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CHICAGO — Six of the top 10 middle schools in Illinois are part of Chicago Public Schools, according to a new analysis from U.S. News & World Report.The 2025 Best Middle Schools ranking includes more than 2,500 middle schools in Illinois and is scored based on state assessment scores and publicly available data from the U.S. Department of Education. Scores were analyzed based on socio-economic demographics, and student-teacher ratio was used as a tie-breaker if schools had tied scores.Find out what’s happening in Wilmette KenilworthGet free real-time updates from Patch.Lamont Jones, education editor at U.S. News, said research shows that…

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – John Delano, Pennsylvania’s longest-serving TV political analyst and a trusted voice for 30 years on KDKA-TV, will retire on December 1st.Delano joined KDKA in October 1994 and provided political analysis in that year’s gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races. In 2001, he was appointed editor of Money and Politics and became widely known for his depth and expertise covering government, business, and political issues. “John is an asset to the people of southwestern Pennsylvania, bringing us the information we need to stay informed,” said Chris Cotugno, president and general manager of KDKA. “His ability to access key decision…

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterNovember 20, 2024, 3:11 a.m. ETCrows Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. He covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009 to 2014, the Cavaliers for ESPN.com from 2014 to 2018, and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005 to 2009.LOS ANGELES — Lakers guard Dalton Knecht tied the NBA rookie record by making nine 3-pointers en route to 37 points in a 124-118 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. , LeBron James wanted to find out how Knecht arrived in Los Angeles.It wasn’t the Lakers’ talented scouting department that identified the 6-foot-6, 215-pound wing…

Comcast announced Wednesday that it plans to spin off most of its cable television networks into separate publicly traded companies.The new company will include USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel. Comcast will retain key NBCUniversal assets, including the NBC broadcast network, NBC News, NBC Sports, streaming service Peacock, and cable channel Bravo.”This transaction is structured as a tax-free spin to existing shareholders,” Comcast President Mike Kavanaugh said in an internal memo. “We do not have an exact timeline for completing the transition, but we estimate it will take approximately one year.”Comcast owns NBCUniversal, the parent company…

Top articles Stellantis unveils STLA frame, postpones release of all-electric Ram REV pickup. read more Cadillac LYRIQ becomes America’s best-selling electric luxury SUV. read more VinFast launches electric SUV “VF9” in the US. read more Used car wholesale prices show an unexpected rise in early November. read more Featured interviews How Vintage Bronco Redefines Classic with Modern Luxury, Safety, and CustomizationIn the automotive world, blending the nostalgic charm of classic vehicles with modern technology is no easy task. But Chau Nguyen, founder and CEO of Vintage Modern, Inc., did just that. On today’s episode of CBT Now, we spoke with…

Sen.-elect Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., said Democrats need to abandon identity politics if they want to win over voters in future elections and that ideology is needed to “go the way of the Dodo.” he told reporters.Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D.N.Y.) and Democrats who won Senate races in the 2024 election held a press conference Tuesday at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), saying that despite the president, I explained how I was able to win. -President Trump won in their states. Slotkin, who represents the first House battleground district to switch from red to blue, said identity politics is…

Getty ImagesPollution disrupts transport services in DelhiWinter has arrived in Delhi, and with it comes a familiar gloomy atmosphere. The sky here is gray and thick smog is visible.If you’re outside for more than a few minutes, it can taste almost like ash. If you try to run or walk briskly through smog, you’ll feel short of breath within minutes.Newspapers are back to using words like poisonous, deadly, and poisonous in their main headlines.Most schools are closed and people are advised to stay indoors, but those who make a living working outdoors cannot afford to do so.According to various monitoring…

Vienna: The United Nations does not consider Iran’s Parchin facility to be a “nuclear facility,” U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said Wednesday, after Israel claimed last month’s attack hit Tehran’s nuclear program. said.Grossi told reporters in Vienna that “there is no information to support the presence of nuclear material” even though the Parchin site “may have been involved in some activities in the past.””But as far as the IAEA is concerned, we do not consider this a nuclear facility,” he said.”We will leave it to military decision makers to determine and characterize locations,” he added.On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister…

Café Ginori offers an immersive journey to joy. Italy Create the ultimate Celebration House at select St. Regis properties around the world milan, November 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and iconic porcelain brand Ginori 1735 are injecting Italian alegria (joy) into the best addresses around the world, bringing creative plating and playfulness to the culinary experience on a global scale. We are excited to announce our partnership. The first Café Ginori established as part of this partnership will officially open its doors. November 26th At the St. Regis florenceThe birthplace of the Ginori 1735 brand. This…

The Cadillac LYRIQ emerged as the best-selling vehicle in its class in the first three quarters of 2024, capturing the attention of buyers nationwide with its blend of luxury, practicality and cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) features. Ta. From January to September, more than 20,000 LYRIQ units were sold in the United States, with strong performance in key markets such as California (over 3,000 units sold), Florida, and Texas (over 2,000 units each). As EVs become more popular, buyers are prioritizing range, design and price, and LYRIQ ticks all three boxes. Boasting an EPA-estimated range of 314 miles and DC fast…