The new MacBook Pro with Apple's M5 chip is here, and while it doesn't look any different, the AI and GPU upgrades are worth ...

Becky Schuchman has worked selflessly as the superintendent of Carlinville School District for over a decade. As a “home area girl,” she has been committed to the Carlinville community as a student, ...

Mitochondria are the small organelles that generate the energy our bodies need to grow, move, and stay healthy. As ...

Traditionally, the term “ braindump ” referred to someone taking an exam, memorizing the questions, and sharing them online for others to use. That practice is unethical and violates certification ...

Screen time has long been a hot topic for parents. Many think that parenting has gotten harder over the years, with technology being a key reason why. Between the rise of AI, the staying power of ...

Mike Carroll of Tuscola is a retired circuit judge and former state’s attorney in Douglas County. Until the early 20th century, it was tradition in rural Ireland for the heir to a farm (usually the ...

Many dog owners instinctively use a “baby voice” when speaking to their pets, and according to veterinarians this style of communication can actually affect a canine’s emotional bond with their human.

Former President Obama criticized President Trump for deploying the National Guard to cities around the country, slamming what he called a “politicization of the military.” “It wasn’t controversial ...

In a post I wrote last April, I argued that use of cellphones by children and adolescents in the evening is a primary cause of sleep insufficiency. In 2023, the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) ...

Preteens using increasing amounts of social media perform poorer in reading, vocabulary and memory tests in early adolescence compared with those who use no or little social media. That's according to ...