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How an Ancient Martial Art Is Giving Parkinson’s Patients New Strength and Stability
Capoeira, born out of resistance and rhythm, is now empowering people with Parkinson’s to move with confidence and reclaim control over...
Natalie Frank
Jul 162 min read


Unlocking the Silent Signals: How microRNA Could Predict Type 2 Diabetes Before Diagnosis
Breakthrough research from UCSF suggests a simple blood test could detect diabetes risk early—before symptoms strike, offering hope for...
Natalie Frank
Jul 152 min read


Scooters, Safety, and Summer Streets: What Every Chicago Rider Needs to Know Before Hopping On
From traffic laws to parking pitfalls, here’s your ultimate insider guide to navigating shared scooters in the Windy City Natalie C. Frank...
Natalie Frank
Jul 124 min read


Is NPR Really Politically Biased? Public Editor Brands Criticism a Reflection of Geographic Blind Spots
Kelly McBride defends NPR’s coverage, saying critics confuse East/West Coast focus with political slant—and that cherry-picking doesn't...
Natalie Frank
Jul 123 min read


China Erases Trump’s Explosive ‘Bomb Beijing’ Warning Amid Taiwan Audio Leak
Leaked audio of Trump’s chilling threat to bomb Beijing vanishes from Chinese state media, sparking questions about censorship,...
Natalie Frank
Jul 93 min read


Chicago's Jarvis Beach Sees Massive Fireworks Display on July 4th
Despite the City of Chicago not hosting official July 4th fireworks for a number of years, beachfront displays were seen up and down Lake...
Natalie Frank
Jul 53 min read


Bannon vs. Musk: Explosive Feud Erupts as MAGA Allies Turn Against Each Other
The once-aligned power players clash in a bitter battle over Trump, immigration, and the future of American politics Natalie C. Frank,...
Natalie Frank
Jul 42 min read


Chicago Residents Frightened Following Drive-By-Shooting Outside Restaurant, Shooting on South Side
A night meant for celebration turned into chaos as gunfire shattered a community’s sense of safety—police continue search for suspects...
Natalie Frank
Jul 33 min read


Texas Closes Controversial Loophole That Denied Justice to Sexual Assault Victims
A decade after her attack, one survivor’s courageous crawl to the Capitol helped change a law that ignored voluntary intoxication, giving...
Natalie Frank
Jun 294 min read


News Chicago Public Schools interim CEO States Budget Deficit Underreported by More Than $200M Reaching $734M
CPS interim CEO reveals shocking jump in deficit as real amount revealed; pressure mounts to avoid devastating cuts Natalie C. Frank,...
Natalie Frank
Jun 272 min read


Chicago Migrants Respond to Explosive Supreme Court Ruling Greenlighting Trump's Third‑Country Deportations
Supreme Court decision elicits fear in Chicago migrants, reignites fierce debate over rights and due‑process protections Natalie C....
Natalie Frank
Jun 264 min read


From Prison to the Spotlight: Chicago Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for 35 Years Finds Redemption Through Theatre
After decades behind bars for a crime he didn't commit, Brian Beals reclaims his future, empowers his community through healing power of...
Natalie Frank
Jun 252 min read


Unfolding Chaos: UChicago Expert Warns Global, Domestic Violence Likely to Increase Following U.S.-Iran Strikes
As conflict deepens in the Middle East, fears mount over political instability, potential violence on American soil Natalie C. Frank. Ph.D...
Natalie Frank
Jun 243 min read


Chicago Honors Freedom: Can’t-Miss Juneteenth 2025 Events That Celebrate Black Culture and Community
Parades, performances, and powerful conversations; how Chicago is turning Juneteenth 2025 into a citywide tribute to liberation, legacy,...
Natalie Frank
Jun 163 min read


"We Will Kill You": Florida Sheriff’s Shocking Threat Casts Shadow Over Nationwide Anti-Trump Protests
Communities prepare to rally against ICE raids and rising authoritarianism as a Florida lawman’s violent rhetoric sparks national outrage...
Natalie Frank
Jun 132 min read


EDITORIAL: When Egos Collide - The Explosive Feud Between Elon Musk and Donald Trump Is More Than Just Theater
What the public clash between two of the most powerful men in America really reveals about wealth, power, and the future of political...
Natalie Frank
Jun 74 min read


EDITORIAL: Stripping Rights, Dimming Futures: The Dangerous Retreat on Pregnancy Accommodations
Removing abortion accommodations from the EEOC’s PWFA rule isn’t just legal nitpicking. It signals a troubling rollback of women’s...
Natalie Frank
Jun 16 min read


EDITORIAL: Broken Tracks and Empty Promises: Will Illinois Lawmakers Save the CTA Or Just Delay Its Collapse?
As Chicago stares down a $770 million CTA budget shortfall, lawmakers pitch temporary fixes instead of long-term reform, putting the...
Natalie Frank
May 304 min read


Five Years After George Floyd’s Murder, America Grapples With Justice, Memory, Unfinished Fight
Nationwide gatherings honor Floyd’s life as activists condemn stalled reforms, political rollbacks .Natalie C. Frank. Ph.D May 25. 2025...
Natalie Frank
May 254 min read


EDITORIAL: Trump’s 2025 Refugee Reversal: White South African Farmers Fast-Tracked But At What Cost?
A critical look at Trump's 2025 executive order resettling white Afrikaner farmers, exposing racial bias and policy inconsistencies under...
Natalie Frank
May 225 min read
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