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Bea Westrate
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Liberal Democrat who has no patience for MAGA.
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Autistic girls much less likely to be diagnosed, study says
By age 20 diagnosis rates for men and women almost equal, research finds, challenging assumptions of gender discrepancy
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Here’s a look at the winners of Breck’s 2026 International Snow Sculpture Championships
It’s official – the winners of the International Snow Sculpture Championships held in Breckenridge have been announced, and this weekend is the perfect time to check out the final results from the eve...
www.denvergazette.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Chuck Negron, member of hit '60s band Three Dog Night, dies at 83
Chuck Negron, one of the founding members of "One" and "Til the World Ends" rockers Three Dog Night, has died.
www.usatoday.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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Twisted Sister Cancel All 50th Anniversary Shows After Dee Snider Resigns Citing Health Issues
Twisted Sister have canceled all 2026 50th anniversary shows following the "sudden and unexpected resignation" of Dee Snider due to health issues.
www.rollingstone.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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Attorney claims she couldn't find client in immigration custody for days, despite a federal release
Twin Cities attorney Danielle Robinson Briand says she's been unable to find her client in immigration custody for several days despite a federal release order.
www.cbsnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Trump administration plans to reclassify 50,000 federal workers, making them easier to fire | CNN Politics
In its latest effort to weaken the federal workforce, the Trump administration issued a rule on Thursday that would shift an estimated 50,000 senior career staffers into a new category that would make...
www.cnn.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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Red hats sweeping the U.S. as resistance knitters embrace 'melt the ICE' pattern | CBC News
If the marching resistance to U.S. President Donald Trump's first term had a colour, it was probably pussy-hat pink. But knitted protest headwear has a new look in 2026, thanks to the popularity of a ...
www.cbc.ca
February 6, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs have created an economic miracle. The facts tell a different story
President Donald Trump claims his tariffs have revived the U.S. economy, calling it an “American economic miracle.”
apnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Canada and France to open Greenland consulates after Trump demands
The moves were planned before Trump said he wanted the Arctic island but they are being seen as a show of solidarity with Greenlanders.
www.bbc.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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Chicago Moves to Secure $50M for South Loop Greyhound Station
Chicago moves to buy the South Loop Greyhound station with a $50M plan.
hoodline.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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West Side community members express concerns over plans to redevelop closed Mars-Wrigley factory
Neighbors in a neighborhood on Chicago's West Side say they want their community needs reflected in the plans to redevelop the now closed Mars-Wrigley chocolate factory. They would like to see a new l...
abc7chicago.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Father says 5-year-old son has nightmares and wakes up crying since immigration detention
Adrián Alexander Conejo Arias told Telemundo that his young son, Liam Conejo Ramos, "hasn't been the same since this all happened." The father and son are now back in Minnesota.
www.nbcnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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National Restaurant Chain With Many IL Eateries Closing Hundreds Of Locations
A well-known restaurant chain will be shuttering hundreds of locations in the next few months. Get the details here.
patch.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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February 6, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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Some Public Health Service officers deployed in detention centers suffer 'moral distress'
A special corps of health care workers have been called in to work with detained immigrants and many feel deeply conflicted about the assignment, saying they're not able to provide good care.
www.npr.org
February 6, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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New Mexico could be first state to address forced sterilization of Native women
Senate Memorial 14 has advanced to the full Senate for review.
www.santafenewmexican.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Postmarking Myths and Facts - Statements - Newsroom - About.usps.com
Statement on Postmarking Myths and Facts
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February 6, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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Amazon pulls Melania from Oregon cinema after owner’s criticism as rumours mount over ‘fake ticket sales’
Owner of local cinema says Amazon is upset at way they marketed movie as some in US say healthy ticket sales are not reflected by empty seats
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Cook County property tax bill payment deadline extended to April because of late billing
Cook County homeowners have all been granted an extension in paying their first-installment property tax bills for 2026.
www.cbsnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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Suburban Hopeful Reposts Racial Slur, Criticizes Overweight People
He called some of his comments "stupid." But he said they were trivial compared to ICE raids and rising prices.
patch.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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Illinois Joins the World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network
dph.illinois.gov
February 6, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Illinois Department of Public Health Endorses Immunization Schedule from American Academy of Pediatrics
dph.illinois.gov
February 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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New program offers volunteer opportunities for SNAP recipients amid new requirements
Meals on Wheels Chicago is making it easy for adults to volunteer and meet the requirements to be eligible for SNAP benefits.
abc7chicago.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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Saving SNAP for neighbors across Illinois | Greater Chicago Food Depository
www.chicagosfoodbank.org
February 6, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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Archaeologists Discover Mysterious 7,000-Year-Old Stone Wall Beneath the Waves Off the Coast of France
The sturdy, well-built structure was likely constructed on dry land at a time when sea levels were much lower than they are today
www.smithsonianmag.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM