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Scientists discover mysterious cosmic threads in Milky Way

Horizontal structures, up to 10 light years in length, appear to point in direction of galaxy’s black hole

The Guardian - UK

Are Libertarians Greedy and Delusional?

Law professor Andrew Koppelman and Soho Forum Director Gene Epstein debate whether libertarianism has been corrupted.

Reason

Northwestern University student shot in Rogers Park

The woman, 19, was shot in Willye White Park and was taken in good condition to St. Francis Hospital, according to police.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Are Libertarians Greedy and Delusional? A Soho Forum Debate

Law professor Andrew Koppelman and Soho Forum director Gene Epstein debate whether libertarianism has been corrupted.

Reason

Tattoo-like graphene implant can treat irregular heartbeats: Research

Researchers led by Northwestern University and the University of Texas at Austin (UT) have developed the first cardiac implant made from graphene, a two-dimensional supermaterial with ultra-strong, lightweight and conductive properties. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Advocates encouraged by appointment of new presiding judge in county’s Juvenile Division

The advocates hope to see Judge Donna Cooper use her experiences with a neighborhood-based program that uses restorative justice practices to expand similar opportunities for youth.

Chicago Sun-Times

One-quarter of detainees in Cook County juvenile lockup are shot, killed after serving time, study finds

Long-term research from Northwestern University finds that rates of firearm injury or death are higher for juvenile detainees than for the general population and those from similar demographic backgrounds.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Elevated air pollution, ozone found in Chicago near Lake Michigan, expressways

Northwestern University scientists say pollution levels they studied were highest over the lake and in lakeside neighborhoods and near expressways.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Black women, America’s invisible ‘saviors,’ can rewrite the narrative - Roll Call

Dr. Inger E. Burnett-Zeigler of Northwestern University talks about how Black women can attend the needs of community, family, and their own.

Roll Call

Unnerved Northwestern University students seek answers, improvements in communication after fatal shooting near campus

Students fleeing gunfire at a beach near the school say the university hasn’t conducted active-shooter drills and failed to quickly notify them of the threat or where to shelter.

Chicago Sun-Times

Poll: ‘Striking’ lack of mayoral campaign outreach to Latino, Black voters

A Northwestern University poll on the Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas contest for mayor finds Latino voters are still “up for grabs” while race and a generational divide are also key factors in the election.

Chicago Sun-Times

How These New Electronic Bandages Could Speed Up The Healing Process

The wireless, battery-free bandage sends electrical signals to help heal wounds and streams real-time data to a smartphone.

Zenger

University of Chicago graduate student workers unionize

The vote to affiliate with the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America follows a similar move by graduate students at Northwestern University.

Chicago Sun-Times

How a gun violence spike in 2016 created a movement of Chicagoans that is still building

Over the last six years, support for community-based violence prevention has swelled in Chicago. It started with a “really shocking and enormous” increase in shootings.

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Things do in Chicago March 16-22: The Mix

Tedeschi Trucks Band, Shamrock Shenanigans and “Tuk Tuks on Devon” are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

Tribune News Service

Eberly emerges as front-runner to be Biden’s Fed vice chair pick

WASHINGTON — Northwestern University Professor Janice Eberly is the front-runner in the White House search for a successor to Lael Brainard as vice chair of the Federal Reserve, people familiar with the matter said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and wife to invest $250 million in new Chicago research lab

The lab will harness brain power from Northwestern University, the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

WEKU

How to help young people limit screen time — and feel better about how they look

New research found teens and young adults who even briefly cut time on social media gained self esteem. Try these 5 tips to help them — and yourself — improve screen-life balance.

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The scramble to help newly arrived migrants, R. Kelly’s sentence and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a five-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

5 mayoral hopefuls discuss community-based answers to gun violence at forum on youth

Good Kids Mad City leaders press candidates on the Peace Book Ordinance, which would divert 2% of police funding for youth-led anti-violence programs in neighborhoods.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rebecca Blank dies at 67; renowned economist led the University of Wisconsin

Rebecca Blank was president-elect of Northwestern University last year when a cancer diagnosis led her to step down. She was an advisor to three U.S. presidents.

Zenger

Two-sided Storm Unleashes Heavy Snow, Tornadoes And Flooding

This week, a strong cross-country storm brought a variety of weather risks to the central United States

Chicago Sun-Times

4 Northwestern University staff members hurt, 1 critically, by falling tree at Evanston campus

The tree hurt four people walking on a sidewalk as it fell.

Chicago Sun-Times

Voters worry about crime, police chief lays groundwork for exit and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Northwestern’s law school gets $5 million gift to expand immigration services

The donation is intended to allow the school’s immigration law clinic to represent more clients, hire another attorney and fund ongoing programs and operations.

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