All Stories from July 18, 2026 (Change date)
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Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Here’s how it attacks the bodyJul 18, 2026 3:53 pm - Smoke from wildfires — which are burning more of the Northern Hemisphere as Earth warms — attacks nearly every system in the human body, killing tens of thousands of people a year, numerous medical studies show.
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US military launches new airstrikes to 'swiftly punish' Iran for deaths of US troopsJul 18, 2026 3:29 pm - The U.S. military said Saturday that it launched new airstrikes against Iran to “swiftly punish” the country’s Revolutionary Guard for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members, left one missing and four requiring hospitalization.
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Big gaps between Democratic, Republican campaign coffers in suburban House racesJul 18, 2026 11:45 am - Democratic congressional candidates running for seats in the suburbs are far better funded than their Republican rivals ahead of the November election, new reports show.
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NFL players advocate for natural grass playing surfaces after World Cup: ‘Worth the cost’Jul 18, 2026 9:24 am - As the World Cup winds down ahead of Sunday’s final, NFL players are taking to social media to express their desire to play on the type of natural grass fields the tourna...
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3 ways the Chicago Blackhawks could address Connor Bedard’s absence — including a Patrick Kane returnJul 18, 2026 8:30 am - In their end-of-season interviews after a 29-39-14 finish, the Chicago Blackhawks made one thing clear about the 2026-27 season. “Playoffs are the expectation — we’re not...
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O’Donnell: Roots of Landon Thome more ‘feel good’ for spirit of ’26 SoxJul 18, 2026 8:30 am - BILL VEECK, TWICE THE PRINCIPAL OWNER OF THE WHITE SOX, was fond of saying that the greatest gift a father can give his son is a good name. That's why baseball fans from ...
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Schwarz: When will the United States play in a World Cup final? That’s difficult to sayJul 18, 2026 8:30 am - As we watch Spain and Argentina play Sunday afternoon in the World Cup final, don’t be afraid to dream of the day the United States plays for that golden trophy. But reme...
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Amateur chefs whip up grab-and-go goodies at Mount Prospect storeJul 18, 2026 8:00 am - Many dream of becoming a professional chef but are reluctant to take that step. Mount Prospect residents Charles and Alynne Chen are turning that dream into reality for area amateur chefs — and making their creations available to the public.
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The Biz Week That Was: Inflation woes, downtown businesses close, and unemployment claims dipJul 18, 2026 7:55 am - Americans are using credit-card rewards to pay for groceries, gas A pile of credit-card reward points can take you business class to Bali or cover a few days’ stay i...
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US and Iran trade strikes over Strait of Hormuz. Kuwait suffers infrastructure damageJul 18, 2026 7:34 am - The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified.