All Stories from August 6, 2025 (Change date)
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New studies tie unrecognized deaths and health problems to Maui and LA wildfiresAug 06, 2025 7:08 pm - The toll of wildfires is usually counted in acres burned, property destroyed and lives lost to smoke and flames. But three studies published Wednesday suggest the cost to human health from the Maui and Los Angeles wildfires was substantially higher.
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This climate study made a big error. One piece of data was to blame.Aug 06, 2025 7:04 pm - A year ago, a paper published in the journal Nature made a sweeping claim: The world economy was already on track to lose 19% of global gross domestic product by 2050, co...
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UCLA says Trump administration has suspended $584 million in grants, threatening researchAug 06, 2025 7:01 pm - The Trump administration has suspended $584 million in federal grants for the University of California, Los Angeles, nearly double the amount that was previously thought,...
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Former Illini Michael Feagles claims Illinois Open championship at Kemper LakesAug 06, 2025 6:25 pm - Michael Feagles won the Illinois Open at Kemper Lakes in Kildeer on Wednesday.
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A new day: Kittredge recovers, Horton stays strong as Cubs roll past RedsAug 06, 2025 5:51 pm - A day after hearing loud boos at Wrigley Field, reliever Andrew Kittredge tossed an immaculate inning in support of starter Cade Horton. The Cubs beat the Reds 6-1.
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Scottie Scheffler will take being rested and ready over practice for FedEx Cup playoffsAug 06, 2025 5:30 pm - The tournament at TPC Southwind is the start of three straight FedEx Cup playoff events that culminate with the FedEx Cup title to whoever wins the Tour Championship.
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MLB is calling up its first female umpire, promoting Jen Pawol for Saturday’s Marlins-Braves gameAug 06, 2025 5:23 pm - Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.
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Trump and Putin plan meeting on Ukraine, as early as next weekAug 06, 2025 5:11 pm - President Donald Trump intends to meet soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a White House official, who said the meeting could come as early as next week
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Kokandy revival of ‘Amélie’ a lovely tribute to kindness, human connection and simple pleasuresAug 06, 2025 5:09 pm - Kokandy Productions’ delicious Chicago-area premiere of the musical “Amélie” stars the beguiling Aurora Penepacker, a Glenview native, as the titular pixie girl and Arlington Heights native Joe Giovannetti as the quirky loner who happens to be her soulmate.
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U-46 superintendent gets 5-year contract, salary bump to nearly $300,000Aug 06, 2025 5:02 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46 Superintendent Suzanne Johnson is among the 50 highest-paid school district leaders in the state, under a new five-year contract approved by the school board Monday.