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Illinois Prisoner Review Board official quits amid controversy over release of man accused of killing boy, 11, attacking mother
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Illinois Prisoner Review Board official quits amid controversy over release of man accused of killing boy, 11, attacking mother
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/25/illinois-prisoner-review-board-official-quits-amid-controversy-over-release-of-man-accused-of-killing-boy-11-attacking-mother/
Lineup for Blues on the Fox in Aurora includes Robert Randolph, Big Head Todd and the Monsters
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/25/lineup-for-blues-on-the-fox-in-aurora-includes-robert-randolf-big-head-todd-and-the-monsters/
Tracking the Chicago Bears’ moves in the 2024 NFL draft: The 2024 NFL draft finally has arrived — a chance for Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles to change ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/26/chicago-bears-nfl-draft-picks/
Quick Glance: Chicago Bears 2024 Draft Selections by Rounds Overview
- In the first round, Chicago selected Caleb Williams, QB, USC as the No. 1 overall pick from the Panthers. Williams is viewed as a potential savior for the team, possessing elite arm talent and mobility to make difficult throws.
- With the ninth pick in the first round, Chicago picked Rome Odunze, WR, Washington. Odunze, an All-American last year, is seen as a future co-WR1 with Moore.
- The Chicago Bears also had selections in the third round.
- They also had a pick in the fourth round, which came from the Eagles.
A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
npr.org/2024/04/24/1246716227/black-cowboy-culture-ivan-mcclellan-photographer-8-seconds-book
Gaza protests in the US are expanding: They are targeted and well organized: The student protests in the USA are expanding and are becoming increasingly better ...
nzz.ch/meinung/gaza-proteste-in-den-usa-weiten-sich-aus-sie-sind-gezielt-und-gut-organisiert-ld.1827944
U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%: U.S. economic growth slowed in the first part of the year, falling short of economists’ expectations.
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Quick Glance: Unlikelihood of Fed Rate Cut Before Elections Disrupts Markets
- Investors cast doubt on a Fed rate cut before September.
- Expectations are now fully priced in for a rate cut on November 6-7.
- The shift in market expectations stemmed from inflation and growth data.
- There is now an estimated 75 percent likelihood of a Fed rate cut by September.
Chicago Blackhawks agree to a 6-year, $27.6M deal with Alex Vlasic, locking up the young defenseman through 2029-30
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/25/chicago-blackhawks-alex-vlasic-contract/
Why Do Millennials Feel Compelled To Write 'Lol' After Everything?: "I’ve transitioned to ‘haha’ instead of ‘lol’ because I read that 'lol' is millennial-coded."
huffpost.com/entry/why-do-millennials-write-lol-after-everything_n_6622dd3be4b0167f7bf4e2d0
Warrant names suspect in slaying of Chicago police officer: An arrest warrant approved Friday names an Aurora man as the suspect in the slaying of Chicago police ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/26/warrant-names-suspect-in-slaying-of-chicago-police-officer/
Dexter Reed shot 13 times by CPD officers, autopsy finds: The Cook County medical examiner’s office released Reed’s autopsy and toxicological reports Thursday ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/25/dexter-reed-shot-13-times-by-cpd-officers-autopsy-finds/
Rockford Is Now America’s Top Housing Market After an Improbable Turnaround: The Illinois metro area, west of Chicago, was one of nearly a dozen in the Midwest ...
wsj.com/real-estate/rockford-illinois-housing-market-rankings-realtor-d304570c
Lawsuit claims Lansing police officer shoved student at Thornton Fractional South
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/26/lawsuit-claims-lansing-police-officer-shoved-student-at-thornton-fractional-south/
Naperville’s Naper Nights Concert Series announced for summer 2024: Naper Settlement on Thursday announced music acts for concerts running June 14 to Aug ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/25/napervilles-naper-nights-concert-series-announced-for-summer-2024/
Cook County commissioner Monica Gordon is the Democratic Party’s choice for county clerk
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/26/cook-county-commissioner-monica-gordon-is-the-democratic-partys-choice-for-county-clerk/
How US changes to ‘noncompete’ agreements and overtime pay could affect workers: For millions of American workers, the federal government took two actions this ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/24/noncompete-agreements-overtime-pay-explainer/
‘Dead Boy Detectives’ review: Hardy Boys for the supernatural realm: A pair of teenage ghosts solve mysteries for their supernatural clientele.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/25/dead-boy-detectives-review-hardy-boys-for-supernatural-realm/
Quick Glance: Netflix's 'Sandman' Spinoff: Entertaining Supernatural Adventures
- Ghostly teenagers Edwin and Charles help other lost souls and evade Death's agents.
- The show blends weekly monster storylines with teen drama as characters navigate relationships and self-discovery.
- 'Dead Boy Detectives' world is melancholic, spooky, and irreverent, with a quirky cast and unique atmosphere.
- Despite some narrative weaknesses, the series offers an enjoyable mix of zany plots and warm relationships.
Dolton and Mayor Tiffany Henyard hit with another lawsuit from business owner: A federal lawsuit filed by Tyrone Isom Jr. alleges Dolton denied a business ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/24/dolton-mayor-tiffany-henyard-hit-with-another-lawsuit-from-business-owner/
Ask Amy: Sex offender lives in the neighborhood: Dear Amy: I have a neighbor who was previously convicted of a sexual offense involving a “child ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/26/ask-amy-sex-offender-lives-in-the-neighborhood/
Editorial: A historic wrong finally righted for the Prairie Band Potawatomi: Let's be honest. The U.S. government stole the DeKalb County land belonging to ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/editorial-prairie-band-potawatomi-illinois-land/
Letters: Will history repeat with the next Chicago Democratic National Convention?
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/24/letters-vp-042424-democratic-national-convention/
O’Town Food Hall and Tap House closes in O’Fallon, Ill.: O'Town Food Hall and Tap House was known for its cat robots which would direct guests to their tables.
stltoday.com/news/local/business/o-town-food-hall-and-tap-house-closes-in-o-fallon-ill/article_96d69928-0260-11ef-9285-4777eb706328.html
Cook County Democrats to choose Karen Yarbrough’s replacement : Seventeen interested applicants sent their credentials to the party by the Wednesday deadline ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/25/county-dems-to-choose-yarbrough-replacement/
Being pregnant during an 1800s-era abortion ban was scary. We can’t go back. | Opinion
jsonline.com/story/opinion/columnists/2024/04/25/abortion-marquette-poll-kamala-harris-arizona-ban/73408155007/
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-long-range-missiles-4d2254639eb5a503d8b0a291ed0680e9
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States: The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law.
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
US births retreat after pandemic-era growth: The number of births in the United States fell by 2% in 2023 from the previous year, driven in part by a marked ...
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Quick Glance: Decline in US Births, Teen Births at Record Low: CDC
- The overall number of births in the United States dropped in 2023 as teenage births reached a record low, according to new provisional federal data published early Thursday.
- Between 2015 and 2020, there was an average decrease in the number of births by 2% per year, including a 4% decline from 2019 to 2020.
- There was a slight increase in births by 1% from 2020 to 2021, and the number remained generally stable from 2021 to 2022, according to the report.
Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
apnews.com/article/shooting-chicago-police-investigation-3d075a6dc4bc8fa3535d8dd2340446f7
Seizing Russian funds: the USA is tinkering with international law: Congress authorizes President Biden to seize Russian dollar reserves for the reconstruction ...
nzz.ch/international/russische-gelder-beschlagnahmen-die-usa-schrauben-am-internationalen-recht-ld.1827574
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
apnews.com/article/overtime-eligibility-salaried-workers-biden-4bf790961d287794201f13b903fa9119
Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
2024 NFL draft: Everything you need to know, including when the Chicago Bears pick and how you can watch
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/24/chicago-bears-nfl-draft/
FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements for most workers: U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule ...
apnews.com/article/jobs-employers-noncompete-agreements-economy-pay-4d7b3eb8e143cfd52025c7f2f5259fc4
Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Police Department rules Officer Luis Huesca died in line of duty: Huesca was shot and killed in the Gage Park neighborhood over the weekend ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/police-department-rules-officer-luis-huesca-died-in-line-of-duty/
What is the best Razor electric scooter?: Razor has been manufacturing quality electric scooters in the United States since 2003 and has a wide range of ...
bestreviews.com/bestreviews-best-razor-electric-scooter/
Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/prince-harry-furious-in-tears-over-king-charles-decision/news-story/cf2233850121b9d243f4ead9abb51ac7
Quick Glance: Meghan Markle's Podcast Delayed until 2025 - Issues with Schedule
- Meghan Markle's podcast with Lemonada Media has been delayed until next year, as reported by sources.
- The company is struggling to launch the podcast to avoid overshadowing by the Duchess's new Netflix project.
- The couple signed a lucrative $100 million Netflix deal and have two new series in early production stages.
- Markle is currently focusing on her new brand and Netflix series centered around cooking and polo.
Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
apnews.com/article/isreal-easterday-confederate-flag-capitol-riot-c415036515508a9e28e9561e901c74f7
Crop Watch: Planting pace matching project-best ahead of weekend rains: U.S. Crop Watch producers are off to an efficient start on corn and soybean planting as ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/crop-watch-planting-pace-matching-project-best-ahead-weekend-rains-2024-04-24/
Column: Options at ‘premium positions’ give Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles confidence at No. 9. Now he just has to nail the pick.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/chicago-bears-ryan-poles-nfl-draft-2/
“All he talks about is revenge”: Author Rushdie urgently warns against Donald Trump’s re-election
spiegel.de/ausland/salman-rushdie-donald-trump-waere-bei-zweiter-amtszeit-schlimmer-a-3bfc8a05-b6ae-4359-82c4-64196549c33f
‘As loud as a lawn mower’: What to expect from the historic cicada emergence: Naturalists have already spotted the first arrivals in a rare phenomenon during ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/americas/cicadas-2024-historic-emergence-scn/
House Approves Bill Banning TikTok in the US (Again): Congress tries again with a TikTok ban, this time bundling it into a foreign aid package.
uk.pcmag.com/mobile-apps/151942/a-bill-banning-tiktok-in-the-us-just-passed-the-house
Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company: The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by ...
npr.org/2024/04/21/1246256484/tesla-car-price-cuts-elon-musk-cybertruck
Environmental groups, schools mobilize for Earth Day across Far South Side: Schools and environmental groups hosted neighborhood cleanups in honor of Earth Day.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/earth-day-far-south-side/
Dom’s, Foxtrot parent hit with WARN Act lawsuit over abrupt closure: The lawsuit alleges Outfox Hospitality violated the federal and state WARN Acts when the ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/24/doms-foxtrot-warn-act-class-action/
Here's What to Do if Your Dog Eats a Cicada: With 2024's cicada emergence rapidly approaching, you might be concerned for your pets safety. Here's what to know.
cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/heres-what-to-do-if-your-dog-eats-a-cicada/
Archdiocese of Chicago sued over priest accused of sexually abusing altar boy at elementary school and parish in Lower West Side
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/24/archdiocese-of-chicago-sued-over-priest-accused-of-sexually-abusing-altar-boy-at-elementary-school-and-parish-in-lower-west-side/
Illinois Reparations Fund Was Transferred To A Black-Owned Bank: “This Is A Very, Very Big Deal”
essence.com/news/money-career/illinoiss-reparations-fund-liberty-bank/
After Iran's major attack: Friendly states are said to have prevented Israel from taking more massive retaliation
spiegel.de/ausland/usa-und-deutschland-sollen-israel-staerkeren-schlag-gegen-iran-ausgeredet-haben-a-3d28020d-ae5c-4874-895c-38c6520fde59
America’s trust in its institutions has collapsed: What are the consequences?
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/17/americas-trust-in-its-institutions-has-collapsed
New Lenox breaks ground on massive sports complex of 29 fields, fieldhouse: The Crossroads Sports Complex in New Lenox is expected to bring about 500 ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/new-lenox-breaks-ground-on-massive-sports-complex-of-29-fields-fieldhouse/
April Perry nominated for federal judge, nixing bid to be Chicago’s first female U.S. attorney
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/24/april-perry-nominated-for-federal-judge-nixing-bid-to-be-chicagos-first-female-u-s-attorney/
New releases from Taylor Swift, Pearl Jam fuel business on Record Store Day in Aurora area
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/21/new-releases-from-taylor-swift-pearl-jam-fuel-business-on-record-store-day-in-aurora-area/
Quick Glance: Unwarp Vinyl Records: Tips for Record Store Day 2024
- Record Store Day is an exciting day for music enthusiasts to find rare vinyl records.
- If your vinyl record is warped, there are various methods to flatten it, including using pressure and heat.
- Alternatively, you can purchase a record flattening machine or hire a professional to unwarp your records.
- A risky method involves heating the record between glass panels in an oven and hoping it regains its shape.
A video shows people trying to pull 2 black bear cubs from trees in North Carolina
npr.org/2024/04/20/1246125248/black-bear-cub-trees-north-carolina-video
Val Gray Ward, ‘the Martin Luther King of the theater community in Chicago,’ dies
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/val-gray-ward-the-martin-luther-king-of-the-theater-community-in-chicago-dies/
Parents consider legal action after 20 fall ill petting lambs: One parent said what was meant to be a fun day out turned into a nightmare due to overcrowding ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/parents-consider-legal-action-after-29045807
Terry Anderson, AP reporter held captive for years, dead at 76: Terry Anderson, the globe-trotting Associated Press correspondent who became one of America’s ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/21/terry-anderson-ap-reporter-held-captive-for-years-has-died/
Illinois residents encouraged to destroy the eggs of invasive insects to slow spread
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/spongy-moth-spotted-lanternfly-illinois/
Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.: Many empty-nesters are staying put rather than downsizing, keeping housing inventory tight in a market ...
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Siblings killed when suspected intoxicated driver crashes into child's birthday party in Michigan
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/siblings-killed-suspected-intoxicated-driver-crashes-childs-birthday-p-rcna148696
Quick Glance: Sibling Fatally Hit by Car at Birthday Party
- A young brother and sister died, and several people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child's birthday party at a boat club in Berlin Township, Michigan, on Saturday.
- An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother died in the crash, as a 66-year-old woman drove about 25 feet into the building, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.
- Three children and six adults were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries, while others received first aid on site and some were transported by private vehicles.
- The driver was taken into custody and is suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol causing death. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
Tuesday forecast: Scattered thunderstorms expected in afternoon into the evening: National Weather Service officials are expecting thunderstorms to roll into the ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/tuesday-forecast-scattered-thunderstorms-expected-in-afternoon-into-the-evening/
Fox Valley natives debut short film ‘Chasing June’ in Hollywood: Two former Fox Valley residents have created a short film that will be screened May 4 at the ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/fox-valley-natives-debut-short-film-chasing-june-in-hollywood/
Giants place Blake Snell on the 15-day IL on day he was due to start: The San Francisco Giants placed Blake Snell on the 15-day IL for an adductor strain ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/giants/article/giants-place-blake-snell-15-day-il-day-due-start-19420396.php
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Viral 'Not Real' Plane Woman Is Now a Right-Wing Influencer: Several months after her viral moment, Tiffany Gomas has garnered fresh attention with an ...
newsweek.com/tiffany-gomas-not-real-tiktok-video-ultra-right-beer-photo-1891657
LGBTQ+ students, parents frustrated about Prairie State College’s graduation venue
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/lgbtq-students-parents-frustrated-about-prairie-state-colleges-graduation-venue/
Chicago-area Jews celebrate first Passover since Israel-Hamas War: For many Jews, the first Passover since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack holds special significance ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/chicago-area-jews-celebrate-first-passover-since-israel-hamas-war/
TikTok: US House of Representatives votes for possible TikTok ban: The Chamber of Congress wants to force the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the video platform ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/us-repraesentantenhaus-stimmt-fuer-moegliches-tiktok-verbot
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
MLB’s culinary game at ballparks has exploded in the past 20 years — but eating healthy remains a challenge
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/mlb-ballpark-food-options/
Column: Inductee Tom Skilling echoes thoughts of all at Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame event: ‘I would not have missed this for the world’
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/20/column-inductee-tom-skilling-echoes-thoughts-of-all-at-fox-valley-arts-hall-of-fame-event-i-would-not-have-missed-this-for-the-world/
Would you like a cicada salad? The monstrous little noisemakers descend on a New Orleans menu
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/new-orleans-cicada-food-menu/
How Bosses Can Stop the ‘Meeting After the Meeting’: Many people are afraid to express dissenting views in formal meetings, so they do it later when the boss ...
wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/bosses-stop-the-meeting-after-the-meeting-9bb78bed
Jury deliberates fate of tenant charged with dismembering beloved Rogers Park landlord
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/jury-deliberates-fate-of-tenant-charged-with-dismembering-beloved-rogers-park-landlord/
Letters: Illinois Senate is foolish to advance medical debt legislation: What is the Illinois Senate thinking? Sure, much medical debt is not incurred willingly ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/21/letters-illinois-senate-is-foolish-to-advance-medical-debt-legislation/
Following US Palestine veto at UN, Abbas to rethink bilateral ties | DPA: The Palestinian leadership in the West Bank wants to reconsider its bilateral relations ...
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Editorial: How much is tuition really? Your favorite college does not want you to know.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/editorial-how-much-is-tuition-really-your-favorite-college-does-not-want-you-to-know/
Glenda Miller, former McHenry County treasurer, dies at age 68: Glenda Miller, the McHenry County treasurer from 2014 to 2022, has died of complications from a ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/glenda-miller-former-mchenry-county-treasurer-dies-at-age-68/
Teamsters local unions including one in Urbandale hit Pepsi with unfair labor practices charge
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2024/04/22/urbandale-teamsters-local-90-join-others-in-complaint-pepsico-labor-complaint-nlrb/73411164007/
Review: ‘Stereophonic,’ about a band under pressure, is a Broadway show not to be missed
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/review-stereophonic-about-the-end-of-a-band-is-a-broadway-show-not-to-be-missed/
Gov. J.B. Pritzker says ‘evolution of the leadership’ needed at CTA: The governor's comments come as embattled agency President Dorval Carter looks to ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/pritzker-cta-leadership/
Landmarks: Ancient grove along Thorn Creek remains open thanks to 55-year-old grassroots effort
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/21/landmarks-ancient-grove-along-thorn-creek-remains-open-thanks-to-55-year-old-grassroots-effort/
Hawaii lawmakers take aim at vacation rentals after Lahaina wildfire amplifies Maui housing crisis
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/21/hawaii-lawmakers-take-aim-at-vacation-rentals-after-lahaina-wildfire-amplifies-maui-housing-crisis/
Olympics: Who’s in and who still has work to do to qualify for Paris: From archery to wrestling, each of the 32 sports on the Olympic program has different ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/paris-olympics-who-is-going/
UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine: The application for full membership of the United Nations for Palestine was submitted 13 years ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/19/un-sicherheitsrat-usa-palaestina
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
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