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2024 NFL Draft: Bears' likely No. 1 pick Caleb Williams reveals who he wants Chicago to take at No. 9 overall
Williams is hoping to be reunited with an old teammateCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Earth Day 2024: A Look at 3 Places Adapting Quickly to Fight Climate Change
Paris is becoming a city of bikes. Across China, people are snapping up $5,000 electric cars. On Earth Day, a look at a few bright spots for emission reductions.The New York Times - Science - Climate -
Ford's earnings beat, rosy 2024 outlook, and cost discipline show the automaker is getting its house in order
Ford’s results show it is off to a solid start to the year.CNBC - Business -
Alvin Bragg and Democrats' 'Election Interference'
His theory in New York state’s Trump case is crazier than you think.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Dreame X30 Ultra Review: A Robot Vacuum With Flex Arms and Detachable Mop Pads
Want a robot vacuum that mops, but don’t want damp pads dragged on your carpet? The Dreame X30 Ultra is the pricey solution.Wired - Tech -
Democrats seen as more successful at passing legislation: Survey
Democrats are seen as more successful at passing legislation in the House of Representatives than their party counterparts, according to a new Monmouth University poll. More than half of Americans surveyed, 53 percent, said that Democrats have ...The Hill - Politics -
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Chicago’s infamous sidewalk ‘rat hole’ removed by officials
City officials made the decision after saying the sidewalk in Roscoe Village was damaged and needed to be replaced. A Chicago sidewalk landmark some residents affectionately referred to as the “rat hole” has been removed after city officials ...The Guardian - World -
The Fight for Freedom, From Exodus to Gaza
Our enemies, like those before them, will be washed away by the floods of history.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Arizona House Votes to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
The almost-complete ban on abortions in the state could go into effect as soon as June 8 if the State Legislature does not repeal it, the state’s attorney general said.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion -
Idaho Democratic leader: Stomach 'queasy' after Supreme Court abortion case
Idaho's state Senate minority leader said the Supreme Court's coming decision on her state's abortion ban makes her "queasy," as conservative justices heard arguments Wednesday in the latest abortion battle before the high court. The Court heard ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Democrats fret it could be curtains for local theaters without federal funds
Professional nonprofit theaters haven’t recovered from the Covid pandemic, with dozens of stages set to shutter. Democrats are introducing legislation that could keep the curtains from closing.NBC News - Top stories -
Alsobrooks drops Senate ad featuring top Maryland Democrats
Maryland Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks (D) released a new ad on Thursday featuring top Democrats from the Old Line State as she vies for the seat against Rep. David Trone (D-Md.) in the Democratic primary. “We know Maryland,” says Gov. Wes ...The Hill - Politics -
Democrats fret it could be curtains for local theaters without federal funds
Professional nonprofit theaters haven’t recovered from the Covid pandemic, with dozens of stages set to shutter. Democrats are introducing legislation that could keep the curtains from closing.NBC News - Politics -
Check out new renderings for the Bears stadium on Chicago's lakefront
Ahead of the Bears’ press conference unveiling their plans for a new stadium on Wednesday, they released photographic renderings of the stadium on the lakefront. The renderings include the domed stadium, with the stadium atop the current South ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Chicago Bears' new stadium plans revealed, from roof to plaza and more
The Bears on Wednesday gave fans and all of Chicago a first look at what they're planning to build along the city's lakefront, announcing everything from a location to roofing plans to green space to plaza details.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Chicago "rat hole" removed from sidewalk, but preserved intact
The rat hole had been there for several years—some estimate around 20—but gained fame on social media just this year.CBS News - Top stories -
Chicago Museum Says Investigators Have No Evidence Art Was Looted
In a court filing, the Art Institute of Chicago fought Manhattan prosecutors’ efforts to seize an important Egon Schiele drawing, denying that the Nazis had stolen it.The New York Times - Top stories -
A lifetime of un-Bear-able QB play in Chicago might be over
The abject failure that the Bears have experienced at the quarterback position is hard to wrap your head around. Thursday offers the best shot at a fresh start.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Chicago Bears to seek public funding in $5bn plan for new lakefront stadium
Bears unveil $5bn proposal for new domed lakefront stadiumPlan calls for $900m from Illinois Sports Facilities AuthorityThe Chicago Bears unveiled a nearly $5bn proposal Wednesday for an enclosed stadium next door to their current home at Soldier ...The Guardian - World -
Top business groups and a national tax-services firm filed lawsuits challenging a new FTC ban on noncompete agreements, cases that will test the agency's power to broadly prohibit practices it says are anticompetitive.
Top business groups and a national tax-services firm filed lawsuits challenging a new FTC ban on noncompete agreements, cases that will test the agency’s power to broadly prohibit practices it says are anticompetitive.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Unilever Backs Guidance as Sales Beat Forecasts
Unilever said it continued to expect sales to grow 3% to 5% this year, with a modest improvement in operating margin, as volumes and price dynamics normalize.The Wall Street Journal - World -
STMicroelectronics Cuts Sales Outlook as Demand Slows
STMicroelectronics lowered its full-year sales guidance after posting first-quarter revenue below forecast, as the demand for chips in the automotive sector slowed.The Wall Street Journal - World -
STMicroelectronics Cuts Sales Outlook as Demand Slows
STMicroelectronics lowered its full-year sales guidance after posting first-quarter revenue below forecast, as the demand for chips in the automotive sector slowed.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sanofi Sales, Profit Beat Forecasts
Sanofi backed its full-year earnings guidance after it reported first-quarter profit ahead of consensus, with sales growth driven by continued strength in anti-inflammatory drug Dupixent and its new drug launches.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Swedbank Upbeat on Economic Recovery
Swedbank’s earnings fell in the first three months of 2024, with higher interest rates weighing on net interest income, but the bank said an improving economy should boost performance over the year as it looks to move on from tangles with ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
AstraZeneca Earnings, Sales Beat Views
AstraZeneca reiterated its full-year guidance after posting first-quarter core earnings and sales above forecasts.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Anglo Considers Sale of Diamond Unit De Beers
The London-listed company has held conversations in recent weeks with potential buyers, including luxury houses and Gulf sovereign-wealth funds.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Copper Still Isn't a One-Way Bet
The price of the metal has surged and BHP has bid for miner Anglo American, but the bull case for the metal is a bit more complicated than it seems.The Wall Street Journal - World -
We Are Blowing the Fight to Contain Bird Flu
“There’s a fine line between one person and 10 people with H5N1.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Arizona House votes to repeal 1864 abortion law, measure now heads to the state Senate
Earlier this month, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the highly-restrictive 160-year-old law that bans nearly all abortions can be enforced.CBS News - Politics - Abortion -
Rep. Donald Payne Jr., 6-term New Jersey Democrat, dies at 65
The New Jersey Democrat suffered "a cardiac episode based on complications from his diabetes" earlier this month, his office said.CBS News - Top stories -
Rep. Donald Payne Jr., 6-term New Jersey Democrat, dies at 65
The New Jersey Democrat suffered "a cardiac episode based on complications from his diabetes" earlier this month, his office said.CBS News - Politics -
Ocasio-Cortez slams fellow Democrat's criticism of Sanders over Israel-Hamas war
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday took a swipe at Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) for questioning Sen. Bernie Sanders's (I-Vt.) stance on antisemitism, calling the Florida Democrat's remarks "shameful." "Sen. Sanders’ family was ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Where will the Bears play during potential new stadium construction? Team aims to stay in Chicago
During a press conference at Soldier Field, Kevin Warren and the Bears unveiled their plans for a new stadium along Chicago’s lakefront on Wednesday. Warren, while answering a question about when they plan to file a legislative bill, said he hopes ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Chicago's 'rat hole' removed after city determines sidewalk with animal impression was damaged
CHICAGO — The “rat hole” is gone.NBC News - Top stories -
USC's Caleb Williams 'ready' to be taken No. 1 in NFL Draft, help Chicago Bears regain past glory
Caleb Williams is set to become the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.NBC News - Top stories - NFL -
Chicago Cubs pitcher forced to change glove because American flag patch was considered a distraction
Chicago Cubs reliever Luke Little said he had to change his glove before he entered Wednesday night’s 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros because of an American flag patch.NBC News - Top stories -
White Sox's latest loss puts Chicago in miserable company with just three other teams in MLB history
The White Sox have lost 22 games in their first 25 outings of the 2024 seasonCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Man Utd fight back twice to beat Sheff Utd late on
Manchester United have to come from behind twice to beat bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United at Old Trafford.BBC News - Top stories