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Chicago's Iconic Air and Water Show Battles Weather but Wows Crowds This Weekend
ABC7 WLS is the local ABC television affiliate serving the Chicago area, providing news, weather, and community coverage to viewers across the region.…
By Emerson Gray · Aug 16, 2026
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Bronx Man Storms Manhattan Synagogue During Shabbat, Faces 14 Hate Crime Charges
A man was arrested after allegedly storming the bimah, the raised platform at the front of a synagogue, and attacking someone during a Shabbat service…
By Jamie Sullivan · Aug 16, 2026
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Suspect Found Hiding in Campus Closet After VSU Shooting Leaves Five Wounded
A shooting at Virginia State University left five people wounded before a suspect was taken into custody. The incident caused alarm on the historicall…
By Rowan Fletcher · Aug 16, 2026
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Falcons Rookie Star James Pearce Jr. Suspended 8 Games After Domestic Violence Arrest
The Atlanta Falcons' top pass rusher has been suspended by the NFL following a felony weapons charge. The league acted swiftly under its personal cond…
By Drew Mitchell · Aug 16, 2026
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America's Murder Rate Just Dropped to Its Lowest Level Since the 1950s
Violent crime in the United States dropped sharply in 2025, with the murder rate falling to its lowest point in two decades, according to new FBI data…
By Quinn Foster · Aug 16, 2026
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The Citizen App Promises to Keep You Safe — But at What Cost
The Citizen app is a public safety platform designed to keep users informed about incidents and emergencies happening in their area. The app provides …
By Jamie Sullivan · Aug 16, 2026
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Why Earth Thrives and Its Planetary Twin Venus Became a Toxic Hellscape
Venus and Earth are remarkably similar planets in size, mass, and gravity, yet they evolved in dramatically different ways. While Earth's tallest moun…
By Sydney Parker · Aug 15, 2026
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India's Solar Mission Cracks One of Science's Oldest Mysteries About the Sun
India's Aditya-L1 solar mission is producing new insights into some of the Sun's longest-standing scientific puzzles. Among the key questions research…
By Sydney Parker · Aug 15, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Measles Cases Explode From 2 to 15 in Southwestern Wisconsin With More Expected
Wisconsin health officials have confirmed 13 new measles cases across Iowa and Lafayette counties, according to the state Department of Health Service…
By Drew Mitchell · Aug 15, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Just Four Weeks Without Meat or Dairy Can Rewire Your DNA Activity
A new study suggests that switching to a plant-based diet can produce noticeable changes in the body's chemistry in just a matter of weeks. Drawing on…
By Casey Morgan · Aug 15, 2026
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Federal Regulators Open Probe Into Betting Markets That Wager on What People Say
Federal officials have launched an investigation into so-called "mention markets," a growing category of prediction market platforms where users bet o…
By Quinn Foster · Aug 15, 2026
YOUR MONEY
S&P 500 Caps a Record Week Even as Broadcom Drags Chip Stocks Lower
The S&P 500 reached a new record high following a brief but constructive period of consolidation in the market. Despite the broader index's milestone,…
By Casey Morgan · Aug 15, 2026
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American Missionary Pilot Freed After Nine Months Held Captive in Niger
American missionary Kevin Rideout, 50, has been released after spending nine months in captivity in Niger, where he was kidnapped by three armed indiv…
By Emerson Gray · Aug 15, 2026
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Trump Takes White House Ballroom Battle to the Supreme Court as Costs Soar
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow construction to resume on a $400 million White House ballroom project after a lower cour…
By Casey Morgan · Aug 15, 2026
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Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges in CEO Murder Case
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the 2024 shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. The 26-y…
By Rowan Fletcher · Aug 15, 2026
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America's Constitution Still Permits Slavery and a Growing Movement Wants That Changed
A campaign is calling for an amendment to the 13th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to fully abolish slavery. While the 13th Amendment banned slaver…
By Jamie Sullivan · Aug 15, 2026
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Trump Uses Record Crime Drop to Reframe His Midterm Narrative
President Trump is highlighting recent declines in U.S. crime rates as the midterm elections approach, using the statistics as a political talking poi…
By Hayden Walsh · Aug 15, 2026
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California's Iconic Big Sur Among America's Most Theft-Prone Beach Destinations
A new study has identified Big Sur as one of the most high-risk beaches in the United States for theft. The scenic California coastal destination, pop…
By Avery Bennett · Aug 15, 2026
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Trump Touts Historic Crime Drop at Long Island Police Academy With Eye on Midterms
President Trump visited a New York police academy to highlight what he described as significant reductions in violent crime. The visit allowed Trump t…
By Avery Bennett · Aug 15, 2026
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The Safety App That Knows About Emergencies Before Police Even Respond
The Citizen app is a personal safety platform designed to keep users aware of incidents happening in their surrounding area. The app delivers real-tim…
By Drew Mitchell · Aug 15, 2026
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Eyeless 'Demon Cavefish' Found Hiding in Plain Sight Under Alabama Army Base
Researchers have identified a new species of eyeless cavefish in an Alabama cave system located beneath a military base, earning it the nickname "demo…
By Devin Marsh · Aug 14, 2026
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Ancient Fossil Rewrites the Origin of Live Birth by 90 Million Years
A new study suggests live birth may have evolved far earlier than scientists thought. Researchers examining a 236-million-year-old fossil have found t…
By Rowan Fletcher · Aug 14, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Your Birth Order May Shape Your Health Risks Across 150 Different Conditions
A large study of 10 million American siblings has found that birth order may influence a person's health in significant ways. First-born children were…
By Avery Bennett · Aug 14, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
What Happens When a Hospice Patient Doesn't Die on Schedule
Some hospice patients unexpectedly improve enough to lose their eligibility for care, a situation that affects roughly one in sixteen enrolled patient…
By Taylor Reed · Aug 14, 2026