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Chicago’s Bus Network Gets a New Route for Obama Center Visitors

April 10, 2026

Starting May 23, anyone heading to the new Obama Presidential Center can skip the transfers and take a direct ride. The CTA’s popular express bus route 10, which usually zooms from downtown to the Museum of Science and Industry, will now stretch an extra mile south to serve the center. What used to

science

How tiny cell parts travel between cells – and why that matters

April 10, 2026

Scientists once saw mitochondria—the powerhouses inside our cells—as fixed residents with one job: producing energy. Now they know these tiny structures are more like delivery trucks zipping between cells, dropping off supplies or picking up garbage. This movement happens with help from three main h

science

Testing the limits: What keeps Artemis II's astronauts safe?

April 10, 2026

When the Orion spacecraft returns to Earth during Artemis II, it will face its biggest challenge yet. Traveling at speeds faster than a bullet, the capsule will hit temperatures hot enough to melt steel. This extreme heat is what makes the heat shield so critical - it's the only thing standing betwe

entertainment

April 9: A Day That Shaped More Than Just Birthdays

April 10, 2026

April 9 isn’t just another day to mark on a calendar—it’s a snapshot of history in motion. Some of the people born on this date became household names, like Dennis Quaid, who’s still recognized decades after his big-screen prime. Others, such as Leighton Meester, remain tied to roles that defined a

entertainment

Free sports on your screen without the big bills

April 10, 2026

Television doesn’t always demand money for sports anymore. A growing number of channels now stream games for free with ads built into the breaks. These so-called FAST channels skip the big-ticket events but offer smaller leagues and niche sports that rarely make cable lineups. Indoor soccer, for exa

health

Why some teens in Gambella skip the HPV vaccine

April 9, 2026

Most girls in Gambella Town have heard of the HPV vaccine, but many still skip it. The vaccine protects against a virus that can later turn into cervical cancer. Yet in many lower-income places, not enough girls get the shots. Ethiopia is one of those places. Experts wanted to find out why. They as

health

Small activities that quietly boost everyday life

April 9, 2026

Most people see art as something extra—nice to do when you’re bored but not something to rely on. Yet research keeps showing that art does more than just entertain. Playing an instrument can lower stress and even improve heart health. Simple actions like sketching or knitting sharpen the mind, much

health

Should kids get their measles shot earlier in Michigan?

April 9, 2026

Michigan has seen a handful of measles cases pop up recently, with seven in Washtenaw County and one in Monroe County. Health experts are urging parents in seven counties to think about giving their babies a measles vaccine sooner than usual. Normally, kids get their first dose around their first bi

crime

DoorDash accounts targeted in crypto crimes

April 8, 2026

Three men now face charges for a string of violent robberies tied to cryptocurrency. Police say the group picked wealthy crypto owners, watched their routines, and then struck when the time felt right. One victim told reporters how the criminals used his DoorDash account to trick him into opening th

technology

Cheap eye checks for everyone, everywhere

April 8, 2026

A new pocket-sized scanner could bring eye exams to places where people usually skip them—like drugstores or bus stops. Made by scientists in Japan, this AI helper spots cloudy lenses (cataracts) and pressure problems (glaucoma) in just a few minutes. Most high-tech eye gear costs thousands and live