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Chicago is scrambling to house hundreds of asylum-seekers who are still sheltering on sidewalks, at police stations and at the city’s busiest airport as the cold weather sets in and with winter just around the corner.

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Chicago and other northern U.S. cities scramble to house migrants with coldest weather just ahead

December 1, 2023 at 5:07 p.m.

Chicago is scrambling to house hundreds of asylum-seekers who are still sheltering on sidewalks, at police stations and at the city’s busiest airport as the cold weather sets in and...

A growing effort to channel students' enthusiasm for esports toward preparing them for jobs in science, technology, engineering and math could address the lack of racial diversity in STEM careers.

Technology |
Esports seen as pathway to boost diversity in STEM careers

December 31, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

A growing effort to channel students' enthusiasm for esports toward preparing them for jobs in science, technology, engineering and math could address the lack of racial diversity in STEM careers.

Ian Ellis James, an Emmy award-winning ...

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Demand soars for kids’ books addressing violence, trauma

October 11, 2022 at 12:16 p.m.

As the new school year swings into gear, some students carry heavier worries than keeping up with homework: Demand has been growing steadily for children’s books that address traumatic events...

From left, sisters Audrey and Jubilee ...

Business |
Inflation weighs on back-to-school buying for many families

August 3, 2022 at 5:42 a.m.

To understand the impact of surging inflation on this year's back-to-school spending, look no further than children's rain boots with motifs like frogs and ladybugs made by Washington Shoe Co.

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U.S. pools close, go without lifeguards amid labor shortage

June 21, 2022 at 10:12 a.m.

Manager Ashley Ford strode the perimeter of one of Indianapolis' five open swimming pools, monitoring kids as they jumped off a diving board or careened into the water from a...

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