I'm married to an NFL player. We have 2 homes, and our 3 kids go to different schools to accommodate his schedule.

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Clarke Byard is married to Chicago Bears safety Kevin Byard III.

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Over 8,000 flights have been canceled amid the government shutdown. See which airports have been hit hardest.

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Delta Airlines passenger aircraft are seen from the air at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 2, 2025.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport saw the most cancellations.

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Take a look inside Palmer House, a Gilded Age hotel that has hosted US presidents and Hollywood legends

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The Palmer House hotel was a wedding gift from businessman Potter Palmer to his wife, Bertha.

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Chicago’s Famous Rat-Shaped Hole Is Actually a Squirrel

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Facebook Removes ICE-Tracking Group Under Pressure From Trump Regime

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Police attack protesters near an immigration processing and detention facility on October 10, 2025 in Broadview, Illinois, outside of Chicago.

I left quant trading to work in AI. Here's why I gave up a more secure career to join an AI startup.

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A man stands smiling in front of the Golden Gate Bridge on a foggy day, with the bridge's top partially hidden in the mist. They are wearing a dark t-shirt, white pants, and white sneakers, posing with hands in pockets.
Varun Goyal joined an AI startup last spring after graduating from his master's.

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My daughter just moved to Chicago. I'm glad my kids are independent, but I didn't know it would hurt so much.

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The author helped her daughter move far away.

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I've been to all 50 states. I recommend these 7 walkable US cities for anyone traveling without a car.

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Emily taking a selfie in front of a pink Carmel-by-the-Sea mural.
In my opinion, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, is one of the best US cities to visit without a car.

Emily Hart

Co-living spaces are more than just 'adult dorms.' They could be a solution to the housing crisis.

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A common area in an apartment development.
Washington, DC, apartment development Colette offers co-living units and traditional units.

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I ordered the same meal at Freddy's and Portillo's. As a Chicago local, I was shocked by the winning restaurant.

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The author's meal at Portillo's; a vanilla milkshake, chili cheese dog, and chicken tenders.
I ordered the same meal — a vanilla milkshake, chili cheese dog, and chicken tenders — at Freddy's and Portillo's.

Annabel Rocha

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