A strange yet entertaining scene unfolded at Washington Square Park when an unofficial Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest drew a large, curious crowd. People arrived early to find a chaotic and disorganized gathering. The event, which had been heavily promoted on social media and even featured in t
The Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) set out to answer a big question: Could cash payments help unhoused people find stable housing? They tested this idea using a randomized controlled trial (RCT). Surprisingly, the study didn't find what many media reports claimed. Contrary to some news articles,
Jon McNeill, the former president of Tesla and Lyft, shared his insights on innovative thinking during the World Business Forum in New York City. He introduced the idea of "innovation by subtraction, " which emphasizes simplifying goals and processes to achieve massive success. McNeill highlighted T
Ever since its peak in 2020, the once-prominent conspiracy theory QAnon has faded from public view. But don't be fooled—its beliefs are still alive and well, quietly infiltrating our political discourse. Jesselyn Cook, a journalist and Harvard University fellow, explains that the extreme ideas of QA
John Kelly, once Donald Trump's top aide, ignited a firestorm by labeling his former boss a "fascist. " This reignited a long-standing feud between Trump and his political foes. Vice President Kamala Harris backed Kelly's stance, arguing Trump seeks "unchecked power. " Responding through social medi
Supernova Airlines, a Ukrainian airline, has been granted permission to operate within European Union airspace. This authorization came from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). However, commercial flights in Ukraine's airspace remain closed due to ongoing conflicts. Timur Tkachenko, a
Things got real when John Kelly, a former chief of staff for Donald Trump, recently said Trump acts like a dictator and admires Hitler’s generals. He stated that Trump prefers a "dictator approach" to governing and fits the definition of a fascist. Trump’s campaign denied these claims, but the comme
Ever wondered why fighters like Dan Ige get tattoos? It's not just about looking cool. Take Dan Ige, for instance. He's ranked #14 in the UFC's featherweight division, and his body art tells a story. Dragons, a mythical beast found in many cultures, are a big part of his tattoos. In China, dragons a
This week, Chicago was buzzing with activity. The city streets echoed with cheers and cowbells as runners participated in the 46th Chicago Marathon. Over at the Dirksen U. S. Courthouse, jury selection for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption case wrapped up on Thursday. A pane
Vice President Kamala Harris tried to make up for missing the Al Smith Dinner by sending in a pre-recorded comedy skit with former 'Saturday Night Live' star Molly Shannon. The video featured Shannon's schoolgirl character warning Harris not to mock Catholics. Harris made a reference to Donald Trump
