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Why Americans do political speeches so well (and debates so badly)

The recent Democratic National Convention in Chicago was a showcase of impressive speeches. Presidential nominee Kamala Harris justified the newfound enthusiasm of Democrats with a strong acceptance speech, but even she couldn’t match the oratorical power of Michelle and Barack Obama two nights earlier.

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Sports Talk Radio Star Danny Parkins Is Ready for His TV Close-Up on FS1

Chicago native moves to New York for ‘Breakfast Bowl’ with Mark Schlereth and Craig Carton

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The Chicago Sky’s new mascot had hoops fans dropping so many Ellie the Elephant jokes

Skye the Lioness might already have beef with the WNBA's best mascot, Ellie the Elephant.

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Midwest Residents Seek Relief From Record-Breaking Heat Wave

Midwest residents cope with scorching heat wave, seek relief through cooling centers and community support.

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From cold towels to early dismissal, people are finding ways to cope with a 2nd day of heat wave

As a heat wave stretched into a second day this week, residents in more than half a dozen states are looking for ways to beat the heat amid hot soupy temperatures approaching triple digits

The Independent UK

U.S. convention season is done — but here’s why the marquee political events, past and present, are critical

Given the days of political pageantry at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago have come to an end, it’s an opportune time to examine parallels to past conventions — particularly those in the Windy City, a locale that has long been the grounds for historic political coronations.

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Former Mississippi Jail Employee Arrested In Inmate Escape

Former Mississippi jail employee arrested for aiding inmate's escape to Chicago; inmate captured after standoff. Investigation ongoing.

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Angel Reese Is More Focused on Sky’s Success Than Rookie of the Year Race

The Chicago Sky rookie is in a close race with Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark for the Rookie of the Year award.

Sports Illustrated

Ex-jailer in Mississippi is charged in escape of inmate who had standoff with Chicago police

A former employee of a Mississippi jail has been arrested and charged in the June escape of an inmate who fled to Chicago

The Independent UK

Angel Reese Reveals New Weekly Podcast Titled 'Unapologetically Angel'

It's been a heck of a 2024 for Angel Reese so far. The star Chicago Sky forward wrapped up a great college career at LSU, got drafted into the WNBA, and broke n

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Why people stay after local economies collapse − a story of home among the ghosts of shuttered steel mills

It was midday on a Saturday, and Simonetta led me from the open front door of her home in southeast Chicago to her sitting room and settled next to her husband, Christopher, on the couch.

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Charlie Martin's In Chicago Offers Modern Twist On Supper Club

Experience a modern twist on classic dining at Charlie Martin's in Chicago's River North. Enjoy diverse American dishes, creative cocktails, and an elegant...

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Dems: "Gloves are off" after Chicago

For once, and at long last, the Democrats are no longer playing perpetual defense

Salon

In Chicago’s Little Palestine, locals protest and mourn amid Gaza war

The Palestinian community where Democrats held their convention last week takes pride in identity and rallies for Gaza.

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US midwest braces for hottest days this summer, with 55m under heat alerts

Chicago, Des Moines, Topeka and other cities experiencing extreme heat ‘with little to no overnight relief’

Salon

Kamala expertly baits Trump on abortion

Republicans know their views on reproductive rights and cat ladies are unpopular, but they keep taking the bait

Salon

Democrats laugh off RFK Jr. endorsement

Democrats are laughing at Donald Trump and his RFK Jr. endorsement

The Independent UK

JD Vance forgot one thing: Childless cat ladies vote in swing states

Pittsburgh is the city with the most childless cat ladies, while Washington D.C., New York City, Baltimore and Chicago round out The Independent’s top five list

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The Guardian - US

‘This is my political home’: how 30 Gaza ceasefire delegates changed the Democratic convention

The anti-war delegates worked tirelessly, staging a sit-in and moving more than 300 Harris delegates to join them

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‘Dirt bike culture is Black culture’: the organization fighting to legalize the sport

In its mission to uplift Black communities, Baltimore’s B-360 is pushing for policy changes and public dirt bike spaces

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“It was a tragedy what happened to Jaco Pastorius… It’s why I’m glad I only have a modicum of talent”: Chicago ex Jason Scheff hails his prog heroes Weather Report

Always looking for a gritty, funky edge, he loves Genesis too – but it was emulating Pastorius as a kid that got the bassist-vocalist going

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Connecticut Sun Edge Chicago Sky In Thrilling 82-80 Victory

Exciting WNBA game as Connecticut Sun narrowly defeats Chicago Sky 82-80 with thrilling plays and standout performances.

Al Jazeera

Parties and grief: A stark contrast at the Democratic National Convention

As jubilant Democrats celebrated Kamala Harris, advocates bereaved by atrocities in Gaza tried to make themselves heard.

International Business Times

Harris Pitches Muscular Foreign Policy, And Nuance On Gaza

Kamala Harris is making her pitch to voters as a muscular defender of US interests while aiming for nuance on the painful issue of Gaza -- hoping to cover vulnerabilities and to paint Republican Donald Trump as the more risky candidate on national security.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Kamala Harris’s speech: the Democrats have liftoff

Editorial: The Chicago convention capped a month that has changed US politics. But there are 10 weeks still to go

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