| Date | Title | Description |
| 12.09.2024 | Column: Beware of Malört? The allure of scary tastes, and a new book on the revered and reviled spirit | He’s in the minority. Or rather, until recently, you might assume so. As the book lays out, about 15 years ago the brand hit a low and was only selling 1,000 cases a year. Since Malört was sold to CH Distillery in 2018, around 35,000 cases ... |
| 11.09.2024 | Politics | Key takeaways from a Harris-Trump debate that featured tense clashes and closed with a Taylor Swift endorsement | Some takeaways on a historic debate:Harris took the fight to Trump in a way that Biden could not
In her first answer, the former prosecutor said Trump’s tariffs would effectively create a sales tax on the middle class. She soon accused Trum... |
| 07.09.2024 | The Heartbreak of Hostage Tragedy: A Mother's Grief Amidst a Nation's Turmoil | In a world often marked by chaos, the heartache of a mother can pierce through the noise. The funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a young man killed while held hostage by Hamas, serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict. His ... |
| 06.09.2024 | Ravinia Festival, Ravinia Brewing Settle Trademark Suit With A Name Change | I absolutely hate it when I have to write yet another “trademark bullying works” post. For the better part of a decade now, we have been writing about disputes between the Ravinia Festival Association, which operates the large outdoor conce... |
| 06.09.2024 | ‘The Perfect Couple’ review: Netflix channels ‘Big Little Lies’ with a murder mystery, an upscale coastal setting and Nicole Kidman | “The Perfect Couple” needn’t have worried. Entertainingly absorbing and beautiful to look at, the show (created by Jenna Lamia and directed by Susanne Bier) has “general audience” written all over it and is a great example of what the genre... |
| 03.09.2024 | Mother mourns at funeral of son killed as Hamas hostage: ‘Forever my sweet boy’ | The other dead hostages were identified by the Israeli army as Ori Danino, 25; Eden Yerushalmi, 24; Almog Sarusi, 27; and Alexander Lobanov, 33, who were also taken from the festival, and Carmel Gat, 40, who had been abducted from the nearb... |
| 28.08.2024 | Navigating Hope and Identity: The Intersection of Mental Health and Political Aspirations | In a world rife with challenges, two narratives emerge: the quest for mental health support and the evolving political landscape. Vibrant Emotional Health's acquisition of Stars of HOPE signifies a beacon of hope for many. Meanwhile, young ... |
| 28.08.2024 | Kamala Harris Takes Center Stage: A New Era for the Democrats | The Democratic National Convention in Chicago marked a pivotal moment in American politics. Kamala Harris, the Vice President, formally accepted the party's presidential nomination. The atmosphere was electric, filled with hope and anticipa... |
| 27.08.2024 | Movies | Column: In ‘Blink Twice,’ director Zoë Kravitz was after cinematic sense of trouble in paradise | Naomi Ackie stars as Frida and Adria Arjona as Sarah in director Zoë Kravitz’s “Blink Twice,” an Amazon MGM Studios film. (Carlos Somonte/Amazon Content Services LLC/TNS)
Q: We may have to talk in a code a little bit here, but can you discu... |
| 27.08.2024 | 2024 Printers Row Lit Fest Features Award-Winning Pulitzer Prize Authors, Poets Laureate, Chicago Literary Legends, and Five Blocks of Booksellers at Two-Day Celebration | Printers Row Lit Fest welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, poets laureate, and some of Chicago’s finest writers to its two-day festival from Sept. 7-8 in Chicago's Printers Row Historic District.
Printers Row Lit Fest, one of the larges... |
| 24.08.2024 | The Streaming Battlefield: Innovation Meets Regulation | In the ever-evolving landscape of entertainment, streaming services are like wildflowers in a field—each one vying for sunlight, each one trying to bloom. Among them, platforms like Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, and others have emerged as key ... |
| 23.08.2024 | National Politics | DNC in Chicago: What happened as Democrats wrapped up final day of convention | “I know there are local press here who are going to say, ‘Oh, we’re bidding on 2028 already.’ But I – it has happened,” he said. “It hasn’t happened in recent history, the back-to-back in one city hasn’t occurred, but it could. And as you a... |
| 23.08.2024 | National Politics | Young Black and Indian women share an identity with Kamala Harris — some are beaming, while others sit at a crossroads with her stance on Gaza | As polls suggest, Haseeb is like many women her age, trying to figure out what this political moment means for her and her generation. According to National Public Radio polls, among voters under 35, 1 in 10 remain undecided about whether t... |
| 22.08.2024 | Entertainment | ‘Fifteen-Love’ review: A he said-she said thriller set in the world of professional tennis | Smartly, the series doesn’t rely on this mystery to carry the entire narrative, but reveals the truth halfway through the six-episode season, when the story shifts into a thriller about whether it’s even possible to hold people accountable.... |
| 22.08.2024 | National Politics | Uncommitted delegates, ‘Squad’ members sit-in at DNC to demand a Palestinian American get a speaking slot | “The Democratic Party prides itself on being the party of human rights, the party of justice, the party for democracy,” said U.S. Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri, a Squad member. “When it comes to defending Palestinian lives and ending the ongoi... |
| 22.08.2024 | National Politics | DNC in Chicago: What happened Wednesday — and what’s coming Thursday | Thursday’s theme is “For Our Future” and will also feature Republican former Congressman Adam Kinzinger, who previously lived in Channahon south of Chicago. DNC officials have repeatedly invited Republicans to publicly repudiate former Pres... |
| 21.08.2024 | National Politics | DNC in Chicago: What happened Tuesday — and what’s coming Wednesday | Sen. Tammy Duckworth walks onto the stage, Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth used her brief remarks on the United Center stage Tuesday n... |
| 20.08.2024 | National Politics | DNC in Chicago: What happened Monday — and what’s coming Tuesday | Harris made a surprise appearance on the United Center stage shortly after 8 p.m. to welcome and rile up delegates. Shortly after a promotional video set to Beyoncé’s “Freedom” wrapped, Harris strode on stage and thanked Biden for his “life... |
| 19.08.2024 | The Digital Stage: Chicago's DNC and the New Age of Political Influence | The Democratic National Convention (DNC) is set to unfold in Chicago, a city steeped in political history. This year, however, the spotlight shines not just on the candidates but also on a new breed of influencers. The DNC has opened its do... |
| 19.08.2024 | The Battle of Valor: Politics, Masculinity, and Military Credentials | In the arena of American politics, military service is a badge of honor. It’s a ticket to respect, power, and sometimes, a target for scrutiny. The recent political skirmishes surrounding Tim Walz and J.D. Vance illustrate this dynamic vivi... |
| 19.08.2024 | The DNC in Chicago: A Stage for Unity and Dissent | The Democratic National Convention (DNC) is more than just a political gathering. It’s a theater of ambition, a showcase of unity, and a battleground for dissent. As the DNC kicks off in Chicago, the city transforms into a microcosm of Amer... |
| 19.08.2024 | National Politics | New-fangled internet dazzled 1996 DNC in Chicago. Today, experts debate the benefits — and dangers — of online influence. | “We’re excitedly awaiting the arrival of our state chairs to the most technologically advanced Democratic National Convention. And they’re going to be a part of making it all happen here in Chicago, a wonderful Democratic city that works,” ... |
| 19.08.2024 | National Politics | The DNC kicks off today. Here’s what to expect — including who is speaking. | “The quick coalescing of Democrats around Harris’ candidacy and the energy it has generated has served another purpose — providing a cover of unity to overshadow some tensions and divisions within the ‘big tent’ party,” the Tribune’s Rick P... |
| 18.08.2024 | National Politics | Pro-abortion rights and LGBTQ+ protesters rally ahead of the start of the DNC | The Sunday gathering sought to demand that if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the presidency in November, she will commit to sweeping legislation for abortion access and transgender and LGBTQ+ health care, as well as an end to U.S. aid to... |
| 18.08.2024 | Opinion Columnists | Opinion: Clarence Page: Why ‘stolen valor’ political fights are so intense – and misplaced in the cases of Walz and Vance | Republicans also have suggested Walz inflated his credentials by calling himself a “retired command sergeant major.” While he did serve in that rank for a time, he reverted back to the rank of master sergeant when he left the military becau... |
| 18.08.2024 | National Politics | Can the DNC help reverse Chicago’s national narrative? | There’s a chip on the City of Big Shoulders, like it or not, due to a national narrative that points to Chicago’s long-standing issues of crime and renewed questions of public safety.
A Google search on Chicago, while offering a litany of p... |
| 18.08.2024 | National Politics | The DNC starts Monday in Chicago. Here’s what to know | Typically, the person nominated emerged victorious through primary elections across the country in spring and summer. This year is different for Democrats since Biden dropped out of the race in July.
Harris, Biden’s vice president, has alre... |
| 15.08.2024 | The Enduring Allure of Comic Strips in a Digital Age | Comic strips have been a staple of American culture for over a century. They are the heartbeat of humor, the pulse of storytelling. From the early days of “The Yellow Kid” to the modern digital landscape, comic strips have evolved but remai... |
| 15.08.2024 | National Politics | Climate change is a defining issue for young voters. Neither Harris nor Trump are doing enough, they say. | Strong sentiments about climate change were one of the most telling predictors of voting behavior in 2016 and 2020, particularly among independents and young Republicans, a University of Colorado study found. A quarter of Republicans who be... |
| 15.08.2024 | National Politics | How and when to watch the DNC, including all the streaming options | For those looking to watch the Democratic National Convention next week, the public is unable to attend events at the United Center but the Democratic National Convention Committee on Tuesday announced details about programming, daily sched... |
| 14.08.2024 | Entertainment | Column: Are comic strips still a part of your daily life? | Now, I have never been a regular reader of comics, not even as a kid, but I respect those who do (one grandmother was a rabid fan) and know they have been popular entertainments for more than a century.
Some people see them as firmly part o... |
| 13.08.2024 | Books | Halle Butler’s new novel ‘Banal Nightmare’ will trap you inside the millennial mind | Moddie is unmoored, haunted by the failed relationship, and another disturbing encounter that lurks through the first two-thirds of the book, until it is revealed in a truly stunning set piece that I will not spoil for readers. Moddie lives... |
| 12.08.2024 | Let us now praise famous bluesmen: Buddy Guy is retiring at age 88 | He’s told his band to warn him if he is ever about to play a song he played 10 minutes earlier. He fears this. He’s heard the stories about his friend B.B. King, how before King died nine years ago he’d play “You Are My Sunshine” five times... |
| 09.08.2024 | The Pulse of Paris: Olympic Triumphs and Trials on Day 11 | The Paris 2024 Olympics are a whirlwind of emotion, competition, and unexpected moments. Day 11 showcased the best and worst of human spirit, with athletes pushing boundaries and facing challenges. The stage was set for glory, but also for ... |
| 08.08.2024 | ‘Mr. Throwback’ review: The NBA’s Steph Curry stars in this mockumentary about hangers-on | Tonally, “Mr. Throwback” is aiming for something like “Entourage” but with sports, mashed up with a boastful but decent-hearted loser typically dreamed up by Danny McBride (“Eastbound and Down,” “The Righteous Gemstones”) but the show never... |
| 06.08.2024 | Olympics | Column: The highlights and lowlights of watching the Olympics so far | U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles has insisted he’s the world’s fastest man — some thought he might live to eat those words — but he ended up winning the 100-meter track race in a true photo finish by five thousandths of a second. “I was shocked,” h... |
| 05.08.2024 | The Childless Debate: A Nation at a Crossroads | The United States is at a demographic crossroads. The birth rate is plummeting, and the implications are profound. JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, has stirred controversy with his remarks about childless Americans. His c... |
| 05.08.2024 | Movies | Column: The allure of DVDs over streaming | Talking about this column with my editor Doug George, he joked: “Should you need more images of VHS tapes or a real-live VCR machine, I might know where to find them: Middle shelf of the back room of my basement in a green Hefty tub.”
What ... |
| 04.08.2024 | Editorials | Views from the nation’s press | The Chicago Tribune on how JD Vance’s approach to reversing US birth trends is the wrong one:
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance’s past remarks on Americans who opt not to have children have struck a nerve during a tense presiden... |
| 01.08.2024 | The Divisive Stage: Trump’s Controversial Appearance at the NABJ Convention | In the heart of Chicago, a storm brewed at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention. The air crackled with tension as former President Donald Trump took the stage. His presence was like a lightning bolt, illuminating ... |
| 31.07.2024 | National Politics | Donald Trump’s invitation to Black journalists convention in Chicago divides membership | The NABJ also invited Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris to participate in the convention and “her confirmation is pending,” the organization said in a statement late Monday. Other former chief exec... |
| 28.07.2024 | The Double-Edged Sword of Storytelling in Film and Technology | In the world of cinema, every frame tells a story. But what happens when that story is muted? The recent film "Twisters" serves as a prime example. It’s a movie about weather, yet it sidesteps the elephant in the room: climate cha... |
| 26.07.2024 | Movies | Column: How does an actor electrify a moment of stillness? Watch Colman Domingo | Our conversation has been edited for clarity and length.Colman Domingo, left, with Clarence Maclin, in the true-life docudrama “Sing Sing.” (A24/TNS)
Q: First, before I forget: It was great to catch up with your one-man show “A Boy and His ... |
| 26.07.2024 | Movies | Column: Do movies have a message? (They do, whether studios like it or not) | In the case of “Twisters,” the erasure of climate change — in a movie about the weather — becomes a message all its own.
So let’s make some guesses as to what’s going on. It’s possible that jumpy studio executives, rather than Chung and scr... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Olympic Stage: Women’s Soccer in Paris 2024**
** | ** The 2024 Olympics are set to ignite in Paris, and the women’s soccer competition is a hotbed of intrigue. This tournament is more than just a series of matches; it’s a canvas painted with stories of redemption, ambition, and change. The ... |
| 25.07.2024 | The 2024 Olympics: A Triathlon on the Seine and a Software Meltdown**
** | ** The 2024 Olympics in Paris are just around the corner, and excitement is building. Athletes from around the globe are gearing up for the triathlon, a grueling test of endurance that combines swimming, cycling, and running. Meanwhile, a r... |
| 25.07.2024 | Equestrian and Archery: The Heartbeat of the 2024 Olympics in Paris**
** | ** The 2024 Olympics in Paris is a grand stage. Athletes from around the globe will gather to showcase their skills. Among the many sports, equestrian and archery stand out. Each has its own rhythm, its own stories. Equestrian is a dance be... |
| 24.07.2024 | How to watch the 2024 Olympics: See the full TV schedule | What’s the Olympics schedule?
Swimming and gymnastics both begin on July 27. Swimming finishes on Aug. 4, and the final day for artistic gymnastics is Aug. 5. Track and field runs from Aug. 1-11.
The men’s basketball final is on Aug. 10, an... |
| 23.07.2024 | Olympics | From sharing a meal to having their families cheer: How Paris offers a 2nd chance for Tokyo Olympians | The Summer Games are scheduled to begin July 26, with more than 200 countries participating in 329 events. The United States will be sending 592 athletes, more than 50 of whom have qualified for their second Olympics.
“I’m so excited that I... |
| 23.07.2024 | 2024 Olympics: What to know — and who to watch — during the marathon swimming competition in Paris | Key dates
Open water events are Aug. 8-9 in the River Seine. Both the women’s (Aug. 8) and the men’s (Aug. 9) races are contested over 10 kilometers. The competition loop will start and finish at Pont Alexandre III in a course that showcase... |
| 22.07.2024 | Styx has few original members. Lynyrd Skynyrd has … none? When is a band still a band? | But what constitutes the true version of a band is not as common-sensical an answer as it might appear. Being an original member isn’t always important. Take Journey, who played at Wrigley Field with Def Leppard on July 15: Chicago-raised p... |
| 21.07.2024 |
President Joe Biden ends 2024 reelection bid, endorses Harris | President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he is stepping out of the race for reelection. This follows a disastrous debate performance three weeks ago that spurred high-level calls from his own party to step aside.
In a letter posted on X on... |
| 20.07.2024 | 2024 Olympics: What to know — and who to watch — during the equestrian competitions in Paris | Storylines to follow
Who can challenge the dominance of Germany and Britain after they won a combined nine medals, including five golds, in Tokyo? Can Australia, Sweden or the United States step up after combining for six medals but only on... |
| 20.07.2024 | 2024 Olympics: What to know — and who to watch — during the women’s soccer competition in Paris | Storylines to follow
After a disappointing finish in the Women’s World Cup last summer, the United States will embark on its first major tournament under new coach Emma Hayes. Hayes, the former coach at Chelsea, only has four tuneup matches... |
| 20.07.2024 | 2024 Olympics: What to know — and who to watch — during the archery competition in Paris | Kim Woo-jin, South Korea: The veteran won gold in Tokyo as part of the men’s team competition. He’ll be 32 by the time the competition starts in Paris.Storylines to follow
Who will fill the void left by An San on the women’s side? The South... |
| 20.07.2024 | 2024 Olympics: What to know — and who to watch — during the taekwondo competition in Paris | When the Olympic Games are a family affair: Gergely Salim won gold at the Barcelona Games in 1992 when taekwondo was a demonstration sport. More than 20 years later, his son Omar will be bidding for an Olympic title.
Kimia Alizadeh, who won... |
| 20.07.2024 | 2024 Olympics: What to know — and who to watch — during the triathlon competition in Paris | Flora Duffy, Bermuda: The reigning Olympic champion had contemplated retirement because of a knee injury.
Taylor Spivey, United States: The 33-year-old Californian will make her Olympic debut.
Taylor Knibb, United States: She has won the Ir... |
| 20.07.2024 | 2024 Olympics: What to know — and who to watch — during the surfing competition in Paris | This is the second time surfing is on the Olympic sports program after its debut in Tokyo, where the Games and events surrounding them were muted by COVID-19 restrictions.
Distance from Paris: The surfing competition in Tahiti breaks the re... |
| 19.07.2024 | A faulty software update causes havoc worldwide for airlines, hospitals and governments | Several local TV stations in the U.S. were prevented from airing the news early Friday, and some state and local governments reported problems at courts, motor vehicles departments, unemployment agencies, emergency call centers and other of... |
| 12.07.2024 | National Politics | DNC and city officials promise Chicago is ready for international spotlight | Roberson’s comments came days after a violent Fourth of July weekend during which 100 people were shot, 21 of them fatally, while the city hosted a NASCAR street race downtown.
Nevertheless, he said the Chicago Police Department is prepared... |
| 11.07.2024 | Movies | ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ review: Scarlett Johansson can’t fully rescue this space rom-com | Johansson sells all the disparate elements as well as possible, even the inevitable sour section of “Fly Me to the Moon” where Kelly must atone for her amorality. But the script never quite feels itself; it feels like contradictory impulses... |
| 11.07.2024 | Health | ‘Powerful, profound experience’: Patient sings along to rock song during first awake kidney transplant at Northwestern Medicine | About two years ago, Nicholas got in touch with the transplant team at Northwestern. He was put on the waiting list, but was also given a questionnaire to send out to any potential living donors who wanted to be evaluated to donate.
Nichola... |
| 07.07.2024 | Editorials | Views from the nation’s press | The Chicago Tribune on how Julian Assange is going home to Australia:
For those of us who work in traditional media and line up firmly on the side of whistleblowers and press freedoms, the Julian Assange business has always been fraught.
Fi... |
| 03.07.2024 | The Battle for Copyright: CIR Takes on Tech Giants | The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) has filed a lawsuit against tech giants OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of copyright infringement. This legal battle highlights the clash between traditional copyright laws and the evolving l... |
| 02.07.2024 | Entertainment | Column: Class and social status in the kitchen and ‘The Bear’ | Ahmed: As a reporter, what I know well is family-owned halal restaurants that have little to no interest in fine dining. In that smaller slice of expertise, the kitchen isn’t really a meritocracy where you can rise up the ranks by skill. In... |
| 01.07.2024 | OpenAI Faces Ongoing Scrutiny Over AI Training Data Practice | By Aldohn Domingo
Updated Jul 1, 2024 1:34AM EDT
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OpenAI's almost unrestricted use of information from the internet as ChatGPT artificial... |
| 01.07.2024 |
Guaranteed Rate announces its rebrand to ‘Rate’ | Chicago-based Guaranteed Rate, one of the country’s largest mortgage lenders, has rebranded to Rate. The company made the announcement Monday on social media.
“Today, we’re rebranding as Rate,” the company posted on LinkedIn. “Just like our... |
| 01.07.2024 | Health | Error in new lung transplant algorithm harmed sick and dying patients | In July, the network acknowledged an error with the revised algorithm, publishing a report that said roughly 35 fewer transplants had been given to type O patients than would have been expected in the first three months of the program’s imp... |
| 29.06.2024 | Центр журналистских расследований (CIR) подал в суд на Microsoft и OpenAI за нарушение авторских прав | Центр журналистских расследований (CIR), некоммерческая организация, выпускающая журналы Mother Jones и Reveal, подал в суд на Microsoft и OpenAI, обвинив компании в нарушении авторских прав.
«OpenAI и Microsoft использовали наши публикации... |
| 29.06.2024 | Editorials | Views from the nation’s press | The Chicago Tribune on how Joe Biden and Donald Trump combined for a depressing farce:
The two gnarly old men had been asked about the ballooning cost of child care, a nightmare for many young parents. In response, they bragged about their ... |
| 28.06.2024 | OpenAI, Microsoft Sued by US' Oldest Nonprofit Newsroom for Copyright Violations | By Jace Dela Cruz
Published Jun 28, 2024 5:41AM EDT
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| 28.06.2024 | Center for Investigative Reporting Sues OpenAI, Microsoft Over Copyright Infringement | By Inno Flores
Published Jun 28, 2024 11:03PM EDT
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| 28.06.2024 | Movies | ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ review: Lupita Nyong’o can’t save the world, but she saves the movie | Other than that, the movie follows a clear directive reasonably well. It is nothing but peril and exhaustion and superhuman resourcefulness in the face of two species not destined to get along. The Death Angels can’t swim, at least not with... |
| 27.06.2024 | ‘The Bear’ Season 3 review: Carmy bears down on success, with uneven results | Jeremy Allen White as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto in Season 3 of “The Bear.” (FX)
Carmy is determined to earn a Michelin star for the place, even if he alienates everyone around him in the process. Cousin Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), who upped ... |
| 27.06.2024 | Movies | New documentary ‘Outrage’ covers the early days of AIDS and the story of Danny Sotomayor | In his cartoons, which were soon syndicated in publications across the country, he went after local and national political figures. But the focus of most of his anger was Mayor Richard M. Daley. He would attend the mayor’s press conferences... |
| 27.06.2024 | 'Changes Are Imminent': Walgreens to Shutter a 'Significant' Number of Stores The chain reported its fiscal Q3 2024 earnings on Thursday. | Walgreens is the latest chain to face mass closures.
On Thursday, Walgreens announced that it would be closing a "significant" number of underperforming stores across the country.
"The current pharmacy model is not sustainabl... |
| 26.06.2024 | Movies | ‘Fancy Dance’ review: A small film that packs a big punch, thanks to Oscar-nominee Lily Gladstone | The reality of their situation is grim. There may not be a lot of tenderness around them, but Jax and Roki’s relationship is filled with it, which is how Tremblay (with co-writer Miciana Alise) has made a movie that feels so alive but also ... |
| 26.06.2024 | It’s grill season. Learn how the BBQ Pit Boys conquered the world | He tracked down the man, whose “grill name” is “Bobby Fame” but his real name is actually Bob Ahlgren, the creator of the culinary phenomenon known as BBQ Pit Boys. They talked. They liked one another. They became partners and Carlucci help... |
| 26.06.2024 | Movies | ‘Horizon: Chapter 1’ review: Saddle up for a long, loping ride | It’s Apache land, and the white colonizers (fine, “settlers”) have put literal stakes in it to claim it for themselves. This leads quickly to a retaliatory Apache massacre, contextualized a bit by a handful of scenes in Chapter 1 devoted to... |
| 23.06.2024 | The father-and-son team behind "Hunger Pangs" | The peacemaking power of food – that's what you witness as Kevin Pang and his dad, Jeffrey, get ready to shoot an episode of their YouTube show, "Hunger Pangs." "Let's rock 'n' roll – it's shrimp time!"
Working through t... |
| 21.06.2024 | Entertainment | ‘Granchester’ review: A new vicar makes the longrunning murder mystery series watchable again | “I was only going to say from the empire,” she insists. Alfie pipes in: “I’m from Bromford, actually.” But Mrs. C keeps barreling on: Another village, she says, has a vicar from Devon. “They think they’ve got something to boast about.”
The ... |
| 19.06.2024 | Entertainment | Column: AI is coming for Hollywood | These are valid concerns. But last week she was promoting her Tribeca premiere on Twitter with a still image from the film and the caption: “Crucify me now, get it out of your system.” Some people engaged in good faith. “Not an attempt to c... |
| 18.06.2024 | Health | New fathers should be screened for postpartum depression too, study says | “To me, it feels blindingly obvious that we’ve created these gendered care silos, and that has led to the exclusion of dads from this time,” said Sam Wainwright, lead author of the study and an assistant professor of internal medicine and p... |
| 17.06.2024 |
Former G-Rate employees allege toxic work environment: Chicago Tribune | Dozens of former employees at Guaranteed Rate say the mortgage lender has fostered a toxic work environment — including verbal abuse, misogyny and bullying — amid the laser focus of its founder and CEO, Victor Ciardelli, on making money and... |
| 17.06.2024 | How faculty and staff are supporting student protesters | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
Campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war have largely simmered as students left their universities for the summer, but faculty and staff have found different ways to... |
| 17.06.2024 | Movies | Talking to Kevin Costner about ‘Horizon’: He’s bet everything, will it pay off? | Early box office tracking data for “Horizon” hasn’t been great; same with the reviews coming out the film’s world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival last month. Costner and distributor Warner Bros. Pictures figure the project’s best hopes... |
| 14.06.2024 | Column: Why aren’t you watching one of the best shows on TV? | Created by showrunner Rolin Jones, the series differs slightly from the books, but maintains the sensibility of the world Rice conjured. Louis is no longer a white Louisiana plantation owner discovered by Lestat in the 1790s, but a Black Ne... |
| 14.06.2024 | Theater | 2024 Tony Awards: Best musical is a guessing game, but not all the deserving were nominated | Overall, I don’t think 2024 was the finest year for Tony nominators in any of the musical categories (although the slate for straight plays was very much on the money, with “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” “Mary Jane,” “Mother Play” and “Pra... |
| 11.06.2024 | New book takes readers inside U.S. gun smuggling to Mexico | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
A new book takes readers deep inside the world of gun smuggling from the U.S. to Mexico, a major contributor of violence south of the border.
Why it matters: It's est... |
| 10.06.2024 | How border restrictions relate to the DNC | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
While many progressives decry President Biden's new tougher policy on migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border, others are hopeful it could head off a summer surge... |
| 04.06.2024 | Stop being terrified of sommeliers: Tips for talking to wine professionals and uncorking better wine experiences | Be upfront about your budget
Be clear with your sommelier or wine retailer about the parameters you want to stick to. Most importantly, how much you want to spend on wine. Price point is hands down the most efficient way for a sommelier or ... |
| 04.06.2024 | Education | College graduates are concerned pro-Palestinian activism could deter future employers | “We have some universities, like U. of C., that are pledging that they are going to protect student speech and the presidents (of these universities) recently have been saying that more than their policies actually do that, but at least the... |
| 03.06.2024 | Movies | ‘Hit Man’ review: Glen Powell gets it in gear, in a hired-assassin Netflix movie for the rest of us | If “Hit Man” is about anything beyond its own blithe, eccentric comic assurance, it’s about finding new oxygen for your next chapter in life. Ethics? Well, Johnson doesn’t teach ethics, so that’s someone else’s story. Not since “Out of Sigh... |
| 02.06.2024 | Opinion Columnists | Opinion: Clarence Page: The credibility crisis at the Supreme Court hits a fever pitch | He also reportedly told Fox News’ Shannon Bream that the neighbor had blamed his wife for the Capitol riot, yet still did not comment on the intended meaning of the display.
We had just gotten past several days of Alito being lampooned for ... |
| 01.06.2024 | Editorials | Views from the nation’s press | The Chicago Tribune on how Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts made for a sad, strange day for America:
On Oct. 17, 1931, at the Federal Building in Chicago, Al Capone was convicted of income tax evasion. The charges, of course, were a p... |
| 29.05.2024 | Suja Life to relaunch cult classic soda Slice with gut health reformulation | Listen to the article 2 min
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Juice and functional beverage producer Suja Life has acquired soda brand Slice from its most recent owner New Slice Ventures LLC, with plans ... |
| 29.05.2024 | A look at what Illinois lawmakers passed during the spring session | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
The General Assembly's deadline for the spring legislative session is Friday, but lawmakers have already passed several bills over the last three months, including a proposed $53 billion budget.
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| 28.05.2024 | Health | Double lung transplants weren’t typically recommended for lung cancer patients. But a new technique has been successful | Though he received treatment for COVID and chemotherapy, he developed pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that causes scarring in the lungs and makes it difficult to breathe. Ultimately, Gillespie had two-thirds of his right lung removed to treat... |
| 28.05.2024 | Movies | Column: Cannes we not? This year’s film festival left a sour taste | Let’s turn to filmmakers who are still doing it the old fashioned way. Francis Ford Coppola brought his $120 million, years-in-the-making allegory of our times “Megalopolis” to Cannes in the hopes of finding a buyer. At his press conference... |
| 23.05.2024 | Editorials | Editorial: The IRS gets back on its feet. Time to crack down on wealthy cheaters. | At the same time, states also stand to get a good return on the IRS investment, as stronger federal enforcement almost always leads to increased collection of taxes owed to states as well.
Bear in mind we’re not talking about new taxes, but... |
