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ICE agent’s violent shove propels woman through the air
A witness has captured video of an ICE agent violently shoving a teacher who was blocking his car in Chicago.
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Pope Leo becomes first pontiff to vote in US general election
Vatican confirms the pope submitted a mail-in ballot in his native Chicago ahead of November 3 midterm elections
Politics
US midterms: Pope Leo XIV casts vote by mail
As a US citizen, Pope Leo XIV is eligible to vote in US elections and has made use of that right with a postal ballot ahead of Tuesday's midterms. The pontiff, a Chicago native, did not reveal who he voted for.
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From the Chicago ovation to the Madrid applause: oncologists celebrate unpublished advances against the most lethal tumors
The enthusiasm at the two most important cancer congresses, the American and the European, rewards the achievements of new treatments against pancreatic and lung cancer more aggressive
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Chicago Bulls storm back from early deficit to beat Milwaukee Bucks in NBA
Jayson Tatum puts up 36 as Boston Celtics send NY Knicks to second straight loss and Lakers surge past Clippers.
Entertainment
‘Chicago Med’ Season 12 Premiere Hits 8.8 Million Viewers in Seven Days as Dick Wolf’s One Chicago Franchise Leads NBC Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)
Dick Wolf’s One Chicago franchise — comprised of “Chicago Med,” “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago P.D.” — returned to NBC on Oct. 7 with a bang, ranking as NBC’s top three shows of the season thus far when accounting for seven days of viewership. “Chicago Med” led the pack, reaching 8.8 million viewers across all platforms in […]
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Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from Chicago, where communities are battling a new wave of synthetic drugs.
Travel
Chicago Hotel Strike Hits Marriott and Hilton Hotels During Marathon Weekend
Owners, not brands, carry most of the payroll burden. The union's answer is blunt: There is "enough money in this system." But owners see things differently.
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Science
Electrons slow to a crawl in a strange new quantum state
Scientists at the University of Chicago have uncovered a surprising quantum state in the layered magnetic material Fe5GeTe2, where huge numbers of electrons move together unusually slowly while remaining quantum coherent. The behavior contradicts existing theoretical predictions about how the material’s magnetism should work and suggests scientists may need to rethink its underlying physics.
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The heat associated with El Niño could leave 451,000 additional deaths in the world
The El Niño episode could cause up to 451,000 additional heat-related deaths in the world between June 2026 and February 2027, according to projections from the Climate Impact Lab of the University of Chicago. The estimates, still to be reviewed by other experts, point to a greater impact on developing countries.
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El Nino: Climate scientists warn of "Godzilla-level" climate event
Extreme heat caused by this year’s “super El Niño” could lead to as many as 451,000 excess deaths worldwide in the six months to February 2027, according to researchers at the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab. The number of extremely hot days is expected to rise by 44%, with Nigeria, Indonesia and Sudan among the countries likely to be worst affected. Researchers warn that the impact could extend well beyond the six-month period studied. Carys Garland reports.
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Pope Leo XIV to trace back French ancestry, spiritual roots on visit to France
Pope Leo’s four-day visit to France, which kicks off on Friday, is something of a homecoming for the Chicago-born pontiff, a grandson of European immigrants with family roots in Normandy. His spiritual roots in French Catholicism run deeper still.
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Super El Niño could cause 451,000 excess deaths worldwide
Extreme heat linked to this year’s “super El Niño” could cause up to 451,000 excess deaths worldwide in the six months to February 2027, according to researchers at the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab. The number of extremely hot days is expected to rise by 44%, with Nigeria, Indonesia and Sudan among the countries likely to be most affected. Researchers warn that the impact could extend well beyond the six-month period studied. Chloe Brimicombe, a climate scientist from the University of Oxford, shares further details about this climate phenomenon.
Business
She pays $96 a month to live in Yellowstone National Park: 'Being here has changed my life'
Zoe De La Paz quit her corporate job in Chicago and in June moved to Yellowstone to work as a seamstress.
Sports
Chicago Bears hit historic 59 points in season-opening win
The Chicago Bears make NFL history by hitting 59 points in their 59-37 victory over Carolina Panthers. The combined 96-point total means it becomes the highest scoring week one game ever played, with Bears quarterback Caleb Williams accounting for four total touchdowns to lead the charge.
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British-American writer Bonnie Greer dies aged 77
Chicago-born playwright Bonnie Greer, who became a familiar face in British political discourse later in life, has died. Her husband David Hutchins announced news of Greer's death.
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