Tag: Chicago
Study: Black Chicago residents die nearly 9 years earlier than whites
In a report released Thursday, Chicago health officials starkly stated the cause of a growing life expectancy gap between Black and white residents: decades...
Experts compare Covid-19 with previous national crises
Already, Covid-19 has killed more people than World War I and Vietnam - combined. Coronavirus has pushed the unemployment rate to levels not seen...
Chicago on track for one of the most violent years in decades
Barely a month into his job as Chicago's top cop, David Brown described his "moonshot": a year when there would be fewer than 300...
Unrest continues in Wisconsin following police shooting of black man
The unrest following police shooting of a black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Sunday evening continued into Monday, when crowds tried to cram into...
Gold down as traders digest FOMC minutes
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange fell on Thursday as traders digested the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)...
Few Americans know blood type, as studies show relevance for virus
Forty-three percent of Americans don't know their blood type according to a 2019 survey by Quest Diagnostics - fewer than how many have memorized...
Chicago warns against ‘dictatorship’ as it awaits federal agents
After a frenzied 24 hours during which Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot threatened to sue if US President Donald Trump tried to send federal agents...
Trump announces “surge” of federal agents to Chicago
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that his administration is sending a "surge" of federal agents to Chicago as part of a plan...
Gold up on geopolitical tensions
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose on Wednesday as tensions between the United States and China increased.
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Q&A: What is herd immunity? And how do we get there on Covid-19?
Add to the pandemic lexicon another once-obscure term that's come into common usage: "herd immunity."
Along with "flatten the curve," "social distancing" and "super...
Gold up on European Union’s stimulus deal
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose on Tuesday as the European Union struck a stimulus deal.
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Gold up on COVID-19 worsening
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose on Monday as the COVID-19 public health crisis worsened.
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Experts’ views on when people are spat on during virus mask disputes
As more and more people have been going back out in public now that some of the state's restrictions have lifted, the presence, or...
The Chicago Marathon is canceled for just the 2nd time in its history
For the second time in its history, the Chicago Marathon has been canceled before runners cross the starting line.
Organizers on Monday announced the 43rd...
Gold up on technical trading
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose on Tuesday as technical trading brought the precious metal higher.
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Chicago cancels Independence Day celebrations to prevent spread of COVID-19
Chicago is a little quiet during this year's Independence Day holiday as the local government has cancelled the fireworks displays at Navy Pier and...
Fortify and Wellbeing Foundation Africa Partner to Reduce maternal deaths in West Africa
Partnership combines private sector ingenuity with local know-how and leadership to save the lives of millions of women and children suffering from iron deficiency
U.S.-based...
Gold futures up on weaker U.S. data
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose on Monday.
The most active gold contract for June...
Gold rises after jobless data
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose on Thursday as jobless data brought investors to the precious metal...
Gold up as crude falls
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose on Monday as gold gained some ground amid tumble of crude...
Gold closes lower on reopening hopes
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange fell on Friday as investors reacted to the U.S. roadmap for returning...
Gold up on safe haven demand
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose on Monday as a hedge against inflation.
The most...
Boeing mulling plan to cut 10 percent workforce
U.S. airplane giant Boeing Company is mulling a plan to cut about 10 percent of its workforce amid the fallout caused by COVID-19, U.S....
Lifestyle weighs more than geography in determining makeup of gut microbiome
Apes in U.S. zoos host bacterial communities in their intestinal tracts that are more similar to those of people who eat a non-Western diet...
Gold up after March jobs report
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose on Friday as investors reacted to the March jobs report.
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Gold down despite weaker U.S. dollar, disruptions in supply
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange fell on Friday as a result of profit-taking, despite a weaker U.S....
Gold down after two overbought sessions
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange fell on Wednesday as analysts believe the precious metal was overbought and...
Transfusion of antibodies from recovered patients’ blood possible COVID-19 treatment
U.S. researchers have filed an investigational new drug application, which, if approved, would pave the way for a clinical trial on using antibodies from...
Emotions play key role on social media during outbreaks
Examining the role of fear and anger in connection with exposure to MERS-related information through social media, researchers at the University of Illinois (UI)...
Gold futures rally around 2 percent after biggest daily drop in nearly 7 years
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose around 2 percent on Monday, after suffering the sharpest drop since...