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☆ NFL Week 11 top storylines: Chiefs-Bills, Ravens-Steelers and can Bears get right vs. Packers?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Mike Jones | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +12 min

Mahomes vs. Allen, Round 8The NFL schedulers probably should have made this the Sunday night contest. The Bears rank seventh against the pass, have allowed only 18.6 points per game (seventh-best) and have 16 takeaways (also seventh). Foes do find it hard to run on Baltimore, which gives up an NFL-low 73.0 rushing yards per game. They are holding opponents to a league-best 13.1 points per game, and haven’t allowed more than 20 points in any game this season. So this matchup will be a good measuring stick for the Chargers’ defense, while proving whether Herbert and company can win in a shootout if necessary.

Persons: Justin Herbert, Joe Burrow, Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Tyler, Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Kadarius Toney, Toney, Isiah Pacheco, Allen’s, Caleb Williams, Mike Dinovo, Matt Eberflus, Shane Waldron, Thomas Brown, Brown, William, Greenberg, Green, Williams, Jordan Love, Deshaun Watson, Mike Tomlin, Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, Arthur Smith, Fields, Wilson, Russ, Lamar Jackson, Flowers, Derrick Henry, Kyle Shanahan, Christian McCaffrey, Rust, McCaffrey, Mike Macdonald, Scott Galvin, Bo Nix, Jim Harbaugh’s, They’re, haven’t, Jim Harbaugh, they’re, Herbert, They’ve, Justin Casterline Organizations: NFL, Philadelphia, Eagles, NFC, Sunday, NFC North, Chicago, Green, AFC, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Bills, Chiefs, Broncos, Atlanta Falcons, Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals, Kansas, Allen’s Bills, Bears, Chicago Bears, Packers, Detroit, AFC North, Ravens, Browns, Pittsburgh, Steelers, Washington, 49ers, Super, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFC West, Seattle, Cardinals, Seahawks, Thompson, AFC West, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City, Cincinnati, Bengals Locations: Washington, City, Windy City, Buffalo, Denver, Kansas City, Kansas, Carolina, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Arizona, Francisco, Seattle

☆ Five athletes who’ve shone: A record-breaking marathon to a brilliant offensive display in the NFL
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Johannes Sasay-Wada | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Ruth ChepngetichKenya’s Ruth Chepngetich became the first woman in history to finish a marathon in under two hours and 10 minutes on Sunday. Chepngetich’s time of 2:09:56 smashed the previous record by almost two minutes as she stormed to victory in the Chicago Marathon. Stewart led all scorers with 21 points, grabbing eight rebounds and nabbing seven steals – a record for a WNBA Finals game. The running back leads the league with 704 rushing yards, nine touchdowns and has the second most yards per carry in the NFL to boot. Derrick Henry leads the NFL this season with 704 rushing yards.

Persons: That’s, Ruth Chepngetich Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich, Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa, Paula Radcliffe’s, Chepngetich, Michael Reaves, Kedebe, Kenyan strode, Kelvin Kiptum, Breanna Stewart Breanna Stewart, Stewart, –, Stewart dribbles, Dustin Satloff, Barclays Center – Stewart, Jack Flaherty, Dave Roberts, Kiyoshi Mio, Reuters Flaherty, Derrick Henry, Henry, Jayden Daniels, LaDainian Tomlinson, Jordan Mason, Tommy Gilligan, Tennessee Titan, Lamar Jackson, Khadija Shaw, Bunny ” Shaw, Olivia Smith’s, Shaw, Mike Egerton Organizations: CNN, MLB, Chicago Marathon, Kenyan, New York Liberty, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA, Liberty, Barclays Center, Lynx, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Dodgers, Mets, Dodger, Sports, Reuters, San Diego Padres, Baltimore Orioles, NFL, Ravens, Washington, Pro Football Hall of, USA, AFC North team’s, Baltimore, Manchester City, Liverpool, Anfield, League, Man City, City, Barcelona Femení, UEFA Women’s Locations: Windy, New York, Minnesota, Burbank , California, Tennessee, Jamaica

☆ Top GOP donor Ken Griffin is heading to the polls but 'not with a smile' on his face
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Billionaire Ken Griffin has spent tens of millions to support Republicans but not Donald Trump. Griffin also denied that taxes played a major role in moving the hedge fund from Chicago to Miami. AdvertisementCitadel's Ken Griffin is a top Republican megadonor this election cycle, but the CEO said in a Thursday interview that he hasn't supported Donald Trump. That said, the billionaire declined to say whether he would vote for Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris as president. "I know who I'm going to vote for, but it's not with a smile on my face," he said.

Persons: Ken Griffin, Donald Trump, Griffin, —, hasn't, Kamala Harris, Nikki Haley, Alan Murray, Columbia Journalism School's, Ron DeSantis, It's Organizations: The Citadel, Service, Republican, Trump, South Carolina Gov, Columbia Journalism, Florida Gov, Disney, Citadel, Sunshine State, Boca Raton Locations: Chicago, Miami, New York City, Windy City, Illinois

☆ Ian Happ: Chicago Cubs player throws beer money to fans in left field stands
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

To show his appreciation for the Cubs faithful, left fielder Ian Happ chucked a ball wrapped in $100 bills to the left stands on Sunday. The gesture marked the team’s final game of the season, in which the Cincinnati Reds claimed a 3-0 shutout win over Chicago. Dominant starts from Caleb Kilian and Hunter Greene on the mound eventually led to extra innings being required at Wrigley Field with the score tied at 0-0. De La Cruz also stole two bases during the game, meaning he ends the regular season with an MLB-high 67. You don’t take them for granted,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said afterwards, according to MLB.com.

Persons: don’t, Ian Happ, Beers, Ian, ” Happ, ”, Caleb Kilian, Hunter Greene, Elly De La, Tyler Stephenson, De La Cruz, Craig Counsell, “, ‘, there’s Organizations: CNN, Chicago Cubs, Cubs, MLB, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago, Wrigley, Cincinnati, Reds, ” Cubs Locations: Chicago, Windy City, De La Cruz

☆ A food influencer in Chicago breaks down why the Windy City should be on every restaurant lover's bucket list
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Chicago was ranked third in Food & Wine's 2024 ranking of the best cities for food and drink in the US. It's such a food city." For Italian beef, you can go to Al's or Mr Beef, Noblecilla said. "There's a really great range in the kind of food that you see at the Michelin restaurants," Noblecilla said. AdvertisementAlfresco dining"Alfresco dining is such a huge thing here in Chicago," Noblecilla said.

Persons: —, Erica Noblecilla, Noblecilla, I've, that's, Beef, Kathleen Hinkel, Lou Malnati's, There's, It's, Alinea, Smyth —, Kasama, Grace Dean, Carniceria Maribel, Majsterek, de, suíça, Pitu Cachaça Organizations: Service, Chicago, Food, Business, Chili, The Washington, Getty, Michelin Locations: Chicago, Windy City, Chinatown, Little India, Little Italy, Ukrainian, Polish, South Florida, New York, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Chicagoland, Swedish, Brazilian

☆ Trump address to Black journalist convention prompts co-chair Karen Attiah to quit
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Washington Post Editor Karen Attiah leads a discussion on Saudi hacking techniques at the Oslo Freedom Forum 2019 on May 28, 2019 in Oslo, Norway. The co-chair of the annual National Association of Black Journalists convention stepped down Tuesday in apparent reaction to that group's decision to have former President Donald Trump speak at its convention and career fair in Chicago on Wednesday, among other factors. "To the journalists interviewing Trump, I wish them the best of luck," NABJ24 convention co-chair Karen Attiah wrote in a social media post announcing her decision to resign her position. CNBC has requested comment from Attiah and from NABJ, as well as from a spokesman for Trump's presidential campaign about Attiah's announcement. NABJ on Monday announced that the Republican nominee Trump would "participate in a conversation with journalists" at the convention before attendees.

Persons: Karen Attiah, Donald Trump, Trump, NABJ, Barack Obama, George W, Bush, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Tia Mitchell, Mitchell, Rachel Scott, Harris Faulkner, Kadia Goba, Kamala Harris, Harris's, Trump's, Fred Trump III, Fred Trump's Organizations: Washington Post, National Association of Black Journalists, Trump, The Washington Post, CNBC, Washington, The Atlanta, Monday, Republican, ABC News, Fox News, Democratic, White House Locations: Saudi, Oslo, Norway, Chicago, Windy City, United States, NABJ, India, Haiti

☆ I've been to 48 states, but there's one US city I want to visit every summer
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Latifah Al-Hazza | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

After visiting 48 of the 50 US states, Chicago is my favorite place to be in the summer. Here's why I love Chicago summers. Latifah Al-HazzaThe city prides itself on being home to over 20 Michelin-starred restaurants and having a diverse food culture. The city's public Divvy bikes are easy to rent and a great way to see the city in the summer. The event offers incredible city views and access to the indoor aquarium, providing a cool respite from the heat.

Persons: —, Latifah Al, Chiya Chai, Café Tola, Lou Malnati's, Diego, Jackson, Ping, Fulton Organizations: Service, Windy City, Business, Chicago Architecture, Chicago Riverwalk, Michelin, Café Tola, Indienne, Chicago café, Hazza, Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum, Museum of Science, Industry, Chicago World's Fair, Art, Logan Square Arts, Pitchfork, Chicago Blues Festival, Lakeview Taco Fest, NASCAR, Chicago Air, Water, Chicago Locations: Chicago, Café, Lake Michigan, Beach, Ping Tom, Windy City Smokeout, Lakeview, Sueños

☆ I'm a remote worker who moved to Chicago. Social media helped me make friends, but it's hard to meet people during the city's freezing winters.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Aley Clark is a writer who relocated from South Carolina to Chicago in March 2023. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThis as-told-to article is based on a conversation with Aley Clark, a lifestyle and wellness writer and content creator who relocated from South Carolina to Chicago in March 2023. I moved from Moncks Corner in South Carolina to Chicago in March 2023.

Persons: Aley Clark, — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: South Carolina, Chicago, Windy City

Donors often operate behind the scenes and, according to sources, have grown increasingly anxious about Biden’s candidacy following his halting debate performance last month. CNN reached out to the Biden campaign for comment. In the immediate wake of Biden’s debate performance, organizers paused conversations on planning the fundraiser until after the July 4 holiday to allow the dust to settle. A spokesperson for the Biden campaign told CNN the event was not affiliated with their official fundraising schedule. Donors elsewhere in the country have told CNN their events are on hold until Biden’s path is clearer.

Persons: Joe Biden’s, Biden, George Clooney, Clooney, Nancy Pelosi’s, Pelosi, MSNBC’s, Joe ”, ”, he’s, Donald Trump, “, ” Biden, hasn’t, It’s, That’s, Phil Murphy’s, Terry McAuliffe, Damon Lindelof, Joe Biden, I’m, ” Lindelof, ’, Maggie Kulyk, ” Kulyk, Kulyk, Barack Obama, Joe “, wasn’t, ” Clooney, John Morgan, “ I’m, They’ve, Morgan, ” Morgan, it’s, “ I’ve, Peter Lowy, Lowy Organizations: Washington CNN, CNN, MSNBC, Democratic, Republican, New Jersey Gov, Gov, Democratic National Convention, House, Women, Northern California —, Biden, Democratic National Committee Locations: Hollywood, Virginia, Chicago, Windy City, “ Washington, Austin, Denver, California, Laguna Beach, Northern California, Florida, Washington

☆ Dakhla Atlantic Port: How a small, windy city could become a gateway for trade
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Nell Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Spanning 1,650 hectares, the complex will include a trade port with an oil terminal, a fishing port and a shipyard. “We’re constructing an ecosystem,” Nisrine Iouzzi, the director of construction for the Dakhla Atlantic Port, tells CNN. Gateway to AfricaThe project is part of Morocco’s national port strategy, which aims to modernize and strengthen port infrastructure by 2030, in order to enhance its role in global supply chains. Video Ad Feedback Dakhla Atlantic Port aims to boost trade across West Africa 02:26 - Source: CNNWith the implementation of Africa’s continental free trade agreement, which aims to create a single market for goods and services, the port could encourage the processing of raw materials within the continent. “Local disputes can make developing port infrastructure and reliable logistics much more challenging,” says Mooney.

Persons: CNN —, Nisrine Iouzzi, “, ”, Mounir Houari, Houari, ” Turloch Mooney, Mooney Organizations: CNN, United, United Arab Emirates, Dakhla’s Regional Investment Center, Port, P Global Market Intelligence Locations: Western Sahara, Morocco, Tangier, Mauritania, West Africa, East, Europe, North America, South America, United Arab, Gateway, Africa, Casablanca, Tanger, Med, Agadir, West, Mali, Chad, Niger, Burkina Faso, Sahara, ”, “

☆ Opinion: 1968 protests should serve as a warning to today’s Democrats
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Julian Zelizer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Editor’s Note: Julian Zelizer, a CNN political analyst, is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University. CNN —Democrats are increasingly anxious about their party’s internal divisions over the Israel-Hamas war, which are threatening to hurt their chances in November. The eruption of pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses and the ensuing clashes with police portend bad times ahead. After President Lyndon Johnson announced that he would not run for reelection, the party nominated his vice president, Hubert Humphrey. However, there are many important differences between 2024 and 1968 that could make this current situation significantly less damaging for Biden than some Democrats fear.

Persons: Julian Zelizer, Minouche Shafik, Biden, Mike Johnson, “, Shafik, Johnson, Lyndon Johnson, Hubert Humphrey, Richard Daley, Richard Nixon, …, ”, Nixon, ” Nixon, George Wallace, Humphrey, —, Harvard Kennedy, Trump, George Floyd Organizations: CNN, Princeton University, New York Times, America, Twitter, Columbia University, New York Police Department, University of Southern California, Columbia, National Guard, GOP, Democratic, Convention, Chicago police, Republican, Alabama Gov, White, Harvard Locations: Israel, Louisiana, New York City, Chicago, Windy City, Vietnam, United States, Palestine

☆ Angel Reese ‘super excited’ for ‘direction’ of WNBA and details ‘inspirational’ mentor Shaquille O’Neal
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Angel Reese said she is “super excited” by the “really great direction” that the WNBA is heading in, after being drafted into the league by the Chicago Sky earlier this month. 7 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, pairing her up with former South Carolina star Kamilla Cardoso – who had been picked No. In her introductory press conference with Chicago on Wednesday, the 21-year-old spoke about what she’s gleaned already from her fellow professionals. “They understand and they know our impact and they embrace that and we’re all just trying to go in the right direction, and I think we’re going up right now. In Reese and Cardoso, the Sky have a potentially game-changing frontcourt and the former LSU star is excited with what’s to come in the Windy City.

Persons: Angel Reese, Reese, Kamilla Cardoso –, “, ” Reese, Caitlin Clark, she’s, Brad Penner, Shaquille O’Neal, O’Neal, Shaq, Reese “, ”, “ He’s, Cardoso, “ I’ve, I’ve Organizations: CNN, Chicago Sky, Sky, South, Chicago, WNBA, LSU, SEC, LSU Tiger, Reuters, Tigers, NBA, Las Vegas Aces Locations: South Carolina, Chicago, Windy City

☆ Chicago Fire midfielder Kellyn Acosta scores wild stoppage-time goal from inside own half to complete improbable comeback win
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The drama was far from over, however, as Chicago, not content with tying things up, went in search of a winner deep into stoppage time. With under a minute to go, it appeared that the home team’s efforts would be in vain as Kellyn Acosta picked up the ball inside his own half. Acosta wheels away celebrating after seeing his long-range strike drop into the back of the net. “For me it was just about getting the ball in the mixed zone basically and create some things,” he explained. The result saw Chicago enter the win column for the first time this season, while Montréal picked up its first defeat of the current campaign.

Persons: Dominic Iankov, Raheem Edwards, Brian Gutiérrez, Hugo Cuypers, Kellyn Acosta, Jonathan Sirois, Acosta, Jamie Sabau, ” Acosta, ”, “, I’m, Patrick’s, ’, Montréal Organizations: CNN, Chicago Fire, Major League Soccer, CF Montréal, Chicago, Fire, USA, Sports, Reuters, ., Colorado Rapids Locations: Chicago, American, Windy, . Chicago

☆ Chicago's 'rat hole' was mysteriously filled and then restored. Now it's a place of holy rat-rimony.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Lloyd Lee | Associated Press | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewThe viral Chicago "rat hole" was quickly restored after it was mysteriously filled in, proving how the imprint has instantly become a beloved attraction — and a site for love? In a city infamous for its gangster past, some culprit filled in a Northside Chicago neighborhood landmark affectionately called by residents the "rat hole." It was reported Friday on social media that the "rat hole" had been filled with a substance resembling white plaster. Tributes were left behind the iconic Chicago "rat hole." Chicago resident Winslow Dumaine learned about the "rat hole" from a friend and posted a photo earlier this month of it on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Persons: —, Al, Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere, Stucky, Jeff VanDam, Winslow Dumaine, Dumaine Organizations: Service, Business, Sanitation, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun, Times, Chicago, Twitter, Tribune Locations: Chicago, Northside Chicago, —, Windy City

In a city infamous for its gangster past, some culprit filled in a Northside Chicago neighborhood landmark affectionately called by residents the “rat hole.”The indentation in the pavement on West Roscoe Street resembles the outline of a rat, claws tail and all. It was reported Friday on social media that the “rat hole” had been filled with a substance resembling white plaster. “Overall, people just appreciate that our wonderful block is getting attention — even if it’s to look at a rat hole,” Jeff VanDam told the Chicago Sun-Times for a story Friday. Chicago resident Winslow Dumaine learned about the “rat hole” from a friend and posted a photo earlier this month of it on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Chicago prides itself on all of the things that make Chicago difficult, and no matter how much Chicago hates rats, they love rats,” he added.

Persons: Al, Lil Stucky, Jeff VanDam, “, Winslow Dumaine, ” Dumaine, ” Organizations: CHICAGO, Sanitation, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun, Times, Chicago, Twitter, Tribune Locations: Northside Chicago, —, Windy City, Chicago

☆ The great wealth 'realignment': Affluent people keep moving from NY and SF to cheaper, warmer places
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-07 | by ( Zoe Rosenberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Wealthy people are moving to states including Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and Tennessee. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Florida, Texas, and North Carolina are popular destinations for more than just the wealthy. The reshuffling of wealth is making historically cheaper states more expensiveIn Miami, in particular, this reshuffling of wealth has ushered in an era of unaffordability. "Miami and most of Southeast Florida have rebranded into more luxury markets," housing expert Jonathan Miller told BI in September.

Persons: They've, —, SmartAsset, Ken Griffin, Jeff Bezos, Alexander Tamargo, Indxx, AllianceBernstein, Charlotte, Goldman Sachs, Griffin, plunked, Jeffrey Greenberg, Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, Carl Icahn, Elon Musk, he's, Jonathan Miller, Bezos, Kushner, Trump, Dina Goldentayer, Dina Goldentayer Dina Goldentayer, Zillow Organizations: Service, Bloomberg, Austin, Citadel, Amazon, Allspring Global Investments, Oracle, Tesla, Dallas ., Company, Universal, Getty, Miami Locations: Florida , Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee, Miami, Florida, New York, California, Florida , Tennessee, New Jersey , Massachusetts, Dallas, Nashville, Charlotte, New York City, Texas, Miami Beach, Chicago, San Francisco, Austin, Coconut Grove, Southeast Florida

☆ 10 rattiest cities in America in 2023, according to pest control experts
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Maiya Focht | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Orkin released their 2023 list of rattiest cities in America. Each year the pest control company Orkin ranks America's rattiest cities based on the number of new rat treatments, including residential and public, it performed there over the year. Orkin was so excited by this back-to-back winner that they released limited edition T-shirts emblazoned with the title "Top Rattiest City Chicago 2023". "We may soon be moving farther down the 'rattiest' city list," Johnson said. We're way outnumbered," Janelle Iaccino, marketing director for Rose Pest Control in Chicago, told Block Club.

Persons: Orkin, —, What's, Gerard Brown, Georgette Johnson, Johnson, Maiya, Amber Campbell, Brown, Robert Mecea, Leonardo Munoz, Janelle Iaccino Organizations: Service, City, Chicago, Chicago Los Angeles New, Chicago Los Angeles New York City Washington D.C, San Francisco Philadelphia Baltimore Denver Detroit, New, Washington DC, DC Health, Detroit, city's Department, Public, Denver Department of Public Health, Environment, Baruch, Block Club Chicago, WGN, Rose Pest, Block Locations: America, New York, United States, America's, Chicago Los, Chicago Los Angeles New York City, San Francisco, San Francisco Philadelphia Baltimore Denver Detroit Cleveland, Detroit, Denver, New York City, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Chicago

Harris opened the decisive stretch with a 3-pointer and two foul shots. After Reed Sheppard missed a 3 with 6 seconds left, Jamari McDowell made two foul shots to help close it out for Kansas. Antonio Reeves scored 24 points for Kentucky, but he went 3 for 17 from 3-point range. Rob Dillingham, part of another stellar freshman class at Kentucky, scored 16 of his 18 points in the first half. The Jayhawks were staring at a double-digit halftime deficit before Dickinson hit two foul shots and a 3, making it 48-41 at the break.

Persons: Bill Self, Hunter Dickinson, ” Dickinson, Dickinson, ”, ” Dajuan Harris Jr, Kevin McCullar Jr, Harris, Reed Sheppard, Jamari McDowell, Antonio Reeves, Adou Thiero, ” Thiero, Rob Dillingham, John Calipari, Dillingham, Reeves, Chaminade, Stonehill Organizations: CHICAGO, —, Jayhawks, Wildcats, Kentucky, Miami, Midwest, United Center, NEXT Kansas, Maui Invitational, AP Locations: — Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Kansas, . Kentucky, ” Kentucky, Chicago, Windy City

☆ Billionaire Ken Griffin says Miami could overtake New York as a financial hub
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Citadel founder said that the city could one day overtake New York as the US' financial hub. Wall Street giants and tech CEOs are flocking to Miami, with Jeff Bezos moving from Seattle. AdvertisementKen Griffin has said that Miami "represents the future of America" and hinted that the city could one day supersede New York as a financial hub. We're on Brickell Bay, and maybe in 50 years it will be Brickell Bay North, how we refer to New York in finance," he said. The company is building a new $1 billion headquarters in Brickell Bay , Miami's financial district.

Persons: Ken Griffin, Jeff Bezos, —, Griffin, Miami's Organizations: Bloomberg, Citadel, Wall Street, Service, Sunshine State, Amazon, Florida doesn't Locations: Miami, New York, Seattle, Miami's Brickell Bay, Brickell Bay, Brickell, Chicago, Afghanistan, York, Florida

☆ The top Christmas markets for 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( Tamara Hardingham-Gill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +22 min

Basel Christmas Market, SwitzerlandBasel Christmas Market is made up of decorated stalls selling Christmas spices, decorations and candles. Strasbourg Christmas Market, FranceOne of Europe’s oldest Christmas markets, Strasbourg began back in 1570, but it’s evolved considerably since then. Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square Christmas markets, Prague, Czech RepublicTo say the city of Prague goes all out at Christmas is something of an understatement. Skansen’s Christmas Market, StockholmStockholm isn’t exactly lacking when it comes to Christmas markets, but none are more traditional than Skansen. St. Stephen’s Basilica and Vörösmarty Square markets, Budapest, HungaryBudapest has two main festive markets: St. Stephen’s Basilica Christmas market, or Advent Bazilika, and Vörösmarty Square Christmas market.

Persons: Wiener, Wiener Christkindlmarkt, it’s, Kleber, Laia Ros, Wenceslas, Santa Llucia, Mercati Natale, Piazza Santa, there’s, you’ll, Walt Disney, Lucia’s, Tuomaan, Emperor Alexander II, Santa Claus, Bazilika, Germany Gendarmenmarkt, Massimo Borchi, Dom, Deutscher Dom, Bavaria’s, Gendarmenmarkt, Jeff J Mitchell, Scott, Dominika, Glowny, Adam Mickiewicz, Steve Russell, Colin Miller, Manhattan’s, Josephine Shaw Lowell Fountain Organizations: CNN, City Hall, Basel, Switzerland Basel Christmas, Getty, Belgium’s, Bourse, Monnaie, Sainte, Marche aux Poissons, Fira, Barcelona Cathedral, Santa, Cisco Pelay, Piazza Santa Croce, Santa Croce, Tivoli Gardens, Estonia Estonia's, Markkinat, Vörösmarty, Nuremberg, Hyde, London Hyde, Food, Edinburgh, Scotland Scottish, Street Gardens, Scottish, Street, Edinburgh Castle, Andrew, George, East, Poland Krakow Christmas, Bratislava, Slovakian, Distillery, Toronto Star, Toronto, Distillery District, , New York Skaters, Bank of America, The Bank of America, Christkindlmarket Chicago, Daley, RiverEdge, Christkindlmarket Locations: Vienna, Germany, Switzerland, Singapore, New York, Austria, Barfüsserplatz, St, Basel, Strasbourg, France, Belgium, Brussels, Sainte Catherine, Marche, Belgian, Place, Prague, Czech Republic, Czech, Old, Santa Llucia, Barcelona, Santa, Florence, Italy, Heidelberg, Piazza del, Zagreb, Croatia, Advent, Tivoli , Copenhagen, Denmark, Danish, Tivoli, Tallinn, Estonia, Estonia Estonia's Tallinn, Estonian, Stockholm Stockholm, Djurgarden, Skansen’s, Tuomaan Markkinat, Helsinki, Ryhor, Helsinki’s, Stephen’s, Budapest, Hungary Budapest, Gendarmenmarkt, Capital, Berlin, Nuremberg, London, United Kingdom, Christmas, Edinburgh, Krakow, Poland Krakow, Polish, Europe, Mary’s, Slovakia, Bratislava, Bay, Toronto, Distillery, Bryant, , New, Manhattan’s Bryant, Chicago, Windy City, Aurora

☆ A toast to 'Living Single' as it turns 30
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-26 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Something to sip on…Kim Fields in a scene from "Living Single." Rather than rehash the fact that “Living Single” was “Friends” before “Friends” ever existed, lets applaud it for the glow-up and grow-up it showcased in Kim Fields. That’s why I have no problems jamming along to the new series “Dance with Qai Qai,” now running on YouTube. “It has been amazing to see how Qai Qai has captured the hearts of so many young fans so we’re thrilled to introduce them to ‘Dance with Qai Qai!,’” Williams said in a statement. We can’t wait for other families to get to watch—and dance—together!”It’s been wild watching Qai Qai go from one child’s beloved doll to a full-fledged star.

Persons: Kim Fields, Warner, Everett “, Kim, Fields, Butterworth, Queen Latifah, Kim Coles, John Henton, Terrence C, Carson, Erika Alexander, Yvette Lee Bowser, Eunetta Boone, Coles, “, JOY, ”, Serena Williams, Olympia, Qai, Alexis Ohanian, Qai Qai, Alexis Ohanian’s, ’ ” Williams, Williams, Tim McGraw, ” I’m, Taylor Swift, … Sunny Sandler, Stacy Friedman, Samantha Lorraine, Lydia Rodriguez Katz, Sadie Sandler, Ronnie Friedman, Zaara, Idina Menzel, Bree Friedman, Adam Sandler, Danny Friedman, Adam Sandler’s, Sunny, Jackie Sandler, Fiona Rosenbloom’s, Sandler Organizations: CNN, Warner Brothers, Atlanta, LOVE, YouTube, Smokeout, Netflix Locations: Kim Fields, New York City, Windy, Chicago , Illinois

☆ James Beard Award 2023 winners announced
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-06 | by ( Marnie Hunter | Forrest Brown | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

The awards have been presented in the Windy City since 2015 and are set to remain there through 2027. Like last year, much of the 2023 show was focused on showcasing the new push for greater diversity. The James Beard Foundation has been mired in controversy over the past few years. The winner of the South category, Natalia Vallejo, is the first Puerto Rican native to win a James Beard Award. Here’s the full list of the 2023 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards nominees.

Persons: James Beard, Eric Adjepong, Esther Choi, Andrew Zimmern, Gail Simmons, ”, ” Simmons, Gregory Gourdet, Kann, ” Sherry Pocknett, Sly Fox, James, Ellen Yin, J.B . Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, foodie, James Beard’s, “, Timothy Hontzas, Sam Fore, Mariah Carey, Monti Carlo, Natalia Vallejo, Rachel Miller, Nightshade Noodle, Lynn, Niki Nakayama, Erik Ramirez, NY Rob Rubba, Hajime Sato, Sozai, Celeste Noche, NY Don, Brandon Chrostowski, Greg Dulan, CA Aaron Hoskins, Sarah Simmons, Elie Yigo, Quynh Pham, WA Ellen Yin, Damarr Brown, Virtue, Rashida, LA Charlie Mitchell, Clover, NY Amanda Shulman, Angelo, Bakeshop, Zak, Baker, Baker Veronika Gerasimova, Elaine Uykimpang Bentz, Café Mochiko, Vince Bugtong, Margarita Manzke, CA Shawn McKenzie, Café, AL Lula Drake, Los Angeles , CA Spencer, Ann, Brownsville , TX Rob Roy, California Gilberto Cetina Jr, CA Kyle, Katina, Brandon Hayato Go, Hayato, Los Angeles , CA Justin Pichetrungsi, Carlos Salgado, Taco, Omar Anani, Saffron De, Diana Dávila, IL Tim Flores, Genie Kwon, IL Andy Hollyday, MI Sarah Welch, Marrow, Jesse Ito, Cantina La, Kate Lasky, Tomasz Skowronski, Michael Rafidi, Sanaa, Gregory León, Francesco Mangano, Osteria, Madison , WI Itaru Nagano, Andrew Kroeger, Madison , WI David Utterback, Salvador Alamilla, Amano, Caldwell, Michael Diaz de Leon, Suchada Johnson, WY Kris Komori, Ali Sabbah, Brooklyn , NY Mary Attea, Amanda Cohen, Dirt, Valentine Howell, Hunter, CT Sherry Pocknett, Renee Touponce, Joshua Dorcak, Vince Nguyen, Thomas Pisha, Gado, Beau Schooler, Bocca Al, AK Aaron Verzosa, KY Josh Habiger, TN Sam Hart, NC Terry Koval, Paul Smith, Ana Castro, Lengua, LA Timothy Hontzas, AL Henry Moso, Alex Perry, Kumi Omori, Cocina al, Oscar Amador, Kaoru Azeuchi, KAISEKI, Andrew Black, Jeff Chanchaleune, Ma Der, Justin Pioche, Texas Reyna, Painter, Houston , TX Emiliano Marentes, El Paso , TX John Russ, Clementine, San Antonio , TX Ernest Servantes, David Kirkland, Jim Embry, Valerie Horn, Savi ” Horne, Ira Wallace, Olivia Watkins, Karen Washington, Madur Jaffrey Organizations: Washington , D.C, Lyric Opera of, Illinois Gov, Chicago Mayor, Philadelphia, James Beard Foundation, James, New York Times, CNN, Foundation, WA Coracora, Sunday, of Culture, NY, Neng, EDWINS, Restaurant Institute, Hospitality, SC Yenvy, Street Hospitality, Mbaye, Dakar, WA Bottega, AL, SC, Beverages, Merchant, WA BEST, Sherman, Taco María, Selden, D.C, Madison , WI Itaru, Fairchild, Madison , WI, WY, New, New York State, NY Shaina Loew, Pacific, AK, TN, EDO, Food, Burnt Bean, Sustainable Communities Network, Cooperative Farming, Community Center, Southern, Sierra, Burgerville Workers Union, Black Farmer Fund Locations: Philadelphia, Haitian, Pacific, Washington ,, Lyric Opera of Chicago, livestream, Windy City, Boise , Idaho, Madison , Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Monson , Maine, Haiti, Charlestown , Rhode Island, Puerto Rican, Los Angeles, Brooklyn, NY, Washington, Clawson, MI, Seattle, West Hartford, Philadelphia ,, Lucia, Dallas ,, Cincinnati, Portland , Oregon, of Culture , New York, Mexican, Fort Worth , TX Kann, Portland, Milwaukee ,, Asheville , NC, Chicago, Houston , TX, Cleveland, Crenshaw, Columbia, WA, Rashida Holmes, Bridgetown Roti, Los Angeles ,, Dakar NOLA , New Orleans, LA, Clover Hill, New Orleans, Richardson ,, Kansas City ,, Miami, Billings, San Francisco ,, Café Cerés, Minneapolis, Cypress, Pullman, Birmingham, Quarry, Monson, IL, New York, Houston ,, Ann Arbor, Honolulu, Shawnee, KS, Las Vegas, Brownsville , TX, Healdsburg, Sherman Oaks, Costa Mesa ,, Lakes, Saffron De Twah, Detroit ,, Detroit, NJ, PA, , Philadelphia, Cantina La Martina, Apteka, Pittsburgh, Albi , Washington, Kalaya, MN, MO, Sioux Falls, Amilinda, Milwaukee, Osteria Papavero, Madison ,, Yoshitomo, Omaha, UT, WY, Salvador, BRUTØ, Denver, Teton, Teton Village, Boise, Salt Lake City, Sofreh, Brooklyn , NY, , New York, Hudson, Atomix , New York, NH, RI, Krasi, Boston, New Preston, Charlestown, Siu, Yunnan, The, MÄS, Ashland, Berlu, Gado Gado, Bocca Al Lupo, Juneau, Archipelago, KY, NC, TN, WV, Lexington, Bastion, Nashville, Charlotte, Decatur, Charleston, Lengua Madre , New Orleans, Homewood, Orlando, Springs, Cocina, Cocina al Fondo, San Juan, AZ, NM, Oklahoma City, Fruitland, Navajo Nation, Sandwich Hag, El Paso , TX, San Antonio ,, Seguin ,, City of Whitesburg

☆ An outsider's take on finding success on Wall Street
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

At first glance, Kristofer Baxter doesn't seem like an ideal candidate for offering tips about succeeding on Wall Street. His outside perspective offers a unique look at what it takes to find success on the Street. Too often, people explaining how they found success on Wall Street, or anywhere, amounts to them bragging about how hard they worked. Read more on key lessons from a top engineer at Citadel about finding success. The famous VC firm is going to launch a fund of funds for backing other VCs focused on finding early-stage startups.

☆ Walmart's plan to abruptly close 4 Chicago stores slammed as 'unethical' and 'unceremoniously abandoning these neighborhoods'
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( Ben Tobin | Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Walmart announced this week that it is closing four stores in Chicago in a matter of days. Elected officials said that the decision to close the stores "worsens food deserts" in the area. In a rare press release on April 11 announcing store closures, Walmart said bluntly that these stores "have not been profitable since we opened the first one nearly 17 years ago." "Walmart's decision to close four stores in predominantly Black and Brown communities not only worsens food deserts, but will also increase grocery costs for families." The four Walmart stores closing in Chicago

☆ Chicago Gets What It Voted For
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-08 | by ( The Editorial Board | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is off to a running start. The hyper-progressive is fulfilling every expectation that he’ll drive even more people and businesses out of the Windy City. Two days after narrowly winning the election, Mr. Johnson thought it a good moment to blame the city’s crime wave on business. “Seventy percent of large corporations in the state of Illinois did not pay a corporate tax,” Mr. Johnson told CBS . “And it’s that kind of restraint on our budget that has caused the type of disinvestment that has led to poverty of course that has led to violence.”

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