Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 23, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) High temperature: 65 degrees (1909) Low temperature: Minus 18 degrees (1963) Precipitation: 0.89 inches (1999) Snowfall: 4.4 inches (1939) 1975: The State-of-the-Art Car (SOAC), produced by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Urban Mass Transportation Administration and Boeing Veritol, arrived in Chicago for a two-week demonstration. The stainless steel two-car system (one designed for 200 passengers and the other for 300) featured a plush…
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A surfer has described the moment he fought off a shark which charged at him in the water at Cheynes Beach in Western Australia. A surfer has described the moment he fought off a shark which charged at him in the water at Cheynes Beach in Western Australia. Video: Surfer fights off shark in terrifying close call Surfer fights off shark in terrifying close call We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement National A surfer has described the moment he fought off a shark which charged at him in…
Policy pitched as incentive for businesses to spend more at local venues amounts to using taxpayer money ‘to shout your boss steak tartare’, government saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Labor government has ridiculed the Coalition’s plan to allow small businesses to claim tax deductions on meals and entertainment, saying it amounts to using taxpayer money to “shout your boss steak tartare”.Meanwhile, the opposition leader Peter Dutton has declined to say how much the idea would cost – or exactly what would be covered.Sign up for Guardian…
Ally Lewber and James Kennedy are donezo … she just confirmed as much in the wake of his legal break in his domestic violence case. Ally confirmed the split Wednesday in a social media post reacting to James dodging criminal charges over his… Ally Lewber and James Kennedy are donezo … she just confirmed as much in the wake of his legal break in his domestic violence case. Ally confirmed the split Wednesday in a social media post reacting to James dodging criminal charges over his… Getty Composite Ally Lewber and James Kennedy are donezo … she just confirmed as…
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Treasurer David Janetzki has delivered his official appraisal of Labor’s last budget, notionally setting aside billions of dollars for services he says were left underfunded. Treasurer David Janetzki has delivered his official appraisal of Labor’s last budget, notionally setting aside billions of dollars for services he says were left underfunded. Updated National Queensland Queensland budget By Sean Parnell January 23, 2025 — 1.10pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement The Crisafulli government will seek to rebalance the budget in…
Amid controversy over her post-inauguration day sermon, get to know Episcopalian Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde.Amid controversy over her post-inauguration day sermon, get to know Episcopalian Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde. View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde instantly became a topic of national conversation after issuing a heartfelt plea directly to President Donald Trump during a sermon one day after inauguration day. Here’s what to know about the Episcopalian Bishop, the prayer service, and the reaction. Who is Mariann Edgar Budde? According to the New York Times, Bishop Budde is the first woman serve in the capacity of…
Amid fears of blackouts during Queensland’s heatwave, public servants were ordered to conserve power – and even avoid “large printing jobs or laminating”. Amid fears of blackouts during Queensland’s heatwave, public servants were ordered to conserve power – and even avoid “large printing jobs or laminating”. Updated National Queensland Extreme weather By Sean Parnell Updated January 23, 2025 — 2.04pmfirst published January 22, 2025 — 10.18pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement Public servants in Queensland government buildings were…
Netflix has raised its prices…once again. Find out how much a subscription will cost now!Netflix has raised its prices…once again. Find out how much a subscription will cost now! Image Credit: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Gett The streaming giant has announced, yet again, another price increase. We’ve all been watching it increase year after year, and 2025 is no different. Find out how much it’ll cost you to stream your shows below! How Much Did a Netflix Subscription Cost Before? Netflix’s ad-tier subscription used to cost $6.99. A standard subscription used to be $15.49. And a premium subscription used to be…
Fans of the flower – known as Putricia – say they are ‘obsessed’ with the plant, although they have ‘never smelt that before’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn Sydney, word is spreading: a rare endangered plant named after a deformed penis is beginning to unfurl.Outside Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden greenhouse on Thursday, a diverse crowd of hundreds has formed. International tourists wait expectantly by families and young, trendy couples. Babies are everywhere.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…Fans of the flower – known as…
Watch the match highlights between Aryna Sabalenka & Paula Badosa in the Semifinals of the 2025 Australian Open Women’s Singles Tournament Tennis. Watch the match highlights between Aryna Sabalenka & Paula Badosa in the Semifinals of the 2025 Australian Open Women’s Singles Tournament Tennis. Video: Australian Open Highlights: Aryna Sabalenka v Paula Badosa Australian Open Highlights: Aryna Sabalenka v Paula Badosa We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement Sport Tennis Watch the match highlights between Aryna Sabalenka & Paula Badosa in the Semifinals of the 2025 Australian Open Women’s…
Matisyahu says Elon Musk most definitely did not make a Nazi salute at Donald Trump’s inauguration … he says it’s just an example of Elon being a fish out of water. The Jewish singer-songwriter, who voted for Trump this past election, tells TMZ… Matisyahu says Elon Musk most definitely did not make a Nazi salute at Donald Trump’s inauguration … he says it’s just an example of Elon being a fish out of water. The Jewish singer-songwriter, who voted for Trump this past election, tells TMZ… TMZ.com Matisyahu says Elon Musk most definitely did not make a Nazi salute at…
The airline acknowledges changes will leave many members spending more points and more on feesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s most popular airline loyalty program is set for some major changes.This week, Qantas announced it was broadly increasing the amount of frequent flyer points needed to redeem Classic Reward flights – a move that has already irked points collectors.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…The airline acknowledges changes will leave many members spending more points and more on feesFollow our Australia news live blog…
Former 46th President Joe Biden wrote a letter to now 47th President Donald Trump as his term came to an end. Discover what he wrote below.Former 46th President Joe Biden wrote a letter to now 47th President Donald Trump as his term came to an end. Discover what he wrote below. Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Donald Trump has been sworn into office, making history as not only the 45th president of the United States but now also the 47th president. His inauguration followed the conclusion of Joe Biden’s term as the 46th president in January 2025. During his…
Lynn’s son, Sebastian, announced his mother died one month after she suffered from a ski accident.Lynn’s son, Sebastian, announced his mother died one month after she suffered from a ski accident. View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Lynn Ban died at the age of 51 on January 20, 2025, her son, Sebastian, revealed in a heartbreaking social media post later that week. Ban’s death came just weeks after she suffered an accident while enjoying a winter holidays trip. Though her official cause of death has not been revealed yet, Sebastian’s announcement hinted at how she tragically died. “Many of you…
Today is Thursday, Jan. 23, the 23rd day of 2025. There are 342 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 23, 1997, Madeleine Albright was sworn in as the nation’s first female secretary of state. Also on this date: In 1368, China’s Ming dynasty, which lasted nearly three centuries, began as Zhu Yuanzhang was formally acclaimed Hongwu Emperor, following the collapse of the Yuan dynasty. In 1789, Georgetown University was established in present-day Washington, D.C. In 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States. In 1870, approximately 200 Piegan…
Learn about the history of Executive Order 11246 following President Trump’s executive order to eliminate DEI programs and remove DEI employees within a week.Learn about the history of Executive Order 11246 following President Trump’s executive order to eliminate DEI programs and remove DEI employees within a week. Image Credit: Bettmann Archive President Donald Trump has made it clear that eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) programs is a top priority as he returns to the White House. A memo from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, issued Tuesday evening, instructed that all federal DEI…
Delivering what he described as “Labor’s last budget update”, rather than the LNP’s first, Treasurer David Janetzki cast a bleak picture of the state’s finances. Delivering what he described as “Labor’s last budget update”, rather than the LNP’s first, Treasurer David Janetzki cast a bleak picture of the state’s finances. Updated National Queensland Queensland budget By Cameron Atfield January 23, 2025 — 2.13pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement It is “highly likely” that Queensland’s credit rating will be…
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned on Thursday that a Russian victory over Ukraine would undermine the dissuasive force of the world’s biggest military alliance and that its credibility could cost trillions to restore. NATO has been ramping up its forces along its eastern flank with Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, deploying thousands of troops and equipment to deter Moscow from expanding its war into the territory of any of the organization’s 32 member countries. “If Ukraine loses then to restore the deterrence of the rest of NATO again, it will be a much, much higher price than what we are contemplating…
Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas, with supporters urging humane methods to bring down the animal’s population, which is wreaking havoc on the island’s agricultural sector. Around 200,000 of the reptiles are believed to be in the island’s southern and central areas, which are heavily dependent on farming, according Chiu Kuo-hao of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency. Specially recruited hunting teams killed about 70,000 iguanas last year, with bounties of up to $15 each. Local governments have asked the public to help identify iguana nests and they recommend fishing spears as the most humane means of…