ABD'de haftalardır yayılan siklospora salgınında ilk ölümler kayıtlara geçti. Yetkililer, salgının Meksika'dan ithal edilen göbek marullarla bağlantılı olduğunu ve vaka sayısının 20 binin üzerine çıktığını açıkladı.
Wisconsin is revoking Minocqua Brewing Company's permits after officials alleged beer was transported from Illinois without required permits or taxes. Owner Kirk Bangstad plans to appeal.
Chicago yakınlarındaki Tinley Park Convention Center'da 1-2 Ağustos'ta düzenlenecek Türk Festivali'ne yaklaşık 10 bin ziyaretçi bekleniyor. Festival öncesinde Chicago Belediye Başkanı Brandon Johnson, ağustos ayını resmen "Türk Miras Ayı" ilan etti.
The U.S.'s largest multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms' Mexican plant, has spread to nine states, infecting nearly 2,000 people. The CDC and FDA are investigating, while President Trump mentioned tariffs on Mexico due to the lettuce. Taylor Farms faced criticism for its response and a retraction regarding an FDA apology.
The Digital Chamber is suing the State of Illinois over a 0.2% crypto transaction tax set to take effect in 2027, alleging it was 'slipped into the state’s budget' without debate and discriminates against digital asset transactors regardless of gain or ownership transfer.
The remains of an unidentified child were discovered buried in rural Stookey Township, Illinois. The child's father, Ronnell Marquese Jones, and his companion, Kristie Dora, have been arrested on parental kidnapping charges in connection with the case originating in Missouri.
民進黨新北市議員李宇翔與台北市議員顏若芳、林延鳳赴美參訪芝加哥，與當地市議員交流城市治理經驗，並拜訪芝加哥市政府與議會。李宇翔表示，透過地方城市交流能深化民主夥伴情誼，讓世界更認識台灣，也讓台美關係更緊密。
FBI investigators and scientists used common pocket moss (Fissidens taxifolius) to help convict four Illinois cemetery workers accused of illegally moving and reselling graves. The moss, found near relocated remains and in the suspected original burial site, helped link the locations. Analysis of chlorophyll in the moss also dated it to one to two years old, placing the disturbance during the defendants' employment.
ABD'de milyonlarca kişiyi etkileyen aşırı sıcaklar ve şiddetli fırtınalar can kaybına yol açtı. New Jersey, Mississippi ve Illinois'de sıcaklığa bağlı ölümler yaşanırken, doğu eyaletlerinde elektrik kesintileri ve sel tehlikesi sürüyor.
The U.S. Attorney's office in Chicago is reviewing over 1,000 grand jury presentations due to prosecutorial misconduct that led to the dismissal of a high-profile case. The review covers pending and past cases, aiming to ensure ethical conduct and prevent tainted proceedings.
A tornado directly hit Rivian's EV factory in Normal, Illinois, causing significant structural damage and flooding, just days before production of the critical R2 model was set to begin. This incident exacerbates Rivian's existing financial struggles and the broader challenges facing the electric vehicle market, making the R2's success a make-or-break moment for the company.
Illinois has enacted the Digital Asset Tax Act, imposing a 0.2% transaction tax on crypto starting January 1, 2027. This move highlights the potential for states to levy taxes on digital assets, even as federal legislation aims to create a unified rulebook for the industry.
A legal battle is escalating between states and the federal government over who regulates sports betting, with Illinois classifying prediction markets like Kalshi as unlicensed sports wagering operators. Kalshi has sued Illinois, arguing that the CFTC holds exclusive authority over its "event contracts" and that state regulation is overly burdensome and illegal.
Illinois lawmakers pass AI safety bill requiring companies to confirm safety standards
California's new law, SB 576, will prohibit streaming platforms from airing ads louder than content starting July 1. This aligns streaming services with broadcast TV's CALM Act, though industry groups like the MPA and Streaming Innovation Alliance opposed it, citing technical challenges with server-side ad insertion and diverse devices.
Illinois lawmakers have passed a groundbreaking AI safety bill requiring companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to undergo third-party audits to ensure compliance with safety standards, with Governor JB Pritzker set to sign it into law.
Illinois lawmakers have passed a groundbreaking AI safety bill requiring companies like OpenAI and Google to undergo third-party safety audits. Meanwhile, other tech and science stories include Waymo's self-driving car expansion, Huawei's chip adaptation, and a massive bee colony discovery in New York.
Illinois lawmakers have passed a groundbreaking AI safety bill requiring third-party safety audits for companies like OpenAI and Google. Other news includes Xreal's Xbox-themed smart glasses, Waymo's expansion into Virginia, a new tiny octopus species discovery, and a massive bee colony found under a New York cemetery.
Illinois lawmakers have passed a significant AI safety bill requiring companies like OpenAI and Google to undergo third-party verification of their safety standards. Governor JB Pritzker has indicated he will sign the legislation.
Illinois passes strict AI safety bill requiring companies like OpenAI and Google to undergo third-party safety audits, awaiting Governor JB Pritzker's signature.
Illinois lawmakers have passed a new AI safety bill, requiring companies like OpenAI and Google to undergo third-party verification of their safety standards. Governor JB Pritzker intends to sign the legislation, which is considered the strongest of its kind in the United States.
Energy storage startup Base Power began selling its large home battery systems in Illinois, marking its entry into the PJM Interconnection grid. This expansion aims to address rising electricity demand, particularly from data centers, by creating a virtual power plant with residential batteries.
Illinois lawmakers have passed a landmark AI safety bill, requiring companies like OpenAI and Google to undergo third-party verification of their safety standards. Governor JB Pritzker intends to sign the legislation, which is considered the strongest of its kind in the United States.
Illinois lawmakers have passed a landmark AI safety bill, requiring companies like OpenAI and Google to undergo third-party safety standard verification. Governor JB Pritzker intends to sign the legislation.
