The war in Sudan has received far less attention than the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. A last-ditch effort by Biden’s team is hoping to change that.
Elizabeth Shackelford: Will Joe Biden’s last push to end war in Sudan be enough?
Day: December 27, 2024
2024 in review: A look back at the Chicago school funding fight in op-eds
Government officials and other stakeholders argued in our section about how we got here and what should be done for Chicago Public Schools.
Heidi Stevens: Happiness, hope and some hurdles — 24 things from 2024 that I’m carrying into the new year
Here are some of the things from the past year, in no particular order, that I’m taking with me into 2025, writes Heidi Stevens.
Column: The 10 worst movies of 2024, plus 3 screen highlights to make up for them
Tribune critic Michael Phillips picks 10 films from the very bottom of 2024’s barrel — yes, including “Deadpool & Wolverine” — but throws in some offbeat highlights, as well.
Lake Michigan waves could be a clean power source for remote spots like Beaver Island
University of Michigan researchers are working with residents to explore the possibility of converting wave energy into electricity.
Today in History: Benazir Bhutto assassinated
On Dec. 27, 2007, former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in a shooting and bomb attack that killed at least 20 people in the city of Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Asking Eric: Family member insists on washing dishes by hand
Dear Eric: The hot water waste is incredible, it’s left running while the person talks and tells stories. And they’re slow to boot.
Column: Chaotic final drive punctuates the Chicago Bears’ 10th consecutive loss. ‘We’ve got to change something.’
The chaotic finish only compounded the aggravation of the Chicago Bears’ 6-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night at Soldier Field.
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams takes the heat for ugly 6-3 loss to Seattle Seahawks: ‘I didn’t play well enough’
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had just 76 net passing yards against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night because he took seven sacks for a loss of 46 yards.
Daily Horoscope for December 27, 2024
There’s a cosmic traffic jam overhead. Mercury is cruising through outgoing Sagittarius, but it’s also locking into a tough square with icy Saturn in slippery Pisces at 2:29 am EST. This may force us to spin our wheels while we wait for better conditions. The Moon in Scorpio will oppose change-maker Uranus in Taurus before entering Sagittarius, making slowness extra unappealing. Luckily, the lunar trine to Mars in Leo gives us a chance to ferret out the most productive and positive way forward.