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Zoom’s latest update on Mac includes a fix for a dangerous security flaw
Zoom has issued a patch for a bug on macOS that could allow a hacker to take control of a…
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4 pedestrians struck by vehicle, 3 killed in South Shore crash that may have been intentional, officials say
At least four people were struck by a vehicle — possibly intentionally — in the South Shore area Sunday morning…
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Reddit partners with crypto exchange FTX to help users manage community points
Reddit now lets users purchase Ethereum cryptocurrency on the platform through an integration with FTX, the crypto exchange owned by…
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Chicago police: Alleged serial scooter groper arrested, charged
Chicago police have arrested a man they say is the person who came to be known in Chicago as the…
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Your iPhone may soon have more ads
Apple could eventually bring ads to more of the apps that come pre-installed on your iPhone and other Apple devices,…
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Former Round Lake Beach man convicted of aggravated DUI charges in a 2019 accident which killed two women
A former Round Lake Beach resident who was driving drunk when he crashed into a car and killed two women,…
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Geneva man found guilty for a second time of killing his wife in 2014
A Geneva man has been convicted for a second time of murdering his wife in 2014. Kane County Judge John…
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Sheriff: Aurora man charged with attempted murder after high-speed pursuit
An Aurora man has been charged with attempted murder after he is accused of directing his car at a Kane…
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NFL players union president blasts Soldier Field conditions — ‘can and should do better’ — after Chicago Bears preseason game
The president of the NFL Players Association blasted the conditions at Soldier Field on Saturday, and he didn’t exactly get…
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R. Kelly’s Chicago federal trial to put spotlight on brawling ‘26th & Cal’ legal tactics
When Chicago-born R&B star R. Kelly walked out of the Cook County criminal courthouse a free man in 2008, it…
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Another Chicago parking meter twist: 1,800 meters added since Mayor Lori Lightfoot took office
Gary Kinsler has a succinct take on the parking meter pay box that popped up one year ago in front…
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Highland Park Hospital doesn’t see many victims of gun violence. Then July Fourth happened. Here’s how the day unfolded.
It was relatively quiet the morning of July Fourth at Highland Park Hospital. About half a dozen patients were in…
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‘It was a great day,’ Bud Billiken parade makes peaceful return to South Side under extra security
Kevin Morrow, a lifelong Bronzeville resident knew just what to expect on Saturday morning. For decades, he has been a…
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Elon Musk pitches lofty goals in a magazine run by China’s internet censorship agency
Elon Musk pitched sustainable energy, brain implants, and space exploration in an article published in a Chinese magazine run by…
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Uber is shutting down its free loyalty program later this year
Uber is ending its free loyalty program, Uber Rewards, so it can turn its attention to its subscription-based Uber One…
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The DCEU has become a crisis of Warner Bros.’ own making
One of the most curious details to come out of recent reports focused on the corporate fracas happening over at…
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Apple and Samsung smartwatches need more buttons if they want more athletes
Earlier this week, Samsung announced the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. It’s Samsung’s most durable smartwatch ever and at Unpacked it…
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iRobot’s poop-avoiding Roomba j7 vacuum is on sale for $200 off today
Great news, folks! Wellbots is currently taking up to $200 off cat Ubers — err, robot vacuums. OK, it may…
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Now DoorDash could start delivering your Facebook Marketplace purchases, too
You may soon have the option to have your Facebook Marketplace purchases picked up and delivered by DoorDash. According to…
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This customizable smart display is a fun desk accessory in need of a purpose
When the Tidbyt, which its creators describe as a “personal pixel display,” arrived at my house, I liked it before…
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One year after the US withdrew from Afghanistan, refugees find support from all corners of Chicago
A year ago, former Afghan soldiers Rahimullah Zaland and Khan Madin Ashana fled their home country as the United States…
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Long waitlists for after-school care as programs struggle to find workers and demand soars
With the first day of classes at Chicago Public Schools fast approaching, the directors at the Carole Robertson Center for…
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David Moberg, In These Times editor known for expertise on labor issues, dies
David Moberg was a Chicago-based writer and editor at the magazine In These Times who was nationally known for his…
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St. Charles company moving to West Dundee as part of new development planned for corporate park north of I-90
A St. Charles company plans to relocate its operations to a $90 million development being built on the northern outskirts…
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With nearly 2.5 million weddings happening in the US this year florists are in high demand amid a flower shortage
Bouquets, boutonnieres, and flower girl baskets. Flowers can be considered one of the most essential items for a wedding. With…
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8-year-old Highland Park shooting survivor experiencing PTSD symptoms as he begins rehab, is expected to return to school
The summer for 8-year-old Cooper Roberts was suddenly truncated by the mass shooting at the Independence Day parade in Highland…
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With the Inflation Reduction Act, the US brings climate goals within reach
Congress has officially passed the Inflation Reduction Act after a successful House vote on Friday, clearing the way for the…
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Chicago’s froSkate community of skateboarders has its own Nike shoe dropping this weekend. And, yes, this collaboration is about love, not hate.
Three years. That’s how long it’s been since members of the froSkate community rolled onto the Chicago’s skateboarding landscape with…
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Lincoln Park mansion that has long been home to Ken Griffin’s ex-wife, Anne Dias, sells for $10M
A seven-bedroom, 11,000-square-foot Lincoln Park mansion that long has been home to investor and philanthropist Anne Dias, who is the…
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Apple held up Telegram’s latest update over emoji
Telegram released a new update on Frida,y just one day after Telegram CEO and founder Pavel Durov said the update…
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Chicago Fire striker Kacper Przybylko sells Orland Park home for $635,000
Chicago Fire striker Kacper Przybylko and his wife, Kinga, in late February paid $635,000 for a four-bedroom, 3,480-square-foot house in…
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Tired of Your Blank License Plate Holder? Bumper Plugs Can Help
Few experiences are more painful than having a dealership take a power drill to the front of your shiny new…
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The Zoom installer let a researcher hack his way to root access on macOS
A security researcher has found a way that an attacker could leverage the macOS version of Zoom to gain access…
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How Homeostasis Helps Us Balance the ‘Sweet Spot’ for Life
Homeostasis is the process through which organisms regulate biological functions like heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature. Like a home…
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California aims to score big in the race for offshore wind
California has set a hella ambitious goal to build up its offshore wind industry. The Golden State is aiming to…
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Afternoon Briefing: Search for missing Chicago boaters continues on Lake Michigan
Good afternoon, Chicago. Curtis Herron and Dexter Sain have been missing since July 27 when they set sail on their…
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That Harry Potter prequel game is delayed again
Hogwarts Legacy, the Harry Potter prequel game, has been delayed a second time according to a tweet from the game’s…
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Endling – Extinction is Forever is not afraid to hurt you
In a video game climate that bends over backwards to assure you the cute little creatures you play as or…
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Supergiant Star Betelgeuse Blew Its Top in a Violent Explosion, Baffling Scientists
Illustration Credit: NASA, ESA, Elizabeth Wheatley (STScI) In 2019, the Hubble Space Telescope saw a first when it captured an…
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The auto industry lost its spectrum fight with the FCC because V2V was always a fantasy
Today, the DC circuit court released its decision, siding with the Federal Communications Commission, on its reallocation of part of…
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Ikea and Electrify America team up to install over 200 public fast chargers in 18 states
Get ready for your shortest walk-through of an Ikea store yet because Electrify America is bringing its fast charging EV…
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The Best Self-Emptying Robot Vacuums That Save You Time and Effort
If your personality is more fastidiously neat Felix Unger than chronically messy Oscar Madison (the two mismatched roommates of the…
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Amazon is getting into mental health care with a Ginger partnership
Amazon is everywhere: in the doctor’s office, in people’s homes, in their shopping carts, and now — in their therapist’s…
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Solution to the Labyrinth Door Riddle
➡ The Problem You’re lost in an endless maze and turn a corner, only to be faced with a fearsome…
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The Wemo Stage is a souped-up light switch for an Apple smart home
There’s a running joke in smart home circles: if a product works as well as a light switch, you’ve got…
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Rivian now has nearly 200,000 orders for its electric trucks and delivery vans. It’s produced 8,000.
Startup electric truck manufacturer Rivian continues to see robust demand for its inaugural products, with nearly 200,000 orders in hand,…
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Ramjet-Powered Artillery Will Make U.S. Ground Forces More Fearsome Than Ever
Boeing and Nammo completed their first test of the new Ramjet 155 artillery shell. Unlike conventional artillery, the new shell…
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