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The first death has been reported from the national E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce, with the fatality taking place in California. In an update yesterday (May 2nd), the Centers for Disease ...

If you have a flight booked with United Airlines and you plan to travel with your pet on said flight, you might want to listen up. The carrier has officially banned 21 breeds of dogs and four breeds o...

Disney/Marvel's blockbuster Avengers: Infinity War has officially cleared the $300 million hurdle at the domestic B.O. in five days, matching Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which was previously the fas...

Though you likely have seen no shortage of selfies posted on social media, it seems the slang term may be on its way out. Researchers from the Alan Institute in London looked at data from the website ...

The Boy Scouts of America has invited girls to join; so inevitably that requires a name change. In February, the program opened its doors to girls in an attempt to increase numbers. The movement, with...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said yesterday (May 1st) that there’s been a surge in the U.S. in illnesses caused by infected mosquitoes, ticks and fleas, with the number t...

Movie legend (and local hero) John Cusack is interviewed before a special screening of “High Fidelity” at the Chicago Theatre.

Gibson Brands Inc, the maker of some of America’s most famous electric and acoustic guitars, has filed for bankruptcy. The Nashville-based company announced Tuesday (May 1st) that it is filing f...

McDonald’s has decided to raise their menu prices in the wake of rising commodity costs. While their value-meal will remain the same, their burgers, sides, desserts and more have risen in price....

Disney is revising its all-time record weekend opening for Avengers: Infinity War, making it even more impressive than everyone thought. The Marvel blockbuster earned $258.2 million, instead of the $2...