. Nestled in The Bahamas on Great Abaco Island is a […]
(ANALYSIS) Do the Ten Commandments have a valid place in U.S. classrooms? Louisiana’s Legislature and governor insist the answer is “yes.” But on Nov. 12, 2024, a federal judge said “no.” U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles blocked the state’s controversial House Bill 71, which Gov. Jeff Landry had signed into law on June 19, […]
(REVIEW) The first Christmas movie of the season has landed on Netflix, just in time for, uh, Thanksgiving. “Hot Frosty” is about a hyper-realistic muscular snowman who comes to life when a small-town widow — played by Hallmark veteran Lacey Chabert — puts an apparently magical scarf around him. He spends much of the rest of the […]
As trust in mainstream media fades, influencers are acting like the next generation’s news anchors. Two-thirds of them are men. “News influencers” are social media translators, conveying the day’s biggest stories via TikTok commentary or Instagram graphic. They also happen to be overwhelmingly male. Source link