Lots of Chicago-area buildings make you stop and ask: “What’s that building?” WBEZ’s Reset is collecting the stories behind them! You can also find them on this map. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Chicago was a powerful magnet attracting Eastern European immigrants. One of the most colorful […]
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Memorial Day 2021: What’s open? What’s closed? Restaurants, banks, mail delivery and more in the Lehigh Valley
Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed annually on the last Monday in May. It honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. First known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day originated in the years following the Civil War to honor both the Union and Confederate soldiers who died […]
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Legoland New York could open as soon as April 9. What’s in store for visitors?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After Legoland New York Resort’s plans to open last July were delayed by the coronavirus (COVID-19), the epic 150-acre theme park could open as soon as next month, as long as it follows state guidelines. The park, located in Goshen, N.Y. — about 60 miles away […]
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The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – What’s happening on the US border
Presented by Facebook To view past editions of The Hill’s 12:30 Report, click here: http://bit.ly/1M1mIfw To receive The Hill’s 12:30 Report in your inbox, please sign up here: http://bit.ly/1Tt4hqN –> A midday take on what’s happening in politics and how to have a sense of humor about it.* *Ha. Haha. Hahah. Sniff. Haha. Sniff. Ha–breaks […]
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Tech Stocks Are Getting Crushed Again. What’s Behind the Selloff.
EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images Text size Welcome to the first tech wreck of the new year. Stock futures are down again Tuesday and tech, in particular, is taking it on the chin. The tech-darling FAANG stocks are all down between 1% and 2% in premarket trading. Microsoft shares are […]
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What’s the best new car you can buy? 2021 Car of the Year shortlist driven and rated
In the wee small hours, when the fire’s burned as low as the whisky bottle, most motoring journalists will admit that there aren’t many questions about cars to which the answer isn’t “Golf”. Through eight generations since 1974, Volkswagen’s flagship family hatchback has delivered class-leading transport to the masses, been […]
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Chic Valentine’s gifts and knights in shining armour: what’s in fashion?
With Valentine’s Day just two sleeps away, fashion’s feeling all loved up. This week, alongside the usual campaigns, collaborations and industry news, we’re bringing you an edit of our favourite lovey-dovey products and capsules for all those yet to pick up a present for their paramours. And if you’re not […]
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Here’s what’s happening Thursday with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
Many Chicago-area residents 65 and older will get invitations from health systems soon to make appointments to receive COVID-19 vaccines as Illinois prepares to move Monday to the next phase of vaccinations. The new phase will include people from that age group and essential workers, such as those who work […]
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These Theories May Explain What’s Going On In ‘WandaVision’
Even if you’ve already seen “WandaVision,” you may still be wondering, “Wait, what the heck is going on in ‘WandaVision’?” The new series, starring Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda/Scarlet Witch and Paul Bettany as the synthetic humanoid robot Vision ― both from the Marvel Cinematic Universe ― is like a kooky […]
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Here’s What’s In Congress’ $900 Billion COVID-19 Relief Deal
WASHINGTON — After months of delays, Congress finally has agreed to a $900 billion deal on COVID-19 relief, giving jobless Americans some respite with direct payments and unemployment insurance, as well as funding for public schools and vaccine distribution. Perhaps of greatest interest to most Americans will be the stimulus […]
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What’s in your crawl space?
By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein Published 6:00 p.m. ET Dec. 17, 2020 Crawl space. The term conjures images of unknown creatures and the smell of molds. Crawl space. That place below your floors that barely separates your home from the ground below. Crawl spaces have a long history of being […]
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Are you ready for the holidays? Here’s what’s open in Miami this weekend
Welcome to the week before Christmas. Do you know where your sanity is? Yes, because even though you’re still trying to order gifts online and your kids are done with school for the year, you have learned to how to cope. We hope. Still, you might want to get out […]
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What’s my motivation? Stakes low for 2-win Big Ten teams
FILE – In this Oct. 24, 2020, file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck looks at his bench during an NCAA college football game with Michigan in Minneapolis. Minnesota is among 10 of the 14 Big Ten football teams sitting at two wins entering the final weekend of the regular […]
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What’s happening in the arts world
GORILLAZ Damon Albarn’s mysterious motley band of animated musicians has been churning out collaborations all year with the like of Cure frontman Robert Smith, St. Vincent, and Fatoumata Diawara, part and parcel of a project titled “Song Machine”; all these songs make their live debut on Dec. 12 as Albarn […]
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COVID-19 hitting Latinos hard nationwide, but what’s the story in Lancaster County? | Local News
Ismael Melendez sympathizes with those who have lost a loved one to COVID-19. He knows the feeling all too well. “My cousin died from COVID in Delaware, leaving three children and a husband behind,” Melendez said. “It was heart-wrenching. No one could visit her before she died or be with […]
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What’s next for soon-to-be former first lady Melania Trump?
Unconventional and unpredictable, first lady Melania Trump now faces the task of vacating the White House and deciding what the next phase of her life will look like. The last few days of election week have been as tumultuous as the last near-four years in Washington – but pretty typical for […]
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What’s Happening: Nov. 5-15, 2020 | Latitude 65
THURSDAY – 5 MUSIC/NIGHTLIFE JO!, accompanied by Rachelle Hafer and Aiden Johns, hosted by Fairbanks Folk Fest and Jordan D’nay Hege, online at Facebook live, 5:30-6:30 p.m. FAIRBANKS SWEET ADELINES, rehearsal with the women’s barbershop/a cappella singing group via Zoom, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free, open to public, new voices welcome. For more information, […]
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Time Magazine Makes History For What’s NOT On The Cover
Time magazine removed its large “TIME” logo from the cover for the first time ever to make a point. In advance of the Nov. 3 election, the publication replaced the logo with the word “VOTE” on its Nov. 2 issue. A woman wearing a bandana as a mask partially covers the […]
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What’s the difference between misinformation and disinformation? UW professor explains
University of Washington Professor Kate Starbird is an expert in spotting and rooting out misinformation, as well as disinformation online. SEATTLE — A University of Washington professor has become a leading voice for spotting and rooting out disinformation campaigns online. She says in the weeks leading up to the presidential […]
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Who’s hosting? What’s going to win? Will this be a disaster? All your burning questions about this year’s socially distant Emmys answered
Executive producers Ian Stewart and Reginald Hudlin are overseeing the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards. (Photo: ABC/Todd Wawrychuk) Between coronavirus-caused production delays and a glut of new streaming platforms, the future of television is rife with uncertainty right now. But here’s one thing we do know for sure: The (awards) show […]