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The trial of ex-Ald. Ed Burke has been poised to become a landmark in Chicago’s political history, with Judge Virginia Kendall recently rejecting the defense’s request for a mistrial. Defense attorneys were concerned that the jury has been tainted by a comment made by a witness that indicated suspicion of Burke’s activity. However, Judge Kendall…
Once upon a time, ski area snow stakes had a simple purpose – to measure the amount of snowfall that had accumulated. However, with the advent of the internet, these stakes have taken on new roles as marketing tools for some resorts and even as celebrities in their own right. From time-lapse capabilities to unique…
Shane MacGowan, the former songwriter and frontman for the Pogues, has passed away at the age of 65. Known for reinvigorating interest in Irish music in the 1980s by blending it with the power of punk rock, MacGowan was a central figure in the music scene and his death was confirmed by his wife, Victoria…
Florida legislators are pushing for the “Gabby Petito Act,” a bill that aims to change how law enforcement officers respond to domestic violence calls. The legislation is named after Gabby Petito, a young woman whose tragic fate has sparked a nationwide conversation about domestic violence prevention. The bill would require officers to complete a lethality…
Every Child Pediatrics: Providing Essential Healthcare for Every Child When discussing the mission of Every Child Pediatrics, Reid DeSpiegelaere, the chief development officer, emphasizes the organization’s name. “We see every child,” DeSpiegelaere said. “We’ve never turned a child away.” This commitment holds true regardless of a family’s ability to pay for medical services, from routine…
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Red Lobster’s Ultimate Endless Shrimp Deal Causes Profit Drop Red Lobster’s popular all-you-can-eat shrimp promotion, the Ultimate Endless Shrimp deal, has proven to be a hit with customers, but it has also caused a drop in third-quarter profit for the restaurant chain. Originally priced at $20, the deal was raised to $25 due to its…
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State Sen. Clarence Lam of Howard County has announced his candidacy for the congressional seat being vacated by Democrat John Sarbanes, who has held the position since 2007. Lam joins Democratic delegates Vanessa Atterbeary and Terri Hill of Howard County, as well as state Sen. Sarah Elfreth and Del. Mike Rogers of Anne Arundel County…
