Airbnb is suspending all operations in Russia and Belarus, CEO says
Airbnb has suspended all operations in Russia and Belarus. The company is also offering free, temporary housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine.
Airbnb has suspended all operations in Russia and Belarus. The company is also offering free, temporary housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine.
Fire extinguished at Europe's largest nuclear power plant following Russian shelling
Ukrainian firefighters have extinguished a blaze at Europe’s biggest nuclear plant that was ignited by a Russian attack and no radiation was released.
Ukrainian firefighters have extinguished a blaze at Europe’s biggest nuclear plant that was ignited by a Russian attack and no radiation was released.
Russian troops shelling Ukraine's largest nuclear power plant sparking fire, officials say
Russian artillery fire is blasting Ukraine's largest nuclear plant, sparking a fire, hours after international atomic regulators warned combat at the facility could wreak havoc, according to Ukraine authorities.
Russian artillery fire is blasting Ukraine's largest nuclear plant, sparking a fire, hours after international atomic regulators warned combat at the facility could wreak havoc, according to Ukraine authorities.
Ukranian President Zelenskyy asks Putin to meet: 'I don't bite'
“I don’t bite. What are you afraid of?” President Zelenskyy said at a Thursday news conference, directing his comments at Vladimir Putin. “Any words are more important than shots.”
“I don’t bite. What are you afraid of?” President Zelenskyy said at a Thursday news conference, directing his comments at Vladimir Putin. “Any words are more important than shots.”
What is a thermobaric bomb?
Russia is accused of using thermobaric weapons or "vacuum bombs" in Ukraine. These weapons are a breach of the Geneva Convention -- guidelines for humanitarian treatment in war.
Russia is accused of using thermobaric weapons or "vacuum bombs" in Ukraine. These weapons are a breach of the Geneva Convention -- guidelines for humanitarian treatment in war.
Airbnb offering free housing for up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees
Airbnb announced that they will help provide housing to some of the thousands of refugees fleeing Ukraine during the Russian invasion.
Airbnb announced that they will help provide housing to some of the thousands of refugees fleeing Ukraine during the Russian invasion.
Rogers Park woman makes it to Poland after being trapped by the invasion of Ukraine
Olga Tsoi talks about her incredible journey to safety in Poland after being trapped in Ukraine during the Russian invasion.
Olga Tsoi talks about her incredible journey to safety in Poland after being trapped in Ukraine during the Russian invasion.
Westmont community gathers donations for Ukraine refugees
The searing images of violence in Ukraine are prompting thousands of people here in the Chicago area to mobilize.
The searing images of violence in Ukraine are prompting thousands of people here in the Chicago area to mobilize.
Chechen hit squad sent to murder Zelenskyy 'eliminated,' top Ukrainian defense official says
A team of elite commandos sent to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was "eliminated" by security forces, a top defense official said.
A team of elite commandos sent to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was "eliminated" by security forces, a top defense official said.
Who is Volodymyr Zelenskyy?: How this comedian became a wartime president
He portrayed a high school teacher fed up with politicians who accidentally becomes president. Fast forward a few years, and Zelenskyy is the president for real — and his role is as an unlikely hero to many around the world.
He portrayed a high school teacher fed up with politicians who accidentally becomes president. Fast forward a few years, and Zelenskyy is the president for real — and his role is as an unlikely hero to many around the world.
Palatine high school student to be virtual guest for State of the Union
Venya Sharma, a sophomore high school student from Palatine, will be a virtual guest of Congressman Sean Casten for the State of the Union address. She hopes that President Biden will discuss his plan for the environment — even with other big problems in the news right now.
Venya Sharma, a sophomore high school student from Palatine, will be a virtual guest of Congressman Sean Casten for the State of the Union address. She hopes that President Biden will discuss his plan for the environment — even with other big problems in the news right now.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot severs sister city ties with Moscow over Ukraine invasion
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot severed ties with Russia on Tuesday as Moscow slowly inches toward the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot severed ties with Russia on Tuesday as Moscow slowly inches toward the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.
Russia-Ukraine updates: Russian convoy nears Kyiv on day 6 of assault
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has entered its sixth day, with Russian forces stepping up their attacks on several cities.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has entered its sixth day, with Russian forces stepping up their attacks on several cities.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's powerful speech moves translator to tears
A German interpreter responsible for translating Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s speech on live TV Saturday evening was so moved by its contents that she abruptly stopped before she broke down into tears, she said.
A German interpreter responsible for translating Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s speech on live TV Saturday evening was so moved by its contents that she abruptly stopped before she broke down into tears, she said.
Chicago volunteers collect items for Ukraine: ?makes me proud?
Donation drives to help Ukrainians were underway Monday in Chicago.
Donation drives to help Ukrainians were underway Monday in Chicago.
Chicago volunteers collect donations for Ukraine
Donation drives to help Ukrainians are going on right now in Chicago.
Donation drives to help Ukrainians are going on right now in Chicago.
Snake Island defenders who defied Russian warship captured alive, not killed: Ukraine Navy
Snake Island defenders assumed dead were actually captured by Russians, Ukrainian Navy says
Snake Island defenders assumed dead were actually captured by Russians, Ukrainian Navy says
Russia-Ukraine updates: What to know as Ukrainian troops resist advance on key cities
There was a tense calm Monday in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, but explosions and gunfire were heard in embattled cities in eastern Ukraine as Russia's invasion met unexpectedly stiff resistance.
There was a tense calm Monday in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, but explosions and gunfire were heard in embattled cities in eastern Ukraine as Russia's invasion met unexpectedly stiff resistance.
FIFA, UEFA suspend Russia from international soccer
International sports bodies moved to further isolate Russia on Monday for its invasion of Ukraine and pushed Moscow closer to becoming a pariah on the playing field.
International sports bodies moved to further isolate Russia on Monday for its invasion of Ukraine and pushed Moscow closer to becoming a pariah on the playing field.
UN report on climate change: Urgent action needed to secure a 'liveable' future
A new UN report to guide leaders in their efforts to curb climate change warns the world is going to get sicker, hungrier, poorer and more dangerous in the next 18 years.
A new UN report to guide leaders in their efforts to curb climate change warns the world is going to get sicker, hungrier, poorer and more dangerous in the next 18 years.