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U.S. Officials Warn World Cup Fans Not to Stay Too Long

71% Left coverage: 21 sources

CDC · United States

Trump nixes CDC infectious disease advisory committee: Report

60% Left coverage: 10 sources

The Trump administration has terminated a federal advisory committee that issued guidance about preventing the spread of infections in health care facilities. See the Story

Pope Francis · Vatican City

Conclave reconvenes after no pope elected on day 1

Coverage: 4 sources

What to KnowBlack smoke was seen pouring from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel last night, indicating a new pope had not been chosen on the first day of the papal conclave.With no one securing the necessary two-thirds majority, or 89 votes, the cardinals retired for the night to the Vatican residences where they are being sequestered. They will reconvene Thursday morning.One hundred thirty-three cardinal electors have gathered for the centuries…See the Story

Bryce Harper · Chicago

Cubs SS Dansby Swanson, USWNT star Mallory Swanson expecting first child

57% Center coverage: 14 sources

CHICAGO (WGN) — A Chicago sports power couple is expecting their first child. Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson and U.S. Women's National Team star Mallory Swanson announced the pregnancy on social media Wednesday. Mallory tagged the post, which included ultrasound photos with the caption, "Our greatest blessing." The public hasn't heard much from Mallory since she missed the Chicago Stars' season opener for undisclosed personal reasons. Given she's…See the Story

The requirement for Real ID's officially goes into effect

73% Center coverage: 22 sources

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - May 7 is the official date Real ID's are required. “In California as of may 1st, over 19 million Californians had upgraded to a real ID. That’s about 58%." said Eva Spiegel, Deputy Director in Public Affairs at DMV. The date has been extended several times due to COVID-19 and logistics issues, but moving forward a real ID or a passport as well as enhanced ID cards will be acceptable. At the Santa Barbara airport Wednesday…See the Story

Chicago, IL · Chicago

Former CPS principal dies before sentencing on fraud charges

60% Center coverage: 5 sources

Former Chicago Public Schools principal Sarah Jackson Abedelal died before she could make her court appearance on Tuesday.See the Story

Donald Trump · Chicago

Trump targets decades-old drug cartel task force operations, despite successful run

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

At the Drug Enforcement Administration in Chicago and across the U.S. there may be a feeling of insecurity after the primary umbrella agency that oversees task force investigations has been targeted for closure. Memos now being delivered informing thousands of agents and supervisors that by September 30th the plug will be pulled on America’s law enforcement superstructure, that coordinates drug cartel cases, human trafficking prevention and orga…See the Story

Warrenville · Warrenville

Suburban mother aiming to raise brain cancer awareness among working women

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month, and a suburban mother is sharing her story in hopes of shining a light on a cancer population often overlooked. Kathy Hammond Pittman knew something wasn’t right in June 2024 when she felt a mysterious pain. Hammond Pittman said she felt pain in her arm at work and experienced slight heart palpitations. After a workout class with her daughter later that day, she also felt numbness in her lip. A healthy and ac…See the Story