Lindenhurst Students Connecting During ‘Class Wars’

The students design T-shirts to be worn during these competitions.

Should My Child Get The Coronavirus Vaccine?

7 questions answered by a pediatric infectious disease expert.

Scientists At Work

Helping endangered sea turtles, one emergency surgery at a time.

Liam, Emma, Olivia: 2020's Top Baby Names In The U.S.

The U.S. Social Security Administration this week revealed last year’s top names for babies born in 2020. See which names topped the list.

Street Racing Surges Across U.S. During Coronavirus Pandemic

States are fighting recent spikes in street racing by passing laws aimed at cracking down on the deadly activity.

What Insurrection? Growing Number In GOP Downplay Jan. 6

During a hearing this week, Republicans compared rioters to a “mob of misfits." Another compared them to tourists.

iann dior Releases "Prospect Remix" with Lil Ghost

The two team up for the song of the Summer

15 Good News Stories: Look Out, ‘Bad Guys’; 4-Year-Old Fireman

Friendship blooms between Chiefs fan and cardboard cutout guy; sisterhood of the “Traveling Diary”; gorilla, human moms bond; guilty pooch?

New Scorecard Reveals 'Disturbing Picture' Of Policing In U.S.

The Police Scorecard analyzed police violence, accountability, racial bias and other outcomes in more than 16,000 departments nationwide.

Growing Your Own Food Can Be Done In Container Gardens

See how saving money on food anywhere in the United States can be done in a gardening pot.

Best Workplaces In U.S. Revealed By Inc. Magazine

Inc. magazine released its 2021 picks this week, recognizing 429 of the best places to work in the country, according to the ranking.

NFL Schedule Released As 2021 To Begin 17-Game Season Era

The longest regular season in NFL history begins on Sept. 9, when Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Dallas Cowboys.

CDC Eases Indoor Mask Guidelines For Vaccinated: AP

The rollback is expected to affect schools and workplaces, though guidelines will likely remain in place for more-crowded indoor settings.

Don’t Put Gas In Plastic Bags, Safety Agency Warns Fuel Hoarders

Colonial is restarting operations, but it could be days before the pipeline supplying 45 percent of East Coast fuel is at full capacity.

BPS 2021 Spring Newsletter Now Available

See latest update from the Barrington Preservation Society.

State Lawmakers Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Since 2017: The List

The “#MeToo” movement brought sweeping changes to statehouses on how allegations of sexual misconduct against lawmakers are investigated.

Gas Shortages, Prices Spike During Colonial Pipeline Shutdown

More than 1,000 stations were out of gas as East Coast and Southeast residents scrambled to fill their tanks following a cyberattack.

Masks At The Campfire

Summer camps for kids with medical needs adapt to coronavirus.

How Much Sleep Do You Really Need?

Curious Kids takes a look into how much rest one needs in a given day.

A Breakthrough For The Wind Industry

US approves its first big offshore wind farm near Martha's Vineyard.

How Do I Talk To My Child About Violence?

Four articles that offer insight into how to have hard conversations with children about violence.

‘Who do you believe?’

From Rodney King to George Floyd, how video evidence can be differently interpreted in courts.

Why Business School Efforts To Recruit More Diverse Faculties Are Failing

Despite the increasing diversity among America's college students, business school professors remain overwhelmingly white.

Domestic Violence Isn't About Just Physical Violence

State laws are just beginning to recognize that.

President Biden's Plan For Free Universal Preschool – 5 Questions Answered

What does the Biden administration’s plan for universal preschool mean for families?

Pregnant Women's Brains Show Troubling Signs Of Stress

Feeling strong social support can break those patterns.

Did You Have COVID-19? A New T Cell Test May Provide the Answer

T-Detect™ COVID is available now and confirms recent or past infection with SARS-CoV-2.

Illinois Researchers Working To Save Ornate Box Turtles

Researchers believe ornate box turtles, once living in half of Illinois' 102 counties, are now found in less than 10.

Summer Meal Finder Map: Where Kids Can Get Food In Your Town

More than 18 million children could go hungry in the United States this summer. Here’s where kids can get a free, healthy meal.

U.S. Job Openings Soar To Highest Level On Record

President Joe Biden on Monday disputed claims that an extra $300 supplemental federal unemployment payment is to blame.

Younger Teens Ready To Roll Up Sleeves For Coronavirus Vaccine

Some teens say they're looking forward to "a little bit more freedom" after the FDA extended the Pfizer vaccine's emergency authorization.

May 17 Federal Tax Deadline Approaching: 5 Things To Know

The Internal Revenue Service extended the deadline for 2020 tax returns by one month due to the pandemic.

Old Farmer’s Almanac Releases Summer 2021 Forecast

Some can expect scorching heat. Others can expect a cool, rainy summer. See what the Almanac says for your town.

FBI Names Pipeline Cyberattackers As Company Promises Return

The ransomware attack underscored the vulnerabilities of the nation's energy sector, other industries with privately owned infrastructure.

Voting Rights Bill Drama Casts Mitch McConnell In Starring Role

The legislation would be the largest overhaul of U.S. elections in a generation and touches on almost every aspect of the electoral process.

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Expanded To U.S. Children 12 And Older

The approval is a "watershed moment" in the fight to protect the country against the coronavirus, a Pfizer exec and pediatrician says.

States Push Jobless From Coronavirus Recession To Return To Work

Employers are becoming desperate for workers as the U.S. economy recovers 14 months into the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mattel PlayBack: How To Recycle Barbie, Matchbook Cars, MEGA Toys

If your kids are done dressing up Barbie dolls and racing Matchbook cars and trucks, print a label and send the toys back to Mattel.

‘Horrible Hundred’ Puppy Mills: Missouri Again Tops List

Puppy mills supplied increased demand for puppies — and that put some dogs at greater risk in at least 16 states, the Humane Society says.

Promoting Mental Wellness In The Classroom

How schools can help kids heal after the pandemic's uncertainty.