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Nasa discovers interstellar comet travelling through solar system
The National News
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A comet is currently hurtling its way through our solar system despite it originating elsewhere, US space agency Nasa has revealed. The interstellar comet, which has been named 3I/Atlas, is about 670 million kilometres from Earth. "The comet poses...
WestJet Looks To Europe As It Fearlessly Cancels Yet Another Warm U.S. Destination
The Travel
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July 24, 2025
It has been a busy summer for WestJet, operating over 3,000 flights per week. This summer is busier than usual, with a 12% increase in domestic capacity, in addition to an overall capacity increase of 10%. As for the U.S., WestJet continues to...
El Bandido Yankee Tequila And The Chicago Hotel Collection Launch Exclusive Partnership With NHL Legend Chris Chelios At Iconic Ambassador Gold Coast
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) CHICAGO, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- El Bandido Yankee Tequila is thrilled to unveil a bold new partnership with The Chicago Hotel Collection, kicking off with an exclusive, ticketed launch event on Thursday, July 17th at...
I quit my job to travel the world. About 18 months later, I realized living abroad isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Business Insider
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At the end of 2022, after a year of living together, my boyfriend broke up with me. I'd built my life around him, even taking a marketing job in Colorado to move in together. I was shattered. I was stuck at a job I wasn't excited about and found...
Princeton | Chicago Architecture Center Fellowship
Bustler
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July 2, 2025
The inaugural Princeton | Chicago Architecture Center Fellowship is now open to applicants. The Princeton Urban Imagination Center (PUIC) has collaborated with the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) to create a fellowship program to support new...
Noah Gragson responds after Ryan Preece mocks him with 2023 Chicago wreck ahead of In-Season Challenge Round 2
Sportskeeda
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July 3, 2025
Noah Gragson had a subtle reply to Ryan Preece's mockery on social media regarding the upcoming In-Season Challenge Round 2. Preece, who will be facing Gragson at Chicago, Illinois, shared a throwback of the latter's unfortunate fate in 2023 at...
UScellular offers tech tips for a smarter summer travel season
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 2, 2025
With summer just around the corner, travelers are packing their bags and gearing up for their next adventure. According to the 2025 Global Travel Trends Report, nearly 75 percent of people plan to take one to three domestic trips this year, while...
Hidden Gem: The Best Campground in Illinois Costs Just $10
103.1 KFIL - Minnesota
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July 3, 2025
I'm not exactly a "dig a latrine with a stick and sleep with the raccoons" kind of camper. I prefer my campfire with a side of cell service and a mattress that didn't come in a sack. But even I can appreciate a spot that's peaceful, beautiful, and...
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Elgin BMX racetrack to host state championship, boost local tourism, official says
Shaw Local - Illinois
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ELGIN – The Hill BMX racetrack recently was named as the host track for the 2025 BMX State Championship. It’s a chance to draw thousands to the area in September, an Elgin tourism agency official said. The host track is granted to the top-ranked...
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down 176-year-old abortion ban, prompting applause from Illinois advocates
Chicago Sun Times - Illinois
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July 2, 2025
The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority struck down the state’s 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, prompting applause from abortion rights advocates in Illinois who warned that people in Wisconsin still face other obstacles to...
10 Best Pieces of Luggage for Business Travel, According to Wired and CNT Editors
Conde Nast Traveler
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July 2, 2025
This story is part of The New Era of Work Travel, a collaboration between the editors of Condé Nast Traveler and WIRED to help you navigate the perks and pitfalls of the modern business trip. A well-made, durable carry-on is an essential piece of...
Aaron Rodgers reveals brutally honest thoughts on playing Jets in Week 1
Sporting News
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July 27, 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers will travel to MetLife Stadium to square off against the New York Jets in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, and it will be a revenge game for new Steelers signal-caller Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers, who played just one full season...
WATCH: Illinois governor makes first campaign stop with 2026 running mate
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 2, 2025
(The Center Square) – Although J.B. Pritzker has chosen another lieutenant governor candidate from Chicago, the governor says he and his new running mate will work on behalf of the entire state of Illinois. Pritzker and Christian Mitchell made...
Lane closures remain on key highways in District 5 during Independence Day travel surge
Rewind 92.5 - Illinois
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CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – As thousands of Illinoisans hit the roads for the Independence Day holiday, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced a temporary suspension of non-emergency lane closures to ease traffic...
Whether you're driving or flying, here are travel tips for the Fourth of July weekend
KBBI AM 890 - Alaska
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July 2, 2025
This year, the Fourth of July falls on a Friday for the first time in more than a decade. And if you're hoping to make a trip out of the long weekend, you're not alone. A record 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home in the...
Ex-Chicago drug kingpin tied to Sinaloa cartel says he forgives man who kidnapped his twin brother
Chicago Sun Times - Illinois
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July 3, 2025
One man, Margarito “Jay” Flores Jr., rose to the top of the drug-trafficking world, going from flipping burgers at a McDonald’s in Little Village to becoming the trusted top customer of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán...
Dr. Hawass Signs Four Books in Chicago Following Lecture on Secrets of Ancient Egyptian Civilization
Sada Elbalad
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July 2, 2025
Wed 02 Jul 2025 | 05:53 PM The city of Chicago recently hosted a major cultural event as renowned Egyptian archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass delivered a public lecture titled “Secrets of Ancient Egyptian Civilization.” The event attracted a large...
Wednesday to be the busiest day on the roads for July 4th holiday travel, AAA says
6 ABC Action News
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July 2, 2025
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (WPVI) -- Drivers are hitting the road for July 4th holiday travel, and AAA says Wednesday will be the busiest getaway day. "I'm traveling to Chicago to meet my family," said Harsh Patel of Princeton, who made a quick stop at...
Pothole on Illinois Tollway Destroys Over 30 Cars
103.1 KFIL - Minnesota
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July 2, 2025
When you thought your Monday couldn't get any worse, you could always blow out a tire or two or three or all four while driving on I-294 in Illinois. Massive Pothole on Tri-State Tollway Damages Over 30 Cars Illinois State Police said a massive,...
Lanes reopening where possible for Independence Day holiday travel
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 2, 2025
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Independence Day holiday to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency closures will be suspended from...