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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s self-interested diplomacy in Geneva

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The U.S. team in negotiations with Russia and Ukraine and Iran consisted of Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ What the U.S. diplomacy duo have in common is huge investment from many of the countries that they have been dealing with on behalf of the U.S. Commentary Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's self-interested diplomacy in Geneva Implementing peace deals is notoriously difficult, so slow progress can be expected. But the question remain...

Video of Lake Zurich student swinging at ICE supporter goes viral: ‘I’m going to punch you in the face’

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The video was posted by an online content creator with nearly 70,000 followers on Instagram.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   A brief altercation recorded during Lake Zurich High School's Feb. 12 walkout protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has gone viral. ...

Review: With ‘American Icons,’ here’s why the Joffrey Ballet is different

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The evening's four pieces demonstrate a remarkable flashpoint in which choreographers and companies experimented with new ways of making dance.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   There's little new in this 2026 program. Instead, the Joffrey has dug up a range of works showcasing 20th century innovation and the porous kinship between ballet and modern dance during that time.… Review: With 'American Icons,' here's why the Joffrey Ballet is different There's little new in this 2026 program. Instead, the Joffrey has dug up a range of works showcasing 20th century innovation and the porous kinship between ballet and modern dance during that time. Read Story Related articles: Review: In a top-notch 'Top Girls' at Raven Theatre, women never have easy choices 'Survivor' offering an idol hunt for viewers ahead of its Season ...