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COREY BROOKS: Chicago schools are failing kids at the one skill that can change their lives

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COREY BROOKS: Chicago schools are failing kids at the one skill that can change their lives

Only 23% of Chicago fourth graders scored proficient on the 2024 Nation's Report Card, exposing a literacy crisis with devastating consequences.

Restaurants draw the line on substitutions as diners push menu limits

3 days ago

Restaurants draw the line on substitutions as diners push menu limits

Food allergies and dietary restrictions aside, chefs say excessive substitutions strip dishes of authentic flavor and slow down kitchen operations.

Blood sugar spikes may be tied to everyday habits you can control, expert says

3 days ago

Blood sugar spikes may be tied to everyday habits you can control, expert says

Jim LaValle reveals how post-meal glucose spikes, insulin resistance and sleep apnea are deeply connected, plus the 10-minute walking habit.

COURT-TURNED-COOKING CLASS: Judge under fire for asking defendant for cooking tips

4 days ago

COURT-TURNED-COOKING CLASS: Judge under fire for asking defendant for cooking tips

A Florida judge faces backlash after asking a domestic battery suspect for cooking tips during a bond hearing, including how to grill steak without making it chewy.

Deadly security risks prompt updated travel warnings for 13 countries

4 days ago

Deadly security risks prompt updated travel warnings for 13 countries

Citing Iranian-backed Houthi attacks and escalation risks for Americans, the State Department has now updated advisories for 13 Middle Eastern countries.

Diagnostic test could flag which men need aggressive prostate cancer treatment and which don't

4 days ago

Diagnostic test could flag which men need aggressive prostate cancer treatment and which don't

The Decipher genomic test could help doctors decide which high-risk prostate cancer patients need abiraterone hormone therapy and which can skip it.

Everyday foods may be the ‘cornerstones’ of a longer life, doctor says

4 days ago

Everyday foods may be the ‘cornerstones’ of a longer life, doctor says

Blue Zones founder and bestselling author Dan Buettner discusses how beans, vegetables and traditional Mediterranean eating habits may contribute to exceptional lifespans in the newest Blue Zone of Bolotana, Sardinia.

McDonald's McRib returns for limited time, but customers in some cities will miss out

4 days ago

McDonald's McRib returns for limited time, but customers in some cities will miss out

The McRib has returned to select McDonald's locations as of Oct. 27 in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami, but the limited-time item won't last long.

American tourist falls 1,000 feet to her death while chasing perfect mountain photo

4 days ago

American tourist falls 1,000 feet to her death while chasing perfect mountain photo

An American tourist from Miami, Florida, reportedly left a marked trail in the Dolomites, Italy, to take a photo before she fell 1,000 feet to her tragic death.

Cops called to Florida youth soccer game to deal with parents of 3-year-old soccer prodigy

4 days ago

Cops called to Florida youth soccer game to deal with parents of 3-year-old soccer prodigy

A 3-year-old soccer prodigy was reportedly kicked out of a Florida i9 Sports league after parents complained about his dominance and playing time.