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Meta basically just bought a nuclear power plant

Meta signs 20-year deal to keep the lights on at Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois.

TechRadar

695 Lives Lost: The Worst Tornado In Us History Marks 100 Years

Explore the 1925 Tri-State Tornado, the deadliest twister in US history, that killed 695 people. One hundred years ago, entire towns were decimated on March 18.

Bored Panda

Meta becomes the latest big tech company turning to nuclear power for its AI needs

Facebook parent company Meta is partnering with Constellation Energy to expand the output of an Illinois nuclear plant to help meet surging demand for artificial intelligence and other computing needs

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7 U.S. States Where Privacy No Longer Exists

In an age where digital footprints are tracked, surveillance cameras monitor city corners, and personal data flows like currency, the notion of privacy has transformed from a right into a fading luxury. Across the United States, the erosion of personal privacy has accelerated—not just due to federal oversight or tech…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Supreme Court to decide case on post-Election Day ballot counting - Roll Call

The Supreme Court will decide a case out of Illinois over the ability to challenge post-Election Day ballot counting.

Roll Call

Teen arrested in South Carolina party boat shooting that hurt 11 people

Authorities say a 19-year-old has been taken into custody in Illinois and they plan to charge him in a shooting that hurt 11 people after a party boat cruise in South Carolina

The Independent UK

Chicago risks severe cuts to transit. Its poorest suburbs could be hit even harder

The Chicago area is facing the prospect of bleak service cuts to public transit if Illinois legislators adjourn this weekend without plugging a $770 million hole in the transportation budget

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Illinois Cops Gave ICE Access to More Than 5,000 Surveillance Cameras Nationwide

A camera network developed to help find missing cars and persons is now being used for immigration enforcement.

Reason

Who is Larry Hoover? Does Trump’s commutation of his sentence set him free?

Hoover’s commutation is one of a number granted by Trump, but he is still serving a 200-year state sentence for murder.

Al Jazeera

Brickbat: Tough Guy

Justin Gaither, a former police officer in Venice, Illinois, was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to… The post Brickbat: Tough Guy appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

9 States Where Owning a Jeep Is Basically a Bad Life Choice

I’m definitely not a Jeep lover. It’s not a car I’d ever purchase for myself, but I do understand the appeal. For people who enjoy off-roading and the Jeep community, owning one can be exciting. However, there are some places where Jeep ownership just doesn’t make sense. If your dream…

Clever Dude

Moment truck explodes while driving through residential neighbourhood

A truck exploded while driving through a residential neighbourhood just outside Chicago, home security footage shows.

The Independent UK

Fact check: Is Pope Leo XIV affiliated to the US Republican Party?

Speculation has been rife about the political affiliations of Pope Leo XIV, but there is no evidence that he is a "registered Republican" as some commentators claim.

Euronews

Chicago’s first dust storm in over 90 years was likely toxic and full of farm chemicals

The historic event may have carried lead, pesticides and other metals

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Trump vowed to help US farmers. These four say his policies are ‘wreaking havoc’

Farm country voted for Trump in 2024, but many of his actions – from tariffs to federal cuts – are hurting growers

The Independent UK

Dad of DC shooting suspect attended Trump’s address to Congress in March as guest of a Democratic congressman

Eric Rodriguez, father of double murder suspect Elias Rodriguez, attended Donald Trump’s Joint Speech to Congress at invitation of Illinois representative

Latin Times

Trump Nominee Refuses to Answer If Officials Can Defy Court Orders: 'You Don't Need a Law Degree to Answer the Question'

Joseph Edlow, the president's nomination to lead the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, refused to answer Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin's question during Wednesday's hearing.

Latin Times

Woman With Short Haircut Brutally Beaten Inside McDonald's After Using Women's Restroom

A 19-year-old's attempt to use the restroom at an Illinois McDonald's sent her to the emergency room after she was violently beaten and called homophobic slurs.

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Barchart

Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Illinois Tool Works Stock?

In the past year, Illinois Tool Works has fallen behind the broader market, causing analysts to remain wary about the stock’s outlook.

Reason

Brickbat: They Won't Miss It

Authorities in Illinois have charged former Rock Island County Court Services administrative assistant Leisa Streeter with theft, theft of government… The post Brickbat: They Won't Miss It appeared first on Reason.com.

International Business Times

Jamil Taylor Forges a New Path In a Highly Restrictive Industry Utilizing His Financial Expertise

From venture capital firms to dispensary floors, Taylor's story is one of transformation and vision.

The Independent UK

Shortage of overnight truck parking contributed to deadly Greyhound bus crash, regulators say

Federal regulators have ruled that a lack of overnight parking for long-haul truckers contributed to a deadly 2023 Greyhound bus crash in Illinois that killed three of the bus passengers

The Independent UK

Illinois mulls ending a health program for some immigrants living in the US illegally

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has positioned Illinois as a sanctuary state where all immigrants can feel welcome

The Independent UK

Severe thunderstorms down trees, knock out power to thousands across parts of Great Lakes region

Storms accompanied by deep, booming thunder, lightning displays and powerful winds swept through parts of Wisconsin, Illinois, northern Indiana and Michigan overnight — leaving scores of trees down and thousands of homes without power

Fortune

Democratic state treasurers rip GOP over budget bill — ‘taxing Barbies and G.I. Joes if you can even find them on store shelves’

The impact of the budget, tariff policy, and cuts to federal programs would lead to an outflow in domestic investment as wealthy investors look overseas, Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti said.

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