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Michigan Supreme Court rejects permit for Enbridge oil pipeline under Great Lakes

The Michigan Supreme Court said the state must review again the permit for Enbridge's oil pipeline tunnel under the Great Lakes. The court found the original approval did not follow proper environmental rules. It ordered regulators to look at the permit once more. Enbridge wants to move its Line 5 pipeline into a tunnel to avoid spills. The decision delays the project while the review happens.

Aug 1, 16:17upd. 16m
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WA, OR wildfires are a wake-up call for how we build, how we insure

Wildfires have burned large areas in Washington and Oregon this summer. The fires show that current building practices and insurance policies are not enough to protect homes. Experts say states must decide where new houses can be built and how they should be constructed. They also urge action to keep insurance markets stable as fire risk grows.

Aug 1, 15:00upd. 15m
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California redwoods gateway is returned to Indigenous tribe

The Yurok Tribe in California has received back 60,000 acres of its ancestral land. This area is part of the redwoods gateway region. The tribe originally owned about 500,000 acres. The returned land is about 12% of their historic territory.

Aug 1, 14:31upd. 16m
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Lake Washington schools schedule change hits sour note for students

Lake Washington schools changed their schedule. Now they have six periods instead of seven. Music classes are no longer available for many students. This change happened recently.

Jul 29, 17:00upd. 2d
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Mamdani won't rule out cash reparations, says he'll await NYC commission findings

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he would not rule out giving cash payments to people affected by slavery. He made the comment during an interview with journalist Charles Blow for The Root. Mamdani explained that he wants to wait for the findings of a city commission studying reparations. He noted that, as a candidate, he had said New York City played an active role in the slave trade.

Jul 29, 18:33upd. 2d
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On Chicago's North Side, a lack of homes leads to all-out bidding wars

Michael Mutz has been trying to buy his first home in Lincoln Park for nine months. He has lost several bids to all‑cash offers that are far above the asking price. The low number of homes for sale has created intense bidding wars on Chicago's North Side. He says the process feels exhausting and took longer than he expected.

Aug 1, 11:00upd. 3h
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2 hurt in West Garfield Park shooting

Two men were shot on West Monroe Street in West Garfield Park on Friday afternoon. Four people got out of a white sedan and fired at them around 4:25 p.m. The 30‑year‑old was hit in the thigh and calf and is in fair condition; the 36‑year‑old received eight gunshot wounds and is in critical condition. Both were taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital and police are investigating.

Jul 31, 23:04upd. 15h
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Man dead, woman injured in North Lawndale drive-by, police say

{"On Friday afternoon, a drive‑by shooting happened in North Lawndale, Chicago.","A 27‑year‑old man was shot multiple times and later died at Mt. Sinai Hospital.","A 56‑year‑old woman standing nearby was shot twice in the back and is in fair condition.","Police say two vehicles approached and people inside opened fire."}

Jul 31, 21:01upd. 17h
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Bryan Kohberger claims family joined plea talks as he seeks to withdraw guilty plea: court docs

Bryan Kohberger says his family was present when his lawyers talked about a plea deal. He wants to take back his guilty plea for killing four University of Idaho students in 2022. He filed a handwritten petition asking the court to withdraw the plea. The plea deal had removed the death penalty in exchange for his guilty plea.

Jul 31, 16:32upd. 21h
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After decades behind bars, Ivy Kelly was given a choice: Walk free, or keep fighting to clear his name

Ivy Kelly, 51, has spent decades in prison for a 1999 killing he says he did not commit. He works in the Cook County Jail’s super max division, serving meals to other detainees. Recently, prison officials gave him a choice: walk free now or continue fighting to prove his innocence. Kelly insists he is innocent and wants to clear his name.

Jul 31, 10:30upd. 1d
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Project Exploration students know what they did this summer

Students from Project Exploration showed what they learned this summer at an event in Columbus Park. They talked about different jobs they explored and projects they worked on, especially in science. William Slaughter, who mentors the students, said the program helps young people see future careers.

Jul 31, 00:44upd. 1d
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New audio released following Nolan Wells disappearance doesn't show 'anything nefarious': retired FBI agent

Nolan Wells, an 18‑year‑old, went missing on July 4 after a boat trip to Horn Island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. Search teams looked for two days before a National Parks Service ranger found his remains on July 6. His friends returned to the mainland without him. A retired FBI agent reviewed newly released audio and said it shows nothing nefarious.

Jul 30, 11:00upd. 2d
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Horoscope for Thursday, July 30, 2026

The moon is in Aquarius on Thursday, July 30, 2026. This means people should avoid shopping and making important decisions after 4 p.m. The moon's position can affect people's emotions and decisions.

Jul 30, 05:01upd. 2d
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Planned California ICE complex will house short-term detainees

A new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) center is planned in California. It will not be a long-term detention center. The center will hold people for a short time.

Jul 30, 02:17upd. 2d
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Man shot in North Lawndale

There were several shootings in Chicago. A man was shot in North Lawndale. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Another man was found dead in Auburn Gresham. A man was killed and another wounded in South Shore. A 43-year-old man died in West Pullman. A 15-year-old boy was shot in Englewood.

Jul 30, 01:58upd. 2d
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Bears DE Montez Sweat back from illness

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat was sick. He was on the Non-Football Illness list for one day. The team took him off the list after 24 hours.

Jul 29, 20:25upd. 2d
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