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Hill Country floods are worsening mental health issues in Kerr County, report finds
In Kerr County, the July 4 flood is expected to quadruple serious emotional disturbances in children and more than triple adult PTSD cases this year.
2nd Show Announced for State Fair 2026 Concert Lineup
The Great New York State Fair has announced its second music act for Suburban Park.
Deli manager stole $92K from Chicago-area business: police
A deli manager at a suburban Chicago business has been charged with felony theft after allegedly stealing over $92,000 by voiding cash transactions.
Hinsdale business owner facing thousands in damage after water pipe burst
A suburban business owner is still trying to wrap her head around the damage done to her store after a pipe burst causing major flooding.
Report: In Some Urban Districts, Science of Reading Limits ‘Robust Comprehension’
Rather than promoting deeper literacy skills, the phonics-based approach 'may unintentionally encourage teachers to focus on surface-level goals.'
Report: In Some Urban Districts, Science of Reading Limits ‘Robust Comprehension’
Four school districts in major urban areas using the science of reading found while students are grasping basic literacy skills, limitations toward deeper comprehension still exist, according to a new study. The “Robust Reading Comprehension” report, conducted by nonprofit research organization SRI, examined literacy instruction in districts in Texas, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia that […]
Menopause linked to loss of gray matter in the brain, poorer mental health and sleep disturbance
Menopause is linked to reductions in gray matter volume in key brain regions as well as increased levels of anxiety and depression and difficulties with sleep, according to new research from the University ...
Citizen science and the challenge of measuring urban sustainability
Cities are expected to track sustainability progress with data that are often incomplete, outdated, or available only at national level. New research led by IIASA in collaboration with UN-Habitat finds ...
Tracking The Toxic Fallout Of The LA Fires
Urban fires can release all kinds of chemicals. One year after fires hit Los Angeles, scientists are trying to understand the toxic fallout.
Forza Horizon 6 Gameplay Trailer: 550 Cars, A Huge Japan Map, And Even Touge Battles
Forza Horizon 6 is promising the largest urban area in Horizon's history, a recreation of Daikoku PA, and 550 cars to choose from.
Entertainment: Hot Ideas To Beat The Cold
Museum Days offers a chance to warm up with discounted admission.
North Dakota must spend rural health funds wisely in face of long-term cuts
Rural health care delivery has been a challenge for North Dakota ever since the founding of the state. Because rural folks tend to be older, poorer, and sicker than those living in urban areas, the issues of health care access and availability are especially pressing. Over the years, there have been several initiatives and programs […]
The State of Politics: 250 Deadlines in Crowded Political Year
April, August, November elections dominate packed political calendar.
Karley Scott Collins responds to rumors she's living with Keith Urban after Nicole Kidman split
Rising country star Karley Scott Collins has issued an unambiguous clarification to rumors that she's romantically linked to and even living with Keith Urban following his divorce from Nicole Kidman.
A community-codesigned LLM-powered chatbot for primary care: a randomized controlled trial
Nature Health - A multimedia e-learning chatbot codesigned with community stakeholders increased health awareness in a randomized trial of 2,113 participants in urban and rural areas across 11...
After Renee Good’s Killing, Some Conservatives Scorn Liberal Women
Vocal Trump supporters are demonizing Renee Good, her partner and their allies, with some even using an acronym: AWFUL, or Affluent White Female Urban Liberal.
There is an old-school urban political machine that has controlled Minnesota for a while, Deputy HHS Secretary says
Deputy HHS Secretary Jim O'Neill unpacks alleged fraud in Minnesota and reveals what happened when he visited the state on 'The Will Cain Show.'
Entertainment: Art, Bulls and Goblins
Winter Gallery Night, PBR Unleash the Beast, the Goblin King Masquerade and more.
Illinois deputies bear-sprayed during mental health call in Lake County
A man is expected to face charges after allegedly bear-spraying Lake County deputies who were trying to take him in for a psychiatric evaluation Monday morning in suburban Libertyville.
Name Dropping | ‘Names and faces changed, but it is the same entertainment’
If it involves the Virginia Theatre, the Champaign-Urbana native Mitch Marlow is likely associated with it, too.
BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Heirloom Lodge in Housatonic—an urbane food journey in a country setting
The chef-driven, community-oriented restaurant is "devoted to serving fresh, delicious food by using as many local Berkshire County ingredients as possible, in concert with brilliant wines from many of the greatest family-run wineries in the world."
Costco to open new warehouse under affordable housing development in South Los Angeles
Costco to open Los Angeles warehouse under 800-unit housing complex near LAX in 2027. Retail giant finds creative solution to enter dense urban markets.
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District set to name new admin as Pryde retires after 20 years
The board of health's agenda for Wednesday includes a closed session, followed by a vote to appoint deputy administrator Dr. Mamadou Tounkara as Pryde’s successor.
January 9, 2026
One year after the LA fires, the Community Brigade is equipping residents to prepare for, fight, and recover from wildfires. Plus, journalist Daisy Hernández chronicles the history of Chagas disease, also known as kissing bug disease, and how it changed her family’s story. And, recent studies on raccoons and dark-eyed juncos investigate how urban wildlife is evolving.
TEA and IAAPA announce collaborative partnership to bring themed entertainment and attractions industry professionals together in the Middle East
BURBANK, Calif. — Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), the association for the global community of creators, innovators, and fabricators of themed experiences, and IAAPA, the global association …
Mansfield STEM school shows science is for all kids, despite headwinds facing education
Springmill STEM Elementary School in Mansfield has special learning spaces and approaches to teaching, but, it's not immune to challenges facing urban schools across the state and country.
Mansfield STEM school shows science is for all kids, despite headwinds facing education
Springmill STEM Elementary School in Mansfield has special learning spaces and approaches to teaching, but, it's not immune to challenges facing urban schools across the state and country.
OPINION | Urban Meyer has no business in the Florida university system
Urban Meyer, the most universally reviled figure in Jacksonville Jaguars history is nominated as a trustee of New College.
The invisible microbes that help keep us healthy
Not all microbes are villains—many are vital to keeping us healthy. Researchers have created a world-first database that tracks beneficial bacteria and natural compounds linked to immune strength, stress reduction, and resilience. The findings challenge the long-standing obsession with germs as threats and instead highlight the hidden health benefits of biodiversity. This shift could influence everything from urban design to environmental restoration.
Top 10 of 2025: The Year’s Most Popular Politics Stories
In a politically charged year, which stories were most popular with readers?
Entertainment: New Year, New Activities
Start with the polar plunge, end with a non-alcoholic festival.
Disney to integrate Hulu and Disney+ in 2026
The Burbank entertainment giant is making progress on its plan to fold Hulu content into the Disney+ platform sometime next year.
Top 10 of 2025: The Year’s Most Popular Arts & Entertainment Stories
Many were insider stories about key institutions in Milwaukee.
Business damaged as 500 teens swarm Atlantic Station
Five juveniles were detained after hundreds of teens launched fireworks and fired gunshots during a massive disturbance at Atlantic Station Saturday night.
Victorinox Has Never Made a Swiss Army Knife as Modern and Handy as This One Before
The stylish Synergy Alox boasts two user-friendly features you rarely find on SAKs, especially those of the urban EDC variety.
Colorado Politics in focus: the year’s top in-depth cover stories and series
In 2025, Colorado Politics went beyond the daily headlines, delivering in-depth reporting on the major issues shaping the state — from congressional action to legislative proposals to the urban-rural divide and the future of Colorado’s economy. Here’s a look at some of the top cover stories and special projects from 2025: State of the State: […]
Aren't Oregon's farmers, ranchers and stewards 'Oregon business'?
Both Gov. Kotek's Oregon Prosperity Roadmap and the Oregon Business Plan have elicited fanfare and criticism. As the director of an organization whose members’ livelihoods are tied to businesses inside and outside our urban growth boundaries, I am concerned that these roadmaps emphasize industrial and tech development, calling to pave over our farms, forests, and watersheds.
Entertainment: Milwaukee’s Zoo Is Free This Weekend
Plus: A chance to visit The Domes after dark.
Urban Milwaukee Launches Family, Business Memberships
Membership is better, and cheaper, with a group.
Suburban business cited for big oily asphalt spill in Chicago canal
Trump’s EPA offloaded cleanup to Gov. JB Pritzker’s environmental agency, which accused Apex Oil of violating state laws.
Dozens of new business locations opening in Harrisburg, Elizabethtown, York and beyond
Panera, Raising Cane’s, Urban Churn, Costco, Bacco, Aldi, Buffalo Wild Wings, AAA, Dollar Tree, Wawa and Chick-fil-A are among the businesses that have opened or soon will open new locations across south central Pennsylvania.
After Dugan Verdict Comes Politics and Courthouse Uncertainty
Milwaukee judge has become national symbol of clash over ICE arrests.
Entertainment: 6 Ways To Have Last-Minute Holiday Fun
Haunted Holidays at The Rave, city lights tours, The Nutcracker and multiple charity events fill the days leading up to Christmas in Milwaukee.
Who Has the Best Idea to Improve Denver? CU Denver Business School Launches Sustainability Competition to Find Out.
The new challenge, funded by Dr. Blair Gifford, calls on students and local partners to deliver real-world solutions for climate, housing, and urban
Industry Ink: Keith Urban, Ashley McBryde, Provident Entertainment, Margo Price
Keith Urban visited patients and their families at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at [...]
Trilith entertainment zone, ‘next-generation’ cinema near grand opening
Following years of design tweaks and construction, the full scope of a public-accessible Trilith project described as a new metro Atlanta epicenter for arts, culture, and entertainment is just weeks from its world premiere. Officials with Trilith LIVE, the entertainment and special events component of the massive New Urbanism project a half-hour south of Atlanta, today announced their grand opening season will officially kick off Jan. 15.
Youth Mental Health Spotlighted at U.S. Launch of the Second Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing | Johns Hopkins Center for Global Mental Health
In October 2025, global health leaders, policymakers, youth advocates, and researchers convened in the nation’s capital for a two-day A Call to Action for Youth Mental Health. The event served as the U.S. launch of the report of the Second Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing, an international effort to address the urgent and escalating challenges facing adolescents worldwide. Hosted by the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Mental Health, the convening followed the World Health Assembly launch in May 2025. The next steps will be to continue collaborating with partners across the U.S. and the world to support the actions responsive to youth needs, including, Integrate youth lived experience expertise into mental health research, policy, and practiceApply data-driven accountability for equitable access to quality careShape urban environments to promote youth mental healthUnderstand gendered drivers and tailored responses to support youth mental healthCatalyze intersectoral engagement for youth mental health: health, education, and social support systems
'Immersive enteratainment experience' at suburban mall closing after less than a year
The immersive experience, from Sony Motion Pictures, opened to the public at Oakbrook Center Mall in January of 2024.
Featured Chrome Browser Extension Caught Intercepting Millions of Users' AI Chats
Urban VPN extensions collect AI prompts, responses, and browsing data from millions through hidden code.
Op Ed: Wisconsin Candidates Decry Money in Politics, Plan to Raise Tons of It
2015 state law with 'billionaires' loophole' has transformed Wisconsin elections.
Widespread diaper need poses serious health threats to families
Researchers found that 41 percent of babies screened in urban health centers lack consistent access to the diapers they need.
News | School signs one of biggest office deals in Los Angeles entertainment hub
Concorde Career Colleges brings hundreds of students and staff to Burbank
Entertainment: Holiday Drone Show Saturday Night
Plus: Plenty of indoor events to celebrate the holidays.
Disney Fires Off Cease-And-Desist Letter To Google Claiming Its AI Services Infringe On Copyright On A “Massive Scale”
The letter comes as Disney struck a deal with OpenAI.
Centennial Yards' Entertainment District bags big Irish pub from NYC
In a recent interview, Centennial Yards Company president Brian McGowan predicted the downtown megaproject he’s overseeing will emerge in coming years as the “Times Square of the South.” Helping that cause, perhaps, is the rising district’s newest signing.
Long Island's Bruce Blakeman is running for governor, will challenge Elise Stefanik in Republican primary
Blakeman, who has cast himself as a bulwark against the liberal policies of urban Democrats, criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul as a “failure" in an appearance on the Fox News “Fox and Friends” show.
Thieves steal more than $100,000 in merchandise from Burbank trading cards store
Police are investigating a burglary at a trading card and collectibles store where more than $100,000 in merchandise -- mainly Pokémon products -- was stolen.
Producers Andrea Bucko & Motoko Kimura Launch Yume Entertainment, First Up Is Genre Movie ‘The Red Room’ Based On Japanese Urban Legend
EXCLUSIVE: Producers Andrea Bucko (Deadman’s Wire) and Motoko Kimura (LDK) have launched film and TV production and finance company Yume Entertainment, which will look to bridge the Hollywood and Asian film industries. Yume (由夢), meaning “born from a dream” in Japanese, will look to champion emerging creators such as Yumiko Fujiwara, whose drama The Fire Outside was featured …
Producers Andrea Bucko & Motoko Kimura Launch Yume Entertainment, First Up Is Genre Movie ‘The Red Room’ Based On Japanese Urban Legend
Yume also has an upcoming project with Dark Horse Comics, whose comics have included Hellboy and The Umbrella Academy.
Lanouette leads collaborative research bridging science education, urban ecosystems
Assistant Professor Kathryn Lanouette is leading a research project to better characterize what outdoor environmental education can look like in urban spaces.
How The Idea Of Affordability Is Shaping Our Politics : 1A
No matter where you live in the U.S., you’ve probably heard stories — or have your own — about not being able to afford to live. The couple in their 30s that can’t buy a home. The 20-something who can’t afford rent without living with several roommates. The family of five who feel pinched every time they visit the grocery store. The retiree struggling to pay their health insurance premium.Whatever the situation, these stories are becoming central to how Americans are experiencing the economy. And this feeling is shaping politics.A CBS poll from October suggests inflation and the economy are now the top concern among Americans. According to the Urban Institute, 52 percent of U.S. families don’t have the resources to cover what it costs to live. The average monthly cost of groceries has also risen 32 percent since 2019.What do when we mean when we say something is “affordable?” And how do we achieve that goal when the target keeps moving?
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois Commits $1.15 Million to Expand St. Louis Area Foodbank Mobile Pantry Program
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (Meridian), a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced it will provide a $1.15 million grant over the next three years to Food On The Move, a mobile food pantry program by the St. Louis Area Foodbank that brings healthy food to underserved populations and food deserts in urban communities and rural areas in Illinois. This partnership will deliver healthy food and essential resources to underserved communities across Illinois, aligning with Meri
Entertainment: Cinematic Revival - Los Angeles Business Journal
In suburban Gardena, 800 chairs shoulder 79 years of intrigue, mystique, frights and laughter from their countless occupants. For the upcoming decades,