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Shock in Illinois: Two U.S. Reps. Named in Minnesota Suspect’s Notes Stir Security Fears
Illinois lawmakers Raja Krishnamoorthi and Nikki Budzinski confirmed their names appeared in the alleged shooter’s records—here’s what we...
Natalie Frank
Jun 172 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


Pope Leo XIV Delivers Emotional Call to Action from the Heart of Chicago
In a powerful hometown message, the first American pope urges youth to seek healing and hope through faith, service, and unity Pope Leo...
Natalie Frank
Jun 151 min read


Democrats Caught in the Crossfire: Will Protests Against Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Help or Hurt?
As ‘No Kings’ movement gains momentum nationwide, Democrats weigh emotional pull of resistance against political risks of appearing soft...
Natalie Frank
Jun 141 min read


Southern Clouds: The Creamiest Spoonbread You’ve Never Tasted
A cross between cornbread and soufflé, this pillowy Southern spoonbread melts in your mouth and carries centuries of flavor and heritage...
Natalie Frank
Jun 132 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


Chicago on Edge: Fears of ICE Raids and Federal Crackdowns Mount Ahead of Mass Protest
Tensions escalate as Chicago prepares for 'No Kings' protest amid warnings of ICE deployments, raising alarm in immigrant communities and...
Natalie Frank
Jun 121 min read


Urgent Alert: Social Media’s Hidden Toll on Youth Mental Health Demands Immediate Action
Unprecedented rise in adolescent anxiety and suicide attempts linked to online platforms highlights global emergency Natalie C. Frank,...
Natalie Frank
Jun 111 min read


Power Shift Looms in Chicago as Movement Seeks Groundbreaking Mayoral Recall and Citywide Reforms
Local Chicago advocacy group champions transformative charter to empower residents with recall rights Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D June 10,...
Natalie Frank
Jun 101 min read


Can You Be Addicted to Love? Attachment Dysregulation in the Digital Age of Ghosting
Why some love turns compulsive — and how unresolved trauma underlies obsessive relationship patterns Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D June 29 2025...
Natalie Frank
Jun 93 min read


Shocking Shake-Up: RFK Jr. Fires Entire CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel, Triggering Public Outcry
Health Secretary RFK Jr. dismantles the 17-member ACIP team in a dramatic attempt to “restore trust,” igniting fierce debate over...
Natalie Frank
Jun 91 min read


The Patient Who Fooled the World: How Dramatic Munchausen Syndrome Cases Reshaped Psychiatry
Inside the real-life hospital-hoppers and patients who survived their own lies and how their deceptions forced modern medicine to...
Natalie Frank
Jun 81 min read


The Patient Who Fooled the World: How Dramatic Munchausen Syndrome Cases Reshaped Psychiatry
Inside the real-life hospital-hoppers and patients who survived their own lies and how their deceptions forced modern medicine to...
Natalie Frank
Jun 82 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


The Rise of the ‘Maybe’ RSVP: How Social Anxiety Is Changing Our Commitment Culture
From last-minute cancellations to perpetual uncertainty, the hidden cost of post-pandemic social anxiety is reshaping how we plan,...
Natalie Frank
Jun 61 min read


Southern Noir by Car: A Grit-Stained Road Trip Through the Dark Literary Heart of the South
Drive through the shadowy landscapes of Jesmyn Ward, James Lee Burke, Flannery O’Connor and more, tracing crime and gothic fiction where...
Natalie Frank
Jun 62 min read


Chicago Fire's Bold $650M Stadium Plan Aims to Transform 'The 78' into a Thriving Urban Hub
Privately funded soccer stadium set to anchor Chicago’s newest neighborhood, blending sports, community, and revitalization Natalie C....
Natalie Frank
Jun 41 min read


Chicago Fire's Bold $650M Stadium Plan Aims to Transform 'The 78' into a Thriving Urban Hub
Privately funded soccer stadium set to anchor Chicago’s newest neighborhood, blending sports, community, and revitalization Natalie C....
Natalie Frank
Jun 41 min read


Charming Psychopaths: Why We Can’t Look Away From Pop Culture’s Darkest Characters
From Joker to Joe Goldberg, what our obsession with charismatic villains reveals about the human psyche Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D June 4,...
Natalie Frank
Jun 41 min read


Supreme Court Sparks Outrage by Letting State Bans on Popular Guns and Magazines Stand
Without comment, the justices refused to hear major Second Amendment cases, leaving gun bans in Maryland and Rhode Island untouched and...
Natalie Frank
Jun 21 min read
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