Human-caused climate change made Atlantic hurricanes about 18 miles per hour (29 kilometers per hour) stronger in the last six years, a new scientific study found.
Climate change goosed hurricane wind strength by 18 mph since 2019, study says
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Donald Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here’s what that would mean
Like many conservative politicians before him, Donald Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department altogether — a cumbersome task that likely would require action from Congress.
Ukraine has seen success in building clean energy, which is harder for Russia to destroy
The nearly three-year-long Russia-Ukraine war, which has left large swaths of Ukraine destroyed, has accelerated a transition to clean energy.
‘Bomb cyclone’ kills 1 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the northwest US
A major storm swept across the northwest U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that killed at least one person.
Chicago Bears Q&A: How many wins does Matt Eberflus need to save his job? Why was there no penalty on the blocked field goal?
As the heat surrounding Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus intensifies, the Tribune’s Brad Biggs reaches into a packed mailbag.
Artist-in-reticence: How a pianist of few words became the CSO’s newest ambassador
Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov is the orchestra’s new artist-in-residence. A well-attended recital this last weekend and a masterclass with music students on Monday were both windows into his kind of dedication.
‘Interior Chinatown’ review: A background character trapped in a police procedural breaks out
Charles Yu’s adapts his surreal-comedic novel for Hulu, about a guy working his uncle’s Chinatown restaurant who is actually a TV character trapped in the background of a police procedural.
Exploring, contrasting the pleasures of the night in Hamburg and Heidelberg
Among German cities, the former is known for its raunchy nightlife while the latter is known for its warmth and welcome.
Lake Michigan water levels drop to lowest in years amid warmth and lack of rain
All of the Great Lakes are down 3 to 7 inches from this time last year. Low levels can affect shoreline ecosystems, access to docks and shipping routes.
Today in History: Mexican Revolution begins
On Nov. 20, 1910, Francisco Madero led a revolt against Mexican President Porfirio Díaz, marking the beginning of the decade-long Mexican Revolution.