Federal Grand Jury Indicts 4 Teenagers in Connection with Violent Carjacking in Chicago

May 16, 2019 –  A federal grand jury has indicted four teenagers on carjacking or weapons offenses in connection with the theft of a vehicle at gunpoint in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. JAMAR JARVIS, 18, RAYNELL LANFORD, 19, and JAMAAL ASHSAHEED, 19, all of Chicago, forcibly took a Lexus sport-utility vehicle from a victim early in […]

Vera Sauchanka

05/16/2019

Nation’s First Cannabis Cafe Opened in Hollywood

The Lowell Cafe allows diners to smoke marijuana and consume edibles inside. Miley Cyrus, Chris Rock, Mark Ronson, and Sarah Silverman are among investors. Check back for more coverage soon! Photo source: @lowellcafe

Vera Sauchanka

10/03/2019

2020 Acura RDX: find your unique destination

When you first look at this 2020 Acura RDX, you will like the sharp and sporty design language that’s absolutely unique in comparison with the “overpopulated crossover market.” It’s not blended like most of the crossovers out there, and that’s definitely a good thing. Under the hood Under the hood, you’ve got a 2.0L 272hp […]

Dennis Bindarau

06/13/2020

CDC: At least 12 deaths are linked to vaping, disease cases surge by 52%

Earlier this morning, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a 52% surge in cases of an unknown lung disease linked to vaping. The total number of cases throughout the country has increased from 530 to 805, with at least 10 states affected. As of now, health officials cannot identify what exactly makes people […]

Vera Sauchanka

09/26/2019

Inside DACA: undocumented living

The Supreme Court has pushed the abolishment of DACA away, and the experts predict the program should be safe until after the elections. The misconceptions about DACA and what it means to be a DACA recipient continue circulating, so we spoke to Venus Pinzon and Stephanie Sevilla, both current DACA recipients from different backgrounds, about […]

Tatiana Ramirez

07/06/2020

U.S. airstrike kills Iranian general amid escalating tensions in the Middle East

A United States drone airstrike struck Iraq on Thursday night, killing Iranian general Qasem Soleimani as he left the Baghdad airport. Soleimani was a prominent military figure in the Middle East who played a key role in expanding Iran’s military reach in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, training and supporting proxy militias across the region.  President […]

Micaela Ricaforte

01/04/2020

Is DACA safe until the elections?

In the early morning of June 18 “dreamers” woke up to the news they’ve been waiting for since last year. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of DACA staying, citing that the Trump administration did not take all the necessary steps to remove the program. Though the anxiety and fear may have eased, this does […]

Tatiana Ramirez

06/20/2020

No place like New York for… Everything.

One of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet, a trip to New York – whether for the first or four-hundredth time – is always worth considering. After spending some time in “The Big Apple,” here are some of our favorite finds. The vibe is all about hustle-and-bustle, high-energy, and you can feel the […]

Vera Sauchanka

01/17/2020

Police reform in Utah: What does it look like?

Since the murder of George Floyd, Utah has seen a number of protests asking for police reform. The Salt Lake City Police Department has responded by enacting the ban of chokeholds and tear gas on crowds. Officers were never taught these tactics, said Chief of Police Mike Brown; however, the policy has not explicitly prohibited […]

Abby Doman

06/12/2020

“Border crisis cover-up”: Former Border Patrol Chief delivers shocking testimony

Retired US Border Patrol Chief Aaron Heitke delivered a shocking testimony in front of the House Committee on Homeland Security, alleging a cover-up of the border crisis by the Biden-Harris administration. In testimony before the Committee last week, Chief Heitke revealed the shocking actions and orders he observed while managing Border Patrol operations for the […]

Vera Sauchanka

09/19/2024