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These Baby Names Are Only Given to Children of Famous People (For Good Reason)

Some names sound so bold, so over-the-top, or so unique that you just know they belong to the children of famous people. While the average parent might be debating between Emma or Olivia, celebrities are out here naming their babies things that sound more like designer perfumes or space-age characters.…

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‘This is iconic’: Rihanna has mischievous request for Mariah Carey mid-concert

‘Diamonds’ singer declared ‘this is iconic’ as Carey signed her name on her chest

The Independent UK

No Judicial Review of Security Clearance Revocation in Discrimination Challenge

From Lee v. Garland, decided Tuesday by the D.C. Circuit (in an opinion by Judge Gregory Katsas, joined by Judges… The post No Judicial Review of Security Clearance Revocation in Discrimination Challenge appeared first on Reason.com.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar says she would replace late friend Shannen Doherty in new film

‘Mallrats’ director Kevin Smith had said ‘Buffy’ star would bring Doherty’s ‘warmth’ to the role

The Independent UK

Sequoia-backed unicorn Faire just promoted an internal candidate to be its new CFO. Here's how he stood out

Jason Lee will succeed Lauren Cooks Levitan as finance chief at the unicorn startup.

Fortune

Exclusive: Wholesale marketplace unicorn Faire elevates CFO Lauren Cooks Levitan to president

Since its launch in 2017, the startup has raised over $1 billion from investors such as Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund, Y Combinator, Khosla Ventures, and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Fortune

Chime to buy Salt Labs for as much as $173M in push to expand ahead of possible IPO

Salt Labs’ CEO, whose career arc has been tumultuous, will join Chime.

Fortune

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Over 10 Palestinian Children Lose Limbs Daily Amid Famine Threat

Palestinian children are more at risk of being killed by bomb blasts and famine that adults in the Gaza Strip.

International Business Times UK

Jason Lee Signs With UTA For Representation In All Areas

Jason Lee, CEO of Hollywood Unlocked, partners with UTA for representation, showcasing success in media, philanthropy, and community engagement.

Top News

Republican calls to kill "all" Gazans

An activist confronted Rep. Andy Ogles over "taxpayer dollars that are going to bomb those kids"

Salon

US Congressman Andy Ogles stirs outrage with Gaza comment – ‘Kill them all’

Video of the United States representative has gone viral after he clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters in Washington.

Al Jazeera

The plight of Gaza’s ‘WCNSFs’ – wounded child, no surviving family

A chilling acronym used by aid workers reflects the reality of a conflict in which 40% of casualties are believed to be minors

The Guardian - UK

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s anti-violence strategy takes ex-Mayor Lightfoot’s plans to a new level in 4 violent neighborhoods

Mayor Brandon Johnson plans a range of resources, including another round of guaranteed basic income, targeted this time to four neighborhoods.

Chicago Sun-Times

Split decision for police union: Council committee OKs contract extension, rejects arbitrator’s ruling on cop discipline

Over strong objection from the Fraternal Order of Police and its Council allies, the committee voted to reject an arbitrator’s ruling that would allow officers accused of serious wrongdoing to bypass the Police Board and hold proceedings behind closed doors.

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Johnson urged to ‘find solutions that work for the airlines’ to salvage O’Hare expansion

Days after announcing his departure from the job growth agency known as World Business Chicago, Michael Fassnacht urged City Hall and the two major carriers to work out their differences on a massive project that started at $8.7 billion but has ballooned to $12.1 billion.

The Guardian - UK

‘We now just wish to be killed’: the Palestinians under fire in southern Gaza

As the Israeli offensive restarts, those who fled the north find themselves exposed and fearful on the frontline again

The Guardian - UK

Israel’s military strategy threatens to make a desperate situation utterly dire

IDF claim to be avoiding blanket bombing the south, where about 2mn people live, but their new approach does not look much different

Chicago Sun-Times

Brandon Johnson’s first budget sails through City Council

The $16.77 billion plan, approved 41-8, holds the line on taxes and increases spending for an array of popular programs. But it also relies on one-time revenues and budgets far too little for the ongoing migrant crisis, on the hope that more state and federal help is on the way.

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Bill to boost pensions for retired Chicago cops will cost city $60M

Cost-of-living increases of 3% will be granted to all retired Chicago police officers, regardless of whether they were born before or after Jan. 1, 1966. Gov. J.B. Pritzker in 2021 signed into law a similar measure for retired firefighters.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor Brandon Johnson won’t pay a price for floor leader’s ouster, top aide says

One day after the mayor cast the tie-breaking vote that saved Ald. Carlo Ramirez-Rosa from a Council censure, senior mayoral adviser Jason Lee said it was not a mistake for Johnson to empower the chair of the Council’s Socialist Caucus as both floor leader and Zoning Committee chair.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sweeping the floor: Why Johnson had no choice in removing key Council ally from top leadership posts

Not even six months into the Brandon Johnson administration, his Council floor leader, Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, had become a liability the mayor simply could not afford.

Chicago Sun-Times

City counting on state, federal funds to handle migrant crisis — or reserves could be at risk

A top official said Chicago could be forced to raid its reserves, even though that would almost certainly cause Wall Street rating agencies to reduce the bond rating, increasing how much it costs the city to borrow money.

Salon

3,195 Gaza children killed in 3 weeks

"One child's death is one too many, but these are grave violations of epic proportions," said Save The Children

Chicago Sun-Times

Paid leave talks break down as Chicago business groups draw a line in the sand

Ald. Michael Rodriguez (22nd), chairman of the City Council’s Committee on Workforce Development, said what’s standing in the way of an agreement is the requirement that employees who don’t take advantage of all of their paid leave days be “paid out” when they leave their jobs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor Johnson names real estate pro Ciere Boatright to lead planning department

With a history of supporting neighborhood improvement, Boatright will take on the task of backing downtown development while directing dollars toward the South and West sides.

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