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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

 

McDonald’s sued over AI tool that recommends prices to US franchisees

McDonald’s is facing a federal lawsuit that alleges its AI-enhanced pricing tool violates antitrust laws because it shares nonpublic data with franchisees who might be competing in the same market.

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IKEA to close its Bolingbrook store for new, smaller location in Naperville

IKEA is closing its Bolingbrook store and building a new one in Naperville’s Block 59 development.

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Student loan borrowers have until the end of 2026 to reduce their interest rate. Here’s what to know.

Student loan borrowers now have until the end of 2026 to enroll in auto pay and have their interest rate reduced by 1%.

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Open House 2026: Our 12 don’t-miss spots this year

The annual free event, presented by the Chicago Architecture Center, opens the doors to hundreds of Chicago buildings and sites worth seeing.

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Illinois Democrats accuse Darren Bailey of failing to disclose who provides rent-free Chicago apartment

The Illinois Democratic Party has accused Darren Bailey, the Republican nominee for governor, of violating state campaign disclosure law by failing to publicly reveal who is providing him with a rent-free downtown Chicago apartment.

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What Paramount’s Warner Bros. takeover means for streaming, movies and news

What the Skydance deal between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will mean for streaming, movies, news and more.

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LIV Golf in line to get initial $300M investment as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy

BC Partners Credit announced an initial investment in LIV Golf, part of a targeted $300 million in cumulative financing to help the beleaguered circuit.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s embrace of AI confounds some MAHA allies and medical experts

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has built a national following by channeling the energy of Americans who are worried about the influence of corporations, including makers of vaccines, drugs, processed foods and pesticides.

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