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Bezos’s Blue Origin announces plans to deploy thousands of satellites in 2027
Deployment will serve data centers, governments and businesses, jumping into market dominated by SpaceXJeff Bezos’s space company Blue Origin on Wednesday announced a plan to deploy 5,408 satellites in space for a communications network that will serve data centers, governments and businesses, jumping into a satellite constellation market dominated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX.Deployment of satellites is planned to begin…
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Thank Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson for Bears' low-stress season recap
The last time the Bears had a season-ending press conference this chill, Caleb Williams was in grade school.After the 2012, 2014, 2017 and 2021 seasons, the Bears fired their head coach. After last season, they explained why they couldn’t wait until the end of the season to do so. After the 2011, 2014 and 2021 seasons, they fired their general manager.Their 2013 season ended on a 48-yard Aaron Rodgers touchdown pass…
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As new SNAP rules loom, Cook County officials warn of health consequences for people cut off
Cook County health officials are warning about the ripple effects to public health if thousands of residents lose access to one of the country’s largest food assistance programs for low-income households in the coming months.About 400,000 Illinois residents could lose SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, by May 1 because of new work requirements, state officials say. The changes to the Supplemental…
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Wind and solar overtook fossil fuels for EU power generation in 2025, report finds
Researchers say event described as ‘major tipping point’ for clean energy in era of destabilised politicsWind and solar overtook fossil fuels in the European Union’s power generation last year, a report has found, in a “major tipping point” for clean energy.Turbines spinning in the wind and photovoltaic panels lit up by the sun generated 30% of the EU’s electricity in 2025, according to an annual review. Power…
OECD calls on Australia to raise GST and increase affordable housing amid budget deficit
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OECD calls on Australia to raise GST and increase affordable housing amid budget deficit
Survey by organisation, which is led by former Liberal senator Mathias Cormann, says economy is ‘now normalising’, after post-pandemic struggleGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe OECD has called on the government to broaden the GST, do more to reduce greenhouse emissions and adopt ambitious social housing targets as part of its annual economic survey of Australia.Ahead of Jim Chalmers’ fifth federal budget in May, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said Australia’s economy was “now normalising”, after struggling through a lengthy period of weak growth following the pandemic. Continue reading...
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Teen girl fatally shot in Austin had ‘intentions of going far in life’
A teenage girl who was fatally shot Sunday in Austin was on a date with friends when a man she knows began arguing with her on the phone moments before the shooting, according to a police report.Melissa Castrejon, 17, was with three friends and a relative inside a Nissan SUV when she received a phone call from the man, leading to an argument between them, according to the report. Castrejon’s friend drove the group…
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Bruce Bilson, Emmy-Winning Director on ‘Get Smart’ and ‘The Odd Couple,’ Dies at 97
Bruce Bilson, who won an Emmy for directing “Get Smart” and directed hundreds of TV episodes, died on Jan. 16 in Los Angeles. He was 97. Bilson was best known for directing the secret agent sitcom parody “Get Smart,” for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series in […]
David Siegel, Veteran Producer and Production Manager on ‘The Hangover’ Trilogy and ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love,’ Dies at 70
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David Siegel, Veteran Producer and Production Manager on ‘The Hangover’ Trilogy and ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love,’ Dies at 70
David Siegel, a veteran producer who worked on films including “The Hangover” trilogy, “Crazy, Stupid, Love” and more, died on Jan. 8 in Los Angeles. He was 70 years old. Over the last four decades, Siegel contributed to a number of the most enduring studio films, collaborating with filmmakers including Kevin Costner, Todd Phillips, Rob […]
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From ‘Wuthering Heights’ to ‘Project Hail Mary’: The Best Books Hitting Your Screens This Year
The literary set is in for a treat this year, with a swelling slate of movies and T.V series based on bestselling books releasing throughout 2026. Just this month saw the HBO Max release of “Heated Rivalry,” adapted from Rachel Reid’s romance series, in addition to Netflix’s adaptation of Emily Henry’s “The People We Meet […]
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20 things to do this week in Chicago: Jan. 22-28
TheaterDavid Adjmi’s Tony Award-winning play “Stereophonic” is set in a music studio in 1976 where an up-and-coming rock band recording a new album suddenly finds itself on the cusp of superstardom. Features original music by Arcade Fire’s Will Butler; Daniel Aukin directs. From Jan. 27-Feb. 8 at CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St. Tickets: $40-$135. Visit broadwayinchicago.com.A portrait of caregiving and ordinary human…
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Museums must reach all parts of UK, says Nandy as £1.5bn of arts funding announced
Culture secretary says national institutions will receive £600m but they must extend influence outside LondonLondon-based museums need to ensure they reach every part of the country, according to Lisa Nandy, the culture secretary, who on Wednesday announced a landmark £1.5bn funding package for the arts meant to restore national pride.National museums including the British Museum and the National Portrait Gallery…
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Sky will face Fever, Aces at the United Center
The Sky will open the 2026 season with a West Coast trip starting May 9 in Portland against the expansion Fire.That is, of course, assuming the league and the players' union can come to a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement.After visiting Golden State, Phoenix and Minnesota, the Sky will have their home opener on May 20 against the Dallas Wings.The league’s other expansion team, the Toronto Tempo, will…