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☆ Cicadas 2024: What to expect from the 2024 periodical cicada emergence and how to prepare
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Katie Hunt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The insects will infiltrate a much bigger geographical area than similar occurrences in most years because they’re part of the dual emergence of two particular periodical cicada broods. Although the full-scale emergence isn’t underway yet, experts have some guidance on how to prepare for cicada season. A periodical cicada that has just shed its outer skeleton crawls among holes dug by emerging cicada nymphs on May 20, 2021, in Takoma Park, Maryland. A young tree in Takoma Park, Maryland, is draped in netting in May 2021 to protect its small branches from being damaged by periodical cicadas laying their eggs in them. It’s not clear why periodical cicadas evolved to emerge every 13 or 17 years.

Persons: Louis —, Chip Somodevilla, “, ”, Paula Shrewsbury, ” Shrewsbury, John Lill, sapling, Lill, Jason Whitman, Shrewsbury, They’re Organizations: CNN, Naturalists, Southern, University of Maryland, North, George Washington University, US Food and Drug Administration Locations: Chicago, Nashville, St, Northern Illinois, Takoma Park , Maryland, North America, United States

☆ Strange fungus turns cicadas into zombies
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Kate Golembiewski | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

But some of these insects won’t succeed in their goal of procreating — instead, they’ll be controlled like zombies into spreading a strange fungus that hijacks cicadas’ bodies and behavior. At some point, the insects are exposed to spores of the fungus Massospora cicadina. Courtesy Angie Macias/WVUDespite having a chalky gumdrop of spores instead of genitals, the infected cicadas still attempt to mate, with gusto. Both male and female cicadas infected with Massospora flick their wings to draw in amorous, soon-to-be-infected males. But attempting to mate is just one part of how infected cicadas spread the fungus.

Persons: procreating —, John Cooley, It’s, ”, Matt Kasson, Angie Macias, ” Cooley, ” Kasson, Kasson, Cooley, “ We’re, “, Kate Golembiewski Organizations: CNN, University of Connecticut, West Virginia University, WVU, Midwest Locations: Hartford, Illinois, Chicago

☆ Cicadas 2024: What to expect from the Brood XIII and Brood XIX emergence of cicadas
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Kate Golembiewski | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

The 13-year group, known as Brood XIX, or the Great Southern Brood, is the largest periodical cicada brood, stretching across the southeastern United States. The Northern Illinois Brood, or Brood XIII, emerges every 17 years. Periodical cicadas are smaller and mostly black, with bright red eyes and orange-tinged wings and legs. Billions of cicadas are expected this spring as two different broods — Broods XIX and XIII — emerge simultaneously. However, predictions of a cicadapocalypse — in which Brood XIII and Brood XIX show up at the same place at the same time — are probably an exaggeration.

Persons: hasn’t, Thomas Jefferson, —, “, ”, Jonathan Larson, don’t, XIII —, Jason Bergman, ” Larson, We’re, Chris Simon, XIII haven't, Chip Somodevilla, Larson, Cheney Orr, ” Simon, Kate Golembiewski Organizations: CNN, Southern, Northern Illinois, University of Kentucky, Midwest, University of Connecticut, Reuters Locations: United States, Indianapolis, Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky , Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina , Georgia, Alabama , Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Columbia , Maryland, America, Chicago

☆ Up to a Trillion Cicadas Are About to Emerge in the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Aimee Ortiz | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

In a rare occurrence, a trillion cicadas from two different broods are expected to begin appearing in the Midwest and Southeast regions of the United States at the end of April. It’s the first time since 1803 that Brood XIX, or the Great Southern Brood, and Brood XIII, or the Northern Illinois Brood, will appear together in an event known as a dual emergence. Thomas Jefferson was president the last time that the Northern Illinois Brood’s 17-year cycle aligned with the Great Southern Brood’s 13-year period. After this spring, it’ll be another 221 years before the groups, which are geographically adjacent, appear together again. A roughly 16-state area will be center stage for these periodical cicadas, which differ from those that appear annually in smaller numbers.

Persons: It’s, Thomas Jefferson, it’ll Organizations: Southern, Northern Illinois, Northern Illinois Brood’s Locations: Midwest, United States, Northern

ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Four people were killed and five were wounded in stabbings in northern Illinois on Wednesday, authorities said. A suspect is in police custody and was being questioned Wednesday afternoon, according to Rockford Police Chief Carla Redd. She said one of the people who was wounded remained in critical condition. She said the Rockford Police received a medical call at 1:14 p.m. followed by additional calls for police and paramedics. We have one that’s in critical condition right now and an additional four that are in stable condition.”“We have a suspect in custody who is being interviewed at this time.

Persons: Carla Redd, ” Redd Organizations: Ill, Rockford Police Locations: ROCKFORD, stabbings, Illinois, Chicago, “

☆ Stabbing Attack in Illinois Leaves 4 Dead and 7 Injured
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Orlando Mayorquín | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A man went on a stabbing rampage in a residential neighborhood in Northern Illinois on Wednesday afternoon, killing four people and wounding seven in an attack that included a home invasion and involved multiple crime scenes, the authorities said. Three victims were killed at the scene, and a fourth died at a hospital, the authorities said. The seven wounded were taken to area hospitals, where their conditions ranged from critical to stable. They noted that no one else was being sought in the attack. “We don’t believe there’s any other suspects that are on the run or at large at this particular time,” Chief Redd said at a news conference.

Persons: Carla Redd, Redd Locations: Northern Illinois, Rockford, Chicago

☆ How Trader Joe's Mini Tote Bags and Stanley Cups Became so Popular
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Trader Joe's mini tote bags are the new Stanley cups. Trader Joe's earlier this year released a limited-edition set of canvas bags that look like its normal-sized bags but are smaller. The Trader Joe's bags are cute, I guess? Ask someone who's not very online if they've heard about the Trader Joe's tote bags, and you'll probably get a "huh?" AdvertisementIf you got a coveted Trader Joe's mini tote bag, congratulations.

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AdvertisementNupur Dave thought her decision to retire at age 40 in 2022 was an easy one. But the reality of retiring early turned out quite different. AdvertisementSavings and financial independenceDave on her last day at a financial services company, where there is an early retirement advertisement. Nupur DaveBy retiring at 40, Dave became part of the FIRE — "Financial Independence, Retire Early" — community. Advertisement"The whole idea of FIREing was possible because I'm in India," Dave said.

Persons: Nupur Dave, wasn't, Dave, Dave Dave, FIREing, Jovan Johnson, Gwendolyn Merz, Merz, Michelle Jackson, you've Organizations: FIRE, Google, Independence, BI Locations: Bangalore, India, Atlanta, San Francisco, Illinois, Asia

☆ When the ‘tradwife’ lifestyle leads to divorce
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Taylor Nicioli | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Enitza Templeton of Littleton, Colorado, embodied the tradwife lifestyle for 10 years. Like any relationship, the tradwife arrangement does not always make for a happy couple with no family issues. How to live a happy ‘tradwife’ lifestyleAlexia Delarosa currently lives the traditional wife lifestyle. Delarosa currently and happily embodies the traditional lifestyle — her husband works, while she stays home with the kids. Since then, Templeton has made several videos answering questions about the tradwife life and how she left it, while her podcast focuses on advice for single mothers.

Persons: Enitza Templeton, “, ” Templeton, ”, Templeton, Tradwife influencers, Christine Borzumato, “ It’s, Suzanne Degges, White, I’m, … You’re, Gainey, —, Kelly Campbell, Campbell, influencers, Alexia Delarosa, Delarosa, ” Delarosa, that’s Organizations: CNN, Sporting, Elon University, Northern, Northern Illinois University’s, California State University, TikTok Locations: Littleton , Colorado, North Carolina, Northern Illinois, DeKalb , Illinois, San Bernardino

☆ 3 signs you're in a mature relationship that is improving your physical health
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewWhen you’re in the wrong relationship, it can negatively impact your mental wellbeing and even your physical health. Unsurprisingly, when you’re in a healthy relationship with a secure, emotionally mature partner , your overall health improves, too. Degges-White shared a few telltale signs that your romantic relationship not only feels good, but is good for you. You adopt new healthy habitsAn interesting side-effect of a healthy relationship is that it can encourage you to prioritize your health in other areas, according to Degges-White. AdvertisementBecause a healthy relationship makes us more energetic and optimistic, it makes adopting incremental healthy habits a little easier.

Persons: —, ” Suzanne Degges, White, ”, “ Organizations: Service, Business, Northern Illinois University, telltale Locations: Degges

☆ 4 signs you're outgrowing a friendship, even if you've been through it all together
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A licensed counselor shared some common signs you've outgrown a friendship. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . A common reason is feeling like you’ve grown while your friend hasn’t — or at least not in a way that complements you. AdvertisementShe explained some common signs you’ve outgrown a friendship dynamic, whether you want to cut ties, open up to your friend, or just take a breather from hanging out. You might as well be honest if you’re convinced you’re on the outs.

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☆ 6 common reasons parents regret having kids, even if they really wanted them
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

About one in 12 parents say they regret having children, according to a 2021 YouGov UK study . Advertisement“You talk to new parents, and then you talk to parents of kids who have almost grown,” she said. She outlined some of the common reasons parents can regret having children, all of which are important to consider and prepare for before starting a family of your own. Fear of the futureDegges-White said some parents might regret having children purely out of fear for their kids’ future. AdvertisementEven still, there are plenty of parents who feel worried about the future but still see having kids as a worthwhile experience .

Persons: —, ” Suzanne Degges, they’re, ”, “, White, “ You've Organizations: Service, Northern Illinois University, Business Locations: Germany, Poland, Degges

☆ 6 signs your spouse is quiet-quitting your marriage, even if things feel fine
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

It can be hard to tell if a partner is quiet-quitting if they're pleasant and easygoing. Some signs of quiet-quitting include avoiding arguments, intimacy, and spending time together. AdvertisementIn the same way a person can quiet-quit a job they hate but can't leave yet , they can also quiet-quit a relationship or marriage. AdvertisementDegges-White shared some common signs someone is quiet-quitting the relationship — whether they're fully conscious of it or not. They don't crave intimacy with youOne of the biggest signs of quiet-quitting a relationship is no longer desiring intimacy, Degges-White said.

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☆ Brood XIII and Brood XIX: What to expect from 2024’s rare double brood emergence of cicadas
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Kate Golembiewski | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

☆ The World Hasn’t Seen Cicadas Like This Since 1803
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Aimee Ortiz | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

The cicadas are coming — and if you’re in the Midwest or the Southeast, they will be more plentiful than ever. This spring, for the first time since 1803, two cicada groups known as Brood XIX, or the Great Southern Brood, and Brood XIII, or the Northern Illinois Brood, are set to appear at the same time, in what is known as a dual emergence. The last time the Northern Illinois Brood’s 17-year cycle aligned with the Great Southern Brood’s 13-year period, Thomas Jefferson was president. After this spring, it’ll be another 221 years before the broods, which are geographically adjacent, appear together again. “Nobody alive today will see it happen again,” said Floyd W. Shockley, the chair of the Entomology Collections Committee at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

Persons: Thomas Jefferson, it’ll, “, ”, Floyd W, Shockley, “ That’s Organizations: Southern, Northern Illinois, Northern Illinois Brood’s, Entomology, Smithsonian National Museum of Locations: Midwest, Louisiana, Northern

☆ 3 subtle ways your mind is telling you that you're in the wrong relationship
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewWhen you're in the wrong relationship or unhappy in your relationship your body can show physical signs , from stomach aches to itchy skin. She said that when you're truly happy in a partnership, "you're more likely to experience feelings of gratitude for the person you're with" and feel actively excited to build a life together. But when you're not, Degges-White said that you can experience symptoms of anxiety or depression that can show up in subtle ways. She shared three clues that your mind is telling you that you're in the wrong relationship, even if you don't realize it. You avoid texting backLike avoiding meeting up in person, dodging texts can be a big sign of discomfort in a relationship, Degges-White said.

Persons: —, Suzanne Degges, White, you've Organizations: Service, Business, Northern Illinois University Locations: Degges

However strange it sounds, that contradiction fits snugly in explanations of what climate change is doing to Earth, scientists said. But when the polar vortex weakens, the arms start flailing out, the skater slips and “all the cold air then gets released away from the center of the polar vortex," Cohen said. The current cold outbreak is consistent with Arctic change and the polar vortex, Cohen said. Cohen and others have done studies that show the polar vortex outbreaks have become more frequent in recent decades. But another polar vortex looks like it's coming at the end of the month, though not as strong as this one, they said.

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☆ Inflation Causes IRS to Raise Tax Brackets, Standard Deduction by 5.4%
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Ashlea Ebeling | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Your tax bill may be slightly lower next year due to inflation adjustments. Photo: iStockHere’s an upside to persistent inflation: More of your income will be taxed at lower rates next year. The Internal Revenue Service announced its annual inflation adjustments to federal income-tax brackets for 2024 Thursday, an increase that slightly outpaces the current inflation rate. This means some Americans will pay less in taxes, said Jim Young, an accounting professor at Northern Illinois University.

Persons: Jim Young Organizations: Internal Revenue Service, Northern Illinois University

☆ Analysis: Bumper US corn harvest sinks prices, pushes global supply to surplus
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Mark Weinraub | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

A bumper harvest will strain storage capacity and hold down prices of the world's most traded commodity crop. Already corn prices are trending near three-year lows at a time when some food prices are rising due to tight supplies of other staples like rice, stoking inflation worries. Just 16 months ago corn prices were at their highest in a decade as the war in Ukraine disrupted supplies from the Black Sea breadbasket. USDA forecast that domestic corn supplies would jump 55% to 2.111 billion bushels in the 2023/24 marketing year, helping push the global stockpile to a five-year high by September 2024. Some growers need to take out loans to fund their operations as they wait and hope corn prices will rise.

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Crop Watch producers reported quick harvest progress in the first week of October, and soybeans were the prime beneficiary as many areas are close to wrapping up those efforts. Five Crop Watch soybean fields were harvested between last Monday and Sunday, three with slightly better than expected results and two with notably worse ones. Just two Crop Watch soybean fields await harvest: Ohio and North Dakota. Average Crop Watch corn yield remains unchanged at 3.61, and there were no adjustments to any individual scores this week. Only four of the 11 Crop Watch corn fields have been harvested as of Monday morning, and the most recent one was completed on Sept. 29.

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☆ Why tornadoes are more destructive than ever in the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Katie Koontz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

One hundred sixty-one people were killed in the Joplin tornado. The May 2011 Joplin tornado left behind almost $3 billion in damage, making it the costliest U.S. tornado on record. "Tornadoes are a big problem in the United States," said Anne Cope, chief engineer at the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety. Based on estimated wind speeds and damage, tornadoes can range on a scale from EF0 to EF5. "The reality is, is that all 50 states, including Alaska and Hawaii, receive tornadoes."

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“Age is just a number,” Dorothy Hoffner told a cheering crowd moments after touching the ground Sunday at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, about 85 miles (140 kilometers) southwest of Chicago, the Chicago Tribune reported. The Guinness World Record for oldest skydiver was set in May 2022 by 103-year-old Linnéa Ingegärd Larsson from Sweden. But Skydive Chicago is working to have Guinness World Records certify Hoffner's jump as a record, WLS-TV reported. “Wonderful,” Hoffner said. After her jump, Hoffner's mind quickly turned to the future and other challenges.

Persons: Dorothy Hoffner, Ingegärd Larsson, Hoffner, “ Let’s, let’s, Geronimo, ” Hoffner, who's, “ I’ve, ” Organizations: Ill, Skydive Chicago, Chicago Tribune, Guinness, Records, U.S . Parachute Locations: OTTAWA, Chicago, Illinois, Ottawa, Sweden

☆ A 32-year-old set aside 78% of her income for 5 years and saved $200,000. She explains why she abandoned the FIRE movement and decreased her savings rate to 10%.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

"I thought, 'Oh, this is just how all work is,'" said Merz — and it wasn't for her. Like many super savers Insider has spoken to, Merz focused on lowering three main expenses: housing, transportation, and food. Merz, a "recovering super saver," used to save up to 78% of her income. Merz currently contributes 10% of her income to her 401k, "and that's about as much saving as I do," she said. A 10% savings rate will still allow her to retire in her mid-50s, she said, since she has such a big head start on savings.

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☆ UAW union embraces social media as labor talks toughen ahead of deadline
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Bianca Flowers | Thomson Reuters | Bianca Flowers Is An Award-Winning Multimedia Journalist Based In Chicago Where She Reports On The Backbone Of The U.S. Labor Market. She Covers Agriculture | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain greets UAW autoworkers, at the Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, to mark the beginning of contract negotiations in Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S. July 12, 2023. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 9 (Reuters) - The United Auto Workers union is leveraging the power of social media to attract public support in demanding substantial wage increases for hourly workers as a deadline looms with the Detroit Three automakers. On Friday, he said the UAW was prepared to strike all three companies if no deals are reached. "What we've seen is the new president of the UAW taking an offer from the automakers and throwing it in a wastebasket on social media. This week, the UAW released a video in an effort to save a shuttered Stellantis plant in the northern Illinois town of Belvidere.

Persons: Shawn Fain, Rebecca Cook, Shawn Fain hasn't, Daniel Ives, Fain, He's, Harley Shaiken, Brian Rothenberg, Tesla, there's, Matt Frantzen, he's, Bianca Flowers, Leslie Adler Organizations: United Auto Workers, UAW, Sterling Heights Assembly, REUTERS, Detroit Three, Motors, Ford, Facebook, Twitter, University of California, Auto, Thomson Locations: Sterling Heights, Sterling Heights , Michigan, U.S, Berkeley, Illinois, Belvidere, Stellantis, Chicago

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Shedeur Sanders accounted for three scores, Colorado’s defense forced four turnovers and the 22nd-ranked Buffaloes beat longtime rival Nebraska 36-14 on Saturday in the home debut of Deion Sanders at sold-out Folsom Field. Shedeur Sanders threw for 393 yards and two scores, while running for another touchdown. After punting on their first four drives, Sanders and the offense scored on seven of eight possessions to turn the game into a rout. Deion Sanders has elevated Colorado to the point where the Buffaloes had 53,241 fans in attendance — their largest crowd in 15 years — and tickets going for roughly $400. Colorado: The Buffaloes have their first three-game winning streak over the Huskers since the 1950s.

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