Notes come from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.
WILD OF THE WEEK
Ron Wozny messaged this about an American kestrel showing up on the North Side. "We have a new guy feasting on our bounty," Wozny messaged. "He/she has taken three sparrows in the last five days that I have seen. This is the first time he stayed to dine for a few minutes."
If you want to see live (dead?) action, here is the YouTube video.
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BOSTON — The Celtics hosted the Indiana Pacers for the first time since their Eastern Conference finals duel, fresh off two straight losses, a 5-5 cold stretch, and without starters Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis. Not the ideal situation when looking to avoid three consecutive defeats. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, on the other hand, […]
Trump ally Stephen Miller's far-right legal group is threatening California officials with possible prison time if they continue with "sanctuary" policies, reported CalMatters on Friday.
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Olivia Hussey, the British-Argentine actress best known for her role in the 1968 film adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet," has died. She was 73.
Lawyerturnedactor explains why Legally Veer is more than a courtroom drama
Fire engulfs a section of Manhattans popular Bryant Park holiday market
Before this year, the Italian hadn’t been further than the second round of a grand slam in seven years of trying. Then she made back-to-back singles finals at Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
Many lists that cover the best places to retire include Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, and Australia, but these aren’t realistic options for U.S. retirees. Here's why.
NAIROBI, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- Kenya mourned the death of women's volleyball icon Janet Wanja early Friday.
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BRASILIA, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- Brazil created 2,224,102 new formal jobs in the first 11 months of 2024, showed a government report released Friday.
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In alignment with the 15th Finance Commission's recommendations, the DoE has also strengthened state finances by facilitating additional borrowing capacities, performance-linked incentives, and grants for disaster recovery, healthcare, and regional development.
PEN America, Columbia University's Knight First Amendment Institute, and the Free Press say any bid to protect Americans' data would best be achieved through privacy legislation, rather than banning a popular mode of expression
A recent report by Dubai-based Informa Connect Academy predicts that Ambani is likely to become a trillionaire by 2033.
• President expected to introduce ordinance next week after cabinet signs off on changes to stalled seminary registration law
• Cabinet green-lights carbon markets policy to pave way for voluntary markets, cooperative approaches
4 Most living beings are naturally meant to slow down after the tremendous energy expenditures of spring, summer, and autumn.
Davante Adams said he hurt his hip early in the Jets' loss to the Rams but managed to play through it.
Several New Year's Eve drone shows have been canceled across the country after a Florida boy was sent to the ICU when a malfunctioning drone hit his chest. NBC News' Adrienne Broaddus has more on the incident and cancellations.
If there’s one thing people love it’s watching someone fall from on high. Call it jealousy, or caving in to the dark side of human nature, the fact remains people […]
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Nearly 7 in 10 Americans think that profits made by health insurance companies had either a great deal or moderate amount of responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month, a new poll found. Thompson was shot and killed last week outside a midtown Manhattan hotel where UnitedHealth Group was holding its annual...
A shocking dispute over a $2 tip escalated into violence, leaving a pregnant woman hospitalized after being stabbed 14 times. Discover the harrowing details of this unfolding case.
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(Photo credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images) LeBron James has the Los Angeles Lakers surging again in advance of Saturday's visit from the struggling Sacramento Kings, a team experiencing changes after head coach Mike Brown was fired on Friday. James, set to play his final game before turning 40 years old, has guided the Lakers to four victories in their past five games, including a thrilling 115-113 road win over the Gol
In 2024, Karnataka faced a bomb blast, severe weather changes, and political shifts. The state dealt with a gas leak turned IED blast, a severe water crisis followed by devastating floods. Politically, BJP and Congress witnessed changes. Notable deaths, including S M Krishna, and controversies involving politicians and actors made headlines.
