Dust storm dusts Chicago and tops wind rushes
Chicago faced a rare dust storm after a 60 to 70 mph wind from central Illinois thunderstorms carried dust into the city. Dry spring soils and rapid winds lifted soil into the air, prompting the first National Weather Service Chicago dust storm warning and coating cars across the area.
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TikTok sparks six figure planner business growth seeks support
Linda Tong details how a hand crafted planner venture grew after going viral on TikTok. She started in college, sold fully handmade planners, spent up to 20 hours per item, and credits TikTok with most sales and a six figure revenue since joining in 2020. She also notes a grant funded initial inventory and a meeting with Senator Joni Ernst urging reconsideration of a TikTok ban.
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End the tax cut fantasy and let 2017 cuts expire
Froma Harrop argues Republicans should not extend or add to the 2017 tax cuts. She cites trillions in future deficits, Moody’s downgrade, and past tax and spending dynamics under Clinton, Bush, and Reagan, urging renewal of fiscal responsibility and letting cuts expire as scheduled.
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Trump Doctrine Shifts US Role in Middle East
Nolan Finley notes President Trump’s new doctrine in a four day Middle East swing, pledging to stop nation building and judge nations by what they do for the US. The piece argues America will not push Western values, instead letting Arab rulers shape their own paths while US interests guide policy.
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