Archive for May, 2026
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda as Health Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Sunday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring Uganda is a public health emergency of international concern. This follows over 300 suspected
Social Media CEOs to Testify Before Senate on Child Safety
Social media leaders from companies like Meta, Alphabet, TikTok, and Snap are scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee. This comes amid rising legal and public demands to ensure young users are protected on
John Lennon: The Last Interview at Cannes Film Festival
On December 8, 1980, John Lennon and Yoko Ono granted a radio interview from their home in the Dakota apartments, New York. They were promoting their new album, Double Fantasy, but the two-hour discussion covered
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Wins Second Consecutive NBA MVP Award
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has secured the NBA’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the second year in a row. His team, the reigning NBA champions, celebrated at the Thunder practice facility. The MVP
Debate Over Chicago Bears Stadium Location Intensifies
Mayor Jim Tinaglia of Arlington Heights champions efforts to establish a Chicago Bears stadium in his city. As an architect, he advises caution against using the proposed site in Hammond, Indiana, for development. Tinaglia highlights
Illinois Considers Prescription Drug Affordability Panel Amidst Debates
In Springfield, Illinois lawmakers are nearing the end of their spring legislative session with 11 days left. They are debating a proposal to establish a state panel aimed at reviewing prescription drug prices and addressing
Reflecting on Significant Chicago Events on May 21
May 21 Historical Events in Chicago On May 21, several pivotal moments in history have been recorded in Chicago, as chronicled by the Tribune’s archives. Here, we revisit some of these noteworthy occurrences. Amelia Earhart’s
Cubs Suffer Defeat Against Brewers at Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs faced a 5-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on May 20, 2026, at Wrigley Field. Cubs’ second baseman Nico Hoerner slid into third base during the first inning. Initially called safe, the
Truck Driver Sentenced for Attempting Major Cocaine Smuggling into England
A 40-year-old truck driver named Jakub Jan Konkel was sentenced to 13½ years in prison by a U.K. court after attempting to smuggle cocaine worth nearly $10 million into England. Konkel’s method involved concealing the
Audit Exposes Misallocated Funds in Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Racial Profiling Settlement
Misallocation of Funds in Sheriff’s Office More than $200 million in expenses were billed by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office to a class-action settlement intended to address racial profiling. The settlement followed a 2013 federal