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The Trump administration has requested an emergency order from the Supreme Court to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her post, escalating tensions over the central bank’s independence. The move comes after an appeals court refused to approve previous efforts to oust Cook from the Fed’s Board of Governors, marking a rare and unprecedented challenge to the institution. What Happened According to court filings submitted Thursday, officials from former President Donald Trump’s administration are seeking immediate judicial approval to remove Cook. The filing follows a series of legal setbacks after lower courts declined to authorize her dismissal. Details on…
Paris, France – Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets across France on Thursday as trade unions organized a nationwide day of strikes and demonstrations, demanding action on wages, pensions, and public services from Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. The protests, which disrupted public transport and closed pharmacies and schools, highlight widespread public frustration with government budget plans and social inequality. What Happened Trade unions coordinated strikes involving train, bus, and tram drivers, hospital staff, school employees, and pharmacists. Students blockaded several high schools in Paris, Amiens, and Le Havre. More than 250 demonstrations took place in cities including…
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) narrowly avoided censure on Wednesday in a razor-thin 214-213 House vote, sparking renewed tensions with Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) over allegations of incitement and political misconduct. The vote tabled Mace’s resolution seeking Omar’s censure and removal from House committees, leaving the Minnesota Democrat publicly criticizing her GOP colleague. What Happened Mace accused Omar of mocking the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, supporting extremist groups like ISIS and the Muslim Brotherhood, and inciting political violence. Omar denied all claims, asserting on X (formerly Twitter) that Mace “needs to get help” and framing the…
Washington, D.C. – Former President Barack Obama accused the Trump administration on Thursday of taking “cancel culture” to a dangerous new level, alleging it is using regulatory threats to pressure media companies into silencing journalists and commentators. The remarks come as Disney confirmed it will indefinitely pull ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” following controversy over comments Kimmel made linking the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder to left-wing ideology. What Happened Obama wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that, “After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action…
PITTSBURGH – The wait was five years. It seemed longer. In the middle of a darkened visitors clubhouse at PNC Park, the Chicago Cubs embraced each other. Champagne flowed and flew. They clinched a postseason berth for the first time since 2020, but celebrated for the first time since 2017. Everything was muted during the coronavirus pandemic when the Cubs last qualified. They held off after making it in 2018, hoping to win the NL Central, just to finish second to the Milwaukee Brewers. After defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 on Wednesday, Chicago finally decided to let loose. “When you’re…
CHICAGO – A 9-year-old boy was struck and killed by a car Tuesday morning on Chicago’s West Side. What we know: Around 7:41 a.m., a car was driving westbound in the 4800 block of West Walton Street when it stuck the boy who was in the street, according to police. The boy was taken to Stronger Hospital where he later died. The driver responsible for the crash was arrested and police said charges are pending. No other injuries were reported. CPD’s Major Accidents Unit is investigating. What we don’t know: The identity of the boy has not yet been…
Sardinia has become the second Italian region to approve a law granting access to medically assisted suicide, following a vote by the regional council on Wednesday. Euthanasia was effectively legalised in Italy in 2019 by the constitutional court which has repeatedly called on parliament to define how it should be regulated. However MPs have avoided the deeply divisive issue and there remains no legal framework at a national level to regulate assisted suicide. In the absence of nationwide guidelines, several regions have taken steps to regulate assisted suicide on their own (they can do so because healthcare is partly a…
CHICAGO – Cubs fans hoping to secure seats at Wrigley Field for the 2025 postseason can now register for the team’s “Fly the W” presale opportunity. The registration window opened Monday and gives fans a chance to purchase a limited number of tickets for potential playoff games, starting with the Wild Card Series and National League Division Series. Presale access for the NLCS and World Series will be announced later. How to register Fans must log in to their MLB.com account and complete the online registration for at cubs.com/postseason. Registration is open to U.S. residents age 18 and older. Only…
CHICAGO – Ed Sheeran will bring his global Loop Tour to North America in 2026. The 26-date stadium run kicks off June 13 in Glendale, Arizona with a stop at Soldier Field June 27. Other major stops include Los Angeles, Nashville, Philadelphia and Tampa. The shows will feature new music from his latest album ‘Play’ alongside other fan favorites. Tickets can be purchased online beginning Sept. 23 at ticketmaster.com. EntertainmentThings to doLifestyle The post Ed Sheeran to bring ‘LOOP’ stadium tour to Soldier Field appeared first on Tripplenews.
AURORA, Ill – Aurora police rescued a dog from a burning home last week after responding to a house fire in the western suburbs, officials said. Around 12:50 p.m. on Sept. 11, officers and firefighters were called to the 2000 block of Whitehall Court, where flames were visible at the rear of a home, according to an Aurora Police Department statement. Aurora police investigators Michael Ely and Jacob Leonard forced their way inside to search for anyone trapped. Ely found a 4-year-old American Staffordshire terrier named Oakley, clipped a leash to the dog’s collar and led him out the…