WASHINGTON — Elon Musk’s super PAC spent around $200 million to help elect Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the group’s spending, funding an effort that set a new standard for how billionaires can influence elections. The billionaire Tesla and SpaceX CEO provided the vast majority of the money to America PAC, which focused on low-propensity and first-time … [Read more...] about Elon Musk’s PAC spent an estimated $200 million to help elect Trump, AP source says
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Students, teachers mourn the closure of historic Illinois outdoor camp: ‘Greatest memories of our lives’
The fading autumn colors along the Rock River made for a picturesque backdrop at the Lorado Taft Field Campus. Children and adults posed for photographs at the dining hall window that overlooks the bluffs, re-creating memories of school field trips to the northern Illinois camp. At an open house event Sunday, students and teachers walked the grounds one last time while … [Read more...] about Students, teachers mourn the closure of historic Illinois outdoor camp: ‘Greatest memories of our lives’
Taylor Swift wins big and Rita Ora pays tribute to Liam Payne at the MTV EMAs
MANCHESTER, England — Taylor Swift came out top at the 2024 MTV EMAs on Sunday, walking away with best artist, best U.S. aact, best live act and best video for “Fortnight” (featuring Post Malone). Swift, who is currently finishing up her Eras tour on the other side of the Atlantic, thanked the fans for the bounty of prizes via video message. The UK show opened with an acrobatic … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift wins big and Rita Ora pays tribute to Liam Payne at the MTV EMAs
Bicyclist fatally struck by SUV in Lower West Side ruled an accident, medical examiner says
The death of a man who was fatally struck by an SUV while riding a bicycle in the Lower West Side late last month was ruled an accident Saturday, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. A Jeep SUV struck the still-unidentified bicyclist in the 1900 block of South Union Avenue on Oct. 27 around 4:14 a.m., according to Chicago police. The Jeep’s driver fled the … [Read more...] about Bicyclist fatally struck by SUV in Lower West Side ruled an accident, medical examiner says
Voters say ‘yes’ to $26M referendum for Golf District 67 to improve school buildings, security: ‘We can move forward’
More than half of the voters who live within Golf School District 67 voted Tuesday to approve a $26 million referendum that called for the district to pay for capital and safety improvements in the two-school district. According to unofficial election results from the Cook County clerk’s office, 53% of voters chose to approve the referendum. About 47% voted against the … [Read more...] about Voters say ‘yes’ to $26M referendum for Golf District 67 to improve school buildings, security: ‘We can move forward’