baseball team and Major League Baseball franchise in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Chicago Bears’ domed stadium proposal sparks excitement, questions and early opposition
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/11/chicago-bears-domed-stadium-proposal-sparks-excitement-questions-and-early-opposition/
White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf to meet with legislative leaders in Springfield over stadium proposal
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/20/white-sox-owner-jerry-reinsdorf-to-meet-with-legislative-leaders-in-springfield-over-stadium-propsal/
Chicago Red Stars join the teams seeking public funding for a stadium: ‘Women’s sports need to have a seat at the table’
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/26/chicago-red-stars-join-the-teams-seeking-public-funding-for-a-stadium-womens-sports-need-to-have-a-seat-at-the-table/
White Sox likely would have to change state law to get taxpayer funding for new stadium
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/08/white-sox-likely-would-have-to-change-state-law-to-get-taxpayer-funding-for-new-stadium/
Cash from Chicago City Hall insiders helped mother of Johnson’s top aide in her run for Houston mayor
chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jason-lee-mayoral-race-contributions-20240125-26xsnyyzvrc5bpnibdghnmmbfa-story.html
Jerry Reinsdorf had a chance to change the White Sox — and he blew it. Now what?: The White Sox never even considered external GM candidates. Now they're on pace ...
theathletic.com/5449846/2024/04/26/white-sox-jerry-reinsdorf-gm-change/
US to rush Patriot missiles to Ukraine as Pentagon builds up support: Move comes as Biden administration begins parcelling out funds unlocked by Congress this ...
ft.com/content/bfd54fd8-de16-4a5a-97e7-14c701e9520f
No, a Shadowy Figure Is Not Buying Tents for Columbia Student Protesters: Conspiracies about outside forces funding and orchestrating the university protests at ...
wired.com/story/conspiracy-tents-student-protests-gaza/
‘Back to boring’: Chad Kuhl’s baseball comeback is a welcome return to ‘normal’: After stepping away from the game to be with family during a health crisis ...
theathletic.com/5443553/2024/04/25/chad-kuhl-white-sox-comeback/
U.S. Treasury refunding set to offer relief from supply rises: The U.S. Treasury Department is expected to offer markets some relief next week when it details ...
reuters.com/markets/us/us-treasury-refunding-set-offer-relief-supply-rises-2024-04-26/
Chicago White Sox fall to 3-22 — tied for worst 25-game start of wild-card era — with 6-3 loss to Minnesota Twins
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/25/chicago-white-sox-minnesota-twins-pedro-grifol/
Foreign states targeting sensitive research at UK universities, MI5 warns: Ministers considering more funding to protect important research sites ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/26/foreign-states-targeting-sensitive-research-at-uk-universities-mi5-warns
Twins 6, White Sox 3: Five home runs power four-game sweep: The Twins won their fourth in a row, which is one more than the White Sox have won in their first 25 ...
startribune.com/twins-beat-chicago-white-sox-sweep-edouard-julien-home-runs/600361676/
New US funding for Kyiv comes at a crucial moment: After months of delays in the US Congress, an overwhelming bipartisan majority approved a new $61 billion aid ...
arabnews.com/node/2499946
Tourists could start paying 'tax' to visit Cornwall: Malcolm Bell, Chief Executive of Visit Cornwall, admits the idea of implementing a tourist tax upon visitors ...
cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/tourists-start-paying-cornish-tax-9250323
NY lawmakers propose conditioning federal funding on monitoring of antisemitism: Two New York lawmakers are proposing legislation that could condition federal ...
trib.al/NWMpWmO
Climate summit in Berlin: A world without coal: In times of tight national coffers, the question remains where the billions for the climate will come from ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/petersberger-klimadialog-finanzierung-100.html
The German government plans to resume cooperation with the UN Agency for Palestinians in Gaza, the foreign and development ministries said in a joint statement ... Show more
Germany signals it will resume funding UN agency for Palestinians | Reuters
Germany signals it will resume funding UN agency for Palestinians | Reuters
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
After-hours clinics on verge of collapse in some regions: Overworked GPs have signalled they can no longer cover, while funding is falling short.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515240/after-hours-clinics-on-verge-of-collapse-in-some-regions
Climate Policy Is Working: Double Down on What’s Succeeding Instead of Despairing Over What’s Not
foreignaffairs.com/world/climate-change-policy-working-kelly-gallagher
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Will Elly De La Cruz become the best player in baseball?
Brian Kenny digs in on the 22-year-old infielder and his otherworldly abilities.
2024 Mater Heart Run that will cover ten counties launched: Dr. Mary Ngui said the turnout from partners was beyond expectation. She also added that such efforts ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001493899/2024-mater-heart-run-that-will-cover-ten-counties-launched
Yingluck in the clear over funding scandal
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has decided not to appeal the Supreme Court ruling that cleared ... Show more
The 10 biggest disappointments of the young MLB season: bad umps, worse White Sox, A’s to Sacramento
theathletic.com/5439889/2024/04/25/mlb-season-disappointments-2024-white-sox/
Family of soldier killed in KDF chopper crash seeks funds for burial: A fundraising event is planned for April 30 to raise money for the burial.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/siaya/family-of-officer-killed-in-kdf-chopper-crash-funds-for-burial-4603206
Countries are reinstating funds for UNRWA — but not the United States: The United States has prohibited funding for the humanitarian organization for a year.
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/26/unrwa-funding-suspension-gaza-donor-united-states/
€5.6m funding for Donegal, Kerry and Mayo airports: Funding of over €5.6 million has been announced for regional airports in Donegal, Kerry, and Mayo.
rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0425/1445643-aiports-funding/
Africa’s Startup Funding Sees Decline Amidst Global Trends: Experts Speak: According to the report by research firm Africa: The Big Deal, a total of $466 million ...
forbesafrica.com/current-affairs/2024/04/21/africas-startup-funding-sees-decline-amidst-global-trends-experts-speak/
Denmark to increase military assistance to Ukraine by almost €600 million in 2024
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452996/
Micron secures $13bn in US support to expand chipmaking capacity: Idaho-based memory chipmaker is latest beneficiary of funding from 2022 Chips Act
ft.com/content/084c5cce-3734-4c28-8cab-ee1ecaa7e402
Why Moi grandson held funds drive to raise hospital cash : Jonathan Moi's widow made a public appeal, asking well-wishers to donate money for her son's treatment ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/why-moi-grandson-held-funds-drive-to-raise-hospital-cash--4603604
New US military aid package to Ukraine expected to be worth around $1 billion: The Biden administration is preparing a new aid package for Ukraine that is ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/new-us-military-aid-package-to-ukraine-expected-to-be-worth-around-usd1-billion/
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Urgent Doctors gets funding boost: A funding boost for the Dunedin's Urgent Doctors and Accident Centre means its services are safe from cutbacks in the ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/health/urgent-doctors-gets-funding-boost
‘It is our land’: Palestinian children born in refugee camp abroad dream of return
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/25/it-is-our-land-palestinian-children-born-in-refugee-camp-abroad-dream-of-return/
Column: When Chicago’s sports executives speak, people listen — then decipher the real meaning
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/24/chicago-sports-executives-speak/
The German government plans to resume cooperation with the UN Agency for Palestinians in Gaza, the foreign and development ministries said in a joint statement ... Show more
Germany signals it will resume funding UN agency for Palestinians | Reuters
Germany signals it will resume funding UN agency for Palestinians | Reuters
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
Chicago White Sox made history with their 8th shutout in 22 games. Here’s a closer look at each missed scoring opportunity.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/chicago-white-sox-shut-out-record/
USAF shortlists Anduril and General Atomics to develop drone wingmen: Anduril and General Atomics have received funding from the USAF to develop and test loyal ...
aerotime.aero/articles/usaf-anduril-general-atomics-loyal-wingmen
Bears to reportedly request more than $2 billion in public money to fund $4.6 billion stadium project
sports.yahoo.com/bears-to-reportedly-request-more-than-2-billion-in-public-money-to-fund-46-billion-stadium-project-020518165.html
Quick Glance: Chicago Bears' Historic Home Games: Wrigley to Soldier Field
- The Chicago Bears' history began in 1920 in Decatur when the Staley Starch Company decided to sponsor a football team.
- The team primarily played at Wrigley Field and then Soldier Field, with occasional games at other venues.
- From the early decades at Wrigley Field to the move to Soldier Field in 1971, significant victories and championships marked the team's journey.
- Spanning different venues like Staley Field, Mills Stadium, and Memorial Stadium, the Bears have created a rich history in Chicago.
Suspicion of Russian financing: AfD politician Bystron is said to have complained about the denomination of the banknotes
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/verdacht-auf-russische-finanzierung-afd-politiker-bystron-soll-sich-ueber-stueckelung-der-geldscheine-beschwert-haben-a-286416d6-bb5f-4f8e-b62d-153de52503fc
Quick Glance: Suspected Russian Financing: AfD Politician Bystron's Alleged Complaints Over Cash Denominations
- New evidence suggests that AfD politician Petr Bystron may have received money from Russia.
- The Czech government exposed an influence operation involving the flow of money to pro-Russian politicians.
- Bystron is suspected of receiving money from Artem Martschewskyj, an associate of Vladimir Putin.
- Incriminating audio recordings and video surveillance indicate that Bystron may have accepted money.
IMF executive board to meet April 29 on $1.1 bln Pakistan disbursement: The executive board of the International Monetary Fund will meet on April 29 to discuss ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/imf-executive-board-meet-april-29-11-bln-pakistan-disbursement-2024-04-24/
Chicago White Sox hitting coach Marcus Thames discusses the offensive struggles: ‘Make sure you are the best of yourself’
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/24/chicago-white-sox-marcus-thames-2/
LIVE: Argentine students, organizations march to demand funds for public education
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1lPKqbkZXPYGb
Andrew Kamanga: Zambia FA president charged with money laundering: Andrew Kamanga, the president of the Football Association of Zambia, is arrested and charged ...
bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cv29eqdlp2po
Germany said it plans to resume cooperation with the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees, signaling a resumption of funding that was frozen after Israel accused ... Show more
Germany signals it will resume funding UN agency for Palestinians | Reuters
Germany signals it will resume funding UN agency for Palestinians | Reuters
New US military aid package to Ukraine expected to be worth around $1 billion: The Biden administration is preparing a new aid package for Ukraine that is ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/new-us-military-aid-package-to-ukraine-expected-to-be-worth-around-usd1-billion/
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, US funding for Israel, crisis in Gaza: The US Senate has passed a funding package that will provide $26.4 billion to aid Israel ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-24-24/
Why the stockmarket is disappearing: Large companies such as ByteDance, OpenAI and Stripe are staying private
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/18/why-the-stockmarket-is-disappearing
Biden Plans a $1 Billion Ukraine Weapons Package, Officials Say: The White House is set to announce $1 billion in fresh military aid for Ukraine including 155mm ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/biden-plans-a-1-billion-ukraine-weapons-package-officials-say
Tanzania tourism: World Bank suspends funding for Ruaha National Park project: It follows allegations of evictions and other rights abuses during the expansion ...
bbc.com/news/world-68882065
Wisconsin has received a $62.4 million solar energy grant for low-income households
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/24/wisconsin-receives-62-4m-solar-energy-grant-for-low-income-households/73426709007/
Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso give Chicago, WNBA huge opportunity. Sky owners must step up.
usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2024/04/24/angel-reese-kamilla-cardoso-chicago-sky-wnba/73445196007/
Hundreds of thousands of Argentines took to the streets of Buenos Aires in an anti-government march against budget cuts to public universities ... Show more
Argentina's Milei faces biggest protest yet as students march over budget cuts | Reuters
Argentina's Milei faces biggest protest yet as students march over budget cuts | Reuters
How bad are the White Sox? They made the Twins look good.: Two woeful offenses met Monday night at Target Field. The Twins' hitters and starter Chris ...
startribune.com/twins-white-sox-target-field-bark-at-the-park-night-shutout-patrick-reusse/600360892/
Taxpayers would pick up half the tab for Bears’ lakefront stadium, sources say: The team on Wednesday will unveil its proposal for building in an area just south ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/skeptics-await-details-of-chicago-bears-lakefront-stadium-plan/
UNRWA Funding Now Mostly From Individual Donors After US Halts Donations: Individual donors now are the largest source of funding for the United Nations relief ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/individual-donors-provide-most-unrwa-funding-amid-us-cutoff
Chicago White Sox extend worst start in franchise history — 3-18 — with 8-2 loss to Philadelphia Phillies
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/21/chicago-white-sox-extend-worst-start-franchise-history/
UK's Sunak announces raised defence spending, new Ukraine aid: WARSAW: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday (Apr 23) announced additional funding for Ukraine ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/uk-pm-sunak-raised-defence-spending-ukraine-aid-4286571
Ukraine will get its U.S. funding. But can that turn the tide?: Ukraine has lost precious time waiting for Congress to come to its rescue, Ukraine’s Volodymyr ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/23/ukraine-congress-funding-russia-war-next/
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
Royal Stoke's new £32m multi-storey opens in bid to end parking misery: A ribbon cutting ceremony has taken place to celebrate the £32m project which aims to ...
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/royal-stokes-new-32m-multi-9243860
Renault Q1 sales lifted by financing arm, confirms 2024 profit outlook: Renault expects its sales growth to accelerate this year as it launches a number of new ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/renault-q1-sales-rise-18-2024-04-23/
Ousted federal election official gave himself a pay raise and misused funds for Harvard classes, watchdog says
nbcnews.com/politics/elections/ousted-federal-election-official-gave-pay-raise-misused-funds-harvard-rcna149090
Kanada plant 5 Mrd. $ für AEW-Flugzeuge auszugeben: Kanada plant, mehr als 5 Mrd. CDN$ (3,65 Mrd. $) für den Erwerb von luftgestützten Frühwarnflugzeugen (AEW) ...
aviationweek.com/defense-space/budget-policy-operations/canada-plans-spend-5-billion-aew-aircraft
The planet’s outlook is in our hands. Which future will we incentivize?: Governments spend $1.8 trillion on harmful subsidies - the Kunming-Montreal Framework ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/the-planet-s-outlook-is-in-our-hands-which-future-will-we-incentivize/
Timberwolves, Twins play at home tonight. How to get there, and maybe avoid traffic.
startribune.com/minnesota-timberwolves-suns-twins-traffic-downtown/600361031/
Crypto Fund Outflows Shows Appetite Ebbs for ETFs, CoinShares Report Shows: Appetite for global crypto funds continued to decline after a second week of outflows ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/second-week-of-crypto-fund-outflows-shows-appetite-ebbs-for-etfs
European startups rejoice — VC investment is on the rise again: New data published today by Dealroom reveal that European VC investment rose 5% year-on-year for ...
thenextweb.com/news/european-vc-funding-increasing
'Damning' Independent Probe Finds Israel Has Yet to Provide Evidence Against UNRWA
commondreams.org/news/unrwa-2667835600
Letters: S.F.’s parking ticket sweeps won’t make streets safer. Enforcing these laws will
trib.al/XkzyQG6
Why the stockmarket is disappearing: Large companies such as ByteDance, OpenAI and Stripe are staying private
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/18/why-the-stockmarket-is-disappearing
PGIM joins firms seeking green light for ETF mutual fund share class: PGIM has become the latest in a rapidly-growing list of asset management firms seeking ...
reuters.com/technology/pgim-joins-firms-seeking-green-light-etf-mutual-fund-share-class-2024-04-22/
German spy agency seeks more powers amid Russia's suspected financing of far right
reuters.com/world/europe/german-spy-agency-seeks-more-powers-amid-russias-suspected-financing-far-right-2024-04-22/
Exclusive: Ecuador examining new Amazon and Ocean linked debt-for-nature swaps: Ecuador is scoping out new debt-for-nature swaps, one to funnel funds into the ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/ecuador-examining-new-amazon-ocean-linked-debt-for-nature-swaps-sources-say-2024-04-23/
Tim Anderson looks ahead with Miami Marlins after time with Chicago White Sox: ‘I’m back on my journey’
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/chicago-white-sox-tim-anderson-miami-marlins/
TLcom Capital closes second fund at $154M to back early-stage startups across Africa
techcrunch.com/2024/04/22/tlcom-capital-closes-second-fund-at-154m-to-back-early-stage-startups-across-africa/
Stefanik demands Biden administration yank Columbia's federal funding : Stefanik wants Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to penalize the institution and for ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/23/stefanik-columbia-federal-funding-00153967
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