Transgender rights rally held in Chicago – Chicago Tribune

Over Memorial Day weekend, Chicago experienced significant violence, with 22 shootings reported, including two fatalities. The first fatality involved a 35-year-old man shot during an argument inside a vehicle in Logan Square, while a 46-year-old man was killed by a headshot in Humboldt Park, both suspects remain at large. The city has seen 139 homicides in 2025, amid ongoing concerns about crime and public safety, with recent arrests linked to a gang-related mass shooting further...

In Bell County, Kentucky, a black bear was found sitting on a stove inside a home after crashing through the ceiling early Wednesday. Game Warden Derick Creech determined that the bear climbed a ladder and fell through an attic opening into the kitchen. Creech safely led the bewildered bear out of the home and back to the wilderness, but authorities did not provide details on any damage caused during the incident. Full Article

SummaryNational Public Radio (NPR) and three local stations have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, claiming that his recent executive order to cut federal funding for NPR and PBS is unconstitutional. The lawsuit, submitted in federal court, argues that the order violates the First Amendment by targeting NPR for its reporting, alleging it constitutes retaliation and viewpoint discrimination. Trump's directive instructs federal agencies to halt funding to NPR and PBS, citing perceived bias in...

Southwest Airlines Ends Free Checked Bag Policy Southwest Airlines is implementing new checked baggage fees, marking the end of its longstanding policy allowing two free checked bags, as it aims to boost revenue amid pressure from investors. Starting Wednesday, only Rapid Rewards A-List members, Business Select passengers, and those with certain credit cards will enjoy complimentary checked bags, while others will face fees similar to those of major airlines. Additionally, Southwest will introduce assigned seating...

Who is Mark Carney, Canada's new PM?Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s prime minister in March following Justin Trudeau's resignation and secured his position by winning a snap election. Born in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Carney has an extensive banking background, notably as the first non-British governor of the Bank of England and previously leading the Bank of Canada during the 2008 financial crisis. Despite being courted by the Liberal Party for a decade,...

Trump Administration Seeks to Cancel Contracts with Harvard UniversityThe Trump administration is requesting federal agencies to terminate all remaining contracts with Harvard University, following the cancellation of over $2.6 billion in federal research grants due to the university's resistance to policy changes. A draft letter from the General Services Administration instructs agencies to evaluate their contracts with Harvard and consider alternative vendors, potentially impacting millions more from the university's budget. The New York Times first...