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Flight diverted after man having ‘mental health crisis’ tried to breach cockpit in-flight

The flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was diverted to Madison after a 75-year-old passenger apparently tried to get into the cockpit

The Independent UK

Chicago-to-Minneapolis United Airlines flight diverted after attempted cockpit breach

Plane landed in Wisconsin and ‘unruly passenger’ was taken into custody before flight continued to Minnesota

The Guardian - US

Trial of multi-cancer blood test among 142,000 NHS patients fails to meet main aim

Results presented at oncology conference in Chicago show Galleri test failed to reduce late-stage cancer diagnoses

The Guardian - UK

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Joan Cusack Leaves Fans Stunned As She Makes First Red Carpet Appearance In 11 Years With ‘Toy Story’ Stars

“Is that really her? Her face looks so different. I mean, it looks like a different shape,” one person commented.

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‘Thanked him for his courage’: Chicago mayor hails Pope Leo as powerful ally

Brandon Johnson, a progressive Democrat, applauded the pope for pushing back against Trump’s policies in meeting

The Guardian - US

Pope Leo questioned Chicago mayor about ICE raids and Trump’s immigration crackdown at Vatican meeting

The visit aimed to position Chicago within a broader international movement for human rights

The Independent UK

Chicago Issues Air Pollution Alert as Unhealthy Ozone Threatens 9.4 Million Residents

The greater Chicago metropolitan area is under an active Air Quality Alert this week after the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency declared an Air Pollution Action Day, warning that ground-level ozone has reached concentrations categorized as "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups."

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Did Chicago Just Win Gift-Giving at the Vatican? Pope Leo's Goody Bag Says Yes

During a private meeting Thursday with Pope Leo XIV, the Chicago-born pontiff and lifelong White Sox fan, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presented him with the key to the city and formally invited him to return home to celebrate Mass in Grant Park, echoing St. John Paul II's historic 1979 visit…

Latin Times

In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture

Crews are putting the finishing touches on the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the official public opening in Chicago on Juneteenth

The Independent UK

Chicago eatery earns top spot as 50 best restaurants in North America announced

Three-Michelin-starred Smyth in Chicago — led by husband-and-wife chefs John Shields and Karen Urie Shields — was named the top restaurant on the continent

The Independent UK

SMYTH IN CHICAGO IS NAMED NO.1 IN THE LIST OF NORTH AMERICA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2026

NEW ORLEANS, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading culinary figures convened in New Orleans tonight for North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, where Smyth was named The Best Restaurant in North America. The ceremony at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel honored the second edition…

AAP

ICE Just Dropped $25 Million on Iris Scanners and the Way They’re Using Them Is Already Haunting Immigrants in Chicago

ICE has a history of deploying invasive technologies without clear guidelines.

The Mary Sue

Pope Leo is gifted Cubs merch and hometown condiment during visit by Chicago mayor

The mayor also extended an official invitation to the United States during the meeting

The Independent UK

‘Sit there laughing at us while we all cry’: Wedding party tries to get on United Airlines flight from Nassau to Chicago. Then Kyle steps in

Issues with your flight are frustrating enough when you’re in your home country. Being stuck in another country, however, is a different story. A bride-to-be and her bridesmaids say they experienced exactly that while trying to get home from a bachelorette trip in the Bahamas. According to TikTok creator Ellie…

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Medical Daily

'Rhino Tranq' Is in the Drug Supply and Naloxone Won't Stop It: A Growing Overdose Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight

When emergency medical teams respond to an overdose call, their most reliable tool has long been naloxone — a medication that rapidly reverses the effects of opioids and has saved hundreds of thousands of lives since the fentanyl crisis began.

Medical Daily

Chicago Is Poisoning Its Own Children Through Lead Pipes — And 92% of Residents Still Haven't Been Warned

The nation's third-largest city has 412,000 lead-contaminated or suspect water service lines, a federally-mandated notification deadline it missed by over a year, and a pipe replacement plan that won't be finished until 2076.

Latin Times

More Than 500 Workers File Class Action After Mexican-Themed Fast-Food Chain Suddenly Exits U.S. Market

The lawsuit seeks up to 60 days of pay and benefits for more than 500 affected workers

The Times of India

Woman who sued Donald Trump over sexual assault allegation faces DOJ investigation: Report

Federal prosecutors in Chicago are investigating E. Jean Carroll for potential perjury during her lawsuits against Donald Trump. The probe centers on whether she falsely stated she received no outside financial support for her legal battles. This emerged after it was revealed a billionaire entrepreneur's nonprofit helped cover her expenses,…

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Sports Illustrated

Three Reasons the Cubs Can Turn Their Crisis Around—and Three Why They May Not

In less than two months, the Cubs have had two 10-game winning streaks and a 10-game losing skid that ended Wednesday and pushed them out of the playoff picture.

International Business Times UK

Trump Airport Crackdown Sparks Fears of Immigration Chaos in NYC, LA and Chicago

Explore the potential impact of the Trump administration's proposed immigration policy changes at major US airports in sanctuary cities, and how it could affect global travel, commerce, and immigration enforcement.

The Independent UK

Mexican restaurant chain closes all US locations after expansion plans fall apart

Guzman y Gomez operates over 260 restaurants across Australia, Singapore and Japan

The Independent UK

Trump weighs international flight ban to NYC, LA, Chicago over ‘Sanctuary City’ fight

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Reason

Illinois Plans Tax Break for Billionaires and the Chicago Bears. Everyone Else Could End Up Paying More.

A new Bears stadium and Gov. J.B. Pritzker himself stand to gain if the legislation passes.

Medical Daily

Tuberculosis Is Surging in Chicago — A Disease the World Thought It Had Under Control

Illinois recorded 353 active tuberculosis cases in 2023, with 154 concentrated in Chicago alone. Experts call what's happening now a "rebound effect" from COVID-era disruptions — and preliminary data suggests 2025 case counts may have climbed another 10 to 20 percent nationally. The question is why city and state officials…

International Business Times UK

United Airlines Houston Flight Cancellations: FAA Forces Urgent Houston Ground Stop, Triggering Worldwide Flight Delay Shockwave

United Airlines experienced significant delays and cancellations due to severe weather at its Houston and Chicago hubs, affecting thousands of flights and frustrating passengers across the US network.

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