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Marco Velazquez found strangers living in his South Side Chicago home when his realtor arrived with a possible buyer to show the place. The people inside, Shermaine Powell-Gillard and a man named Codarro, told police they had bought the house. They showed papers that officials later said were fake. For Velazquez, finding squatters in his house felt like...

Catherine Vercuiel

Catherine Vercuiel

Wellness Journalist

Neurologist Dr. Baibing Chen recently described a headache people should never ignore on social media. Known as thunderclap headaches, he warned that these severe headaches could indicate underlying conditions such as an aneurysm or brain tumor. Since brain diseases increase with age, individuals over 50 need to be particularly vigilant. The appearance of symptoms accompanying...

Bruce Abrahamse

Bruce Abrahamse

Health & Wellness Journalist

In a remarkable medical breakthrough, Chinese scientists have introduced a smart ‘band-aid’ that could revolutionize internal treatments. Unlike anything seen before, this ultra-thin patch clings directly to wet, moving internal organs and delivers medicine on demand. It also tracks the healing process and wirelessly sends data to doctors for real-time treatment adjustments. Researchers from the...

Kyla Dawn

Kyla Dawn

Lifestyle Writer

A sweeping eye drop recall has sparked concern among U.S. consumers after 1.8 million cartons of common over-the-counter eye care products were pulled from shelves. The recall, issued by Tennessee-based pharmaceutical company AvKARE, follows an FDA inspection that found critical manufacturing issues. The affected products were distributed nationwide from May 2023 through April 2025 and...

Kyla Dawn

Kyla Dawn

Lifestyle Writer

Americans living abroad have always sought new experiences, better job prospects, and sometimes just a fresh start. For decades, many countries welcomed U.S. citizens with open arms, offering everything from remote work visas to long-term residency paths. But lately, the landscape is shifting. In 2025, several nations are rethinking their immigration policies and cracking down...

Raven Fon

Raven Fon

Relationships & Sociology Expert