CHICAGO – Kia Motors is adding a hybrid model to its Carnival minivan to meet increasing consumer demand for the technology and assist in meeting tightening federal fuel economy standards. Hybrids are a growing option for automakers as they strive to make vehicles more efficient and avoid costly federal fuel economy and emissions standards. They’re … Read more
Since 2024 began, Chicagoans of all stripes have been enraptured by the Rat Hole — a rat-shaped hole on Roscoe Street, into which visitors have deposited coins, Doritos, and other offerings. It’s been featured in the paper of record, posted on Atlas Obscura, and even filled in and dug back out by locals. Now, though, … Read more
The collapse of FTX has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency industry. The price of bitcoin and other major digital coins have fallen sharply as problems at FTX emerged. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Three people were indicted for an identity-theft conspiracy that allegedly included the $400 million hack in late 2022 of doomed … Read more
By Sophia Tareen and Melissa Perez Winder | Associated Press CHICAGO — As temperatures hover below freezing in Chicago, dozens of asylum-seekers are staying in the lower level of a library until the bitter cold gripping much of the country lifts. But after that, Chicago’s plans for offering immediate shelter to the growing number of … Read more
The storms and freezing temperatures affected everything from air travel to NFL playoff games and resulted in the deaths of several people around the country. A jogger trots on a snow-covered road during a winter storm, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Grand Prairie, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Arctic Freeze: A major part of the United … Read more
Governors from New York to Louisiana declared states of emergency ahead of predicted snow and bone-chilling temperatures. Signs along US Highway 75, looking south from F Street, advise against travel due to snow, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. (Chris Machian/Omaha World-Herald via AP) St. Louis: Brutally cold weather could prove a deadly challenge … Read more
A storm system over the Rockies and the Southwest promises to deliver blizzard conditions and severe weather across the eastern half of the nation over the next few days. The FOX Forecast Center expects a band of heavy snow will fall from Missouri to Michigan, with severe thunderstorms possible from Texas through the Carolinas and the mid-Atlantic. Similar … Read more
Arthur Smith was fired by the Atlanta Falcons after a third successive 7-10 season in the NFC South; the Falcons’ 48-17 season-ending loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday was the second consecutive lopsided defeated that sealed Smith’s fate, following a 37-17 defeat at Chicago Last Updated: 08/01/24 7:41am Please use Chrome browser for … Read more
Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud threw for 264 yards and two scores; Devin Singletary scored the go-ahead touchdown on a three-yard TD run with 6:20 to play and the Texans came up with a late stop for a 23-19 victory over Indianapolis on Saturday to secure playoff place Last Updated: 07/01/24 8:16am Please use Chrome … Read more
Who will claim the final playoff places on offer in Week 18 as the 2023 NFL regular season reaches its conclusion The 2023 NFL regular season draws to a close this weekend, with plenty to play for, playoff places on the line, and seedings still to be determined. Here, we take a look at precisely … Read more
