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A Tiny Trip Turns into a Huge Measles Crisis

May 17, 2026

A nine‑year‑old boy’s holiday to a small Texas town sparked the most serious measles outbreak in the U. S. in over thirty years, and then crossed the border into Mexico where it spread even more widely. The chain of events began when the child, who had not received the standard two doses of the MMR

politics

Uyghur Fighters in Syria: A Tale of Struggle and Ambition

May 17, 2026

A group of Uyghur volunteers, a Turkic minority from China’s Xinjiang region, joined the Syrian war after years of persecution at home. In 2024 they helped plan a daring night attack that cut supply lines to Aleppo, a key city under the Assad regime. The operation began with fighters clearing an old

politics

Ukraine Launches Big Drone Attack on Russia, Killing Four

May 17, 2026

Ukraine carried out one of its largest drone assaults against Russian territory, striking homes and infrastructure near Moscow and killing four people. The attack hit a house in Khimki, a town northwest of the capital, and two men in Pogorelki, a village just north of Moscow. A drone also struck a t

technology

Japan’s robot wolves: a clever fix running short on supply

May 17, 2026

Bears have long been a headache for people living near forests in Japan. One unusual solution has been the “Monster Wolf, ” a solar-powered robot designed to scare off bears with flashing lights and loud sounds. Farmers and villagers have relied on these mechanical wolves for over ten years, but now

sports

'A Journey from Sand to the Octagon'

May 16, 2026

'Francis Ngannou, born on 5 September 1986 in the village of Batié in Cameroon’s West region, grew up under tough conditions. When his parents separated when he was six, his mother became the sole caregiver and by age ten he was shovelling sand for less than two dollars a day, working in a mine with

religion

Buddhism’s Path Across Asia

May 15, 2026

Siddhartha Gautama, who would later be known as the Buddha, was born in a small village called Lumbini. Historians agree that this happened sometime around the middle of the sixth century B. C. , though some count it a little earlier. When he was about thirty‑five, the man who would become a teacher

environment

How Alaska’s Changing Seasons Explain Why You Should Care About Wildfires

May 15, 2026

Alaska doesn’t ease into wildfire season gradually—it jumps in fast. While the state still fights leftover winter melts in March and early April, the real shift happens as snow disappears and spring winds kick in, turning last year’s dry grass into kindling. Most Alaskans know the risks by now: one

lifestyle

Remembering Illinois Heroes in Yorkville

May 14, 2026

A new tribute will open its doors to the public on May 18th in Yorkville’s Kendall County Office Building. The exhibit, called the Illinois Fallen Wall, showcases photographs of every soldier from the state who lost their lives in combat since September 11th. The display will stay on the first‑floor

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

health

Why some dads in Maluku skip prenatal checkups—and why it matters

May 12, 2026

In the scattered islands of Maluku, Indonesia, having a baby is a team effort—but not every team shows up the same way. Many fathers skip routine prenatal visits, even though their presence could make pregnancy safer for mothers and newborns. The problem isn’t just distance to clinics or rough roads