In 2003, the city of Chicago predicted more than 140,000 people would live in its central area by 2020, which includes the Loop, Near North, Near West and Near South Sides. But the population count was too low — hitting …
Chicago’s 20-year development plan for Downtown calls for more nightlife, housing and greenery Read MoreIt looked like the great collective-bargaining agreement war was ending. Months of terse negotiations had gone quiet. The players’ union and the league extended their bargaining deadline without trading public insults. Then a surprising proposal from the league leaked: They …
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Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion Read MoreEnzo Maresca admits he got his Chelsea team selection wrong against Leeds (Photo: Getty) Enzo Maresca admits he ‘regrets’ not starting one Chelsea star against Leeds United – potentially a hint at his line-up for the trip to Bournemouth on …
Enzo Maresca shares ‘regret’ over Chelsea star ahead of Bournemouth clash Read MoreJohn Torode has started to talk about his MasterChef sacking (Picture: BBC) Former MasterChef presenter John Torode has revealed he’s started seeing a therapist to deal with the ‘grief’ he feels following his BBC exit. Torode, 60, was fired from …
John Torode reveals he’s in therapy to deal with ‘grief’ over MasterChef axe Read MoreGeorge Clooney and Adam Sandler work together beautifully in Jay Kelly (Picture: Peter Mountain/Netflix) In Jay Kelly, audiences are introduced to the unlikely but very likable star-powered double act of George Clooney and Adam Sandler, who work seamlessly together like …
Jay Kelly review: George Clooney and Adam Sandler shine in charming Netflix comedy Read MoreCarmageddon reborn (34BigThings) A new sequel to banned vehicle combat game Carmageddon has been announced, which takes the series in a roguelike direction. The amount of games which have been banned in the UK is relatively small, with most examples …
Banned game Carmageddon gets Hades-inspired reboot in early 2026 Read MoreA 61-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died from serious injuries at a home in Haverhill (Picture: Newsquest/SWNS) A man found dead at a home in Suffolk earlier this week was shot by a crossbow, …
Woman, 61, arrested for ‘murder’ after man shot with crossbow Read MorePoundland is shutting a number of stores this month (Picture: In Pictures via Getty Images) Poundland is one of several struggling high street chains shutting stores this year, with a number closing in December. The discount retailer was sold by …
Full list of Poundland stores closing in December 2025 Read MoreRenderings show the massive ballroom overshadowing the White House (Graphic: The White House) After disagreeing over the size of Donald Trump’s prized $300,000,000 ballroom, the architect behind the project has been fired. The President and architect James McCrery II have …
Trump sacks architect who didn’t want to make his ballroom bigger than the White House Read MoreCalifornia’s public school system, which purports to educate nearly 6 million students ranging from 4-year-olds in transitional kindergarten to near-adults preparing to graduate from high school, is in a world of hurt. Its students perform poorly in national tests of academic …
Walters: California’s education leadership mishmash makes it hard to know who’s accountable Read MoreWhen President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced in August that the World Cup draw — which will determine team groups for the 2026 games, some of which will be played in the Bay Area — would take …
Does the World Cup have a Trump problem in the Bay Area? Read More(Cincoro Jack) Who doesn’t love tequila? While well-reported challenges hit the spirits industry this year, premium tequila remains one of the only growing categories in America. The reason is simple: When crafted with pride and expertise, tequila delivers a spectrum …
Tequila Lovers Gift Guide: 12 Bottles At Every Price Point Read MoreCalifornia’s public school system, which purports to educate nearly 6 million students ranging from 4-year-olds in transitional kindergarten to near-adults preparing to graduate from high school, is in a world of hurt. Its students perform poorly in national tests of academic …
Walters: California’s education leadership mishmash makes it hard to know who’s accountable Read MoreWhen President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced in August that the World Cup draw — which will determine team groups for the 2026 games, some of which will be played in the Bay Area — would take …
Does the World Cup have a Trump problem in the Bay Area? Read MoreColorado’s high school coaches and athletic directors are clamoring for updated rules to make it easier for student athletes to transfer schools. The need for reform, they told Denver Post reporter Kyle Newman, can be found in the sad stories …
Don’t punish Colorado’s high school athletes. Instead, protect them from vulture recruiters (Editorial) Read MoreKansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce does not see his team’s season the same way that most of the detractors do. The Chiefs are 6-6, a record that currently leaves them four and a half games out of …
Travis Kelce Sends Bold Message to NFL on ‘Real’ Chiefs Read MoreBeing an NFL coach is certainly financially rewarding, which is good, because it is otherwise a thankless job. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski is a good example. He has twice won the league’s Coach of the Year Award, yet there are …
Browns’ Kevin Stefanski Future Gets a Stunning Prediction if Fired Read MoreThe New York Jets are experiencing one of the worst historical turnover slumps in NFL history. Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic revealed in a column, “To the point about personnel, expect the Jets to make play-making a priority this offseason …
Insider Reveals One of Jets’ Top Priorities This Offseason Read MoreIf you can believe it, “Good Will Hunting” released 28 years ago today, on December 5, 1997. Written by college friends Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, directed by Gus Van Sant, and starring Affleck, Damon, Robin Williams, Minnie Driver, and …
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