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'Juggling glitter': How chambers of commerce in Chicago's commercial corridors are responding to the influx of migrants

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ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

In some of Chicago’s busiest commercial corridors, chambers of commerce and small businesses are coordinating with the city to plug gaps in Chicago’s response to the influx of migrants.

Toiletry donations
AJ Caughey
Global Cities

Kevin Pang of America's Test Kitchen on his favorite Chinese restaurants in Chicago

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ChicagoGlobal by Crain's Staff

These are two of the best Chinese food restaurants in Chicago, neither of which are in Chinatown.

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America's Test Kitchen
Global Economy

Q&A: China's economy has hit a speed bump — and that matters even in Chicago

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ChicagoGlobal by H. Lee Murphy

Freshly returned from a trip to China, three local execs share impressions on the current state of U.S. relations there — and what that country's recent downturn means for Chicago's economy.

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Global Economy

How much financial assistance has the US given Israel?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

The U.S. and Israel have what has historically been called a “special relationship,” and the U.S. has given more money to Israel than any other country since 1946.

President Joe Biden is greeted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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Defense and Security

How much financial assistance has the US given the Palestinian territories?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

The U.S. is among the top donors to a United Nations agency that runs Palestinian refugee camps.  

Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, left, and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat shake hands
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Defense and Security

Most Americans Supported Talks with Iran Prior to Hamas Attacks

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Running Numbers by Karl Friedhoff

But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.

ran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, left, meets with Ismail Haniyeh, one of the Palestinian militant group Hamas leaders in Doha
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US Foreign Policy

The cost of Shein and Temu's low prices

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

A June congressional report revealed the two companies are taking advantage of a U.S. shipping provision that allows them to avoid paying tariffs on orders and to “circumvent” a U.S. law that aims to protect Uyghurs in China from being forced to produce cotton products.

An illustrated collage of a Shein package and a Temu package
Elizabeth Sokolich
Culture

'It made me scared of camels': The Music Box Theatre brings international horror to Chicago

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ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

The Music Box Theatre brings international horror films to Chicago because they can make you terrified of things you didn't know you could be afraid of. Curators think audiences' shrieks, shouts, and screams bring people and cultures together.

The historic Music Box Theatre marquee
AJ Caughey
Global Cities

Most Americans Say Israel's Military Response Is Justified but Sympathize with Both Sides

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Overall, Americans say the status quo between Israelis and Palestinians is unacceptable.

Israel supporters hold up flags as they demonstrate across 42nd Street from Palestinian supporters
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Global Politics

Despite early support, Australians voted 'No' to First Nations' Voice in constitution

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Global Insight by Abby Vela

On Oct. 14, Australia held a nationwide referendum on whether to amend the constitution to include the Voice, an advisory board made up of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Aboriginal man Josh Sly of the Muggera Dancers prepares a fire for a smoking ceremony at the start of an Invasion Day rally in Sydney
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Inclusion and Equity