A new study from scientists at the University of Rochester Medicine suggests that reinforcing the body's natural daily rhythms to improve sleep could help the brain recover after a stroke, pointing to a potential new strategy to improve brain waste clearance and outcomes long after the initial injury.

The vaquita (Phocoena sinus), an elusive porpoise found only in the shallow waters of Mexico's northern Gulf of California, is one of the rarest and most endangered marine mammals on Earth. Measuring about 5 feet (1.5 meters) in length, it is the world's smallest cetacean—a group that includes whales, dolphins and porpoises. Known for the distinctive dark rings around its eyes and mouth, the vaquita remained unknown to science until the latter half of the 20th century. Today, it has become a global symbol of the growing biodiversity crisis unfolding in the world's oceans.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Hundreds of families are expected to take part in Take Steps Central Ohio at Coffman Park in Dublin on Saturday to improve care for those who have been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an incurable digestive illness. The participants in the upcoming 19th annual walk will hear from Taylor Paine, [...]

South Shore-raised rapper Ye is coming to Chicago Sept. 3 and 4 as part of his "Bully" tour.

London Jewelers is rocking its 100th anniversary in a big way.

Coronado has a population of about 21,000 people. Naval Air Station North Island has about another 21,000 that come to work on the base daily. Oh, and there are some pretty stellar beaches that draw major crowds on a daily basis, so the island is fairly well equipped to handle a large influx of humanity. “Sometimes we have up to 100,000 cars drive across Coronado back and forth in one day anyways. However, a lot of those people are still going to be coming, AND we’re going to have an additional 50,000 visitors,” says John Duncan, Mayor of Coronado. Those extra 50,000 folks will be coming to see the NASCAR street race on the base, which is completely sold out for both Saturday and Sunday. Obviously, anyone coming to the event will need to allow for A LOT of extra time. “If you’re not here, in my opinion, four hours before race time then you’re going to be stuck in some very heavy traffic,” says Duncan. “You’ll probably get in. You’ll probably be fi

Comedian, actress, and writer Whitney Cummings will be making her way to Albany for a performance at The Egg.

In America, U.S.A., Princeton historian Eddie Glaude Jr. looks at the country through the lens of its previous anniversaries and centennials. "The divided soul of the nation is in full view," he says.

Here's what the WGN Morning News team did this weekend.

A long-awaited giant leap in battery technology has taken another significant shuffle forward – thanks to the first fitting of a new type of hyper-efficient fast-charging battery in a road-going car in North America.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: stellantis, Dodge, Solid-state, Electric Vehicles, Batteries, Factorial

The Saratoga County Animal Shelter is hosting an Open House and Adoption Event on Saturday, June 20.