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9 hours ago
Netflix is laying off 6% of its workforce, in biggest round of job cuts at streaming giant in years
Beyond the memo from its chief executives, Netflix declined to comment further about Wednesday's cuts.
1 day ago
Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to make season debut against the Penguins
The 21-year-old center had surgery on his left shoulder on July 8.
1 day ago
Chicago police say DNA ties a former detective to decades-old unsolved killing of 8-year-old girl
Gloria Kowalewicz was found shot dead in a ditch in 1960, just hours after she went missing.
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Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports
Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.
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Bears DE Montez Sweat suspended 2 games for violating NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy
The loss of Sweat is a big blow for the Bears as they look to bounce back from Sunday's 31-7 loss at Green Bay.
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Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed
The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.
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Pritzker joins Governors’ group seeking more say in regional power grid decisions
The new PJM Governors’ Collaborative will push for lower electricity costs and a more reliable grid, the governor’s office said.
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Caleb Williams close to returning after rough performance for Bears quarterbacks
Tyson Bagent threw two interceptions during Sunday's 31-7 loss at Green Bay. Case Keenum was picked off and lost a fumble after replacing Bagent early in the fourth quarter.
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Kroger to layoff 3,000 corporate employees over 3 years as it leans into artificial intelligence
Kroger last month outlined its AI strategy, meant “to improve the customer experience, make work easier for associates and produce better business outcomes.”
2 days ago
A man falls to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia
Police are investigating after a man fell to his death from a roller coaster at a Six Flags near Atlanta, watched by other visitors to the amusement park as he was catapulted from the ride.
3 days ago
Business as usual at the Vatican as Pope Leo prepares to have surgery to remove a lung nodule
Leo revealed the discovery during his Sunday noon prayer and said he was following doctors' advice to remove the nodule “in the coming days.”
3 days ago
Blackhawks star Connor Bedard could make season debut during homestand
“Certainly inching closer to being involved in a variety of ways,” coach Jeff Blashill said.
3 days ago
Caleb Williams nears return, and Bears show they need their QB in lopsided loss to Packers
Chicago coach Ben Johnson said after a 31-7 loss at Green Bay on Sunday that Williams might be available when the Bears visit Atlanta next week.
3 days ago
Bears-Packers game features tributes to Mike Ditka on the field and in the stands
The Bears wore No. 89 stickers on the backs of their helmets Sunday.
3 days ago
White Sox strike out record 21 times, eliminated from Division Series after wasting 2-0 lead
“We wanted it so bad, it hurts,” Chicago catcher Kyle Teel said, shaking his head.
3 days ago
Air Force does not complete a pass, beats Northern Illinois in the Huskies’ first Mountain West game
Taron Dickens was 13-of-20 passing for 140 yards and threw one interception for Northern Illinois (0-5, 0-1).
3 days ago
Illinois makes a stop on Michigan State’s 2-point conversion attempt in OT, holds on for 38-37 win
Illinois quarterback Katin Houser, who threw for a touchdown pass and ran for a score against one of his former teams, was injured while making a tackle on an interception return in the third quarter.
3 days ago
Aidan Chiles throws for 3 TDs, runs for another: Northwestern rips Ball State 45-14
Chiles threw for 272 yards on a 17 for 23 afternoon in Northwestern's second game at its swanky new Ryan Field.
3 days ago
Pierre and Bryant each score in the 4th to help South Dakota beat Southern Illinois 31-10
DJ Williams was 18-of-29 passing for 179 yards and threw a touchdown pass for No. 25 Southern Illinois (3-4, 1-2).
3 days ago
Bears QB Caleb Williams misses third straight game with hamstring injury
The Bears already had ruled out Monangai (thumb/toe) and Elliott (quadricep) on Friday. The Packers ruled out running back Chris Brooks on the same day.
