All Stories from April 16, 2025 (Change date)
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Multiple pets rescued from Lake in the Hills house fireApr 16, 2025 7:59 am - Firefighters rescued multiple pets from a house fire in Lake in the Hills Tuesday evening that left the home uninhabitable.
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Connor Bedard ready to ‘attack’ offseason after two goals in Blackhawks’ season finaleApr 16, 2025 7:16 am - Connor Bedard had time to come to terms with the Blackhawks’ end-of-season fate. He’s known for a while the Blackhawks weren’t making the playoffs. While he hopes for a different fate in the future, he hasn’t been wasting any time in planning to take advantage of the long offseason ahead.
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UK’s top court says definition of a woman is based on biological sex and excludes transgender peopleApr 16, 2025 7:09 am - The U.K. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a woman is someone born biologically female, excluding transgender people from the legal definition in a long-running dispute between a feminist group and the Scottish government.
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China's economy grew 5.4% in the first quarter as exporters rushed to beat Trump’s tariffsApr 16, 2025 7:04 am - China's economy expanded at a 5.4% annual pace in January-March, the government said Wednesday, supported by strong exports ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s rapid increases in tariffs on Chinese products.
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Make this bacon and onion quiche the centerpiece of your Easter brunchApr 16, 2025 6:15 am - Easter brunch is an excuse to make everyone’s favorite dishes and serve them all at the same meal. Instead of the standard egg casserole, try this bacon, caramelized onion and cheese quiche.
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Bourbon-plumped currants enhance the flavor of hot cross buns for EasterApr 16, 2025 5:50 am - Hot cross buns are an Easter specialty with a light, enriched crumb that’s studded with currants and flavored with a gentle mix of warm spices and a hint of citrus. While some versions are drizzled with icing, this recipe uses a traditional semi-sweet, flour-based “cross” etched across the top.
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Daily Herald opinion: Cautious optimism for senior driving proposal: But ‘safety first’ must remain rule of the roadApr 16, 2025 5:30 am - Daily Herald opinion: Raising the age for mandatory senior driving tests is a good idea, but safety must remain the key focus.
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Salmon with whipped feta and peas is a joyful springtime mealApr 16, 2025 5:25 am - A creamy spread of whipped feta, peas and parsley makes a luscious bed for buttery, roasted salmon. Topped with a bright, peppery watercress salad to offset the richness of the fish, this weeknight-friendly meal is special enough for company.
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Why does union membership keep declining?Apr 16, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: Union membership has been declining for decades. Public sector unions now make up the majority, while private sector unions struggle despite Democratic efforts. Unions face issues like automation, quality of leadership, and lack of necessity.
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Will Trump’s Tariffs Move Us Back to the constitutional Order?Apr 16, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: Trump's recent tariffs have caused economic uncertainty and stock market drops, but their full effects are still unclear. Polls show tariffs are unpopular, but Trump's approval is so far unaffected.