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A former Israeli prime minister said Israel is making the same mistakes in Lebanon. Israel occupied southern Lebanon for 18 years. Now, 26 years later, Israel is occupying it again.
MLB announces earliest ever Opening Day for 2027, Wrigley Field All-Star Game amid labor uncertainty
George E. Johnson Sr. was a businessman who helped many Black-owned businesses in Chicago. He was the founder of Johnson Products Company. He died on July 6 at the age of 99.
Wildfires in Canada are causing pollution in Chicago. People are buying air filters and masks to protect themselves. This is because the air quality in Chicago is very bad.
A Canadian woman named Kaitlyn Tracey slapped a teenage girl in New Jersey. The reason was a disagreement over clothing with the words 'Trump' and 'ICE'. The woman is now in immigration custody.
A lot of money is being spent in the Chicago school board election. The election is for the president of the board. This is the first time the board is fully elected. The money was spent since October 2025.
Erling Haaland is a soccer player from Norway. He hit golf balls off a boat while listening to music. He shared a video of this on social media.
A 52-year-old man in Florida was arrested for violating his probation. He was driving to a court-ordered drug test when he was stopped by a police officer. The man had a suspended license. He was also on probation for burglary and theft.
A driver fell 150 feet from a high place and crashed on a California state beach. The driver's car went into the water. Three people left the scene after the accident.
Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman got a new contract. The contract is worth over $31 million and lasts 10 years. Whitman's salary will increase by 40%.
A college student named Michael Collins went on a canoe trip with his friend Dominick Tocci. They had been drinking with friends before the trip. Dominick Tocci drowned in the lake. Months later, Michael Collins was arrested for operating a boat under the influence.
There is a big health problem in the US. More than 400 people are sick with a parasite. The White House is working with health experts to find the cause. They want to make sure they have the resources they need.
A man was shot and killed by an immigration officer in Houston. The man's family is holding a vigil for him. This happened recently.
JD Vance, the US Vice President, visited Los Angeles. He went to an elite Christmas party. He compared Los Angeles to a 'third-world country'. He said this because of the contrast between the wealthy area and a rough neighborhood he drove through.
The Chicago Sky's coach said their biggest problem is being inconsistent. This means they do not play well every game. They are 8-16 and in 12th place in the league.
There was bad air in Chicago. It was because of big fires in Canada. Many outdoor events were canceled. The city's beaches and pools were closed.
Bryson DeChambeau claps back at Nick Faldo, other critics, after -3 round at The Open: 'incredibly strategic'
Chicago's top mayoral aides said they will not make the second half of a $260 million pension advance payment. This payment was promised in the second quarter of this year. The city's budget requires this payment to avoid a bond rating reduction. The city's budget was approved by the City Council, but it did not include a corporate head tax that Mayor Brandon Johnson wanted.
Epic Games is adding AI-powered characters to Fortnite. These characters will have their own voices and personalities. They will be available in Fortnite starting July 30th.
The IndyCar Series is racing in Washington, DC for the first time. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will happen on Aug. 23. Practice sessions will be on Aug. 22.
Liv Morgan went to the ESPYs. She brought her WWE title belt. People are talking about her clothes.
Robert Lewandowski’s Fire debut delayed after poor air quality forces postponement vs. Vancouver
Senator Josh Hawley is investigating the US Postal Service. He thinks the agency's leader is not following the rules. Hawley wants to know more about the agency's use of consultants.
Samsung's 55-inch Frame art TV is on sale. It usually costs more, but now it's cheaper. The TV can display art and look like a painting.
The Lincoln Park Zoo was very hot. Many animals were not at the zoo. They were moved to cooler places. People were at the zoo, but not many animals.
Two House Republicans are asking the US Supreme Court to help street preachers. They want the court to make sure police officers do not ignore the First Amendment. This amendment protects freedom of speech and religion.
There were two fatal shootings in the US. ICE agents were involved in the shootings in Houston and Maine. This happened during attempts to stop people from entering the country. Immigrant rights defenders in Chicago want ICE to be abolished and law enforcement tactics to be changed.
Netflix said it used generative AI in about 300 of its titles. This happened mostly in post-production. Generative AI is a tool that helps make things faster and cheaper. Netflix used it to make complex scenes, like crowds and battles.
The Trump administration is investigating two universities. The universities are accused of having dorm programs that choose students based on their race. This is a civil-rights issue.
A Democrat's campaign in Arizona followed accounts of OnlyFans models and self-described witches on Instagram. This happened in a competitive House race. The campaign followed 12 accounts with explicit content and accounts of witches. This was reported by the New York Post.
James Franklin is the head coach of Virginia Tech. He used to be the head coach of Penn State. Franklin had a disappointing season with Penn State in 2025.
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A 24-year-old man drove a BMW very fast (100 mph) in California. He was driving under the influence (DUI). He crashed and now faces a serious charge.
Ramaswamy criticized Amy Acton for a claim about COVID-19 mortality rates. Acton said rates were 50% in 2020. Ramaswamy called this claim 'outrageous'.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill did not lower state flags as ordered by the White House. This was to honor Senator Lindsey Graham. A state senator criticized her decision.
A car crash in Indiana hurt a 16-year-old boy badly. He was on a bus with his baseball team. The bus was hit by a truck driven by a man who was under the influence of fentanyl.
CD sales are growing in the US. This is because people are buying CDs as a way to support their favorite artists. They find CDs affordable and like collecting them.
Lindsey Vonn went to the ESPYs. The ESPYs are awards for sports. The US men's golf team was not included in the awards. This made them unhappy. They felt it was unfair.
A conservative group wants to change the US military academies. They think the schools have become too like civilian universities. The group wants Congress to make changes to the schools' admissions, curriculum, and faculty.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had a press conference. A housing advocate said evictions are 'violence'. The mayor stood behind her. This happened on Thursday.
