Vice President Kamala Harris plans to use Monday’s joint campaign appearance in the industrial city of Pittsburgh with President Joe Biden to say that U.S. Steel should remain domestically owned.
Day: September 2, 2024
General strike in Israel over hostages found dead in Gaza reflects political divisions
A rare call for a general strike in Israel to protest the failure to return hostages held in Gaza led to closures and other disruptions around the country on Monday.
Poland holds a state burial for more than 700 victims of Nazi Germany’s World War II massacres
Decades after they were killed, Poland held a state burial on Monday of the remains of more than 700 victims of Nazi Germany’s World War II mass executions that were recently uncovered in the so-called Valley of Death in the country’s north.
Marathon swimmer, 61, who calls himself ‘The Shark’ will try again to cross Lake Michigan
An ultra swimmer said he again will try to cross Lake Michigan, from Michigan to Wisconsin, just a few weeks after trouble with a GPS device forced him to give up after 60 miles.
Far-right success in German votes piles new pressure on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government
Alternative for Germany became the first far-right party to win a state election in post-World War II Germany.
Could Oasis reunion come early? Saudi boxing promoter wants Liam and Noel together at Sept. 21 bout
Liam and Noel Gallagher, the once-feuding brothers who are the face of Oasis, could be on the stage together soon if a Saudi boxing promoter gets his own way.
Best hair clippers for at-home styling and grooming
If you prefer to cut your own hair, a set of hair clippers is a must-have tool for your bathroom.
Hometown Days in Yorkville has community vibe: ‘It’s a wonderful tradition’
The city of Yorkville offered its annual Yorkville Hometown Days Festival from Thursday to Sunday, a bash held at Beecher Community Park that offered music, food, carnival rides and plenty of entertainment.
Column: Schools tackling growing behavior issues by focusing on emotions, respect
According to a recent survey of almost 200 superintendents across the country, 81% say student behavior is worse now than before the pandemic, and 92% indicate student mental health crises are also worse.
Column: The White Sox’s historic ways, Craig Counsell’s late-season magic and the Chicago sports scene awaits the Caleb Williams era
The White Sox continued their historic losing ways, Cubs manager Craig Counsell is doing his late-season winning thing and the college football season has begun.