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Apple iOS18: When and what time it comes out, list of new features and more
Apple’s highly anticipated iOS18 comes out Monday, with a slew of updates and features including an enhanced Siri assistance, artificial intelligence features dubbed “Apple Intelligence” and more.
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‘Faint' Northern Lights possible overnight as far south as Illinois
Solar storms may bring faint but visible auroras to the Northern Hemisphere starting late Thursday and extending into early Friday morning.
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McDonald's extends popular menu item through December
McDonald’s is extending its $5 value meal until December at most U.S. stores, a move that rivals are likely to follow.
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Diver who died in Lake Michigan trying to retrieve severed line in shipwreck remembered as ‘family man'
Loved ones and friends of Patrick Kelly are remembering the 72-year-old diver as a friendly, family man after his body was recovered from Lake Michigan Wednesday.
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Chicago, suburbs to commemorate 9/11 attacks with ceremonies, moment of silence
New York, Chicago and other cities and towns across the U.S. will hold a moment of silence Wednesday morning, the day that marks 23 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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Taylor Swift endorsement: What the superstar's ‘childless cat lady' sign-off means
Taylor Swift’s viral endorsement of Kamala Harris after the debate Tuesday night included a very intentional sign-off. Here’s the story behind it.
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Biggest moments, takeaways from last night's Harris, Trump debate
From comments on the economy and inflation, to claims about immigrants in Ohio eating dogs, to Taylor Swift endorsing a candidate, a look at the biggest moments from last night’s debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
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9 Illinois Big Lots stores closing amid bankruptcy filing
Discount retailer Big Lots has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, weeks after the discount furniture store said it planned to close hundreds of stores.
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Home improvement chain closing hundreds of stores, including some in Illinois
LL Flooring, the hardwood flooring retailer formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, will still close hundreds of stores despite finding a last-minute buyer following a bankruptcy filing.
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When does the iPhone 16 come out? What to know ahead of Apple's ‘It's Glowtime' event
Apple is expected to reveal its iPhone 16 at an event Monday, with a shift into artificial intelligence that will do everything from smartening up its frequently dim-witted assistant Siri to creating customized emojis on the fly.