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Dollar Supported by Better-Than-Expected US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.09%. The dollar is slightly higher today on better-than-expected US economic news on home prices and the Dec MNI Chicago PMI. Also, higher T-note yields today have strengthened the dollar's interest rate differentials. Questions about the Fed's independence are limiting gains...

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Philadelphia is the USA’s ultimate city for food

Thea Everett finds blood-sugar-be-damned fun in this overlooked American metropolis

The Independent UK

1 dead and 3 injured in Chicago after gunmen open fire on Lamborghini in post-Christmas streak of mass shootings

More than 400 mass shootings reported across US in 2025

The Independent UK

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Inflatable frogs and ice scrapers: nine innovative ways Americans protested against Trump in 2025

Historically, when organizers have used tactical innovation, movement activity has peaked

The Guardian - US

“I forgot to turn my guitar off. A lady passed by, and her dress tail hit the G string. I’ll never forget that. I’ve been doing it ever since”: How Buddy Guy accidentally stumbled upon guitar feedback – a tool that would shape his sound and style

The blues veteran’s approach to playing was changed forever after a random occurrence during an unassuming gig at a Chicago jam night

Guitar World

Who Is Jake Connelly? Inside The Life Of The Stranger Things Season 5 Standout Star

Jake Connelly has quietly risen as one of Stranger Things Season 5's most talked-about breakout actors. From humble Chicago roots to transforming a minor role into a cult favourite, the 13-year-old actor's career is only beginning.

International Business Times UK

Chicago Lowe’s Pro member goes to the customer service desk. Then she gets racial profiled: ‘I never even had a chance to swipe my card’

A Chicago TikTok content creator experienced racial profiling in Lowe’s, despite being a regular customer for 5+ years.

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'I Just Hit Somebody' TikToker Tea Tyme Arrested After Allegedly Killing a Man While Livestreaming

TikTok creator Tea Tyme has been arrested for reckless homicide after allegedly hitting and killing 59-year-old Darren Lucas while livestreaming her drive through a Chicago suburb.

International Business Times UK

Refusing To Let Trump Deploy the National Guard in Chicago, SCOTUS Adds a New Wrinkle To the Debate

The justices suggested the president is misinterpreting "the regular forces," a key phrase in the statute on which he is relying.

Reason

Wheat Rallying into Christmas Break

The wheat complex is showing gains across most contracts on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures are 7 to 8 cents higher so far on the short session. KC HRW futures are up 6 to 7 cents in the nearbys. MPLS spring wheat is steady to 2 cents higher at midday. The...

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Wheat Posting Early Wednesday Gains

Wheat is trading with Christmas Eve Gains in the winter wheat contracts so far. The wheat complex was mixed trade at the Tuesday close, with winter wheat contracts higher and spring wheat mixed. Chicago SRW futures were 1 to 2 cents higher on the day. Open interest showed slight short...

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Chicago Med Star Jessy Schram Talks Switching From Scrubs To ‘Real-Life People Clothes’ For Hallmark Christmas Movies

A Hallmark Christmas is very different from the ED for Jessy Schram.

Cinemablend

Supreme Court denies Trump's push to deploy National Guard in Chicago

It's a significant setback for the president's immigration policies in the face of opposition from Democrat-run cities and states.

Axios

Texas National Guard’s deployment in Illinois blocked by U.S. Supreme Court

Around 200 Texas National Guard troops were deployed to the Chicago area in early October, despite opposition from local and state governments in Illinois.

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Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Sending the National Guard to Illinois

The Supreme Court refused to overturn U.S. District Judge April Perry's ruling that President Donald Trump couldn't send the National Guard to Chicago.

The Independent UK

Three conservative Supreme Court justices join liberals to block Trump’s troop deployment to Chicago

Trump’s rare loss at the high court could impact the president’s attempts to send the military into cities

International Business Times UK

Supreme Court Weighs In for First Time on Trump Military Use, Blocks National Guard Deployment in Chicago

Supreme Court delivers rare Trump defeat, blocking National Guard deployment in Chicago whilst questioning presidential authority to use military for immigration enforcement.

The Mary Sue

Chicago woman throws large McDonald’s cup of water on woman and her dog. Now people are applauding her: ‘What I wouldn’t give to see footage of this’

A Chicago-based content creator, Tessa (@tessa420), witnessed a climactic situation in a coffee shop where a bad dog mom had a cup of water thrown on her and her dog. The worst part? According to Tessa, the woman did everything she could to deserve it.

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US supreme court blocks Trump bid to deploy national guard to Chicago

In a 6-3 decision, the high court sided with a lower court ruling that blocked deployment of troops to the Illinois city

The Independent UK

Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now

The Supreme Court has refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area to support its immigration crackdown

International Business Times UK

Bananas at O'Hare: Passenger Caught Smuggling Primate Meat Through Chicago Airport

A passenger was caught smuggling primate meat through Chicago O'Hare Airport. Here is what officials say happened.

Roll Call

Supreme Court sides with Chicago over Trump in dispute over Guard - Roll Call

Trump argued deployments were needed to secure immigration enforcement efforts, but the court said he likely exceeded his authority.

International Business Times UK

Cheese Grater Hat Takes Over Social Media Thanks to Chicago Bears Stars Caleb Williams and DJ Moore

Bears' Caleb Williams and DJ Moore went viral wearing a cheese grater hat after a dramatic OT win vs Packers.

The Mary Sue

‘If that’s not a knife then what is it?’: Chicago woman gets stopped by drug-sniffing dogs at O’Hare. Then a TSA agent pulls her out of line

Most travelers feel like they have a decent grasp on TSA rules. Liquids go in a quart-size bag, laptops come out, the usual. Still, there’s a wide gray area when it comes to everyday items that don’t seem dangerous, until they show up on an X-ray looking like something else.

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Mail Delays in Chicago Are Affecting Medication Shipments

Chicago’s winter weather is always unpredictable, but this year’s mail delays are causing more than just late holiday cards. Seniors across the city are reporting...

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