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A man walks past boxes of USAID humanitarian aid at a warehouse at the Tienditas International Bridge on the outskirts of Cucuta, Colombia.

From fighting disease to protecting the Amazon rain forest, USAID has big impact across the globe

The Trump administration’s decision to close the U.S. Agency for International Development has drawn widespread criticism from congressional Democrats and raised questions and concern about the influence billionaire ally Elon Musk wields over the federal government.

Between November 2024 and January 2025, the Better Business Bureau received more than 500 Scam Tracker reports from across the United States of harassing phone calls and voicemails from scammers posing as loan processing company representatives. That includes student loan repayment calls, the Federal Communications Commission has warned about.

BBB: Beware of scam calls from a loan processing company

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about an alarming increase in harassing phone calls and voicemails from scammers posing as loan processing company representatives.

The all-electric Chrysler Halcyon Concept is displayed during the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place in Chicago Thursday.

Photo Gallery: Sneak peek at 2025 Chicago Auto Show which opens Saturday, Feb. 8 at McCormick Place

The Leo High School Boys Choir performs at Oakton College during a Black History Month event in 2024.

Celebrate Black History Month with events at both Oakton campuses

Oakton College will commemorate Black History Month throughout February with a series of events.

Paired with your favorite chips, veggie sticks or pretzels, this Buffalo chicken dip will be the hit of the party.

Super dips for the Big Game

Super Bowl culture has turned into a competition of who can make the most drool-worthy snacks. You can’t go wrong with these takes by chef Grace Goudie on two go-to classics: queso and Buffalo chicken dip.

You can use liquid smoke to get that elusive smoky flavor indoors, such as on these short ribs. But use caution: A little goes a long way.

How to get the effects of grilling indoors without using a grill

The bad news? It’s winter, and most of our grills are put away for the season. But here’s the good news: There are a few tools you likely have in your kitchen that can help you achieve some of the delicious qualities a grill bestows.

A Super Bowl in New Orleans is a great excuse to make shrimp po’boy sandwiches

What makes a New Orleans shrimp po’boy different from a hoagie, a hero, a sub or any other kind of sandwich? The bread.