The New Normal The US economy is now a three-tiered beast, says economist Heather Long. It’s no longer just a simple rich vs poor, or ‘K-shaped’, scenario. The ‘E-shaped’ economy is here, and it’s a mess. The middle class is

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Tatum’s Back and the Celtics are Loaded Jayson Tatum’s return to the court is a huge deal, folks. If he’s even close to his old self by mid-April, the Celtics are instantly one of the top contenders for the NBA

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Issa’s Surprise Move Darrell Issa, the veteran Republican congressman, won’t run for reelection in his newly drawn district. It’s a stunning decision, given Issa’s long history in San Diego and Riverside counties. A Tough Road Ahead Issa’s district has been

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Kimme’s Big Night Connor Kimme’s hard work paid off in a big way as Kaneland took down Crystal Lake South 51-41 to win the Class 3A Woodstock North Sectional title. The senior guard dropped 17 points, including 3 of 6

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Alleged Murder in Maryland Park Four MS-13 gang members, who are in the US illegally, have been indicted for the brutal murder of a 14-year-old boy in a Maryland park. It’s a horrific crime that’s sparked outrage and raised questions

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Americans Don’t Like Each Other A new Pew survey reveals the US is the only country where most people think their fellow citizens are bad news. It’s not exactly a shock, given the state of our politics, but still –

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Jobs Market Sees Unexpected Downturn It’s not what economists were expecting: the US economy lost a whopping 92,000 jobs in February. They’d forecast a gain of 60,000 jobs, but it looks like they were way off. So, what went wrong?

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Colombia’s Former Rebels Hit the Campaign Trail It’s been ten years since Colombia’s peace deal, and a former FARC commander is now discovering that winning votes is way tougher than winning wars. Who knew being a politician could be so

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San Francisco’s Troubled Tenderloin Neighborhood Erupts in Violence San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s security detail was attacked Thursday evening, just hours after he called for a ‘reset’ of the city’s government. The incident occurred in the city’s troubled Tenderloin neighborhood

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Salad Bowl Sales Slump Restaurant chains like Cava, Chipotle, and Sweetgreen are taking a hit as sales and traffic plummet. It’s no surprise, really – who wants to pay top dollar for a bowl of greens and grains? Consumers are

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