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Waukegan Schools' Budget: Money Matters More Than Taxes?

October 25, 2024

Imagine a place where people come together to talk about taxes, but end up discussing spending instead. That's what happened at a recent hearing in Waukegan, Illinois. The Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 wanted to raise its property tax levy by almost 5% for the next school year. Sounds l

politics

Storms, Space, Boeing Cuts, VP Health, and Covid Tests: A Week in Review

October 18, 2024

Hurricanes Helene and Milton have left Florida residents feeling anxious and stressed. These natural disasters have taken a mental health toll on many people. On the bright side, SpaceX successfully landed its rocket booster with its Starship, which is a big deal for the space industry. Meanwhile, B

health

COVID in Kids Linked to Higher Diabetes Risk: Study Finds

October 15, 2024

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open found that children and teens who caught COVID-19 were more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes compared to kids with other respiratory illnesses like flu or bronchitis. The risk was especially high for obese children, who had double the likelihood of gett

business

China's Economy: A Waiting Game for Stimulus

October 12, 2024

China's Finance Minister, Lan Fo’an, hinted at possible economic boosts on Saturday but didn't reveal any concrete plans. This comes after the economy's slow recovery from COVID-19 restrictions lifted in late 2022. Companies are cautious, cutting back on jobs and pay, while a struggling property mar

health

Vaccine Trust Takes a Hit: What Happened?

October 11, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, government responses had unintended consequences. The number of unvaccinated kindergarten kids hit a record high. The CDC reported that around 80,000 more kids didn't get their shots compared to before the pandemic. This means fewer kids are protected against diseases l

politics

Trump's Secret Covid Test Shipment to Putin

October 10, 2024

During the early days of the pandemic, when Covid tests were hard to find, Donald Trump sent some to Vladimir Putin. This surprising move was confirmed by the Kremlin. The Russian president's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, said that countries were sharing resources during this challenging time. Russia

health

Covid's lingering heart effects: What you need to know

October 9, 2024

Did you know that Covid-19 can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes for up to three years after infection? A recent study found that people who caught Covid in 2020 had twice the risk of major heart events compared to those who didn't test positive. Even more concerning, those hospitalized

crime

Doctor Tries to Kill Partner with Fake Vaccine

October 7, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, a British doctor named Thomas Kwan admitted in court that he tried to kill his mother’s partner using a fake COVID-19 vaccine. The 53-year-old doctor from Sunderland dressed up as a nurse and even took his own mother's blood pressure before injecting the victim with p

crime

Habitat for Humanity's Ex-Finance Director Pleads Guilty to COVID Fund Misuse

October 7, 2024

The former Finance Director of Habitat for Humanity in Central South Carolina, Ashley Clark Ingram, has admitted to embezzling over $388,000 meant for COVID-19 relief. This misappropriation of funds was discovered through an internal investigation conducted by the organization after she left her pos

crime

Shocking Embezzlement: Habitat for Humanity's Finance Director Steals Over $500K

October 7, 2024

Imagine trusting someone to handle your money and then finding out they've taken half a million dollars for themselves. That's exactly what happened at Habitat for Humanity of Central South Carolina. Ashley Clark Ingram, who was the director of finance and operations, pleaded guilty to stealing gove