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Italy has cleared the way to build the world’s largest suspension bridge linking the Italian mainland with Sicily. An interministerial committee on Wednesday approved the massive 13.5 billion euro inf ...

President Donald Trump says he's imposing a 100% tariff on computer chips— a move that raises the specter of higher prices for electronics, autos, household appliances and other essential goods ...

Although President Donald Trump has not directly said he thinks JD Vance should be the heir to his “Make America Great Again” base of support, he acknowledged ...

A motorcycle driver was killed in a Tuesday evening crash which caused Illinois 130 to be closed down for hours as state police investigated.

Unit 4 held a New Teacher 'Signing Day' today at Central High School, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Admin from each school ...

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This weekend, Jen Pawol will make history by becoming the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball game. She's set to work the series between the Miami Marlins and ...

IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward and series officials were shocked by a social media post from the Department of Homeland Security that touts plans for an immigration ...

A motorcycle driver was killed in a Tuesday evening crash which caused Illinois 130 to be closed down for hours as state police investigated.