Chicago is seeing a sharp increase in new HIV infections, especially among Latino residents. In the two years from 2022 to 2024, cases grew by almost a third, reaching 818 new diagnoses in 2024. Half of these were Latino, marking the first time this group has accounted for more than half of all new
American Airlines is thinking about putting screens back in front of seats on its smaller planes. This isn’t just about entertainment—it’s part of a bigger push to modernize flights and keep up with competitors. The airline is also exploring faster, more reliable Wi-Fi options by talking to companie
Chicago residents enjoyed warm 70‑degree days on Friday and Saturday, but a sudden shift will bring cooler temperatures by Sunday. City readings are expected to drop into the low 40s, while farther south suburbs may stay around 50 degrees. Strong winds from the north will make it feel even colder,
Americans often argue about where faith fits into public life, but the Constitution is clear: no official religion can be forced on anyone. Thomas Jefferson wrote laws to protect this idea back in the 1700s. Yet today, some candidates blend their religious beliefs into campaign messages, claiming th
Chicago is trading its winter coat for sunshine this week as temperatures climb into the 60s and 70s. The city’s last full day of winter started crisp, with lakefront areas stuck in the 40s while inland spots like Kankakee flirted with 60. But the real change arrives Friday, when spring officially b
Chicago woke to a blanket of thick mist that made driving feel like navigating through smoke. The city’s traffic cameras revealed streets shrouded in almost zero visibility, making the morning commute a risky affair. Meteorologists warned that the fog would linger until noon and could last all
American Bitcoin, a mining firm linked to the Trump family, has added more than 6, 500 bitcoins to its treasury, pushing it into the upper tier of publicly listed companies that hold crypto on their books. The move came after the company bought 500 bitcoins in the last three weeks, valuing its holdi
American Airlines and United are fighting over gate space at Chicago O’Hare, a battle that has pushed the airport to its limits. The dispute began when American lost several gates because it didn’t rebuild its schedule quickly enough after the pandemic, a move that came sooner than lease agreemen
American Bitcoin, a mining firm linked to former President Donald Trump’s sons, posted a $59. 45‑million loss in the last quarter of 2025. The company earned a profit of $3. 48 million in the same period last year and had made money in the previous quarter, showing a sharp reversal. Revenue cl
American researchers are moving overseas because money for science in the U. S. is shrinking. The last year’s cuts hit projects on inequality, gender and climate change hard. Universities stopped hiring new staff, cut graduate spots and reduced PhD places. Other countries see this as a chance
