Chicago corn and soybean futures fell to a virtual 19-year low due to expectations of a bumper harvest in the US. This creates difficulties for American farmers due to high production costs and growing competition from Brazil.
On July 16, the USA celebrates National Hot Dog Day. On this occasion, UNN has prepared a selection of five hot dog recipes, including classic, with cheddar and bacon, New York style, sweet, and vegan.
A farm worker died after a raid by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on a legal cannabis farm in California. The man, who was being pursued by immigration agents, fell from a height of 9 meters.
Pope Leo XIV's childhood home in Dolton, a Chicago suburb, has been sold for $375,000, 70% higher than the initial asking price. The village of Dolton plans to turn it into a landmark in cooperation with the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Castel Gandolfo for a six-week vacation, the first papal visit in 12 years. The 69-year-old pontiff plans to rest and prepare for the upcoming challenges of his pontificate.
In Chicago's River North neighborhood, a drive-by shooting occurred, resulting in four deaths and 14 injuries. The incident happened near a restaurant where a party was being held to celebrate a rapper's album release.
A massive tornado crossing a rainbow was recorded in the state of Nebraska, USA. Forecasters are warning of possible storms in the Mid-Atlantic and East Coasts.
Arnold Schwarzenegger has accused Republicans and Democrats of inaction on immigration reform. He stressed that their failure has led to an escalation of protests in Los Angeles.
In New York, about 45 people were arrested during protests against U. S. immigration policy. Clashes began after protesters refused to move onto the sidewalk.
Two employees of the Israeli embassy were shot dead in Washington as they were leaving a museum. The detained suspect shouted slogans in support of Palestine.
The city of Chicago intends to acquire the house where Pope Leo XIV was born and raised through eminent domain. This happened after the election of Cardinal Prevost as Pope.
Prime Video has confirmed the "Barbershop" series about the grandson of legendary barber Travis Porter, played by Jermaine Fowler. The action takes place in "Calvin's" barbershop in Chicago.
During the Cowboy Carter tour, Beyoncé had a mishap: a robot bartender spilled a drink on the throne instead of into a glass. The tour is also accompanied by difficulties with ticket sales and legal claims.
A debate is raging in Chicago over which baseball team the newly elected Pope Leo XIV supports. The pontiff's brother claims he is a White Sox fan, while the Cubs are inviting him to their stadium.
The brother of the newly elected Pope said that Leo XIV loved active games and board games as a child. He also added that the pontiff will be moderate, like Pope Francis.
The new Pope Leo XIV, has ancestry from New Orleans and the Dominican Republic. Genealogical research has revealed connections to Creole families.
According to the study, 25 of the 28 largest US cities are sinking, especially Houston, New York, and Chicago. This threatens infrastructure and increases flooding, endangering 34 million people.
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the new Pope Leo XIV after a series of votes. He became the first American Pope in history, continuing the policies of Francis.
Forbes estimated that after the introduction of tariffs, Trump's wealth decreased by $500 million, reaching $4. 2 billion. Trump Media and commercial real estate suffered the biggest losses.
Half a million people celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a parade in Dublin. Celebrations also took place in Cork, Galway, other cities and around the world.
The Air India flight from Chicago to Delhi returned to the US due to a malfunction of 11 out of 12 toilets on board. 300 passengers spent 10 hours in the air, after which they were provided temporary shelter in Chicago.
The CIA base in Virginia mistakenly appeared on the list of government buildings for sale from DODGE by Elon Musk. The building houses over 35,000 items from the Obama family and other classified materials.
ICE has developed a four-step program to track and deport hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants in the United States. The Trump administration is reintroducing harsh immigration enforcement measures, including detention in courts.
Egg prices in the United States have risen 7-fold in two years due to bird flu, which has killed 104 million laying hens. The largest grocery chains impose restrictions on the purchase of eggs due to the shortage.
The Trump administration has canceled the temporary protection status for more than 600,000 Venezuelans in the United States. This happened despite the fact that Biden had extended this status for 18 months due to the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.
US immigration authorities have launched an operation to arrest about 270 illegal immigrants in Chicago. The raid is being conducted with the participation of the FBI and other federal agencies as part of a new immigration policy.
Chicago plans to conduct a week-long operation to deport illegal immigrants who have committed minor offenses. The operation will involve up to 200 law enforcement officers.
The body of a man was found in the landing gear compartment of a United Airlines Boeing 787-10 after landing on Maui. Law enforcement agencies are investigating the incident, and the deceased has not been identified.
Chris Columbus explained that Kevin's mother was a successful fashion designer and his father could work in advertising. The director also said that he watched 300 children at the casting, although he wanted to cast Kalkin right away.
The former US first lady shared her plans to spend Christmas in Hawaii and spoke about the difficulties in choosing a gift for Barack. The Obamas' family traditions have remained unchanged since leaving the White House.
