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A groundbreaking study has uncovered fascinating details about how octopuses use their arms in the wild, providing new insights into their behavior and adaptability. Unlike humans, octopuses don’t have a dominant arm, but they do show a preference for using their front arms for certain tasks. What Did the Study Find? Researchers conducted an in-depth study by observing wild octopuses in their natural habitats, capturing footage of their movements as they crawled, swam, and explored. The results were surprising: while octopuses use all eight of their arms for various functions, they predominantly favor the front four arms, using them about…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer made a significant move on Thursday by firing Peter Mandelson as the UK Ambassador to the United States, following the revelation of new emails linking Mandelson to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. What Happened? The decision came after emails from the 2000s surfaced, revealing that Mandelson had supported Epstein during the financier’s legal troubles. The emails suggested that Mandelson considered Epstein’s 2008 conviction “wrongful” and should be challenged, as well as referring to Epstein as his “best pal” and advocating for his early release from prison. These revelations raised concerns, especially after Mandelson had been vetted…
CHICAGO – A new poll sponsored by the Urban Institute sheds light on how Chicago’s Hispanic voting population aligns politically. What we know: The poll, conducted by M3 Strategies, found that 48.8% of Hispanic/Latino respondents described themselves as politically centrist or moderate, while 27.3% identified as progressive or left. It also found that 70% of Latinos support deploying more Chicago police officers. According to the results, Latinos are overwhelmingly opposed to both Mayor Brandon Johnson and his ideological opposite, former President Donald Trump. Fourteen percent of respondents said they had a favorable opinion of Johnson, while 65% said they…
ILLINOIS – Illinois officials are joining national leaders Wednesday in condemning political violence after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Kirk, 31, was hospitalized following the attack, which came during the first stop of his “American Comeback Tour.” President Donald Trump said around 3:45 p.m. that Kirk died from his injuries. What they’re saying: Gov. J.B. Pritzker called the shooting “horrifying.” “The attack on Charlie Kirk is horrifying. Political violence has no place in this country and should never become the norm. I’m sending my sympathies to his family and…
NFC North week 1 recap: McCarthy’s homecoming, Caleb struggles & the Micah effect | 1st & North On this episode of “1st & North,” Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders recap all the key storylines from Week 1, including J.J. McCarthy’s 4th quarter heroics, Caleb Williams showing flashes of hope but struggling in the second half, and Micah Parsons making an immediate impact in the Packers’ win over the Lions. They also discuss whether it’s time to panic in Detroit, provide injury updates from around the division, and preview the key matchups heading into Week 2. After a disappointing collapse…
ATLANTA (AP) – Carson Kelly homered for the first of three runs against reigning NL Triple Crown winner Chris Sale and the Chicago Cubs outlasted the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Wednesday to win the series. What happened In the fourth inning, Kelly homered and Justin Turner had an RBI double. Chicago made it 3-1 in the fifth on Seiya Suzuki’s sacrifice fly. Nico Hoerner went 3 for 4 and scored the final run for the Cubs. They have won six of 10 to hold onto the first National League wild-card spot. Cubs starter Jameson Taillon was reinstated from the 15-day…
Ben Johnson doesn’t have to wait long to revisit some nostalgia. He was asked about the thought process and emotions of choosing to leave Detroit, especially choosing to leave the top offense he built for a division rival for what’s going to be a multi-year project. Johnson, now 0-1 at the helm of the Chicago Bears, said he still considers the coaching staff in Detroit friends. “At times, you have to make tough decisions,” Johnson said Wednesday. “That’s really how that went down.” Now, in Week 2, Johnson will face the winner he helped build while trying to steer the…
Ben Johnson returns to Motown on Sunday, as the head coach’s Chicago Bears play the Detroit Lions in Week 2, but the team’s former offensive coordinator won’t be getting a standing ovation from his former star playmaker. “Week 2 is going to be so crazy. I promise you it’s going to be so electric, but as soon as Ben [Johnson] walks in there, we’re booing him,” Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown joked on the latest edition of the “St. Brown Podcast,” which the Lions star hosts with his brother, Equanimeous St. Brown. “I don’t give a f—. We’re all…
CHICAGO (AP) – Mike Tauchman and Lenyn Sosa hit two-run doubles and Michael A. Taylor had an RBI double during a five-run second inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 on Wednesday night. Taylor started the second-inning scoring with an RBI double and Tauchman followed with a two-run double. After Kyle Teel walked, Sosa hit another two-run double. Andrew Benintendi hit a third-inning home run for Chicago. Yandy Díaz hit a solo home run for the Rays in the first inning. Carson Williams hit a solo home run in the fifth and Junior Caminero added…
CHICAGO – Chicago will celebrate Mexican Independence Day from Sept. 12 -16. Along with cultural events and neighborhood gatherings, city officials are urging residents to plan ahead and stay alert. What we know: Chicago will host multiple events across the city in honor of Mexican Independence Day, including the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade in Little Village and the El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk. Here’s a full guide to things to do in Chicago this weekend. Safety and Security Officials are reminding Chicagoans to be respectful of neighborhoods, expect traffic delays and potential street closures and to call 9-1-1…