Christiane Amanpour

[ad_1] MrBeast’s ambitious reality show, which the YouTube megastar hopes will expand his giant online reach and turn the corner on recent controversies, is already raising questions from consumer advocates over a partnership with a fintech company. Prime Video’s Thursday premiere of the record-setting “Beast Games” capped off a tumultuous year for Jimmy Donaldson and […]

[ad_1] The ensemble at the Congo Square Theatre has unanimously decided to refuse to participate in any theater programming for the 2025 season until the head of the theater’s board has been removed. Dawn Frances Reese, the current board chair, couldn’t immediately be reached for comment. Charles Montorio-Archer, who has served as interim executive director

[ad_1] If Bears defensive coordinator Eric Washington thought his defense “failed to meet the mark in terms of anything that could be considered an acceptable performance” against the 49ers in his debut as play caller, what exactly would he call the effort that led to a 30-12 thumping by the Vikings on Monday? Stunningly, other

[ad_1] The Cook County Department of Public Health’s new doula program aims to address maternal mortality and birth complications. While this goal is commendable, the implementation strategy overlooks a crucial resource: the existing network of experienced doulas serving local communities. The stakes are high. The U.S. maternal mortality rate stood at 22.3 deaths per 100,000

[ad_1] What is one supposed to do with the news that Sammy Sosa has finally, sort of, well, not really fessed up to being a juicer during his career? One could celebrate it, patting him on the back for a better-late-than-never admission that many of the home runs he entertained Cubs fans with could have

[ad_1] Nick Fuentes, a far-right streamer known for his racist, sexist and antisemitic views, claimed Thursday that he was the target of a “would-be assassin” who was fatally shot by police near his home in Berwyn after allegedly killing three people downstate. Fuentes made the jarring claim shortly after his first hearing on a battery

[ad_1] Star wide receiver Davante Adams hasn’t been part of the Bears-Packers rivalry in years, but the vitriol is still there. Adams, who was reunited with ex-Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers on the Jets this season, scorched the Bears this week on an appearance on the “Up & Adams” show and said he’d rather retire than

[ad_1] I won’t say you’ll never again taste the knee-weakening pleasures of a gooey Philly masala cheesesteak after Monday, but it might be a long time before you get another chance. And this is from the source, so don’t say you weren’t warned: right after Christmas Sheal Patel is embarking on a heroic two-and-a-half-week cook’s

[ad_1] For Christmas, why not give the gift of summer music festival anticipation? Tickets go on sale Friday for Riot Fest, the annual concert-carnival combo that’s now back at its longtime home in Douglass Park. Sales begin at 10 a.m. at riotfest.tixr.com/riotfest2025. Three-day general admission passes start at $249.98, and pricier packages include such perks

[ad_1] Proponents of moving Connor Bedard to the wing usually circle back to one crucial argument: He’s unacceptably bad at faceoffs. On the other hand, Bedard is most comfortable at center and able to impact the game most at center. Considering he’s the Blackhawks’ best player, they want him to impact the game as much