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Woman boards United Airlines from Chicago, then a few minutes later the plane makes an emergency landing

Unfortunate flight experiences are not uncommon. However, for @maisy.bockus, the experience was slightly more jarring than one would expect.

The Mary Sue

Mark Ballas addresses fan theory that Traitors co-star Kristen Kish will be his next DWTS partner

Exclusive: Shortly after starting his run in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway, Ballas spoke to ‘The Independent’ about his time on ‘The Traitors’ and ‘Dancing With the Stars’

The Independent UK

I've Been Covering CBS For Years, But I Just Realized The Eye Network Is Trying To Make Its Own One Chicago

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Chicago woman wins $280,000 in settlement after cop knocked out her teeth. Then she starts getting death threats: ‘be hanged from a tree’

In 2025, Miracle Boyd was hit with a racist death threat calling for her to “be hanged from a tree” one day after Chicago approved a $280,000 settlement for the 2020 police assault that knocked out her front tooth. The typed letter, mailed to her organization’s West Englewood office, didn’t…

The Mary Sue

Chicago again cancels its Cinco de Mayo parade over fears of ICE raids

The threat of immigration raids led nearly half of the event’s corporate sponsors to pull their funding in 2025. Organizers said they could have operated on a reduced budget, but the risk to the community remained the primary factor in the cancellation

The Independent UK

US Flight Delays and Cancellations Trigger Travel Nightmare Across Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Dallas

US flight delays and cancellations at major airports like Atlanta and New York cause long queues, missed connections, and increased air rage. Experts cite heavy travel demand and weather as key factors.

International Business Times UK

Woman gets on flight to Chicago. Then a ‘frat boy’ pilot gets on the intercom: ‘Can confirm many of my pilots are 23-30 years old’

A woman got onto a flight heading to Chicago. Then she heard the rather youthful voice of a “frat boy brother” on the intercom that took her by complete surprise.

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Democratic Presidential Hopeful Rahm Emanuel Breaks With Washington on Israel: 'No More U.S. Blood or Blank Checks'

Jewish Democratic politician and Rahm Emanuel said on his Friday night appearance on 'Real Time with Bill Maher,' the former Chicago mayor and former Barack Obama's chief of staff argued that U.S. policy toward Israel should look a lot less exceptional.

Latin Times

‘Possible security issue’: United Airlines flight diverted, passengers evacuated via emergency slides in Pittsburgh - watch

A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York made an emergency landing in Pittsburgh due to a 'beeping noise' onboard, initially feared to be a bomb threat. Passengers were evacuated via emergency slides. Following a thorough sweep by the FBI and bomb squad, no explosives were found, and the…

The Times of India

They Could Have Gone Ultra-Modern — Instead, the Owners of This Chicago Apartment Chose Vintage Pieces That "Invite Conversation and Togetherness"

Goesling Group transformed a rundown 19th-century condo into a sophisticated "jewel box" that's made for evening soirées and special occasions

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New Chicago Officer Shooting Footage Released — 'Accidental Discharge' Caused Fatal Shot, Suspect's Lawyer Claims

A bodycam video of a Chicago police shooting has sparked debate over an 'accidental discharge' claim, with differing narratives from authorities and the victim's family.

International Business Times UK

Chicago Titanic museum marks disaster anniversary in the most eerie way possible, and it’s the second time it has happened

This is creepy 😬.

We Got This Covered

Chicago’s O’Hare airport told to cut 300 daily flights to reduce delays

‘We want you and your family to have the certainty that you’ll fly without endless delays and cancellations,’ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said

The Independent UK

London Marathon 2026 schedule, prize money, elite fields and how to watch on TV

Everything you need to know ahead of the London Marathon 2026

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Axios

Chicago Architecture Center turns 60 — and looks ahead

CAC serves as a connector for the many entities vying to determine the city's built environment.

Axios

How well do you know Chicago companies? Take this local brands quiz

Can you get a perfect score naming locally-based companies?

International Business Times UK

Who Is Pope Leo XIV's Brother? Bomb Threat Terror Rocks His Home After Trump Unleashes Furious Attack on the Pope

A false bomb threat at Pope Leo XIV's brother's home in Chicago highlights rising political tensions, with no explosives found. The incident coincides with verbal exchanges between Trump and the Pope.

The Independent UK

7,000 children, one British F4 seat: The karting league tearing up motorsport’s money problem

SPECIAL REPORT: FAT Karting League offers entry seats with a 95% discount. This weekend, a 16-year-old from Chicago makes his fully-funded British F4 debut. And the series has one fundamental target: dismantling motorsport’s old order. Kieran Jackson reports

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The Independent UK

Meghan Trainor cancels entire 2026 Get In Girl Tour: ‘More than I can take on right now’

Tour was scheduled to begin on 12 June and include stops in Toronto, Chicago, Philadelphia, Nashville, and Houston

The Independent UK

Police investigate bomb threat made at Pope Leo’s brother’s home in suburban Chicago

Police did not find any explosives at the residence of John Prevost in Illinois

Bored Panda

54 Action Figures Turned Into Cinematic Scenes And Wild Pop Culture Mashups By This Photographer

If you’ve ever looked at an action figure and thought it belonged in a movie, Chuck Eiler is already several steps ahead. Better known as Killcutter, this Chicago-based artist creates elaborate toy photographs that turn plastic characters into the stars of gritty, cinematic scenes. Using handcrafted dioramas, practical effects, carefully…

Louder

There's now a massive archive of thousands of indie rock gig recordings online, and it's awesome

Want to listen to Nirvana, Nick Cave, Sonic Youth or The Cure gigs from the '80s and '90s? Allow us to introduce you to your favourite new online archive

We Got This Covered

‘I messed up big time’: Chance encounter in Japan leaves Chicago man questioning every decision he’s ever made

Random encounters can sometimes be the most meaningful.

The Independent UK

MAGA pundit insists Obama aide and the Pope are conspiring to hurt Trump

Hal Lambert claimed that ‘this is all about trying to hurt President Trump’s Catholic vote during the midterms’

Digital Camera World

Leica launches special limited-edition "Chicago Edition 17" rangefinder camera, celebrating its first Illinois store – and it's expected to sell out in no time

First-of-its-kind store and creative hub opens in Chicago, connecting and inspiring creators, celebrating Leica's role in photography... all with a special camera launch

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