Good morning. The first of four nationwide 48-hour RMT rail strikes set to cripple the network over the holiday period has begun. Given the impact of this public holiday strike and another planned closure for Christmas, train services are not expected to return to normal for another month. Here is my colleague Julia Kolev's story … Read more
Bold experimental music hosts Project [BLANK] kicked off their fifth season on Saturday at Bread and Salt with a Machine Music set that promised – and delivered – a "night of electronic sound." Genres of electronic music ranged from computer software to modular synthesizers with wires and buttons. The concert was opened by Michelle Liu, … Read more
Which sport has had the most NCAA transfers? It originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Athletes are always taught not to settle for perfection. While this mindset can work well when preparing for sports, it can also lead to unpredictability and movement in the sports environment. This is especially true for college players who skip … Read more
© Thomson Reuters FILE PHOTO: A minifigure in front of the Brexit logo in this image By Hugh Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain on Friday proposed more than 30 reforms to boost the City of London's role as a global financial hub, now outside the European Union and competition from Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt, as … Read more
A woman who appears in an ad campaign for a Canadian suicide assistance program says she wants to live months before she dies. The National Post reported last week that Jennifer Hatch was the subject of the "Everything is Beauty" campaign, designed by fashion house La Maison Simons and released in October. But the 37-year-old … Read more
Toy company CEO Isaac Larian has made his fortune in the toy market over the past four decades by knowing what kids want to play with. Your job now also requires knowing what the big kids want to play with. The founder and CEO of MGA Entertainment says that "kidding," the tendency for adults to … Read more
© Courtesy of Benzinga The California marijuana industry owes the state a quarter of a billion dollars in unpaid taxes. According to a Green Market report, the hemp industry "cumulatively received $250,410,890 in unpaid cannabis sales and taxes, out of $4.4 billion in total taxes paid." The report includes data from the California Department of … Read more
© Provided by The Motley Fool Is Gilead Science a buy? Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) is a leading healthcare company that derives the majority of its sales from drugs used to treat HIV. And he has an exciting new treatment, lenacapavir, that, if approved by the authorities, could be a game changer for HIV patients … Read more
© Christopher Borrelli/Chicago Tribune/TNS Top 10 Books of 2022. As we find ourselves at the end of another year, it's time to share some great experiences. A+E writers, columnists and critics look back on the best of 2022 when it comes to arts and entertainment. The best of classical and jazz in 2022: the return … Read more
Logan Sarceant will become the first American driver since 2015 to drive for Williams in F1 next season. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner was asked about the American driver who made it to the grid. He said, if you don't want to win, the impact will not be enough. Next year will see the … Read more