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The Weekender: Chicago Blues Fest, Ribfest, 57th Street Art Fair and more!

Note: Music licensing rights prohibit us from posting the video to accompany the weekend listings. The video in the player above has new movies coming to theaters this weekend. Chicago is truly the home of the blues with the Chicago Blues Festival this weekend. Headliners this year include Taj Mahal and Ronnie Baker Brooks. The [...]

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New York, NY NY Post Jun 5
New ‘60 Minutes’ chief vows editorial independence, says Stahl, Whitaker and Wertheim are key to future

“The foundation of 60 Minutes is its journalistic independence,” Nick Bilton wrote in a memo to staffers on Thursday.

Chicago, IL WGN News Jun 5
New releases: Masters of the Universe, Scream 7

New movies in theaters this weekend include Masters of the Universe and Scream 7!

Chicago, IL Block Club Chicago Jun 5
West Side Housing Development In Historical Bank Building Opens Applications

The 78-unit apartment complex is the first phase in the redevelopment of Austin's landmark Laramie State Bank building.

Boston, MA WBUR Jun 5
A casual's guide to the World Cup teams coming to Massachusetts

Here's what to know about the eight World Cup teams playing in Boston (or technically, Foxborough) during the group stage — from their most recognizable players to off-the-pitch fun facts.

New York, NY NY Post Jun 5
Flavio Cobolli vs. Matteo Arnaldi prediction: French Open semifinal odds, picks, best bets Friday

There are a number of similarities between Flavio Cobolli and Matteo Arnaldi.

New York, NY NY Post Jun 5
FIFA World Cup 2026 fans racing to buy $150 soccer-themed LABUBU from POP MART

POP MART’s new FIFA World Cup 2026 LABUBU collection is turning heads among soccer fans and collectors alike. Discover the viral plush, keychains and collectibles taking over the tournament.

Technology Electrek Jun 5
Wheel-E Podcast: Monarc e-bikes launch, bike buses, more

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Monarc and Engwe, frames that are glued together from Flit, new e-bike laws, court-ordered pedaling, and more. more…

Chicago, IL Block Club Chicago Jun 5
Major Taylor Trail Unveils Restored Natural Area, Art Installation Where Neighbors Can Gather

A ribbon cutting is Saturday, and neighbors have planned a Juneteenth fundraiser to make further improvements to the cycling trail.

New York, NY NY Post Jun 5
Taylor Swift returns to country roots with ‘Toy Story 5’ release: I’m ‘coming home’

Swift's "I Knew It, I Knew You," co-written with Jack Antonoff, is the Grammy-winning pop star's first country song in years.

Chicago, IL WGN News Jun 5
PCA walks off A's 7-6 to complete crazy comeback

CHICAGO (AP) — Pete Crow-Armstrong's bloop RBI single capped a four-run ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Athletics 7-6 Thursday night to avoid a three-game series sweep. Crow-Armstrong also hit a solo homer, his ninth of the season, in the sixth inning for Chicago, which had lost three straight and 14 of 17. Joel Kuhnel [...]

New York, NY NY Post Jun 5
It’s National Donut Day — here’s where get your free dough rings

You can have your cake donut and eat it too.