By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AP) — American troops need to prepare for combat not only in Earth’s orbit but around the moon, President Donald Trump’s top military adviser said Wednesday, looking ahead to a new frontier in warfare …
US troops must prepare to fight around the moon, Trump’s top military adviser says Read MoreThe Southern California Independent Booksellers Association Bestsellers List for the week ended Sept. 13 is based on reporting from the independent booksellers of the Southern California Independent Booksellers Association. For an independent bookstore near you, visit IndieBound.org. HARDCOVER FICTION 1. Whistler: Ann …
This week’s bestsellers at Southern California’s independent bookstores Read MoreBy AMIR-HUSSEIN RADJY Women sit at outdoor cafes without headscarves and wearing crop tops. Men in shorts and women in leggings exercise together in parks. At sidewalk concerts, women stop to dance and literally let their hair down. The scenes …
Iran hesitates to clamp down on defiance of headscarf rules as war and economic pressures mount Read MoreBy CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A major inquiry into the case of New Zealand man Tom Phillips, who hid his children in dense forest for years before he died in a police shootout, has criticized officials for …
Inquiry into New Zealand man, who hid his kids in forest for years, lambasts officials’ actions Read MoreBy TRAVIS LOLLER The remains of the final missing Tennessee victim from Hurricane Helene were found two years after the storm devastated Appalachian mountain towns with floods that wiped away whole communities. Nancy Tucker, 76, disappeared along with her husband …
The body of the last victim of Hurricane Helene in Tennessee has been found, 2 years later Read MoreThe Irwindale City Council unanimously approved a data center ban through an ordinance on Wednesday, Sept. 9, in effect 30 days after adoption. The decision makes Irwindale one of the latest cities to ban data centers in its zoning code. …
Irwindale approves data center ban, adding to growing list of San Gabriel Valley cities Read MoreThe fourth round ties have been confirmed (Picture: James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images) Liverpool will host Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with Arsenal heading to Fleetwood Town. Xabi Alonso will be heading back to Anfield with …
Carabao Cup fourth round draw: Arsenal and Chelsea learn next opponents Read MoreAnother disastrous night for Michael Carrick (Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire) Jamie Redknapp blasted Joshua Zirkzee’s performance off the bench in Manchester United’s Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton, accusing the Dutchman of being ‘unable to pass the ball’ to his teammates. …
Jamie Redknapp blasts Man Utd star who ‘couldn’t pass the ball’ in Brighton defeat Read MoreJennifer Garner didn’t hold back when dropping out of Ben Affleck’s film (Picture: SBM/Plux/REX/Shutterstock) Jennifer Garner was all set to star in her ex-husband Ben Affleck’s film – until he decided to play her on-screen partner. The 13 Going on …
Jennifer Garner’s stark reaction to being cast as ex Ben Affleck’s wife Read MoreThe Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly high inflation, a move that could spur a sharp response from the White House. The quarter-point increase lifts the …
Federal Reserve hikes key interest rate for first time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut Read MoreA key concession helped Mayor Brandon Johnson win an early skirmish Wednesday in the battle for the hearts, minds and votes of Chicago’s 600,000 renters, but the political victory may not last. The City Council’s Housing Committee chaired by one …
Mayor Johnson wins Round One in fight over protections for tenants Read MoreWhat happened Wednesday at Halas Hall: Wright sits Bears right tackle Darnell Wright did not practice while he deals with a knee injury. Wright played every snap Sunday but has dealt with a right elbow injury dating to last season, …
Bears report: Tackle Darnell Wright sits out with knee injury Read MoreUna joven embarazada de 16 años de edad perdió a su bebé y podría no volver a caminar después de que un compañero de clase supuestamente le disparara en la espalda tras haberla acosado a principios de este mes en …
Joven embarazada pierde al bebé y podría no volver a caminar tras ser baleada por compañero de clase en La Villita Read MoreThe transformation of Evanston’s Harley Clarke Mansion — a nearly 100-year-old landmark along the lakefront — took a major step forward last week. The Evanston Historic Preservation Commission approved Celadon Partners’ plans to turn the Harley Clarke Mansion into an …
Evanston’s Harley Clarke Mansion could soon become community hub Read MoreCity officials say the historic Yale Building, 6565 S. Yale Ave., became the first to violate Chicago’s cooling ordinance this year when its chiller broke down in late August. “Following our inspection of 6565 S. Yale Ave., inspectors cited the …
Historic South Side building is the first to violate Chicago’s cooling ordinance this year Read MoreMoon Alert Avoid shopping (except food and gas) or important decisions until noon. After that, the moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day Your idealism is aroused today, perhaps because you feel sympathy for …
Horoscope for Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Read MoreThe internationally acclaimed artist Sanford Biggers will create a 30-foot-tall sculpture inspired by 19th century quilt patterns for Google’s Chicago headquarters, the tech giant announced Wednesday. Called Vector, the angular, winding sculpture will be composed of glazed terra cotta panels …
Google links with artist Sanford Biggers to create a major outdoor sculpture for Loop headquarters Read MoreReading Time: 2 minutes Earlier this week, the popular influencer James Wehr was killed in a car wreck at the age of 27. His passenger has now been identified as a 22-year-old bartender from Florida named Alexis “Lexi” Kramer And …
James Wehr: Influencer Killed In Car Wreck Blasted By Family of Alleged Mistress Who Died … Read MoreMacklemore will donate his Ed Sheeran tour money (Picture: ARNAUD FINISTRE / AFP via Getty Images) Macklemore has made a statement after all of Ed Sheeran’s tour openers and live band members dropped out of the Loop Tour. The Downtown …
Macklemore donates $1,000,000 earnings from Ed Sheeran tour to Palestinian support groups Read MoreKing Charles is said to be ‘mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason’ after the Royal rift.(Picture: Tim Graham Photo Library) Charles told Princess Diana’s brother that he and young Prince William and Harry would ‘forget her …
Charles told Earl Spencer ‘we’ll forget Diana soon enough’ just days after death, new book claims Read More