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Daily Horoscope for November 21, 2025
General Daily Insight for November 21, 2025
Our mornings may surprise us, but they don’t have to throw off the whole day. Tensions from the Sun opposing unpredictable Uranus rattle schedules and stir up shocking news. Thankfully, by 8:36 PM EST, the Sun steps into Sagittarius, shifting the cosmic focus toward exploration of meaning. We can widen our perspectives by asking big questions and welcoming their answers. Ideas can travel further when we soften judgments and listen kindly. Choosing curiosity is the best way to grow at this time.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Take the longer road today and enjoy the view. As the Sun tumbles into your 9th House of Journeys, you may feel inspired to book a weekend trip or casual class with a curious friend. If you’re not ready to take such a potentially expensive step, start by asking questions that scare you or reading a book you wouldn’t normally pick up. Don’t let excitement rush you through the process, either — really think about what you want to learn from this.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
Private matters ask for calm, steady attention — especially when money is involved. The 8th house rules such personal funding disputes, so they’re likely on your mind as the Sun enters that sector. It’s wise to move slowly when the stakes are high, so be willing to ask for extra time in financial discussions. If you aren’t ready to invest in anything new, consider taking a smaller step, like going over any shared subscriptions. There’s no need to rush into an uncertain future.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
Partnerships work better with clear words and humor. Agreements are highlighted as the willful Sun leaps into your amicable 7th house. Hold others to the same expectations you have for yourself, and don’t make promises you may not be able to uphold. This could involve redistributing chores with a roommate or family member. If tempers rise, you can reframe the issue into solvable steps, then call a short break so everyone can return calmer. Choose fair terms to protect your home.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Small habits can currently build something worthy of pride. The dynamic Sun makes its way into your routine zone, encouraging you to craft a kinder schedule — one you can actually keep without burning out. Prepping lunches on your weekends could make work weeks much more manageable. Your home habits are also highlighted, so consider scheduling another break or two in between chores. Be gentle with yourself, even if it means saying no to someone. Consistent self-care will make your efforts much more sustainable.
Leo
July 23 – August 22
Get out there and play, Leo! Your inner light craves a stage — potentially literally, as the Sun swans into your vibrant 5th house. You could have great fun at a karaoke bar or open mic. Feeling something more chill? Consider hosting an art night with pals. Your generous enthusiasm can inspire everyone around you. If drama rises, remember you shine brighter when you laugh at small stumbles and keep moving. Mistakes might make the show even better! Let your joy attract a positive audience.
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
Your foundations may need some tending. Comfort leads as the sparkling Sun enters your thoughtful 4th house. When was the last time you washed those pillow covers or vacuumed your couch cushions? You could rearrange a shelf while laundry tumbles, then call a relative to settle plans for a visit. Order should help your mind relax. You can start by organizing your to-do list! If your home is already spotless, let yourself settle in for a cozy night wherever you’re most comfortable.
Libra
September 23 – October 22
Words can heal when spoken with care. The life-giving Sun brightens your 3rd House of Communication, encouraging kinder conversations that could smooth everyday hiccups and turn errands into chances to connect. You may craft a thoughtful text to repair a misunderstanding. No matter whose fault something was, if anyone’s, you can navigate the situation with grace. Listen without interrupting, then state your piece — don’t let someone walk all over you, regardless of context. Choosing your words and timing thoughtfully is key to success.
Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
Treat yourself with respect! Your 2nd House of Resources begins hosting the Sun today, inviting you to ponder your budget (and how that budget affects your emotions). Look for low-stress ways to save money. For instance, you could find a quick tutorial on mending and get more life out of a beloved wardrobe piece. Before checking out, pause to ensure that the purchase will actually support your needs. When you do buy something, make an effort to invest in quality pieces.
Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
You are stepping into a brighter season. Fresh momentum arrives as the almighty Sun spotlights your bold sign. It’s Sagittarius season, baby! This is the ideal time to make bold suggestions, start exciting projects, or stretch your capacity in some other way. Your optimism and curiosity can carry you far. Consider carrying a small notebook with you, ready to jot down plans whenever inspiration strikes. If doubts arise, you’ve got the flexibility to change course as necessary without losing your drive to move forward.
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
Quiet time brings strength you can actually use. The Sun is at its most subtle, slipping into your 12th House of Rest. Look for less overwhelming spaces to exist in during this transit. Clearing out clutter would be an excellent use of this energy, whether that clutter is contained in an old shed or a computer folder. A short walk alone can also clear thoughts and restore calm. Don’t be afraid to set boundaries around things like that, because peace is vital at present.
Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
Friends mirror your brightest, most hopeful ideas. Your 11th House of Aspirations is invigorated by the Sun’s grand entry, encouraging teamwork and community engagement. You may propose a casual meetup, trusting your inventive streak to spark momentum. An online poll could also simplify choices and keep everyone engaged today. Do your best to nudge quieter voices forward if you notice them being overlooked. Everyone deserves a chance to get involved with the community vision! Choose collaboration to let many hands make light work.
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
Your work deserves to be seen. Purpose grows as the Sun parades into your 10th House of Goals. When you achieve something, say so, and don’t downplay your contributions! You could ask a leader for feedback, then accept their evaluation with grace. Compliments and critiques are both necessary parts of growth. Also, be wary of nerves blurring details — it might be wise to make notecards before any public presentations. Let yourself be seen, and trust that the universe will recognize your talents in time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/20/daily-horoscope-for-november-21-2025/
La FAA dará bonos solo a controladores aéreos con asistencia perfecta durante el cierre
Por JOSH FUNK
Solo 776 de los más de 10.000 controladores de tráfico aéreo que tuvieron que trabajar sin paga durante el cierre recibirán los bonos de 10.000 dólares que el presidente Donald Trump sugirió, mientras la Administración Federal de Aviación (FAA) dijo el jueves que solo los controladores con asistencia perfecta recibirán los cheques.
Varios controladores comenzaron a ausentarse del trabajo a medida que el cierre se prolongaba por más de un mes, enfrentando la presión financiera de trabajar sin recibir un sueldo. Algunos de ellos consiguieron trabajos secundarios, pero otros simplemente no podían costear el cuidado de los niños o la gasolina que necesitaban para trabajar. Sus ausencias provocaron retrasos en aeropuertos de todo el país y llevaron al gobierno a reducir algunos de sus vuelos en 40 aeropuertos concurridos.
Trump sugirió los bonos para aquellos que se mantuvieron en el trabajo en una publicación en redes sociales, pero también sugirió que a los controladores que faltaron al trabajo se les debería descontar el sueldo. Los funcionarios de la FAA no han anunciado públicamente planes para penalizar a los controladores.
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Esta historia fue traducida del inglés por un editor de AP con la ayuda de una herramienta de inteligencia artificial generativa.
Community news: Gingerbread party at zoo, church concerts, Bob Hope exhibit and more
Holly Jolly Gingerbread Party set at zoo
The Women’s Board of Brookfield Zoo Chicago hosts its annual Holly Jolly Gingerbread Party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Discovery Center of the zoo.
Attendees can put together a gingerbread house with help from professional gingerbread house buildings and decorators, visit with Santa and take a photo with a zoo animal ambassador. The included brunch features a dessert buffet, mimosa and bloody mary bar and hot cocoa.
The Women’s Board provides community and philanthropic support, promotes animal conservation and care of the natural world and engages in outreach programs.
Tickets cost $250 per adult, which includes a house to decorate, and $150 per child, which includes a house to decorate. A private table for up to 10 costs $2,000, and each guest can decorate a house. Children younger than 3 are free. Tickets are sold online at www.brookfieldzoo.org/events. Information is at devents@broofieldzoo.org or 708-688-8393.
Spanish guitarists to play at Elmhurst church
Grammy Award-nominated Guitarra Azul will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 29 at Bethel United Church of Christ, 315 E. St. Charles Road in Elmhurst, as part of the church’s Music@Bethel Concert Series.
The group blends classical guitar, conga drums, ruma flamenco and other sounds using Spanish guitar strumming techniques and Latin percussion.
Tickets cost $25 for general admission or $35 for preferred seating. Students are admitted free. Parking is free and the church is accessible to people with disabilities. Information is at 630-279-4040.
Cantigny hosts exhibit of Bob Hope’s legacy
The exhibit So Ready for Laughter: The Legacy of Bob Hope continues through Dec. 7 in the First Division Museum at Cantigny Park, 1s151 Winfield Road in Wheaton.
The exhibit, on loan from the National WWII Museum and sponsored by the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation, tells the story of the entertainer’s place during World War II and beyond. Films, artifacts, rare photos and an interactive display highlight.
Hope, who became a popular film and radio star when WWII began, entertained troops around the nation and the world and inspired other entertainers to join him. The exhibit includes about 50 artifacts as well as an 11-minute documentary by an award-winning filmmaker.
Kim Guise, assistant director for Curatorial Services at the National WWII Museum, said Hope’s seven-decade legacy of entertaining troops was invaluable. “He saw the positive impact laughter could make during the difficult times of the war and believed that it was important to bring a piece of home to the front lines,” she shared via a news release.
Admission to the museum and park are free but the parking fee is $6 per car. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. Information is at cantigny.org.
Kennel lock-in, bazaar raise funds for Animal Care League
Animal lovers can see life through a shelter animal’s eyes when they join the kennel lock-in at 11 a.m. Dec. 2 at Animal Care League, 1009 Garfield St. in Oak Park.
To be released, participants must raise at least $500. A shelter animal will join the participant, who can use a phone or laptop to raise the money. Email volunteer@animalcareleague.org to sign up.
Those who prefer to shop instead can attend the league’s 40th annual holiday bazaar, set for 3 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m .Dec. 7 at Liberty Cultural Center, 6445 27th Place in Berwyn.
Holiday shopping, a bake sale and raffle prizes will be available. Photos with Santa may be taken from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at the shelter. All proceeds benefit the shelter.
Details are at animalcareleague.org.
Set up visit with Santa at historic La Grange home
Little ones will delight in having a private visit with Santa on Dec. 6 and 13, courtesy of the La Grange Area Historical Society.
The five-minute visits, which require an appointment, take place in the historic Vial House, 444 S. LaGrange Road in La Grange. They cost $25. The holiday decor works well for photo opps in the parlor. Elves will take photos on attendees’ cameras or cell phones, and children can chat with Santa.
Make an appointment at lagrangehistory.org.
Oak Park River Forest Museum plans open house
A holiday open house is planned for noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Oak Park River Forest Museum, 129 Lake St. in Oak Park.
The free event features holiday-themed games and activities, seasonal refreshment, holiday decorations, 10% off gift shop items and the chance to join its Hometown Legends LEGO hunt. Information is at oprfmuseum.org.
Holiday jazz concert includes wine, appetizers
A six-piece ensemble presents a holiday jazz concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at Burr Ridge Community Church, 15W100 Plainfield Road in Burr Ridge.
The concert features the Heisenberg Uncertainty Players. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Appetizers and wine are included. A wine pull is planned for after the concert. Buy tickets at brucc.org/events.
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India’s Reliance To Stop Processing Russian Oil At Giant Jamnagar Refinery
India’s Reliance To Stop Processing Russian Oil At Giant Jamnagar Refinery
India’s Reliance Industries said it would stop processing Russian oil at part of its giant Jamnagar oil refinery as US sanctions force the company to shy away from dealings with Moscow, Bloomberg reported.
The export-focused part of the refinery took its last shipment of Russian crude on Thursday, the company said in statement adding that some purchases bought before the US put sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies would discharge at another part of the facility.
Starting Friday, four of Russia’s top producers – accounting for as much as 80% of the country’s exports to India – are under sanction, leaving counterparties at risk of secondary sanctions.
Reliance’s plant at Jamnagar can process more than 1.4 million barrels a day of crude and in turn supply products to both the domestic market and overseas.
In a sign that Trump’s sanctions on Russian oil may finally be working by alienting its largest clients, a Bloomberg source said that Reliance isn’t currently buying Russian oil and hasn’t taken a view yet on whether it will resume doing so.
Last month, the Trump admin announced sanctions on Russian oil giants, Lukoil and Rosneft, meaning a swath of Russia’s flows are pumped by blacklisted firms. This week Intercontinental Exchange Inc. said that it would not allow diesel from refineries served by ports that receive Russian crude to be used in the settlement process for January ICE gasoil futures contracts.
As Bloomberg notes, a deadline to wind down deals with the two firms is set to pass on Friday, putting pressure on the companies and countries that had continued to buy barrels from Moscow. And while Indian refiners have been booking ships for alternative cargoes over recent weeks, sending tanker rates soaring, the impact on oil prices of the sanctions has been relatively muted, suggesting there’s little panic in the market.
Separately, Bloomberg reports that at least 7.7 million barrels of Russia’s flagship Urals crude loaded on 11 tankers (full list below), linked to the two sanctioned producers are set to reach India’s shores after the US restrictions take effect today, according to data from Kpler. That raises questions on whether the crude will be able to discharge smoothly, given the deadline.
Most of the tankers are heading either to the Jamnagar refinery or to Rosneft-linked Nayara Energy’s Vadinar port. Delivery dates range from the end of November and into December. Should the ships fail to arrive by Nov. 21, they could idle off India’s shores while they consider their next moves, which can include ship-to-ship transfers to other tankers and diversions to new destinations such as the waters off Malaysia or even further to China.
It remains unclear if other Indian companies have sought any exemptions from the US to continue buying some crude parcels from Rosneft or Lukoil after the Friday deadline. Earlier in November, Hungary won an exemption on procurement of Russian oil and gas and the US has also extended a waiver for some Lukoil transactions.
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Jaylon Johnson a full participant in Chicago Bears practice, plus 3 more things we learned Thursday
Cornerback Jaylon Johnson took part in a full practice Thursday for the first time since the Chicago Bears opened his 21-day window for a return from injured reserve.
Johnson, who was placed on IR on Sept. 20, has been recovering from groin surgery in late September.
He was a limited participant Wednesday and was upgraded to full participation Thursday. However, it’s likely the Bears are ramping Johnson up for a potential return to action next month.
The Bears must activate him to the 53-man roster by Dec. 5 — two days before they face the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field — or he’ll remain on IR for the rest of the season.
The two-time Pro Bowl selection’s return could spark a secondary that has stayed afloat despite being hit hard by injuries, just as the first-place Bears (7-3) get into the thick of a playoff chase.
“He looks great,” cornerback Tyrique Stevenson said of Johnson. “He looks like he hasn’t missed a step. Definitely excited to have him back.”
Stevenson wouldn’t hazard a guess when Johnson will play. “He’s on his own time — as usual,” he said jokingly.
Johnson wasn’t available to speak with reporters Thursday.
In other injury news, the Bears’ top-three linebackers — Tremaine Edmunds (groin), T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring) and Noah Sewell (elbow) — missed practice for a second straight day. That would leave the Bears thin at that spot with rookie Ruben Hyppolite II, special teamer D’Marco Jackson and Amen Ogbongbemiga behind them.
The Bears activated Ogbongbemiga (knee) from injured reserve Nov. 6, and he has played in just two games this season.
Left tackle Theo Benedet (quad) popped up on the injury report for the first time this week. Running back and special teamer Roschon Johnson (thumb) popped up, too, as a non-participant.
Some positions got healthier.
Running back D’Andre Swift (hip) was upgraded to a full participant, as was safety Jaquan Brisker (shoulder). Stevenson (hip/calf) remained limited, as did nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon — whose 21-day practice window opened Wednesday as he recovers from calf injury — right tackle Darnell Wright (pectoral/back) and center Drew Dalman (knee).
Meanwhile, the Bears’ Week 14 road game against the Green Bay Packers has been flexed to 3:25 p.m., airing on Fox-32.
Here are three other things we learned Thursday.
1. The pickings are just right for three Bears.
Bears free safety Kevin Byard (31) runs the ball after his interception in the second quarter against the Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Five Bears have interceptions, but three are among the top four in the NFL.
Safety Kevin Byard III leads the league with five, and Edmunds and cornerback Nahshon Wright are tied with Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd for the second-most picks with four.
“Our guys have done a really good job of taking advantage of their opportunities when their opportunities present themselves; they’ve been making the play,” defensive coordinatorDennis Allen said.
Byard had at least five interceptions three other times, including 2017 (career-high eight), 2019 and 2021. Byard was named an All-Pro and selected to the Pro Bowl in ‘17 and ’21.
This season the Bears co-captain made four of his five interceptions on passes in which he wasn’t the targeted defender.
Before he picked off Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy on Sunday, “there was some pressure that ended up getting to McCarthy, which I think hurried the throw or created an ill-advised throw or whatever the case may be,” Allen said.
According to Elias Sports Bureau, the last team to finish a season with three players ranking in the top three in interceptions (including ties) was the Packers in 1942.
2. The running game has been quietly humming.
Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) rushes for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Vikings on Nov. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
The Bears rank second heading into Week 12 with 146.6 yards per game, trailing only the Buffalo Bills at 147.6 ypg.
Of course, both teams’ totals are boosted by Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Bears counterpart Caleb Williams. They rank fifth and 13th, respectively, in rushing yards per game among quarterbacks.
Still, the Bears will take those totals however they come, given it was a slow start to the season.
Running back Kyle Monangai said all involved in the running game — the rushers and blockers — tightened up on fundamentals.
“We all had the belief, we knew we could do it,” he said. “It was just a matter of putting all the pieces together.”
Added offensive lineman Ozzy Trapilo: “The main thing we focus on is just having identity out there. … We want to run the ball like this. This is how we want to come off and be seen.”
Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle echoed both sentiments.
“Our pad level, just the mentality of when we call a run play, the attitude that we want to take when we’re attacking the defense,” he said. “You’re starting to see our guys really buy into that and believe it.”
3. Ben Johnson stays steady under pressure.
It’s one thing to examine how Williams has remained unflappable during the Bears’ five fourth-quarter rallies, but it’s another thing to consider there’s a rookie head coach and play-caller facing those same situations.
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“He’s very comfortable in big moments,” Doyle said. “I know Caleb has been talked about that way, Ben is that way. …
“He very much knows what he wants, how he sees things going. He’s very clear at communicating that. If things change on the fly, he does a great job of communicating that to the staff and the players. That’s what is a separator in those big moments.”
The Bears averaged 6.2 yards per rushing attempt and 15.1 yards per pass (with a 135.4 QB rating) when they’re trailing with two minutes to go, according to Pro Football Reference.
“A lot of these games are won in the last two minutes, and it’s a huge advantage with him on our side,” Doyle said.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/20/chicago-bears-jaylon-johnson-upgrade/
Federal Aviation Administration awarding $10,000 bonuses to air traffic controllers with perfect attendance during the government shutdown
Only 776 of the more than 10,000 air traffic controllers who had to work without pay during the shutdown will receive the $10,000 bonuses that President Donald Trump suggested because the Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday that only controllers with perfect attendance will get the checks.
A number of controllers started calling out of work as the shutdown dragged on longer than a month as they dealt with the financial pressure of working without a paycheck. Some of them got side jobs, but others simply couldn’t afford the child care or gas they needed to work. Their absences forced delays at airports across the country and led the government to cut some of their flights at 40 busy airports.
FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing commercial airlines to resume their regular schedules
Trump suggested the bonuses for those who have stayed on the job in a social media post, but he also suggested that controllers who missed work should have their pay docked. FAA officials haven’t publicly announced plans to penalize controllers.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/20/faa-air-traffic-controllers-bonuses/
Trump amplía el alivio arancelario para el café, las frutas y la carne de res de Brasil
WASHINGTON (AP) — El presidente estadounidense Donald Trump disminuyó aún más los aranceles sobre Brasil con el fin de reducir los costos para los consumidores estadounidenses. La decisión, publicada el jueves, afecta al café, la fruta y la carne de res, entre otros productos.
La Casa Blanca indicó la semana pasada que Trump estaba reduciendo algunos aranceles globales que se anunciaron originalmente en abril.
Sin embargo, Brasil afirmó que eso no afectaba los gravámenes que Trump había impuesto en julio para castigar al país por procesar al expresidente Jair Bolsonaro, aliado político del mandatario estadounidense.
La decisión del jueves le da equilibrio a los planes de Trump, asegurando que ni los aranceles de abril ni los de julio se apliquen a ciertos productos.
Trump y el presidente brasileño Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva han estado negociando sobre comercio, lo que podría derivar en una reducción aún mayor de los aranceles.
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Esta historia fue traducida del inglés por un editor de AP con la ayuda de una herramienta de inteligencia artificial generativa.
Jueza de EEUU decidirá “lo antes posible” si libera a Kilmar Ábrego García de custodia migratoria
Por BRIAN WITTE
GREENBELT, Maryland, EE.UU. (AP) — Una jueza federal en Maryland prometió el jueves determinar lo más pronto posible si ordena la liberación de Kilmar Ábrego García de la custodia de las autoridades de inmigración.
La deportación de Ábrego García a El Salvador en marzo, en violación de un acuerdo judicial anterior, ha animado a ambos lados del debate sobre las políticas de inmigración del presidente estadounidense Donald Trump. Desde que Ábrego García regreso a Estados Unidos en junio, el gobierno ha estado tratando de deportarlo a una serie de países africanos. Sus abogados afirman que el gobierno está utilizando ilegalmente el sistema de inmigración para castigar a Ábrego García por la vergüenza de tener que admitir que su deportación anterior fue un error.
La jueza federal de distrito Paula Xinis de Maryland emitió anteriormente una orden judicial que impide su remoción inmediata. El gobierno le ha pedido que levante la orden judicial. En la corte el jueves, John Cantu, del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés), testificó en apoyo de la última propuesta del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) para enviar a Ábrego García a Liberia.
Ábrego García, originario de El Salvador, tiene una esposa e hijo estadounidenses y ha vivido en Maryland durante años, pero entró en Estados Unidos ilegalmente cuando era adolescente. En 2019, un juez de inmigración le otorgó protección para no ser deportado de regreso a su país de origen, tras determinar que enfrentaba peligro allí. Dado que no puede ser deportado a El Salvador, el gobierno quiere deportarlo a un tercer país.
Ábrego García ha dicho que está dispuesto a ser deportado a Costa Rica, que anteriormente había dado al gobierno de Estados Unidos una garantía de que se le permitiría vivir libremente allí. Sin embargo, el gobierno no ha hecho un esfuerzo evidente para deportarlo al país centroamericano de habla hispana, notificando en su lugar su intención de enviarlo a Uganda, Esuatini, Ghana y ahora Liberia.
En la corte el jueves, Cantu le dijo a la jueza que la remoción a Costa Rica “no es una opción en este momento”, pero no dio detalles sobre por qué.
Los abogados de Ábrego García argumentaron que el gobierno no puede simplemente mantenerlo detenido indefinidamente. También señalaron que no hay una orden final de deportación para Ábrego García en el expediente de inmigración.
Xinis pareció estar de acuerdo en que, sin una orden de deportación, probablemente no debería estar bajo custodia.
“No puedes fingir que la tienes”, señaló sobre la orden. “Tienes que tenerla”.
Xinis dijo que dictaría sentencia sobre si puede ser liberado tan rápido como pueda, pero señaló que “éstos son temas de peso”.
Incluso si Ábrego García es liberado de la custodia de inmigración, el gobierno seguramente seguirá tratando de deportarlo. Ábrego García ha solicitado reabrir su solicitud de asilo en Estados Unidos, pero no hay garantía de que tenga éxito.
Después de la audiencia, el abogado de Ábrego García, Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg, dijo a los periodistas que el hecho de que el gobierno no diera una razón por la cual Costa Rica no puede aceptarlo se suma a la impresión de que el sistema de inmigración se está utilizando como represalia.
“No puedo pensar en ninguna razón por la que todavía estamos peleando este caso, y por qué él todavía está tras las rejas en un centro de detención en Pensilvania, cuando el gobierno podría haberlo enviado a Costa Rica hace meses”, indicó.
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Travis Loller contribuyó a este despacho desde Nashville, Tennessee. ___
Esta historia fue traducida del inglés por un editor de AP con la ayuda de una herramienta de inteligencia artificial generativa.
RFK Jr. Says Government Going To Figure Out What’s Causing Food Allergies
RFK Jr. Says Government Going To Figure Out What’s Causing Food Allergies
Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times,
Government agencies are going to pinpoint causes of food allergies, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Nov. 17 at an event held by an organization that funds and promotes research aimed at preventing and treating food allergies.
Kennedy said that while there have been lots of animal studies on food allergies, there has been a dearth of human studies, including research that looks at whether allergies are caused by aluminum-containing vaccines.
“It’s pretty easy to figure this out, and we will figure it out,” Kennedy said at the Washington event held by the Food Allergy Fund.
A number of vaccines contain aluminum salts as adjuvants, or ingredients that help trigger a stronger immune response.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says on its website that aluminum salts “have been used safely in vaccines for more than 70 years,” although it notes that a study from CDC researchers and other scientists in 2022 found a possible link between exposure to aluminum from vaccines and the development of asthma.
A study based on surveys from mothers of homeschooled children, published in 2017, found that vaccinated children were more likely to have allergies than unvaccinated children.
President Donald Trump said in September that the government was removing aluminum from vaccines. No official steps have been taken, but the panel that advises the CDC on vaccines recently said it would analyze the safety of vaccine ingredients such as aluminum, and plans to discuss in a December meeting “adjuvants and contaminants.”
Some experts believe the rise in allergies to peanuts and other substances over the years stems from avoidance of those substances. The American Academy of Pediatrics in 2000 said parents should not expose children to peanuts until they turn 3 years old. Peanut allergies have dropped since those recommendations were reversed, a recent study found.
Kennedy said he does not think the spike in food allergies is due to avoidance, citing that his own home was filled with peanut products, yet five of his children still developed allergies, and that countries where peanut butter was introduced did not see large increases in peanut allergies.
He said that aluminum is one possible cause, but there are others, including pesticides. He questioned why scientists, both within and outside the government, have not been working to rule out possible causes.
“You make a list of all the potential culprits that fit those criteria, and then you begin eliminating them. But those studies have never been done. We are going to do them now, and we will identify what is causing these allergies,” he said.
Dr. Jeffery Taubenberger, acting director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said later it was a trial funded by the institute that discovered early peanut exposure could prevent peanut allergies.
“What we need to do now and to go forward is to think about more research on prevention, and that is the back to this key of how do we shape the developing immune system early in life so that it doesn’t have these kind[s] of allergic responses but has more of a tolerant response,” Taubenberger said.
Some of the factors could include changes in the microbiome, he said.
National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Taubenberger’s superior, asked Taubenberger how the government could study the hypothesis that aluminum exposure contributes to the development of allergies.
“This would require clinical trials, prospective clinical trials—well-designed—and they would have to be long-term,” he said. “It would be expensive, but these are things that should be discussed.”
Tyler Durden
Thu, 11/20/2025 – 18:25
La Grange Park District, village of La Grange Park to OK tax levies
La Grange Park’s Village Board has agreed on the village’s 2025 property tax levy.
This year’s levy will be approximately 3%, representing close to a flat increase for homeowners.
“The estimated 2025 aggregated levy is less than a 5% increase compared to 2024, therefore a public hearing is not required by the Truth in Taxation Law,” Finance Chair Robert Lautner told his board colleagues. “The 4% increase includes the 1% new value estimate allowable under Illinois tax law, and it’s important to know that for most residents, the actual increase in the village’s annual aggregate property tax levy should be the PTELL restricted amount of 2.9%. The village’s levy will also include the debt service for the 2016 road and fire equipment bonds. For the owner of a home valued at $450,000, the estimated annual increase is approximately $44.”
The 1% new value Lautner referenced is the new construction in the village during 2025; PTELL is the Illinois Property Tax Extension Limitation law, which limits property tax increases to 5% or the Consumer Price Index.
In pure dollar numbers, the village’s estimated 2025 aggregate tax levy will be $4,648,220. Although the debt service for the bonds is excluded from PTELL, it is included in the village’s estimate of the cost to the homeowner.
The La Grange Park Board of Trustees was set to approve the village’s 2025 property tax levy at its Nov. 25 meeting, 7:30 p.m. in the Village Board Room, 447 N. Catherine Avenue.
The Park District of La Grange also agreed on a final 2025 property tax levy, and like La Grange Park, the increase to the homeowner will be minimal.
The Park District’s total levy will be $4,273,872, or a 2.42 increase over the previous year, well within the PTELL limit of 2.9%, this year’s CPI.
The levy includes the anticipation of additional levy funding due to new construction in the village.
“My overall levy figure is just at 2.42% increase over last year’s,” Jamie Hollock, finance director, told commissioners while introducing the topic. “Very minimal. For a $500,000 fair market home, the tax impact will be $19.14.”
Like La Grange Park’s levy, the $19.14 figure is for the entire year, not a monthly figure so typically seen in municipal tax levy ordinances.
“We try to keep it flat,” Board of Commissioners President Brian Opyd said after the meeting.
The Park District Board of Commissioners will formally vote on the district’s 2025 tax levy at its next meeting, 6 p.m., Dec. 8, at the district’s Administrative office, 536 East Ave.
Hank Beckman is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/20/lagrange-park-area-tax-levies/
