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The Lone Star State has officially outlawed lab-grown meat in its stores and restaurants. Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 261, which took effect Sept. 1, banning the sale of cell-cultured meat in Texas until Sept. 7, 2027. Many livestock industry leaders hailed the bill as a “massive win” for ranchers and producers. TEXAS HAS A BEEF WITH THE NAME OF ‘NEW YORK STRIP’ STEAK Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller touted the victory in a news release. “Texans have a God-given right to know what’s on their plate, and for millions of Texans, it better come from a…
Video shows a passenger plane making a hard landing as it arrived at Sint Maarten on Sunday, September 7, according to local news reports. Dig deeper: Local news outlets said the landing gear of a WestJet Boeing reportedly collapsed as the plane was landing. A livestream by @SHOWMECaribbean captured the moment the aircraft touched down on the runway at Princess Juliana International Airport. The landing gear of a WestJet Boeing reportedly collapsed as the plane was arriving at Sint Maarten on Sunday, September 7, according to local news reports. (Credit: @SHOWMECaribbean via Storyful) What they’re saying: In a statement, WestJet…
CHICAGO – A 2-year-old boy has died after an accidental shooting Monday afternoon on Chicago’s South Side, authorities said. What we know: The shooting happened about 1 p.m. in the 300 block of East 87th Street. The boy was shot in the face and taken to Comer Children’s Hospital, according to Chicago police. Police said the shooting was self-inflicted, but they have a person of interest in custody. Further details about what led to the shooting have not been released. What’s next: The investigation is ongoing. We’ll bring more updates as they become available. The Source: The information in this…
COOK COUNTY – Property taxes in Cook County are once again drawing attention, this time with a proposed fix aimed at closing a loophole that critics say has unfairly shifted the tax burden onto homeowners. What we know: The property tax issue may disproportionately impact lower-income neighborhoods. Commissioner Sean Morrison is leading new legislation that could bring major financial changes. For years, thousands of properties in Cook County have been taxed at the residential rate of 10% despite being classified as commercial properties. The result: homeowners have been left to cover the difference. Morrison said the misclassification, known as the…
article Search and rescue responders standing at the edge near the South Kaibab Trailhead on Sept. 7. (NPS) GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. – A person is dead after a vehicle drove off the Grand Canyon over the weekend. What we know: National Park Service officials say they received a report of a vehicle with a single occupant inside that had gone over the rim near the South Kaibab Trailhead at 12:40 p.m. on Sept. 7. Park rangers responded to the area and recovered the body, which was about 300 feet below the rim. The victim was identified as 27-year-old…
CHICAGO – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations are ramping up across the City of Chicago, as promised by the Trump administration. One Southwest Side official is calling the escalation “shameful.” What we know: According to 14th Ward Ald. Jeylu Gutierrez, federal immigration officers are targeting the Southwest Side. Gutierrez said at least five people were detained by ICE on Sunday — three in her ward and two outside the 14th Ward. One of those detained, she said, is a well-known flower vendor who was taken into custody near Pulaski Road and Archer Avenue while working. Another person was detained…
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Trump denies Epstein birthday card President Donald Trump is denying sending Jeffrey Epstein a birthday card in 2003, following a Wall Street Journal story. Trump has sued the WSJ, and has ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to release grand jury testimony related to the Epstein case. LOS ANGELES – Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Monday released a sexually suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein, which they say was allegedly signed by President Donald Trump. Trump’s ‘bawdy’ message to Epstein What we know: The House Oversight Committee received a copy of a 2003 birthday album for alleged sex…
CHICAGO – A Chicago man is facing federal gun charges after allegedly carrying a loaded machine gun in a city park earlier this year. What we know: According to court documents unsealed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Chicago, police responded to reports of gunfire at Riis Park in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood on May 14. When officers approached 20-year-old Eddie Arguelles, he allegedly tried to flee on a moped but lost control and crashed on a football field, prosecutors said. Police took Arguelles into custody and recovered a Glock handgun equipped with a “Glock Switch” or “auto sear,” a…
CHICAGO – Just hours before the Chicago Bears were set to kick off their 2025 season on Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings, team President and CEO Kevin Warren made a direct pitch to fans about plans to build a new stadium in suburban Arlington Heights. What we know: Warren said, “this is the year to finalize our stadium plans” with the aim of hosting a Super Bowl in the new stadium as soon as 2031, which would be a first in the Chicago area. The comments were in line with what Warren said back in August about the team’s…
CHICAGO – Skies will be quiet for Monday night’s Chicago Bears game at Soldier Field. Chicago weather forecast What to expect: After reaching highs in the low 70s, temperatures will be in the upper 60s at the 7:15 p.m. kickoff. Winds will be out of the south-southwest at 5–10 mph. Temps will fall through the 60s during the game, likely dropping to around 60 degrees by the final quarter. Overnight will be quiet but chilly. Most of Chicagoland will see lows in the 40s, with the Chicago metro area and lakefront holding in the low 50s. Tuesday looks pleasant, with…