The U.S. faces a nationwide early childhood literacy crisis, but some on the right are focusing instead on a New Jersey law that eliminates standardized testing for teachers. That’s a distraction.
Day: January 10, 2025
Chicago small businesses, content creators brace for possible TikTok ban that could affect their livelihoods
On Friday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over a law requiring TikTok to break ties with its Chinese-based parent company, ByteDance, or face a U.S. ban.
Elizabeth Shackelford: Plight of South Korea’s democracy has lessons for us
Polarization in South Korea, has helped a political leader rally enough support to potentially thwart accountability.
Letters: Fund trades education, yes, but also invest in public schools and local economies
By underfunding public education in low-income areas, we have made the decision for many Black and brown students.
Today in History: Florida secedes
On Jan. 10, 1861, Florida became the third state to secede from the Union prior to the Civil War.
Today in Chicago History: Colder than Hell (Mich.)
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 10, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Asking Eric: Friend disappears fully into relationships
Dear Eric: Do I cut my losses, and just decline the lunch invitation that will come in five months, and be grateful to the universe for giving me this friend for my past? Or should I try to navigate the “I miss you, I’m worried about you, please want better for yourself, and please stop ignoring all your friends” conversation? Help!
Daily Horoscope for January 10, 2025
We’re replacing the bad with the good. As the changeable Moon squares balanced Venus, our old vices are beckoning us with the simplicity of nostalgia. The Moon conjoins expansive Jupiter at 5:01 pm EST to help us expand our minds even further. Internal peace will allow us to seek out fresh, healthy ways to be creative and have fun. That said, when the Moon pushes disciplined Saturn, we’ll have to face one last temptation to throw away our consistent growth on a whim. Stand strong!
Kyle Tucker and the Chicago Cubs fail to agree on his 2025 salary and appear headed for arbitration
The Chicago Cubs and outfielder Kyle Tucker failed to reach an agreement on his 2025 salary in the slugger’s final year of arbitration.
New LA-area fire prompts more evacuations while over 10,000 structures lost to the 2 biggest blazes
LOS ANGELES — The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have burned at least 10,000 homes, buildings and other structures, officials said Thursday as they urged more people to heed evacuation orders after a new blaze ignited and quickly grew.