Horoscope for Saturday, June 1, 2024
Moon Alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Aries. Aries (March 21-April 19) This is an amazing day! The moon is in your sign, giving you a slight advantage over all the other…
Crate-free pork is on the rise in some Illinois grocery chains, but not everywhere
Sows and their piglets have outdoor access at Arnold’s Farm in Elizabeth near Galena. Courtesy of Niman Ranch When you pick up fresh pork chops from behind the glass at Mariano’s, you can be sure the product came from a…
Silverglate: Harvard’s road to “institutional neutrality’
Harvard University’s leaders, after many missteps, perhaps better described as disasters, on May 28 finally declared a policy of “institutional neutrality.” Institutional neutrality is a concept developed in 1967 at the University of Chicago. Pursuant to a report issued by…
How Illinois’ new child tax credit will affect suburban parents
Thousands of Illinois parents with children 12 and younger will receive tax breaks of up to $300 per child next year due to new legislation included in the state’s recently approved budget. Daily Herald file, 2019 Thousands of qualifying suburban…
UPDATE: Midtown main break adds to Atlanta’s water woes
An Atlanta Watershed crew works to repair a water main break in Vine City that caused a massive outage across much of Atlanta. (Photo by Dyana Bagby) Saturday, June 1 A second large main break is adding to Atlanta’s water…
Protect warehouse workers from union coercion
The federal government should not be in the business of forcing unions onto workers. But Democrats are acting aggressively to push through pro-labor policies that make it much easier to organize workplaces. The latest effort targets warehouse employees, who some…
‘In a Violent Nature’ slasher from killer’s POV
Somewhere between the art house and the grind house lies “In a Violent Nature,” a slasher movie with a clever narrative twist: It’s told from the perspective of the killer, rather than that of the hapless victims who are picked…
Elon Musk’s X Set to Host Town Hall for Donald Trump
Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk is preparing to host a town hall on his social media website for former President Donald Trump after slamming Trump’s conviction. A source familiar with the plans told the Wall Street Journal he would…
Alvin Bragg guilty of political dirty trick
If anything has been established in the courtroom the past couple of weeks of the Trump hush money trial, it’s that Alvin Bragg didn’t have much of a legal case. But he didn’t need one. The legalities mattered here only…
5/31: CBS Evening News – CBS News
5/31: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Biden rebukes Trump’s response to New York conviction; School official helps veteran fulfill dying wish to receive high school diploma Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking…
Anti-Israel Encampment Pops Up Again at Columbia University
Anti-Israel protesters resurrected an encampment at Columbia University a month after the New York Police Department (NYPD) conducted a raid. This is the third time an encampment has been set up on Columbia University’s campus. An initial encampment was established…
Dear Abby: Partner’s a financial hot mess & it’s costing me
Dear Abby: I have been in my relationship for almost five years and believe that “nothing is constant but change.” My partner has caviar taste with tuna fish money. They like expensive things but can’t afford to maintain them. They…
Rafaela hits 2 HRs, drives in 5 to help Red Sox beat Tigers 7-3
Red Sox Tanner Houck pitched seven strong innings in Boston’s home win. Tanner Houck went seven innings and only allowed three hits in another strong start Friday. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) By MAUREEN MULLEN, Associated Press May 31, 2024 Alex Cora…
Celtics’ Mazzulla watched decades of finals, gives keys for success
Celtics “Once you get rid of the fact that you’re playing in the Finals, playing for the chance to win, it comes down to rebounding, transition defense, offensive execution.” Joe Mazzulla has watched decades of Finals games in preparation for…
Shorewood man charged in connection with Joliet mass shooting
A 24-year-old man has been charged in connection with a shooting rampage in January that left eight people dead and a ninth wounded in Joliet. Jon Hansen, 24, of Shorewood, was arrested Friday on charges of first-degree murder of Toyosi…
Trump Campaign Says Nearly $53 Million Raised After Trump Conviction
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign announced on Friday that it had raised nearly $53 million in the 24 hours after Trump’s conviction by a New York jury. Jurors in Trump’s business records trial found the former president guilty on all…
Dems Want to Wear Trump Out, Get Him Away from Issues Like Economy, Border, Crime
On Friday’s edition of the “Tomi Lahren Is Fearless” podcast, New York Times bestselling Breaking Biden author and Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow argued that Democrats want to try to wear down 2024 Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump with the criminal…
Man shot to death in Auburn Gresham
A 41-year-old man was fatally shot Friday in Auburn Gresham on the South Side. About 7 p.m., he was in the 8700 block of South Loomis Street when two gunmen approached him and fired shots, Chicago police said. The man…
Red Sox’ CF Rafaela hits 2 home runs, leads rookies in RBIs
Red Sox Rafaela brought his RBI total up to 33 in the Red Sox’ 7-3 win over Detroit. Ceddanne Rafaela had quite the night at the plate against the Tigers. (Barry Chin/Globe Staff) Ceddanne Rafaela has been making highlight-reel defensive…
Google makes fixes to AI-generated search summaries after errors
Google said Friday it has made “more than a dozen technical improvements” to its artificial intelligence systems after its retooled search engine was found spitting out erroneous information. The tech company unleashed a makeover of its search engine in mid-May…
Family, friends gather at vigil for 5-year-old fatally shot on Near West Side: ‘I wish I could see her again’
Family and friends of Reign Ware shed tears and shared hugs as they gathered Friday evening to remember the 5-year-old girl who was fatally shot over Memorial Day weekend on the Near West Side. Dozens gathered for a vigil Friday…
‘Trump Hasn’t Lost His Voting Rights in Florida’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) clarified on Friday that former President Donald Trump still has the right to vote in Florida elections despite a Manhattan jury finding him guilty on 34 counts that District Attorney Alvin Bragg has asserted are felonies….
NBA analyst reflects on ‘Felger and Mazz’ appearance
Celtics Redick and Felger butted heads when discussing the recent years of the Celtics, leading Redick to ponder if Boston will even be satisfied with an NBA championship. J.J. Redick butted heads with Michael Felger over the Boston Celtics this…
Family, activists, community gather to honor life of girl, 5, shot on Near West Side
Family, activists and residents rallied and released balloons Friday night on the Near West Side to honor the life of Reign Ware, 5, who was shot and killed Sunday. Reign was shot in the abdomen around 3:30 a.m. Sunday while…
Cora, Red Sox won’t negotiate a new contract during the season
Red Sox “Out of respect for the organization, the players, and the season, we’re not going to talk about contracts. We’ll play it out and whatever is decided is decided.” Alex Cora’s current managerial contract expires after this season. Kevin…
Ceddanne Rafaela homers twice to power Red Sox past Tigers 7-3
It was starting to seem like the Red Sox might never score again. Entering Friday the offense had scored three runs or fewer in six of the team’s last seven games, including a shutout loss Thursday in which the Red…
Luis Robert Jr. could return for White Sox, Cubs series
MILWAUKEE – The city series between the Cubs and White Sox will lack some sizzle with both teams struggling, especially the White Sox. Maybe Luis Robert Jr. can add a little buzz for the Sox. The All-Star center fielder, out…
Andover finally breaks through, courts win over North Quincy
NORTH QUINCY – Andover boys volleyball head coach EJ Perry used the memory of last year’s Div. 1 first-round state tournament loss as a point of motivation for his team heading into this year’s playoff run.Determination ran a bit deeper…
The muted frenzy in the courtroom when Donald Trump was convicted of felonies in New York
Just before 4:15 Thursday afternoon, Donald Trump’s voice could be heard, muffled, from beyond the thick doors of Manhattan Criminal Court’s room 1530. “I want to campaign,” Trump said to the TV cameras positioned in the hallway. He and his…
Biden Team Has Given Up on Trying ‘to Fix the Inflation Problem’ and Is Trying to Argue Style
On Friday’s edition of NBC’s “MTP Now,” NBC News White House Correspondent Mike Memoli stated that “the Biden team has seemed to concede that there’s nothing they’re going to be able to do to fix the inflation problem” and are…
Financial aid delays leave students uncertain about college plans
May 1 was supposed to be “college decision day” for high school seniors across the country. But months of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) errors and financial aid offer delays have left scores of students unsure of their…
Newsmax Host Eric Bolling Parts Ways with Network After Nearly 3 Years
Newsmax TV host Eric Bolling parted ways with the network after almost three years of working there, according to Bolling and the network. The network and Bolling confirmed to Mediaite that Bolling, who had hosted the show, The Balance at…
Breaking down Biden’s comments on Trump, Middle East
Breaking down Biden’s comments on Trump, Middle East – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden broke his silence Friday on former President Donald Trump’s conviction in his New York criminal case. His comments preceded remarks about a new Israeli…
Mazzulla ‘confident’ about Porzingis’ recovery ahead of NBA Finals
Celtics Porzingis was seen draining three-pointers and jogging on the court during a shootaround on Friday. Kristaps Porzingis has not played since sustaining a calf injury on April 29 against the Miami Heat. Barry Chin/Globe Staff After missing the Celtics’…
The Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark rivalry: From a moment to momentous
Winning a debate has layers. It starts with a theory. It helps if that theory can be substantiated with unwavering facts, and it’s even better if there’s a historical reference to draw on. A worthy win, however, only comes when…
Concord-Carlisle holds off furious comeback by Lexington, 6-5
CONCORD — When tasked with adversity, be prepared, no matter the circumstance. For a moment, it appeared Concord-Carlisle might succumb to an onslaught, but the Patriots were able to finish the job. Ryan Fivek and Jason Swaim buried two goals…
Biden rebukes Trump’s response to New York conviction
Biden rebukes Trump’s response to New York conviction – CBS News Watch CBS News Speaking from the White House on Friday, President Biden criticized former President Donald Trump’s response to his conviction in New York. Trump has claimed the trial…
President of U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Stepping Down
The president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF) is stepping down from her position at the “end of the summer” amid a House investigation regarding donations the Chamber’s Foundation had received from the Tides Foundation, according to an…
World War II veteran awarded Pennsylvania high school diploma 2 days before his death at age 98
Poolesville, Maryland — At a ceremony in Poolesville, Maryland, earlier this month, American Legion Post 247 paid special tribute to one of its own, the late Gunnery Sgt. Richard Remp. “He was a Marine,” friend Julien Singh said. “He was…
Coworking space for women opens in Beverly with services to support entrepreneurs
Coworking space FoundHERS Suite launched Friday with the goal of growing female-led businesses and fostering collaboration among entrepreneurs. The 2,300-square-foot space in Beverly, at 1808-10 W. 103rd St., has a lounge area, two conference rooms that can be booked for…
Trump Is an ‘Obese Flatulent Old Man with Bad Makeup and Weird Hair’
CNN analyst Paul Begala said Friday on “News Central” that Donald Trump is an “obese flatulent old man with bad makeup and weird hair” when asked for his reaction to the former president’s conviction at the business record trial in…
Whoopi Goldberg Closes ‘The View’ Chanting ‘Guilty’ 34 Times
Co-host Whoopi Goldberg closed Friday’s broadcast of ABC’s “The View” by saying the word “guilty” exactly 34 times, one for each charge former President Donald Trump was convicted of in the New York business record trail. Goldbreg said, “Welcome back….
Pro-Ukraine Republicans Call Biden Allowing Ukraine to Hit Russia with U.S. Weapons a Half Measure
Pro-Ukraine House Republican chairmen on Friday said President Joe Biden allowing Ukraine to strike certain targets on Russia soil with American weapons is a half measure. U.S. officials said Biden had granted Ukraine “limited” authorization for Ukraine to strike Russia….
Columbia College Chicago lays off 70 faculty and staff members amid budget deficit
Columbia College Chicago announced this week it is laying off 70 faculty and staff members to reposition itself as a decline in enrollment has led to a growing budget shortfall. Another 32 vacant positions will be eliminated, a school spokesperson…
Fact checking Trump’s remarks after historic conviction in “hush money” trial
Former President Donald Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial concluded Thursday with a historic conviction, and in remarks in New York Friday morning, Trump continued to repeat false or misleading claims that framed the legal verdict as a partisan political attack. CBS…
Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86
Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday. “She passed peacefully this morning, and right now, none of us are quite sure how exactly we’ll move on…
Aggressive mistakes on bases prove costly in Cubs’ 5-4 loss to Reds
Poor decisions on the bases cost the Cubs in a 5-4 loss Friday to the Reds at Wrigley Field. After Seiya Suzuki doubled to left field in the ninth inning, third-base coach Willie Harris sent baserunner Nick Madrigal home with…
School official helps veteran fulfill dying wish to receive high school diploma
School official helps veteran fulfill dying wish to receive high school diploma – CBS News Watch CBS News Highly decorated veteran Richard “Gunny” Remp, 98, had days left to live, but one thing still left to achieve: receiving his high…
The bury, bury month of May: White Sox complete another awful month on nine-game losing streak
MILWAUKEE — These White Sox appear to be exactly who they are. The worst team in baseball, but not worsening. Just consistently bad, week to week and month to month. As the Sox (15-43) brought May to a close with…
Mike Tyson’s medical scare postpones his boxing match with Jake Paul
The highly anticipated boxing showdown between former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and social media star Jake Paul has been postponed after Tyson suffered an ulcer flare up last weekend, Netflix announced Friday. “Tyson’s recent ulcer flare up has limited his…