The Chicago River was dyed green on March 15, 2025, as part of the city’s iconic St. Patrick’s Day tradition, with the color expected to last for a few hours and possibly for days. The Plumbers union used a secret orange dye mixture that turns green once in the water, a tradition that began in 1961 and remains a closely guarded secret. The dyeing process takes place either the weekend before or after St. Patrick’s Day, with the river maintaining its emerald color for several days after the initial dyeing.
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Elon Musk Sued Over Pennsylvania Signature Payments
During the 2024 presidential campaign, Elon Musk promised $100 to Pennsylvanians for signing a petition supporting free speech and gun rights, as well as $47 for recruiting others, eventually increasing the payment to $100. A canvasser for Musk's America PAC is now suing him for failing to pay $20,000 for signatures, with the lawsuit filed as a class action to seek payment for other workers. Musk's super PAC claims to have paid most signers, and...
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