Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and the second leading cause of unintentional death for children in the 5 to 14 age group, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Martin Mull, Hip Comic and Actor From ‘Fernwood Tonight’ and ‘Roseanne,’ Dies at 80
Martin Mull, whose droll, esoteric comedy and acting made him a hip sensation in the 1970s and later a beloved guest star on sitcoms including “Roseanne” and “Arrested Development,” has died, his daughter said.
A Halting Biden Tries to Confront Trump Falsehoods at Debate but Sparks Democratic Anxiety About Candidacy
A raspy and sometimes halting President Joe Biden tried repeatedly to confront Donald Trump in their first debate ahead of the November election.
Investigators Recommend Northwestern Enhance Hazing Prevention Training
Northwestern fired football coach Pat Fitzgerald in July 2023 after 17 seasons amid a hazing scandal that led to lawsuits across multiple sports with allegations including sexual abuse by teammates as well as racist comments by coaches and race-based assaults.
What It Means for the Supreme Court to Block Enforcement of the EPA’s ‘Good Neighbor’ Pollution Rule
The rule applies mostly to states in the South and Midwest that contribute to air pollution along the East Coast. Some states, including Illinois and Wisconsin, both contribute to downwind pollution and receive it from other states.
As COVID-19 Ticks Up in Some Places, US Health Officials Recommend a Fall Vaccination Campaign
Health officials have told Americans to expect a yearly update to COVID-19 vaccines, just like they are recommended to get a new shot each fall to protect against the latest flu strains. But many Americans aren’t heeding the CDC’s advice.
GOP Former Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger Endorses Biden, Whose Campaign Wants to Flip Anti-Trump Republicans
Kinzinger, a military pilot who emerged as a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump after the U.S. Capitol was attacked by Trump’s supporters, described Trump as “a direct threat to every fundamental American value” in a video announcing the Biden endorsement.
Former Chicago Blackhawks Player Jeremy Roenick Gets Into Hockey Hall of Fame After Lengthy Wait
Roenick’s 1,216 points with Chicago, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and San Jose are fourth most of any U.S.-born player. He has been a candidate since 2012 and passed over each year since.
Car Dealerships in North America Revert to Pens and Paper After Cyberattacks on Hoffman Estates-Based Software Provider
CDK Global, a company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada, was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks Wednesday. That led to an outage that has continued to impact operations.
How Joe Biden and Donald Trump are Taking Very Different Approaches to Preparing for Next Week’s Debate
The CNN debate will be full of firsts, with the potential to reshape the presidential race. Never before in the modern era have two presumptive nominees met on the debate stage so early in the general election season. Never before have two White House contenders faced off at such advanced ages, with widespread questions about their readiness.
GOP Convention Security in Milwaukee Will Allow Guns Within Outer Perimeter, Sets Parade Route for Demonstrators
The plan calls for two perimeters that extend for blocks around the arena. Vehicles will have to pass through checkpoints to travel between the two boundaries. Pedestrians will be allowed to move freely without being screened in that area but only convention goers will be allowed within the inner perimeter.
How Does Hot Weather Kill? It Confuses Your Brain, Shuts Down Your Organs and Overworks Your Heart.
As temperatures and humidity soar outside, what’s happening inside the human body can become a life-or-death battle decided by just a few degrees.
How Oliver Platt Moonlights on ‘The Bear,’ While Still Clocking in at ‘Chicago Med’
Both “The Bear” and “Chicago Med” are set and shot in Chicago so Platt was able to work on them in the same day — by walking the 200 yards between his two trailers.
Man Accused of Killing 7 at Highland Park July 4 Parade Might Change Not-Guilty Plea
Robert Crimo III was scheduled to face trial next February on a raft of charges, including murder and attempted murder, for the shooting in Highland Park nearly two years ago.
Thunder Trade Guard Josh Giddey to Bulls for Alex Caruso, AP Source Says
The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for guard Alex Caruso, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Collecting Sex-Crazed Zombie Cicadas on Speed: Scientists Track a Bug-Controlling Super-Sized Fungus
With their bulging red eyes and their alien-like mating sound, periodical cicadas can seem scary and weird enough. But some of them really are sex-crazed zombies on speed, hijacked by a super-sized fungus.
Dollar Tree Stores Left Lead-Tainted Applesauce Pouches on Store Shelves for Weeks After Recall, FDA Says
The FDA sent a warning letter to Dollar Tree this month and placed Negasmart, the Ecuadorian distributor of WanaBana apple cinnamon pouches, under import alerts following the October 2023 recall of the products found to be contaminated with “extremely high” levels of lead and chromium.
President Joe Biden is Offering Some Migrants a Pathway to Citizenship. Here’s How the Plan Will Work
A new Biden administration policy announced Tuesday will give roughly half a million immigrants who are married to American citizens but lack legal status in the United States a pathway to citizenship for them and their children.
Tobacco-Like Warning Label for Social Media Sought by US Surgeon General Who Asks Congress to Act
Social media use is prevalent among young people, with up to 95% of youth ages 13 to 17 saying that they use a social media platform, and more than a third saying that they use social media “almost constantly,” according to 2022 data from the Pew Research Center.
Stores Are More Subdued in Observing Pride Month. Some LGBTQ+ People See a Silver Lining in That
The more subdued atmosphere underscores the struggle of many retailers to cater to different groups of customers at a time of extreme cultural divisions. This year’s Pride Month is unfolding amid a sea of legislation and litigation over LGBTQ+ rights.
Residents and Communities Preparing for Heat Wave That Will Envelop Midwest and Northeast This Week
Last year the U.S. had the most heat waves — abnormally hot weather lasting more than two days — since 1936. In the South and Southwest, last year was the worst on record, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
CDC Warns Access to ADHD Medication May Be Disrupted Following Arrests of Telehealth Execs
There is an ongoing shortage of several prescription drugs used to treat ADHD, including Adderall. The CDC urged people to avoid using medication acquired from anyone other than a licensed clinician and pharmacy.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump-Era Ban on Bump Stocks, Gun Accessories Used in 2017 Massacre
The high court found 6-3 the Trump administration did not follow federal law when it reversed course and banned bump stocks after a gunman in Las Vegas attacked a country music festival with assault rifles in 2017.
Ex-Illinois Star Terrence Shannon Jr., Potential First-Round NBA Draft Pick, Found Not Guilty of Rape
Terrence Shannon Jr. was accused of committing sexual assault last September while visiting Kansas. He was charged with rape or an alternative count of sexual battery, which led to him being suspended for six games; a federal judge later reinstated him, ruling that his civil rights had been violated.
Senate Republicans Block Bill on Women’s Right to IVF as Democrats Make Push on Reproductive Care
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a military veteran who has used the fertility treatment to have her two children, has championed the bill, called the Right to IVF Act. The bill would have also expanded access through insurance as well as for military members and veterans.
Unanimous Supreme Court Preserves Access to Widely Used Abortion Medication
The justices ruled that abortion opponents lacked the legal right to sue over the federal Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the medication, mifepristone, and the FDA's subsequent actions to ease access to it.
