KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The homes of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce were broken into within days of each other last month, law enforcement reports show. “Obviously it’s frustrating, disappointing,” Mahomes said before practice Wednesday. The break-ins, first reported by TMZ, happened just before and the day of the Chiefs’ 26-13 home victory … [Read more...] about Homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were broken into last month
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With state facing $3B deficit, GOP senators call on Gov. JB Pritzker to promise no tax hikes
SPRINGFIELD — On the first day of the Illinois legislature’s brief fall session, Republicans called on Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker to promise not to raise taxes to address a projected budget deficit of more than $3 billion. The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget made the deficit projection on Nov. 1, four months into a budget year that includes about $750 million in tax … [Read more...] about With state facing $3B deficit, GOP senators call on Gov. JB Pritzker to promise no tax hikes
Elon Musk’s PAC spent an estimated $200 million to help elect Trump, AP source says
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
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