On Thursday, tens of thousands of voters are expected at the polls in a special election in a small seaside resort near London. This election presents an unusual lineup, including a potential future U.K. prime minister candidate alongside independent and comedic contenders. Among them is a man known for wearing a trash can on his […]
Chicago Air and Water Show Get your earplugs ready and look up. This weekend, the Chicago Air and Water Show takes over the city skies. Watch performances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, and civilian pilots Susan Dacy and Kevin Coleman. The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to […]
Longtime Aurora resident Tom Schrader has cherished the Fox River since his childhood, recalling a time 60 years ago when the river was polluted and wildlife scarce. Today, the river teems with life, including peregrine falcons that once nearly vanished from the region. Schrader shares a unique experience of seeing these majestic birds along the […]
Grilling is a reliable way to imbue your food with smoky and woody flavors. To enhance this process, flavorizer bars are essential. Weber grills include these bars, which sit between the grates and the fuel source to catch dripping fat. This serves several purposes: Transforms caught fat into smoke, further flavoring your food. Keeps the […]
Phoebe Bridgers returns with her third album, Lost Weekend, following a pause she took after winning three Grammy awards with her group, boygenius. This time away was marked by dealing with fame, a complex love life, and the death of her father. The journey to Lost Weekend comes after Bridgers released her previous album, Punisher, […]
Supporters of Francesca Hong, a Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate, gathered at her election night party in Madison. Despite being a self-identified democratic socialist, she narrowly lost in the primary. Interestingly, some swing voters may not be quick to reject socialist political candidates. NPR conducted two online focus groups in Nevada. Ten out of twelve participants […]
Prosecutors from the Southern District of New York and defense attorneys for Luigi Mangione, accused of assassination, have requested a U.S. judge to schedule a conference on Friday. This move fuels speculation about a possible plea deal in his federal case, days before his state murder trial. Such timing might affect Manhattan District Attorney Alvin […]
A plume of smoke marked the aftermath of an Iranian strike on fuel tanks in Muharraq, Bahrain, on March 12. Shortly after, a military family prepared to return to Bahrain, faced with a sudden call from the U.S. Navy redirecting them elsewhere. Five months later, they navigate temporary duty status, living out of three duffel […]
The Justice Department (DOJ) faced challenges following the announcement of clemency grants by former President Joe Biden. Internal emails revealed confusion over the details and implications of these decisions, including errors and a lack of vetting, which drew criticism from attorneys and officials. Records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act show DOJ staff struggled […]
The situation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has intensified as Jewish settlers have besieged the home of an American Palestinian family in the village of Qusra, south of Nablus. This event, which began on Sunday, drew a strong condemnation from U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, who labeled the siege a ‘horrific act of terror.’ […]