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Tucson business leader Jim Click selling auto dealerships
The 16 dealerships owned by Jim Click Automotive Team and Tuttle-Click Automotive Corp. are being sold to Gee Automotive Companies in Spokane, Wash.
Exynos 2600’s Xclipse 960 Obtains A 21% Lead Against Snapdragon X Elite’s Adreno iGPU In Geekbench 6’s OpenCL Tests, But Things Take An Immediate Turn When Comparing Vulkan API Results
The latest Geekbench 6 OpenCL test comparison shows the Exynos 2600 beating the Snapdragon X Elite, but the Vulkan results are different
Samuel Vilchez Santiago lands endorsements from Jerry Demings, Buddy Dyer in HD 43 race
The former Orange County Democratic Chair says he has a coalition of support behind him.
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Andujar, Gallen, Hoerner, Shaw
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Alarm as US mulls prioritising citizens in research funding
A senior White House official said the Trump administration is considering ways to prioritise research funding to American citizens, triggering alarm in the research community that the country could destroy its century-long status as a magnet for overseas talent.Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), said last week that it is “important for us to continue to emphasise the use of federal R&D dollars towards American scientists and technologists that are staffed by Americans in their labs.” Asked about support for Chinese students during a Congressional hearing, Kratsios went on to say that in future funding announcements, the OSTP would “emphasise” that “we're funding American students.”The precise meaning of his impromptu comments, and what they could mean in policy terms, isn’t yet clear. The OSTP did not respond to multiple requests for clarification from Science|Business.But given that US science and technology has relied on overseas talent for the past century, Kratsios’s words have alarmed former US science officials.Immigrants have made up around 30-40% of US Nobel Prize winners since the 1940s, for example. Except for some sensitive projects, countries typically grant research funding on a nationality-blind basis, lest they deter foreign scientists from immigrating. “If director Kratsios’s statements are taken literally and become official policy of the White House, [research-intensive] universities will likely have to close labs if not entire research divisions,” said David Biggs, a former science and technology official in the US State Department. In their most extreme interpretation, Kratsios’s comments would imply that foreign scientists established in the US would see access to funding curtailed. This would “result in many world-leading professors who work in the United States in fields that this administration considers a priority (like fusion energy, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing) leaving the country,” said Cole Donovan, a former US science diplomat, and now associate director at the Federation of American Scientists.CripplingHowever, given the context of the conversation, Kratsios may have been referring more narrowly to funding for doctoral or postdoctoral students. At the hearing, he said he wanted to see labs staffed by US citizens. But even this would have devastating consequences for the US science system, say former officials, because the country is so dependent on early-career foreign researchers. Recent statistics show that nearly half of those in the US with a PhD in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) are considered short-term visitors, or non-residents in the official terminology. If this included residents who are not yet citizens, the proportion would likely be even higher. “Foreign PhD students are really a significant and core part of the university STEM workforce, and postdocs is similarly large,” said Donovan. Preventing US-based academics from hiring them from overseas would be a serious blow, he said. “If it's the case that this administration intends to limit funding to labs staffed only with US citizens, the effect will be to cripple the American scientific enterprise,” said Chris Marcum, a former OSTP official. “To think that these researchers can simply be replaced is a pipe dream. The labs will close,” said Marcum. Go elsewhereAround half of US-trained postdocs are foreign-born, said Biggs. “If these top international students cannot get funding to do their research, or even if they hear that funding for foreign students has been greatly restricted and will be super competitive, they will no longer choose to study in the US and will go elsewhere.” It’s unclear for now if Kratsios’s comments will translate into a real policy shift. But they could add to turmoil in the US science system since Donald Trump took over as president one year ago. Related articlesNIH turmoil risks reciprocal EU-US access to health research fundingUS set to close office responsible for global science and technology dealsTrump halts new NIH grants to international health-research partnersSince then, nearly 8,000 grants at the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation have been frozen or terminated, Naturereports. Courts have overturned most of these cancellations, but the disruption caused remains significant. Both those agencies have also dished out around a quarter fewer grants this year than normal, the journal reported. International student enrolment is also down by 17%. The Trump administration also proposes to cut research budgets by around a third, although Congress may mollify the cuts.
Alarm over US plan to prioritise citizens in research funding
The US’s leading science official has said the country will focus its research spending on scientists with US citizenship, triggering alarm that the country could destroy its century-long status as a magnet for overseas talent.Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), said last week that it is “important for us to continue to emphasise the use of federal R&D dollars towards American scientists and technologists that are staffed by Americans in their labs.” Asked about support for Chinese students during a Congressional hearing, Kratsios went on to say that in future funding announcements, the OSTP would “emphasise” that “we're funding American students.”Kratsios’s precise meaning, and what it could mean in policy terms, isn’t yet clear. The OSTP did not respond to multiple requests for clarification from Science|Business.But given that US science and technology has relied on overseas talent for the past century, Kratsios’s words have stunned former US science officials.Immigrants have made up around 30-40% of US Nobel Prize winners since the 1940s, for example. Except for some sensitive projects, countries typically grant research funding on a nationality-blind basis, lest they deter foreign scientists from immigrating. “If director Kratsios’s statements are taken literally and become official policy of the White House, [research-intensive] universities will likely have to close labs if not entire research divisions,” said David Biggs, a former science and technology official in the US State Department. In their most extreme interpretation, Kratsios’s comments would imply that foreign scientists established in the US would see access to funding curtailed. This would “result in many world-leading professors who work in the United States in fields that this administration considers a priority (like fusion energy, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing) leaving the country,” said Cole Donovan, a former US science diplomat, and now associate director at the Federation of American Scientists.CripplingHowever, given the context of the conversation, Kratsios may have been referring more narrowly to funding for doctoral or postdoctoral students. At the hearing, he said he wanted to see labs staffed by US citizens. But even this would have devastating consequences for the US science system, say former officials, because the country is so dependent on early-career foreign researchers. Recent statistics show that nearly half of those in the US with a PhD in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) are considered short-term visitors, or non-residents in the official terminology. If this included residents who are not yet citizens, the proportion would likely be even higher. “Foreign PhD students are really a significant and core part of the university STEM workforce, and postdocs is similarly large,” said Donovan. Preventing US-based academics from hiring them from overseas would be a serious blow, he said. “If it's the case that this administration intends to limit funding to labs staffed only with US citizens, the effect will be to cripple the American scientific enterprise,” said Chris Marcum, a former OSTP official. “To think that these researchers can simply be replaced is a pipe dream. The labs will close,” said Marcum. Go elsewhereAround half of US-trained postdocs are foreign-born, said Biggs. “If these top international students cannot get funding to do their research, or even if they hear that funding for foreign students has been greatly restricted and will be super competitive, they will no longer choose to study in the US and will go elsewhere.” It’s unclear for now if Kratsios’s comments will translate into a real policy shift. But they could add to turmoil in the US science system since Donald Trump took over as president one year ago. Since then, nearly 8,000 grants at the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation have been frozen or terminated, Naturereports. Courts have overturned most of these cancellations, but the disruption caused remains significant. Both those agencies have also dished out around a quarter fewer grants this year than normal, the journal reported. International student enrolment is also down by 17%. The Trump administration also proposes to cut research budgets by around a third, although Congress may mollify the cuts.
Oswego YMCA to hold comedy night Feb. 27
OSWEGO — The Oswego YMCA invites the community to enjoy an evening of laughter and entertainment at “Live from Oswego, New York — It’s Comedy Night,” taking place Feb. 27 at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center.Doors open at 6 p.m. for cocktails, appetizers, auctions, and live music by Joe Cortini and the Jazz Mafia. The comedy show begins at 7 p.m. and is presented by Compass Federal Credit Union. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAm%96 6G6?:?8 H:== 36 9@DE65 3J 6>466 v6@C86 qC@25H6==[ 2 =@?8E:>6 7C:6?5 2?5 DFAA@CE6C @7 E96 ~DH68@ *|rp] qC@25H6== 92D D64C6E=J H2?E65 E@ ECJ DE2?5\FA 4@>65J 7@C J62CD[ 2?5 9@DE:?8 E96 *’D 4@>65J 6G6?E >2C65J] (96E96C 96 DFCG:G6D :E @C ?@E C6>2:?D E@ 36 D66?]k^Am #placement_726068_0_i{width:100%;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid726068 = window.pid726068 || rnd;var plc726068 = window.plc726068 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=726068;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid726068+';place='+(plc726068++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER';var _absrc = absrc.split("type=js"); absrc = _absrc[0] + 'type=js;referrer=' + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + _absrc[1];document.write('');kAm$9@H @A6?6C v=6?? “v@>6K” p52>D :D 2 46?EC2= }6H *@C< C25:@ =686?5 2?5 4@>65:2?[ 3C:?8:?8 564256D @7 6IA6C:6?46 E@ E96 DE286[ D92C:?8 D92CA 4@>65J 2?5 >6>@C23=6 DE@C:6D 7C@> 9:D =:76 2?5 42C66C] p 72>:=:2C 7246 2E $JC24FD6\2C62 4@>65J ?:89ED 2?5 6G6?ED[ p52>D :D 2 ECF6 46?EC2= }6H *@C< @C:8:?2=]k^AmkAmp52>D 92D 366? 2 7:IEFC6 :? =@42= >65:2 D:?46 `hg`] x? E96 DF>>6C @7 `hgb[ 96 9@DE65 E96 @G6C?:89E D9@H @? H92E H2D E96? |28:4 `_c]f[ =2E6C 364@>:?8 4@F?ECJ DE2E:@? q`_c]f] w6 ;@:?65 *hcu| :? `hgc[ H96C6 96 9@DE65 r=F3 v@>6K 2E ?:89E 367@C6 >@G:?8 E@ E96 >@C?:?8 D9@H H:E9 “q:8 |:D ;@:?65 E96 >@C?:?8 D9@H @? r=2DD:4 #@4< %zhh[ H9:49 =2E6C 3642>6 E96 7=28D9:A C25:@ DE2E:@? 7@C $JC24FD6 &?:G6CD:EJ DA@CED]k^AmkAmp52>D 9@DE65 E96 2H2C5\H:??:?8 r@249 y:> q@696:> 42==\:? D9@H 7@C ad J62CD 2?5 4@?E:?F6D E@ 9@DE E96 D9@H H:E9 $JC24FD6 32D2:?D 24E:G6 A6C7@C>:?8 2?5 AC@>@E:?8 4@>65J E9C@F89@FE E96 C68:@?]k^AmkAm%96 6G6?:?8 9625=:?6C[ qC6?52 #6:?92C5E[ H:== 56=:G6C D92CA[ C6=2E23=6 4@>65J C:77:?8 @? 28:?8[ 2 DFCAC:D:?8 s}p E6DE C6G6=2E:@?[ 2?5 DA@E\@? :>A6CD@?2E:@?D] “$>2CE[ D2DDJ[ 2?5 F?7@C86EE23=6[ D96 :D 2 >FDE\D66 :? E96 =:?6FA[” 2? 6G6?E DA@6C E@ DE2?5\FA 4@>65J[ #6:?92C5E 3682? 96C 42C66C 27E6C >6?@A2FD6 2?5 96C D64@?5 5:G@C46[ 3C:?8:?8 2 C67C6D9:?8=J 9@?6DE 2?5 F?4@?G6?E:@?2= A6CDA64E:G6 E@ E96 DE286] w6C 5:G6CD6 =:76 6IA6C:6?46D :?4=F56 H@CFD:4[ 6DA64:2==J 92:C 32?5D 2?5 962GJ >6E2=[ #6:?92C5E DE2CE65 5CF>>:?8 :? 96C d_D 2?5 9@A6D E@ :?4@CA@C2E6 96C >FD:42= E2=6?ED :?E@ 7FEFC6 DE2?5\FA A6C7@C>2?46D]k^AmkAm“p 4@>65J ?:89E 8:G6D FD E96 @AA@CEF?:EJ E@ 46=63C2E6 @FC 4@>>F?:EJ H9:=6 DFAA@CE:?8 2? :>A@CE2?E >:DD:@?[” D2:5 %C:?2 |:==D[ G:46 AC6D:56?E @7 E96 ~DH68@ *|rp 3@2C5 2?5 6G6?E 4@>>:EE66 >6>36C] “(96? A6@A=6 4@>6 E@86E96C E@ =2F89[ E96J’C6 2=D@ 96=A:?8 6?DFC6 E96 *|rp 42? 4@?E:?F6 D6CG:?8 @FC 4@>>F?:EJ E9C@F89 AC@8C2>D E92E AC@>@E6 H6==?6DD[ 4@??64E:@?[ 2?5 @AA@CEF?:EJ]”k^AmkAm!C@4665D 7C@> E96 6G6?E DFAA@CE E96 ~DH68@ *|rpUCDBF@jD >:DD:@? 2?5 AC@8C2>D] vC@FA 2?5 3FD:?6DD E23=6 A24k^2m]k^Am googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-2978731'); });
The Herald's weekly entertainment picks
Looking to be entertained from Thursday, Jan. 22, through Wednesday, Jan. 28? Check out the Skagit Valley Herald’s weekly recommendations.
Attackers With Decompilers Strike Again (SmarterTools SmarterMail WT-2026-0001 Auth Bypass)
Well, well, well - look what we’re back with. You may recall that merely two weeks ago, we analyzed CVE-2025-52691 - a pre-auth RCE vulnerability in the SmarterTools SmarterMail email solution with a timeline that is typically reserved for KEV holders. The plot of that story had everything; * A
Ben Johnson, Bears look ahead after breakthrough season
The Chicago Bears thrilled the city in coach Ben Johnson's first season. “There is no building off of this,” Johnson said on Wednesday. The Bears are obviously starting from a stronger position, with Caleb Williams on his way to becoming a franchise quarterback after setting the team's single-season passing record in his second year and Johnson looking like the coach to lead him to that next level.
Zoning Committee leadership standoff enters new phase at City Hall
Ald. Bennett Lawson, 44th, introduced a resolution today to cement himself as chair of the committee he's led on and off for two years.
PAWS Chicago works to nurse abandoned, injured bulldog back to health
Matt Caja
First Bank Chicago, one of the five largest privately held banks in Chicago, is pleased to announce Matt Caja has been promoted to VP/Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager. Matt is responsible for collateral and personal financial analysis and preparing loan presentations, while also managing and servicing his own clients. Matt has over 30 years of expertise in commercial and consumer lending and joined the Bank in 2016.
PCA soaking up Chicago sports scene: 'It's on another level'
CHICAGO -- The video clip quickly made its way across social media platforms on Monday night. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams -- one night after a tough loss to the Rams in the NFL playoffs -- was sitting in the front row at the United Center for a Blackhawks game. As
No military force for Greenland, a historical pitch for controlling the island and other takeaways from Trump’s Davos speech
President Donald Trump’s winding, antagonistic speech to business moguls and government officials in the Swiss Alps on Wednesday was hardly a salve to concerns the Western Alliance is at its breaking point.
City denies claims in Cheyenne business owner’s complaint regarding stormwater use fees
CHEYENNE – The city of Cheyenne has filed a response to a local business owner’s complaint regarding the city’s planned stormwater use fees.
Takeda inks big expansion at former Motorola Mobility campus
The pharmaceutical giant is beefing up its distribution space at Innovation Park Lake County, a win for the Chicago developer that bought it just more than a year ago.
Faded hand shape in Indonesian cave may be world’s oldest rock art
A hand stencil left on an Indonesian cave wall at least 67,800 years ago may reveal how and when ancient humans reached a lost continent known as Sahul that once linked Australia with southeast Asia.
3 things to do this weekend
1. Adult Mental Health First AidWhen: . 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday
Billie Jean King, Jason Collins among those honored by LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame in 2026
The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class this week, adding 10 new inductees whose careers span professional leagues, the Olympics, high school sports and sports media.
2026 LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame inductees announced at Center on Halsted in Chicago
It's been 13 years since the LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame was founded in Chicago.
Trump's (second) first year : The NPR Politics Podcast
One year ago today, Donald Trump was sworn into office as the 47th president, having already served as the 45th. We look at some of what he has done in this first year back in the White House.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Ex-Nintendo of America Boss Doug Bowser Joins Hasbro, Owner of Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering
Doug Bowser, the former president and chief operating officer at Nintendo of America, has joined the board of directors at Hasbro.
Remembering the East-West game at Dodger Stadium
Monday was Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Sweeny Murti at MLB.com wrote about a game at Dodger Stadium 56 years ago that honored the memory of King, two years after his death. The East-West Major League Baseball Classic was played on May 28, 1970, and featured 23 Hall of Famers who either played or […]
Chequamegon Theater Association rallies for a compelling 'Rehearsal for Murder'
On the eve of her wedding, a celebrated actress plunges from the terrace of her New York apartment, her death ruled a suicide. But did she really kill herself over
Trump Calls Britain’s Chagos Deal ‘Act of Great Stupidity,’ in Blow to Starmer
President Trump’s criticism reversed his administration’s previous support for the deal, in which Britain relinquished control of the Indian Ocean islands to Mauritius.
Minister plays down Trump’s claim Chagos deal is ‘act of great stupidity’, claiming Starmer’s relationship with president is ‘working’
Chief secretary to Keir Starmer inists that British diplomacy with the US was still working
Not like the old days? In truth, there has never been a better time to watch sport
For all the golden moments, rewatching coverage from 40 years ago was a lesson in how much things have improved
Lompoc students return to Dangermond Preserve for hands-on science learning
Students from the Lompoc Unified School District again participated in hands-on science learning at the Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve, a 24,000-acre conservation area operated by The Nature Conservancy just
Top U.S. Catholic cardinals urge Trump administration to use moral compass in foreign policy
In a joint statement, Cardinals Blase Cupich of Chicago, Robert McElroy of Washington and Joseph Tobin of Newark, N.J., warned that without a moral vision, the current debate over Washington's foreign policy was mired in “polarization, partisanship, and narrow economic and social interests.”
Hyped Indiana-Miami title match sprinkled with Wisconsin flavor
The College Football Playoff national championship will feature former Badgers and an almost-Packers staffer.
‘High Potential’ Scoop: How Karadec Is Protecting Morgan From Captain Wagner
Plus, Todd Harthan hints at more answers surrounding the LAPD's new Captain Wagner.
‘High Potential’ Scoop: How Karadec Is Protecting Morgan From Captain Wagner
Plus, Todd Harthan hints at more answers surrounding the LAPD's new Captain Wagner.
Relaxed alcohol recommendations about nostalgia, not science
The misunderstanding didn’t announce itself. It just lingered there between us, polite and voiceless, like a third party on a Zoom call who forgot to unmute.
Prince Harry says Daily Mail scoops made him 'paranoid beyond belief'
Prince Harry's legal battle against British tabloids has entered its final round. His lawyer on Monday alleged that the Daily Mail engaged in unlawful information gathering for two decades. Harry
‘Fire Country’ Season 5 Will Have This Major Change If Renewed
There will be a new showrunner, should the series return.
The science of a walk
On New Year’s Day, we climbed into the car, drove across the river, and wandered into Narnia. The snow was deep in the prairie and the air cold enough to
Marijuana's Restrictive Federal Classification Isn't Supported By Science, New Study Concludes
Marijuana and other drugs are not as dangerous as laws written half a century ago say they are, according to a new scientific review. Since the passage of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in 1970, U.S. drug laws have been dictated by rigid categories that supposedly reflect the dangers posed by different substances—but the new […]
‘Today’: Hoda Kotb Gets Candid About Jenna Bush Hager & Sheinelle Jones Hosting 4th Hour
Here's what she said about slot she used to host.
Ubisoft Keeps Far Cry 3, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, and Far Cry Primal Alive on Current Gen Consoles With 60 FPS Support
Far Cry Primal, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, and Far Cry 3 — the 2012 instalment starring Michael Mando as Vaas Montenegro in what is arguably the best game in Ubisoft's first-person shooter series — is getting a 60fps update on current gen consoles.
Bears' Coleston Loveland caps off rookie season with injury
In the Chicago Bears' loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round, TE Coleston Loveland suffered an injury.
Two McHenry businesses heavily damaged in Sunday fire
Two businesses were heavily damaged after a commercial building caught fire Sunday afternoon in McHenry, according to the businesses.
2026 NFL offseason preview: What do Chicago Bears need to remain contenders in era of Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson?
Here's a look at the offseason work ahead for the Chicago Bears.
Rams shake off wild TD pass by Caleb Williams to force OT, beat Bears 20-17 to reach NFC title game
CHICAGO (AP) Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 on Sunday night to advance to the NFC championship game.
Studs and duds from Rams' overtime, playoff win vs. Bears
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Former 'Hawks captain, current Jet Jonathan Toews returns to Chicago
Former 'Hawks captain, current Jet Jonathan Toews returns to Chicago
Bears reveal uniforms for divisional round playoffs vs. Rams
The Bears are trying to repeat history with their uniform combo for their divisional playoff matchup against the Rams.
Report says business is booming in Lake County: ‘We continue to see extensive growth’
In 2025, businesses spent an aggregate of $633 million to build, expand or improve facilities, according to Lake County Partners annual report released Jan. 9 in Lincolnshire.
Business Ins and Outs: Sushi place, Round the Clock, Honey Jam, Jimmy John's, Dunkin' and Tsunami Express opening
Business Ins and Outs: Sushi place, Round the Clock, Honey Jam, Jimmy John's, Dunkin' and Tsunami Express opening
‘SNL’: Finn Wolfhard’s ‘Stranger Things’ Costars Crash Monologue
Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin joined him as he insisted he was no longer a child star.
Ambitious Spurs eye Champions League spot after WSL rise
A year ago, Tottenham lived in the shadows of a Women's Super League relegation fight. Today, they sit level on points with third-placed Arsenal after collecting 23 from 12 matches.
Tableside magician brings different kind of entertainment to Fratello’s
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The Man Delivering FedEx Into the Age of Drones, Robots and A.I.
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Concerns about big business grow
Americans still see big government as the biggest threat to the country’s future, but fewer feel that way than a decade ago. A new Gallup poll shows 57% of U.S. adults say big government poses the greatest threat. That number has dropped sharply from nearly 70% between 2013 and 2016. At the same time, concern… MoreConcerns about big business grow
Subject: Oculus Strategy (LONG)
A letter from John Carmack from more than 10 years ago helps frame the layoffs endured at Meta this week.
Photos: 2026 Cubs Convention
Photos from the Cubs Convention on Jan. 16-18, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. Column: Something old, something new and a whole lot of blue at the Cubs Convention Edward Cabrera brings high upside to Cubs — with some risk: ‘He’s going to help us win ballgames’ Cubs to induct Jon Lester, Jody Davis and Vince Lloyd into Hall of Fame: ‘It really hasn’t sunk in yet’ How star third baseman ...
5 Rams players to watch vs. Bears in divisional playoffs
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MediaTek’s Upcoming Dimensity 9600 Chip Is Likely To Be Quite Popular Among Chinese Flagship Smartphones
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‘9-1-1’: Ryan Guzman Says Something Is ‘In the Works’ for Eddie’s Love Life
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Bears' surge has White Sox hopeful of their own 'good, better, best' era
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Video: Why 'basic science' is the foundation of innovation
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Students trade classroom theory for real-world business
Greenway students pitch to local entrepreneurs
Tucson sports industry helps drive economy
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Frank Lago, Gloria Romero Roses lead Primary fundraising for empty HD 113 seat
Nearly 2 months after the vacancy popped up, the Governor still has called a Special Election.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro’s High Price Isn’t Discouraging Qualcomm’s Partners, As Top Five Android Phone Makers Are Expected To Adopt The 2nm SoC In Their Flagships
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is going to be an expensive chipset, but that isn’t deterring Qualcomm’s partners as the top 5 companies will add it in their flagships
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WATCH: Trump commends Iran for reportedly canceling hundreds of executions
“Iran canceled the hanging of over 800 people,” Trump told reporters while leaving the White House to spend the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. He added “and I greatly respect the fact that they canceled.”
Chicago Bears’ playoff run means big postseason business for Soldier Field food service
Chicago-based Levy is firing up its team of more than 1,200 mostly seasonal food service workers again this week to sate 60,000 boisterous Bears fans Sunday at Soldier Field.
Illinois Republican governor hopefuls target JB Pritzker as Rick Heidner apologizes for past Democratic donations
At a forum of Illinois Republicans running for governor, Rick Heidner tries to explain contributions to former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Trump sharpens health care affordability message for midterms
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‘Today’ Hosts Crack Up Over Question John Mellencamp Asked Al Roker
Craig Melvin's jaw dropped at what rocker said.
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Arlington Heights to Springfield: Pass megaproject bill or wave goodbye to Bears
Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia said the Bears' request for stadium property tax certainty is a reasonable ask from a franchise proposing the largest private development in the state's history.
Laughter and heart abound in Lewis and Young Entertainment's latest
Some friends might walk the plank for you. The friends in "Always a Bridesmaid," opening Jan. 23 at the Valerie Theatre, have vowed something nearly as dangerous — they'll walk
St. Louis Science Center cancels MLK Day showcase, halts YES teen program
One month ago today, the Saint Louis Science Center convened a meeting of staff assigned to its Community Science program—and then informed all of them they were being let go, effective immediately. The staffers supervised the science center’s long-running Youth Exploring Science program, better known as YES, which supports local students from underserved communities with […]
The Minneapolis mayor ‘grabbed the megaphone’ and told ICE to leave his city. Trump doubled down instead
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey delivered a stern message one week ago to federal agents following the deadly shooting of a Minnesota woman who was protesting their efforts to round up immigrants in the state. “Get the f**k out of Minneapolis,” Frey said.
San Antonio, Spurs to purchase $30M in Sports and Entertainment District
In a move to take the Sports and Entertainment District from a vision to a reality, the San Antonio City Council voted unanimously to authorize the city manager to execute a a $30 million private acquisition and escrow agreement between the city, the San Antonio Spurs Holdings, LLC and Chicago Title, who will act as the escrow agent for the federal government Jan. 15.
Cattle futures higher waiting on widespread direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up waiting for the rest of the week’s business to develop. February live cattle closed $.90 higher at $236.05 and April live cattle closed $1.10 higher at $238.42. March feeder cattle closed $4.85 higher at $364.55 and April feeder cattle closed $4.75 higher at $362.92. […]
From the Galápagos to the Deep Sea, Cal Academy Scientists Describe 72 New Species
Academy researchers identified 72 species new to science in 2025, including the newly recognized Galápagos lava heron, a shy deep-sea fish, and a rare sunflower relative found in a U.S. national park.
Stay 'Blessed': Chicago's Success Becoming 'Difficult to Quantify'
The NFC is wide open, and it appears Chicago is the postseason's 'blessed' team. Sammy P reports.
7 businesses in multiple Chicago neighborhoods targeted by burglars
WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO ACTIVATES DINNER CONVERSATIONS AS A NEW "WORD OF MOUTH" CAMPAIGN FOR CHICAGO
/PRNewswire/ -- World Business Chicago is launching a new phase of its Just the Facts campaign during Chicago Restaurant Week 2026, bringing the city's most...
Bears playoff run offers rare January boost for Chicago businesses
Several sports bars and retailers have enjoyed an uptick in business.
NASA astronauts back on Earth after unprecedented medical emergency on ISS
The SpaceX Crew-11 Dragon spacecraft splashed down this morning as four astronauts completed an unprecedented medical evacuation of the International Space Station (ISS).
Scientists “resurrect” ancient cannabis enzymes with medical promise
Scientists have uncovered how cannabis evolved the ability to make its most famous compounds—THC, CBD, and CBC—by recreating ancient enzymes that existed millions of years ago. These early enzymes were multitaskers, capable of producing several cannabinoids at once, before evolution fine-tuned them into today’s highly specialized forms. By “resurrecting” these long-lost enzymes in the lab, researchers showed how cannabis chemistry became more precise over time—and discovered something unexpected: the ancient versions are often more robust and easier to work with.
Clouds Swimming over Lago Argentino
A collection of fish-shaped clouds hovered above the glacial lake in Patagonia in December 2025.
The Herald's weekly entertainment picks
Looking to be entertained from Thursday, Jan. 15, through Wednesday, Jan. 21? Check out the Skagit Valley Herald’s weekly recommendations.
Rams prepare to face Chicago Bears in divisional round matchup
The Los Angeles Rams are preparing for the second round of the playoffs, in which they will be heading to Chicago to take on the Bears.
NFL Divisional Round Report: Bears Action Becoming 'Unprecedented'
All of a sudden, bettors can't get enough of Chicago — even against the favored Rams. Patrick Everson reports on that and more.
Harold's Chicken CEO Kristen Pierce-Sherrod, founder's daughter, dies at 55, family says
Harold's Chicken CEO Kristen Pierce-Sherrod, the daughter of the iconic Chicago restaurant chain's founder, has died at age 55.
Pentagon’s “Arsenal of Freedom” tour borrows name from Star Trek episode—about killer AI
AI weapons systems may annihilate their creators.
ESPN lists Bears among top 10 rookie classes of 2025
The Chicago Bears’ 2025 rookie class helped power the team to the playoffs. @kdthompson5 with more here.
Illinois sees fewer in-person sports bets since start of new tax, data shows
The number of legal in-person sports bets across Illinois has decreased since the implementation of a new state tax.
Fast-expanding chemical producer plants a flag in Chicago
A 12-year-old producer of chlorine and other industrial chemicals is planning to establish a new office headquarters in the Chicago area within the next three to four months and plans to hire about 15 support staff to help run new operations in Iowa and Arizona.
WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS TO SUPPORT CHICAGO'S NEXT PHASE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH
World Business Chicago (WBC) today announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors, welcoming senior business leaders whose experience spans entrepreneurship, global finance, and professional services—sectors central to Chicago's economic strength and future growth. The new board members are: