Chicago Police crack down on officer appearance with dress code memo

A leader of the Chicago Police Department is cracking down on the unprofessional appearance of some officers and threatening discipline for those who don’t present themselves well, according to an internal memo obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times. Officers were reminded to make sure their uniforms were “clean and serviceable” without holes or tears, and told … Read more

Judges temporarily block Trump orders targeting Jenner and Block, WilmerHale law firms

Federal judges in D.C. on Friday partially blocked two executive orders signed by President Donald Trump targeting the Jenner and Block and WilmerHale law firms — temporarily halting Trump’s attempts to punish prominent law firms associated with his political foes. In a lawsuit brought by Jenner and Block, D.C. District Judge John Bates described Trump’s … Read more

White House Correspondents’ Association drops Amber Ruffin from 2025 dinner

The White House Correspondents’ Association announced Saturday that its annual dinner will not feature comedian Amber Ruffin, nearly two months after it announced her as its selection. In fact, this year’s show won’t have any comedic performances at all. Eugene Daniels, president of the WHCA, told members that the association’s board unanimously voted to remove … Read more

15 finds to help you gear up for hiking season

Prepare to hike in style with these hiking gear finds.  (iStock) Hiking is the perfect hobby to pick up this year. You get out into nature, and you get exercise all at the same time. If you want to better prepare yourself for hiking season, these hiking gear essentials can help. Whether you’re a beginner … Read more