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Chicago's Pope Boom: How Local Businesses Are Cashing In

July 28, 2025

Pope Leo XIV's election has sparked a wave of creativity among Chicago's small businesses. The city's connection to the new pope has led to a surge in pope-themed merchandise, from beer to baby onesies. This trend, dubbed "the pope economy, " has given a significant boost to local entrepreneurs. Br

environment

Small Island Nations and Their Climate Change Reality

July 28, 2025

Climate change is a big problem for small island nations. These places are in serious trouble because of the pollution from big countries. They didn't cause the problem, but they are the ones suffering the most. Rising sea levels, bad storms, and lack of clean water are just a few of the issues they

technology

XR Tech: Can These Gadgets Cut It in the Workplace?

July 25, 2025

XR devices are making waves in the tech world, promising to revolutionize industries with smart tools and enhanced workflows. But can they really handle the rigorous demands of industrial use? Let's take a closer look at two popular XR headsets: the HTC Vive XR Elite and the Magic Leap 2. These hea

crime

Catching a Cyber Shadow: Big Bust in Ukraine

July 24, 2025

In a major win for cybercrime fighters, Ukraine just caught a big fish. They grabbed the suspected boss of XSS. is, a shady online hangout for crooks. This wasn't a quick grab. It took four years of digging, with help from France and Europol. XSS. is has been around since 2013. It's like a bad guy'

health

Walking with Extra Weight: A Smart Fitness Hack?

July 23, 2025

Walking is a great way to stay fit, but adding a weighted vest can take it up a notch. Two friends, Lindsay and Ashley, decided to give it a try after seeing posts online about its benefits. They started with a vest that had 11 pounds of weight and noticed a big difference when they added just a cou

politics

Trump and Epstein: A Friendship That Fell Apart

July 18, 2025

Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein were once close friends, spending time together for over a decade and a half. Trump used to call Epstein a "terrific guy" and said he was "a lot of fun to be with. " Epstein, on the other hand, considered Trump his "closest friend" and described him as "charming. " T

health

How Fit Kids Think Better: A Danish Study

July 17, 2025

Researchers in Denmark recently looked into how physical fitness, mental health, and social background affect how well kids aged 10 to 12 do in school. They wanted to see if being active, feeling good, and having a supportive environment make a difference in how kids think and learn. The study focu

business

Apple's Big Win in the Payments Game

July 16, 2025

A recent court ruling has given Apple a significant victory in a legal battle. The case involved accusations that Apple, along with Visa and Mastercard, had been working together to stifle competition in the payments industry. The plaintiffs, which included a group of merchants, claimed that Apple h

entertainment

Gregg Wallace's MasterChef Exit: What Went Wrong?

July 14, 2025

Gregg Wallace, a familiar face on the BBC's "MasterChef, " is no longer part of the show. This decision comes after a serious report found that many claims of misconduct against him were true. The report, done by a law firm, looked into 83 complaints from his time on the show, between 2005 and 2018.

technology

Unlocking Video Smarts: How EAAR Model Sees and Understands Actions

July 14, 2025

Ever wondered how computers can understand what's happening in a video? It's not magic, it's science! The EAAR model is a smart tool that helps computers figure out actions in videos. This isn't just about fun and games. It's useful in many areas like security, traffic control, and even entertainmen