Bally’s has hired former Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s law firm to help potentially sue Chicago for violating the casino host agreement that she negotiated as mayor — a suit that would be based on the city’s decision to legalize video gambling …
Bally’s raises eyebrows by hiring ex-Mayor Lightfoot’s law firm to challenge video gambling terminals Read MoreAt the Studebaker Theater in the Loop, Alzo Slade, the new scorekeeper of the NPR quiz show “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!,” sits at a table backstage with producers Lillian King and Michael Danforth. The trio is working to craft …
Meet Alzo Slade, the new ‘Wait Wait’ scorekeeper Read MoreAlex Bregman wishes he had run a little harder Sunday in Milwaukee. Thanks to a bobble, a seemingly routine ground out to shortstop in the sixth inning turned into a chance for a baserunner on a day when runs were …
Alex Bregman stays under microscope, sparking Cubs fan frustration after failing to beat out bobbled grounder Read MoreAlex Bregman wishes he had run a little harder Sunday in Milwaukee. Thanks to a bobble, a seemingly routine ground out to shortstop in the sixth inning turned into a chance for a baserunner on a day when runs were …
Alex Bregman stays under microscope, sparking Cubs fan frustration after failing to beat out bobbled grounder Read MoreBy STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting toward the finish of a tough June on Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, though it’s still heading toward its first losing month following two fabulous …
Wall Street drifts toward the finish of a tough June Read MoreBy COREY WILLIAMS, LINLEY SANDERS and SIMRAN PARWANI DETROIT (AP) — Jerry Esters proudly displays the American flag each day on his Detroit home. A few miles away, Yvonne Pistochini says there is no scenario under which she would allow …
Why most Black Americans say they never fly the American flag, according to a new poll Read MoreThe celebration of America’s 250th birthday hits differently for many people who live in Anaheim, near the Disneyland Resort. A huge fireworks celebration for a milestone birthday? That’s not a once-every-50-years, or even an annual, celebration. That’s every weekend. Having …
Niles: It’s hard work, not fireworks, that makes July 4th matter Read MoreROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday made his first major appointment of a woman to the Holy See hierarchy, promoting Italian Sister Alessandra Smerilli to head the Vatican office responsible for migrants, the environment and development. Smerilli, an …
Pope promotes Italian nun to top migrant role in his first major appointment of a woman to Holy See Read MoreIf you don’t like talking about money, you’re probably not going to like loud budgeting, but you may want to consider it anyway. That’s because loud budgeting is a way to get clear on your goals and stay committed to …
Are you loud budgeting? How to make your financial goals stick Read MoreQ: Dennis Musolff shared his thoughts – and disappointment – on the state of Route 66 as California celebrates the centennial of the “Mother Road” this year. “As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 this year, it is disappointing …
When will California’s leg of Route 66 be fully drivable again? Read MoreBy MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people. The court’s six-justice conservative majority, which has repeatedly ruled against transgender Americans in …
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams Read MoreBy Sofia Resnick, Stateline.org Mylissa McNeill never expected to be a mother. But when she learned she was pregnant in the spring of 2022, at age 41, she and her partner were happy and excited at the prospect of parenting a …
Miscarriage management remains muddled 4 years after Dobbs Read MoreBy PAUL WISEMAN, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May as the American labor market remains resilient in the face of the economic shock from the Iran war. Forecasters …
Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May; US labor market proves resilient Read MoreWhen the Beach Boys made their Hollywood Bowl debut on Oct. 27, 1962, it was the biggest venue the band had played in a year of gigs that included a run of shows at the Pandora’s Box nightclub in West …
The Beach Boys’ Mike Love and John Stamos talk Fourth of July at Hollywood Bowl Read MoreReading Time: 2 minutes The wedding of the year is nearly upon us. This Friday, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are holding their nuptials. The big event included over 1,000 invites, a lockdown on traffic near the venue, and even …
Taylor Swift Wedding NDAs: How Harshly Are Leakers Punished? Read MoreArteta will make changes to his squad this summer (Picture: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images) Arsenal have accepted a €20million (£17.2m) offer from Besiktas for Leandro Trossard, according to reports in Turkey. Besiktas were interested in signing the Belgium international …
Arsenal accept £17m offer for title winner after Mikel Arteta sanctions exit Read MoreSplatoon 3’s Deep Cut play a key role in Splatoon Raiders (Nintendo) GameCentral goes hands-on with Splatoon’s first spin-off, Splatoon Raiders, but is it really the Switch 2 debut the franchise needs? It has been four years since the launch …
Splatoon Raiders Switch 2 preview – ink-redibly familiar Read MoreMicheal Ward was accused of sexual assault and rape (Picture: Victoria Jones/Shutterstock) Micheal Ward’s alleged rape victim claimed she had ‘tried to leave’ before he raped her in a car, three years ago. The Top Boy actor, 28, was in …
Top Boy actor Micheal Ward ‘overpowered’ rape victim after she tried to leave car Read MoreTaylor Sheridan has a reputation that proceeds himself when it comes to caring what critics think (Picture: Paramount Plus) Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan has addressed the criticism from some corners that he cannot write convincing female characters. The man behind …
Creator of one of the best series ever curses over claim he ‘can’t write women’ Read MorePassengers can request a full refund or exchange their tickets (Picture: Shutterstock / Sergii Figurnyi) Several Eurostar services from London have been cancelled after a fire near Rotterdam Centraal station. The fire, which has resulted in a power failure, has …
Eurostar trains cancelled after fire causes days of disruption Read More