Author: Dani Tietz

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Staerkel Planetarium Unveils Exciting Summer 2025 Show Lineup

The William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College has revealed its highly anticipated Summer 2025 schedule, offering a diverse array of shows designed to captivate audiences of all ages. From explorations of the cosmos to sensory-friendly experiences, this summer promises to be an unforgettable season for astronomy enthusiasts and families […]

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Supreme Court Orders Trump Administration to Facilitate Return of Wrongfully Deported Maryland Resident

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously directed the Trump administration to take immediate steps to facilitate the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador last month due to what the government has acknowledged as an “administrative error.”  The ruling largely upheld a […]

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Vermilion County Conservation District to Host Illinois Birds Workshop at Kennekuk County Park

The Vermilion County Conservation District (VCCD) is set to host an engaging “Illinois Birds” workshop on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kennekuk County Park Education Center. This event, offered through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) ENTICE (Environment and Nature Training Institute for […]

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House Approves GOP-Backed SAVE Act, Potentially Disenfranchising Millions of Voters

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act on Thursday in a 220-208 vote. The measure saw unanimous Republican support and was joined by four Democrats: Reps. Jared Golden (Maine), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Washington), Henry Cuellar (Texas), and Ed Case (Hawaii). Republicans championed the SAVE […]

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Schiff Calls for Insider Trading Probe After Trump Tariff Pause Triggers Market Surge

Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) has called for a congressional investigation into potential insider trading and market manipulation by President Donald Trump following his abrupt announcement of a 90-day pause on most retaliatory tariffs. The pause maintains a 10% global tariff and ups tariffs on China to 125%, sending stock markets […]

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Trump Unveils Controversial $5 Million ‘Gold Card’ Visa for Wealthy Foreign Investors, Bypassing Congressional Approval

President Donald Trump has announced a new immigration initiative aimed at affluent foreign investors: the $5 million “gold card” visa. This program, which provides permanent residency and a pathway to U.S. citizenship, is set to replace the existing EB-5 immigrant investor visa program. Trump revealed the plan aboard Air Force […]