Chicago's Loop is buzzing with holiday events, but can it keep up with the competition? This weekend alone, there are over 20, 000 seats up for grabs at various shows and performances. From Billy Corgan's "A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness" to the Chicago Philharmonic's "Home for the Hol
In 1982, a group of computer scientists at Carnegie Mellon University faced a problem. They needed a way to show when they were joking online. This was before emojis, so they had to get creative. The solution? A tiny symbol made from keyboard characters. It all started with a joke gone wrong. A sci
Tsinghua University in Beijing is making waves in the world of artificial intelligence. This place is like a big brain factory, turning out some of the brightest minds in science and engineering. But it's not just about badminton games and fresh paint smells anymore. The university's Laboratory of B
Lauren's story begins with a Nintendo 64, but it quickly spirals into a much larger issue. As a child, she prioritized gaming over friends and homework, a habit that grew into a full-blown addiction. By high school, her tech use was so severe that she barely graduated. She felt driven but couldn't u
Noah Hawley, a well-known figure in the TV world, has made a big move. He's teaming up again with FX and Disney Entertainment Television. This deal includes a second season of the popular show "Alien: Earth. " The new season will start filming in London next year. The deal is worth a lot of money, i
A long-awaited arrest has been made in a tragic shooting that shook Bessemer last year. Timothy O'Neal Lacey Jr. , a 21-year-old man, is now facing murder charges for the death of James S. Bowen Jr. , who was also 21. This case has been under investigation since September 2024, and it's about time s
FTSE Russell, a big name in the world of financial indexes, has teamed up with Chainlink to bring some serious stock market data to the blockchain. This isn't just any data; we're talking about the Russell 1000, Russell 2000, and Russell 3000 indexes, plus the FTSE 100 and some digital asset benchma
November 2, 2025, is a special day for many famous faces. It's a day to celebrate the birthdays of actors, musicians, and even historical figures. Let's take a look at some of the notable people who will be blowing out candles on their cakes. First up, David Schwimmer, known for his role in "Friend
Americans are in for a shock when they start shopping for health insurance plans. Premiums are set to more than double for many people. This is because COVID-19 subsidies are ending soon. These subsidies have been a big help for many people. They've made health insurance more affordable for millions
The government shutdown is causing a lot of trouble, but the White House is trying to make sure troops still get paid. They found money in different places to cover the paychecks. One big chunk came from a fund meant for research and development. They also took some from a fund for buying supplies a
