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Elk Grove backs new security camera plan to tackle rising theft

May 15, 2026

The city council in Elk Grove recently agreed to a plan that puts more eyes on the streets. Starting soon, police will get live feeds from cameras set up by local businesses. The goal? To catch crimes as they happen and respond faster. Small shops can even get up to $5, 000 to help pay for the camer

business

Dutch Bros makes its first Chicago stop in Melrose Park

May 14, 2026

A coffee chain famous for its high-energy crews and custom drinks is opening its first Illinois location outside the college towns it usually targets. Dutch Bros picked Melrose Park, a mostly residential suburb west of the city, to launch its Chicago-area push. More shops are planned for Oak Park an

lifestyle

Fresh Harvest, Fresh Vibes: Elkhart’s Saturday Market Comes Alive

May 2, 2026

Elkhart’s downtown buzzes again on Saturday mornings, as the city’s farmers market opens its gates on May 2. The event runs from nine in the morning until one in the afternoon, and it will stay on the calendar through September 26. Last year, people who visited almost tripled in number, with more

lifestyle

From Texas Hustle to Tuscan Tranquility

April 22, 2026

Around 50, plenty figure their careers and routines are set for life. Not everyone decides to chuck it all. Angie Smith's move from a six-figure tech sales job in Texas to a small Italian village shows how one shake-up can change weight, health, and outlook. Her story isn’t just about downsizing a c

religion

Pope Leo’s Angola visit draws massive crowd amid national struggles

April 20, 2026

Thousands braved early morning heat in Kilamba, a planned city near Luanda, to see Pope Leo during his Africa tour. Estimates suggest up to 200, 000 people gathered in the open space, making it one of the biggest public events in Angola this year. The turnout wasn’t just about faith—many came seekin

environment

Big Tech wants to turn Florida green into grey

April 14, 2026

Florida is famous for its sunshine, not its server farms. Yet the same companies pushing AI are eyeing swamps and pastures to build power-hungry computer palaces. These places need as much water as a small town every day just to keep the machines from melting. Right now the state’s energy grid can b

education

A Fresh Look at the 2024 Global Climate Summit

April 13, 2026

The 2024 Global Climate Summit kicked off in Geneva, drawing leaders from over 190 nations. Instead of starting with the usual speeches, the event opened with a surprising art installation that highlighted rising sea levels. Delegates then divided into working groups, each tackling a specific

politics

Balancing tech and tradition in Idaho hunting rules

April 13, 2026

Idaho recently adjusted rules about using gadgets for hunting after a quick political detour. The state wrote new tech restrictions last year, banning drones, heat sensors, night vision, and live-streaming trail cameras during fall and early winter. These rules were meant to protect fair chase princ

crime

When Trust Gets Broken: The Cost of Greed

April 10, 2026

A personal assistant in New York stole almost $10 million from an elderly couple who relied on her help. For seven years, from 2017 to 2024, she took advantage of their trust. Instead of doing her job, she wrote herself checks that were meant for them. She used the money to buy luxury items like han

environment

How shrimp farms might be quietly changing coastal waters

April 4, 2026

Shrimp farming is booming along tropical coasts, but scientists still argue over whether these operations leak harmful metals into nearby mangrove swamps. A recent study took a close look at Todos os Santos Bay in Brazil, where shrimp ponds sit right next to mangroves. Researchers tested mud from th