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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas reportedly went on free luxury vacations worth millions for years courtesy of a wealthy right-wing donor without disclosing the pricey trips as required by law.

WASHINGTON — If GPS-guided tractors led the previous revolution in agriculture, the next generation of farming is likely to be marked by unmanned drones with onboard sensors that can spot weeds and decide when and how much herbicide to spray to control their growth.

Meanwhile in the 24th Ward, Monique Scott declared victory Tuesday night less than a year after she was appointed to the role after her brother stepped down from the City Council.

“Chicago, how the heck are you?” Johnson called out, upon taking the stage at the Grand Horizon Ballroom, 2121 S. Prairie Ave., to claim victory. “Tonight is the gateway to a new future for our city.”

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Far from fretting over the downside of technology, the agriculture sector is still eyeing its potential, and waiting for it to reach them.

The governor signed the proclamation late Saturday, allowing the state to send assistance to Boone, Crawford, DuPage, Marion and Sangamon counties.

Confirmed or suspected tornadoes across 11 states destroyed homes and businesses, splintered trees and laid waste to neighborhoods over a broad swath of the country.

Tornadoes that tore through parts of the South and Midwest killed at least 11 people, collapsed the roof of a packed theater during a heavy metal concert in Illinois, and left small towns and big cities throughout the region bewildered Saturday by the damage. Possibly dozens of tornadoes touched down…