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Winnipeg Jets GM apologizes for not acting on Kyle Beach’s sexual assault complaint
Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff apologized for his inaction as Chicago’s assistant general manager after he learned of Kyle Beach’s sexual assault complaint against a Chicago video coach.
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Kyle Beach ‘overwhelmed’ by support after sharing sexual assault story
Past and present NHLers are showing support for former Chicago player Kyle Beach, who revealed he was the ‘John Doe’ in the team’s 2010 sexual assault investigation, and some are calling on the league to prove it's serious about keeping...
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Pinterest 'Havens' Looks to Remedy Social Media's Toxic Impacts on Users
With the rising awareness of social media's impact on the mental health of its users, Pinterest is launching the Havens: Invest in Rest feature, described as an anti-burnout oasis. Dr. LeMia Jenkins Thompson, global head of...
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Chicago discovers almost century-old film archive masterpiece
Film reel from the silent era has been found in the US city during the pandemic.
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Interactive 'Friends' Experience Opens in NYC and Chicago Ahead of Reunion Special
Ahead of the "Friends" reunion slated to premiere on HBOMax on May 27, The FRIENDS(™) Experience is now open for visits in New York City, the sitcom's original setting, and Chicago. The interactive exhibit displays show memorabilia,...
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Climate Change Is Happening: Breaking Down the New UN Report
As climate change occurs, where is the safest place to live? A major UN report on climate this week is sounding alarms about the future of humanity if people don't make major changes soon to stop global warming. Stephen Bennett, chairman...
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The struggle to return children to US schools
US President Joe Biden's faced delays and deadlock in his push to get children back into schools in his first 100 days.
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Boeing 737 MAX jet gets green light to fly again
Its fleet has been grounded worldwide for nearly two years, following a pair of crashes that killed nearly 350 people.
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US opioid crisis: An epidemic growing within a pandemic
Legal opioid OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has acknowledged its role in the opioid epidemic, paid $634m in fines and pleaded guilty to contributing to thousands of opioid deaths
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'I have to risk my health to go to work' | Fault Lines (clip)
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the United States, communities of colour have been hit hardest.
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Angela McMiller: 'It is hard to process that my brother is gone' | Fault Lines (clip)
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the United States, communities of colour have been hit hardest.
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'Chicago's original sin was racial segregation' | Fault Lines (clip)
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the United States, communities of colour have been hit hardest.
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Pandemic fuels worst economic crisis of US
Even as some jobs return, each week new jobless claims top 800,000.
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Mayor of Chicago pleads for justice after funeral shooting injures 15
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks at a press conference after a shooting outside a funeral home in Chicago's South Side injured 15 people on Tuesday, July 21.
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Donald Trump announces increased funding for law enforcement, orders hundreds of police into Chicago
U.S. president blames violent crimes on protesters, strongly criticizes those who call for defunding the police, and threatens to send more federal officers into other cities.
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Trump to send federal officers to US cities to tamp down unrest
US president says 'Operation Legend' will send hundreds of troops into Chicago, and other cities will follow.
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US crime: Increase in violence across several cities
Most of the violence happens in predominantly Black neighbourhoods across the US.
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Chicago Teachers Union Clashes With City Leaders Over School Reopening Plans
Chicago teacher, Quentin S. Washington joins Cheddar to discuss the ongoing negotiations between the city leaders and teachers.
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Preserving Buddhist treasures in Afghanistan
Historians at the University of Chicago and teachers in Afghanistan are working to save artefacts looted or destroyed during four decades of war or under strict Taliban rule.
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Cannabis Shops Targeted Amid Civil Unrest
Pure Oasis, a black-owned cannabis shop in Boston, was hit by "opportunistic" looters during protests against the killing of George Floyd, losing more than $100,000 worth of product. Shops across the country have reported similar...
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US domestic violence: Families at risk during the lockdown
The Chicago Police Department has reported an increase in domestic violence-related calls this year, compared with 2019.
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Chicago Board Options Exchange Set to Reopen
The CBOE will partially reopen on June 8 after shutting its doors for two months amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Tock Raises $10 Million to Bring ‘Elevated Carryout’ to Restaurants
Chicago-based restaurant platform Tock has raised $10 million to help high-end restaurants offer services like “elevated carryout.” The funding round was led by Valor Siren Ventures, which is backed by Starbucks. Nick Kokonas is the...