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Our Favorite MagSafe Accessories Can Personalize Your New iPhone in a Snap
Courtesy Nomad MagSafe is one of the most exciting new bits to debut alongside the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12…
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Former CPS principal pleads guilty in overtime-fraud case at Buena Park neighborhood school, federal officials say
A former Brennan Elementary School principal pleaded guilty Thursday to her alleged role in an overtime kickback scheme at the…
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The Best Outdoor TVs For Your Backyard or Patio
With summer in full swing, it’s a great time to add an outdoor television to your exterior living space. Outdoor…
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Elon Musk’s “Teslas in Tunnels” Las Vegas project is still happening, and here’s the first station
The first passenger station in the “Vegas Loop” network of vehicle tunnels that’s being built by Elon Musk’s Boring Company…
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The end of ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy uplifts hope for immigration advocates but changes little for asylum seekers at the border, say Chicago-area advocates
Over the past three years, Julie Contreras, an immigration and humanitarian activist from the Waukegan area, has visited the makeshift…
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Could the site of a proposed Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights also include a minor-league baseball complex?
The Chicago Bears are making progress toward completing their purchase of Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights, officials say, with…
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The FCC authorizes SpaceX’s Starlink system to be used on vehicles in motion
Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted SpaceX authorization to use its Starlink satellite internet system on vehicles in motion…
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Afternoon Briefing: Judge rules R. Kelly’s Chicago indictment will remain intact
Good afternoon, Chicago. Chicago’s “Walking Man” has started to rebound from injuries suffered when he was set on fire in…
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The Science Behind Your Favorite Fireworks
Teerapat Seedafong / EyeEmGetty Images It takes a lot of work to create the extraordinary displays we enjoy on the…
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You can buy Sega’s Mega Drive Mini 2 flight stick and get it shipped to the US
Sega may have only announced the Mega Drive Mini 2 for release in Japan so far, but there’s a pretty…
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‘We need people power:’ How visitors to the Field Museum are helping with scientific research
At 15, Nidhi Thirthamattur is one of more than 60 co-authors on a study to assess the accuracy of measurements…
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Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles sells Kansas home for $685,000
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and his wife, Katie, on June 16 sold their five-bedroom, 3,182-square-foot house in Overland…
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Protect Yourself This Summer with the 7 Best Tick Repellents
Popular Mechanics; Courtesy Ben’s For a lot of summertime hikers and adventurers, the biggest risk they face comes from a…
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T-Mobile 5G home internet reaches 5 million new addresses in the middle of the country
T-Mobile has announced that its 5G home internet service is now available in more cities, spanning parts of Colorado, Oklahoma,…
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Chicago’s ‘Walking Man’ on road to recovery after being set on fire
A 75-year-old homeless man known affectionately to Chicagoans as the “Walking Man” has started to rebound from injuries suffered when…
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One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s ‘bootleg houses’ in Oak Park sells for $920,000
An Oak Park house that was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and was one of Wright’s “bootleg houses” —…
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Meta warns employees of “serious times” in internal memo listing key product bets
Meta is warning of “serious times” and preparing for a leaner second half of 2022, according to an internal memo…
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How quantum batteries could lead to million-mile EVs
The automotive industry has a ‘million-mile’ dream for electric vehicles, but it’s a boring one. They want to build a…
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These Water Guns for Adults Are the Most Fun Way to Stay Cool This Summer
Popular Mechanics; Courtesy Nerf No matter how much of a grown-up you are during the rest of the year, there’s…
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Ukrainian who de-aged Luke Skywalker on deepfake disinformation
AI has become adept at recreating, altering, and restoring human speech. But as the replicas become indistinguishable from the real,…
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Sega wants to turn Persona into a live-action show or movie
Over the years Persona has seen a steady rise from a niche RPG series to a bonafide hit — so…
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How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets
Many people, including me, have painted their kitchen cabinets and been perfectly happy with the results. Painting cabinets sounds old…
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Now Comcast’s Xfinity Stream app with live TV and DVR content is available on Apple TV
Comcast’s Xfinity Stream app replaced the old Xfinity TV setup in 2017, allowing cable TV subscribers (who haven’t cut the…
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A Comet Nearing Earth Could Be One of the Largest We’ve Ever Seen
NASA, ESA, D. Jewitt (UCLA) The Comet C/2017 K2 was discovered in 2017, and at the time was the farthest…
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Amazon, Rite Aid cap purchase of emergency contraceptives
Amazon is limiting how many emergency contraceptives consumers can buy, joining other retailers who put in place similar caps following the…
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Biden to call on FTC to protect abortion seekers’ data privacy
As early as this week, President Joe Biden plans to ask the Federal Trade Commission to protect consumer data privacy…
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COVID-19 booster shots should target omicron variants, FDA says
COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers should include the newer forms of the omicron coronavirus variant in booster shots this fall, the Food…
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US newspapers continuing to die at rate of two a week, Northwestern University report shows
NEW YORK — Despite a growing recognition of the problem, the United States continues to see newspapers die at the…
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YouTube is cracking down on tricks that spammers use to impersonate creators
YouTube has been having a tough time with spammers lately. Earlier this year, a bunch of big creators like MKBHD…
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Firefox continues its fight for privacy by automatically stripping URL trackers
Mozilla has rolled out Firefox version 102, which takes an extra step in preventing websites from tracking your movements on…
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How one of gaming’s most intimidating genres spawned a legion of hits
For the uninitiated, the roguelike deckbuilder can be an intimidating prospect. It’s the love child of two famously hardcore archetypes:…
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The future of micromobility is your ebike coming to you, autonomously
Ever wondered what would happen if bicycles could think for themselves? Well, this week, MIT researchers released a paper exploring…
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It’s 2022. Why do we still not have waterproof phones?
While manufacturers have successfully increased the water-repelling nature of smartphones, they are still far from “waterproof”. A water-resistant product can…
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The Playdate’s launch was a unique opportunity for small game developers
The team at indie games studio RNG Party has always loved handheld gaming, particularly Nintendo’s quirky portable devices. So when…
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These cheeky handmade mirrors are perfect for TikTok
Annemarie Rose is bent over a sheet of glass, hair tucked into a messy half ponytail, tracing the outline of…
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Biden administration launches $1 billion effort to correct racist highway designs of the past
The Biden administration announced a $1 billion effort to rectify racist infrastructure decisions of the past, such as highways that…
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Google is reportedly exploring the purchase of the massive James R. Thompson Center
Google is reportedly negotiating to purchase the state-owned James R. Thompson Center downtown. If true, such a deal could spark…
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Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau looks to November and challenging Sean Casten in new 6th Congressional District
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau said Wednesday he believes his experiences as mayor can translate to the position of U.S.…
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State creates database for police to quickly sort and search information on illegal guns
Illinois law enforcement leaders fighting a surge in gun violence announced Wednesday the launch of a searchable database they say…
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Tammy Wendt, sued over nepotism, among Cook County incumbents toppled in primary: ‘Folks are tired of the same politics’
Though the dust was still setting Wednesday in some of Cook County’s primary races, at least two incumbents were ousted…
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Amid recent traffic deaths, concrete-protected bike lanes are coming to some Chicago neighborhoods
As Chicago contends with a series of recent pedestrian and cyclist deaths that have brought into focus the sometimes perilous…
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Now iFixit has genuine repair parts for Google Pixels, from the 2 to the 6 Pro
In April, Google announced plans to join the expanding list of tech companies that work with iFixit. The repair mavens…
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker and GOP nominee Darren Bailey come out swinging after primary election wins
With Darren Bailey’s nomination as the Republican candidate for governor to challenge Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinois voters will have…
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Black+Decker’s Kitchen Wand Is the Swiss Army Knife for Cooking
The Takeaway: Black+Decker’s Kitchen Wand is the wireless multitool for chefs of any skill level. It’s easy to use and…
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How to use Instagram to share with other social networks
If you’re an Instagram user, there’s a good chance it isn’t the only social network that you post to. The…
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The 9 Best Kayaks for Fishing and Floating
Not much beats a day on the water in the heat of summer. In a kayak, you get an up-close…
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Oldest home in Glencoe, built in the mid-1800s, sells for $1.5M
A seven-bedroom, 6,987-square-foot Second Empire Italianate-style mansion in Glencoe that was built in the mid-1800s — making it Glencoe’s oldest…
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Afternoon Briefing: R. Kelly left ‘a trail of broken lives,’ judge says
Good afternoon, Chicago. R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in U.S. District Court in Brooklyn after…
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Hallelujah, It’s Raining Fish (Anchovies, To Be Exact)
The anchovy population is spawning, and their numbers have been unusually high since 2020. Sea birds are having a feast,…
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Apple promises “white glove experiences” for its most helpful community members
Apple is rewarding the most active and helpful members of its support forums with its new Community Plus program (via…
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