Gov. J.B. Pritzker talks to reporters Wednesday at the Illinois State Fair. Blue Room Stream Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who helped build the Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie, on Wednesday said
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FBI Director Wray pushes back on threats following unprecedented raid on Trump: ‘Deplorable and dangerous’
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday pushed back on social media threats made against him and other law enforcement officers, following his
Karine Jean-Pierre roasted over ‘Orwellian’ tweet touting ‘0% inflation’
President Biden’s top spokesperson was accused of lying on Wednesday in a tweet touting “0% inflation in July” — even as federal data indicated that the consumer price index rose
Q&A: Southern Section commissioner Rob Wigod offers ‘exit’ interview on major topics
Unless the Dodgers offer a coaching job, Southern Section commissioner Rob Wigod said Wednesday he has made no plans yet for what his life will look like after he ends
Biden says US knows ‘with certainty’ that American journalist Austin Tice is being held by Syria
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Biden on Wednesday called on Syria to release American journalist and veteran Austin Tice, saying the U.S. government knows “with certainty”
COVID hospitalization totals slide again in LA County
The number of coronavirus patients in Los Angeles County hospitals continued declining on Wednesday, Aug. 10, one day ahead of an anticipated update of federal numbers that could move the
Mexico issues measures to mitigate high costs of train cargo as inflation soars
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico’s government on Wednesday said it had issued so-called “emergency directives” for the transportation via train of products in a staple basket of goods with the aim of mitigating high
Hungary Settles Russia’s Bill With Ukraine to Restore Oil Flows
BERLIN — Hungary’s main oil conglomerate said on Wednesday that it would pay an outstanding bill owed by Russia’s oil pipeline operator to the Ukrainian authorities, clearing the way for
Biden Signs Bill to Help Veterans Exposed to Toxic Burn Pits
WASHINGTON — President Biden on Wednesday signed into law a bill that expands medical benefits for veterans who were exposed to toxins from burning pits of trash on military bases,
Trump Once Said Only the Mob Pleads the Fifth Amendment. He’s Doing It Today
Donald Trump sat for questioning on Wednesday as part of the state of New York’s long-running probe into his company’s business practices. The only question he actually answered, however, was
Iranian operative charged in alleged plot to assassinate John Bolton
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Justice Department on Wednesday announced charges against an Iranian operative for an alleged plot to assassinate former Trump administration national security
UK summons Chinese ambassador over ‘aggressive’ escalation on Taiwan
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Wednesday summoned China’s ambassador to Britain, Zheng Zeguang, to explain Beijing’s actions towards Taiwan following U.S.
Disney blows away Q3 earnings expectations on theme parks and streaming growth
Disney reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings Wednesday, aided by its theme parks and continued growth of its all-important Disney+ service. The Burbank, Calif.-based company posted earnings per share of 1.09 on
Financial Times mockingly ‘apologizes’ to CNBC’s Jim Cramer in feud over inflation
CNBC personality Jim Cramer lashed out at the Financial Times on Wednesday in a bizarre spat over the latest US inflation reading for July. The feud emerged shortly after the
Steve Martin talks retirement after 60 years: ‘This is, weirdly, it’
Legendary actor Steve Martin revealed Wednesday that he could retire after he finishes filming his show “Only Murders in the Building.” Martin told the Hollywood Reporter that he will continue
Tesla rival Nikola names Michael Lohscheller as new CEO
Nikola said on Wednesday that Michael Lohscheller will take over as the electric-truck maker’s chief executive officer when Mark Russell retires on Jan. 1 next year. Lohscheller, who joined the company
What does ‘plead the Fifth’ mean? Will Donald Trump do it?
Former President Donald Trump is due Wednesday to face questioning under oath in New York’s civil investigation into his business practices. But will he answer? The ex-president’s lawyer has indicated
Tourists Are Injured Near Icelandic Volcanic Eruption
Three tourists were injured in Iceland Wednesday night as they trekked across rough terrain to a volcanic eruption drawing awe-struck onlookers to its sputtering fountains of red-hot lava, a spokeswoman
Former Toys ‘R’ Us CEO warns of record retail bankruptcies by fall
Former Toys ‘R’ Us CEO Gerald Storch warned on Wednesday that in the fall “we’re going to see record bankruptcies in retail” for small businesses and some chains. He stressed that he believes mom-and-pop stores
China sends 27 warplanes into Taiwan ADIZ airspace
China gave a preview Wednesday of what might be coming for Taiwan by sending 27 warplanes into the island’s air defense identification zone — a buffer of airspace commonly referred
Iceland volcano near major airport erupts second time in a year
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A volcano erupted Wednesday morning in Iceland near the capital city of Reykjavík, eight months after its last eruption ended. The Icelandic
Cubs’ game vs. Cardinals on Wednesday postponed because of inclement weather
The Cubs’ game Wednesday against the Cardinals was postponed for rain. AP Photos ST. LOUIS — After lightning flashed in the sky beyond Busch Stadium, and the forecast showed persistent
Jackie Walorski, Indiana Congresswoman, Is Killed in Car Crash
WASHINGTON — Representative Jackie Walorski, Republican of Indiana, was killed in a car accident in her district on Wednesday, according to her office. She was 58. Ms. Walorski’s husband, Dean
Alex Jones, Under Questioning, Is Confronted With Evidence of Deception
AUSTIN, Texas — In a brutal cross-examination on Wednesday in the trial of the conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, a lawyer for Sandy Hook parents produced text messages from Mr. Jones’s
Senate Overwhelmingly Votes to Add Sweden and Finland to NATO
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a treaty that would expand NATO to include Finland and Sweden, with Republicans and Democrats linking arms to pave the way for
Senate Votes to Add Finland and Sweden to NATO
By Reuters •August 3, 2022 The Senate overwhelmingly approved a treaty on Wednesday that would allow Finland and Sweden to join NATO. It paves the way for one of the
Switzerland, Leader in Gold Refining, Bans Import of Russian Gold
Switzerland on Wednesday banned imports of Russian gold and gold products, on the heels of similar moves by the European Union and the United States. The Federal Council, the Swiss
White House to Establish Office on Long Covid
On Wednesday, the Biden-Harris administration announced the creation of a new office focused on Long Covid within the Department of Health and Human Services. It’s a critical step towards legitimizing
Walmart cutting 200 corporate jobs amid lower profit forecasts
Walmart confirmed Wednesday it is laying off corporate workers as part of a restructuring process. “We’re updating our structure and evolving select roles to provide clarity and better position the company for
With safety Derwin James on sideline, Nasir Adderley showing he’s a take Chargers guy
The Chargers’ practice Wednesday ended after a collision that resulted in Maurice Ffrench being attended to by medical personnel. The backup wide receiver was OK and left the field on