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Mitchell scores 36 as the Cavs beat the Bulls 119-113 for 12th straight win
Read full article: Mitchell scores 36 as the Cavs beat the Bulls 119-113 for 12th straight winDonovan Mitchell scored a season-high 36 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Chicago Bulls 119-113 to become the eighth NBA team to begin a season with 12 straight wins.
European climate agency says this will likely be the hottest year on record โ again
Read full article: European climate agency says this will likely be the hottest year on record โ againIt's now virtually certain 2024 will be the hottest year on record, and the first with over 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming above the pre-industrial average, according to the European climate agency Copernicus.
Cornel West loses Supreme Court bid to get on the Pennsylvania presidential ballot
Read full article: Cornel West loses Supreme Court bid to get on the Pennsylvania presidential ballotThird-party presidential candidate Cornel West has lost a Supreme Court bid to be included on the presidential ballot in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania.
Chicago school board head ousted because of social media posts deemed antisemitic, misogynistic
Read full article: Chicago school board head ousted because of social media posts deemed antisemitic, misogynisticThe president of the Chicago school board resigned Thursday just a week after he was appointed because of social media posts deemed antisemitic, anti-women and lending credence to a conspiracy theory about the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Jayden Daniels' Hail Mary TD to Noah Brown gives Commanders 18-15 win over Bears
Read full article: Jayden Daniels' Hail Mary TD to Noah Brown gives Commanders 18-15 win over BearsJayden Daniels connected with Noah Brown on a 52-yard Hail Mary as time expired to give the Washington Commanders an 18-15 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
McDonald's and Boar's Head outbreaks may have you worried. Experts say the food supply is safe
Read full article: McDonald's and Boar's Head outbreaks may have you worried. Experts say the food supply is safeDeadly food poisoning outbreaks tied to McDonald's and Boar's Head may have left Americans wondering whether there are new risks in the U.S. food supply.
US fines American Airlines $50 million over mishandling of disabled passengers and wheelchairs
Read full article: US fines American Airlines $50 million over mishandling of disabled passengers and wheelchairsThe U.S. government is fining American Airlines $50 million for failing to provide wheelchair assistance to passengers with disabilities and damaging thousands of wheelchairs over a five-year period.
Trump uses interview on economics to promote tariffs and riff on his favorite themes
Read full article: Trump uses interview on economics to promote tariffs and riff on his favorite themesDonald Trump has seized on an opening to sound his frequent argument that imposing huge tariffs on foreign goods would amount to an economic elixir โ one he claims would raise enormous sums for the government, protect U.S. firms from overseas competition and prod foreign companies to open factories in the United States.
Biden admin to provide $750 million to North Carolina-based Wolfspeed for advanced computer chips
Read full article: Biden admin to provide $750 million to North Carolina-based Wolfspeed for advanced computer chipsThe Biden-Harris administration announced plans to provide up to $750 million in direct funding to Wolfspeed, with the money supporting its new silicon carbide factory in North Carolina that makes the wafers used in advanced computer chips and its factory in Marcy, New York.
Williams throws 4 TDs and TE Kmet handles long snaps for Bears in 35-16 rout of Jaguars in London
Read full article: Williams throws 4 TDs and TE Kmet handles long snaps for Bears in 35-16 rout of Jaguars in LondonCaleb Williams threw four touchdown passes โ two each to receiver Keenan Allen and tight end Cole Kmet โ and the Chicago Bears held a tea party celebration in the end zone in a 35-16 rout of the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from singer R. Kelly, convicted of child sex crimes
Read full article: Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from singer R. Kelly, convicted of child sex crimesThe Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from the singer R. Kelly, who is now serving 20 years in prison after being convicted of child sex convictions in Chicago.
Michigan gambling regulator issues cease-and-desist letter to Papaya Gaming for illegal gambling activities
Read full article: Michigan gambling regulator issues cease-and-desist letter to Papaya Gaming for illegal gambling activitiesA software company was issued a cease-and-desist letter for allegedly operating illegal gambling.
White Sox stay at 120 losses as Flexen shines in 7-0 victory over Angels
Read full article: White Sox stay at 120 losses as Flexen shines in 7-0 victory over AngelsThe Chicago White Sox averted a record-breaking loss for the third straight day, beating the Los Angeles Angels 7-0 behind Chris Flexenโs sharp pitching performance.
White Sox remain at 120 losses as Benintendi singles in 10th for 4-3 win over Angels
Read full article: White Sox remain at 120 losses as Benintendi singles in 10th for 4-3 win over AngelsThe Chicago White Sox avoided a record-breaking 121st loss for the second straight game, beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Andrew Benintendiโs 10th-inning single.
Southwest plans to cut flights in Atlanta while adding them elsewhere. Its unions are unhappy
Read full article: Southwest plans to cut flights in Atlanta while adding them elsewhere. Its unions are unhappySouthwest Airlines is planning to cut about one-third of its flights in Atlanta next year to save money, and employees affected by the change are furious.
Supreme Court leaves Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein off the ballot in Nevada
Read full article: Supreme Court leaves Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein off the ballot in NevadaThe Supreme Court has rejected an emergency appeal from Nevadaโs Green Party seeking to include presidential candidate Jill Stein on the ballot in the battleground state.
Stevie Wonder announces Detroit and Grand Rapids concerts leading up to U.S. election
Read full article: Stevie Wonder announces Detroit and Grand Rapids concerts leading up to U.S. electionStevie Wonder is hitting the road before the upcoming U.S. election, and Michiganders will have two opportunities to see the legendary musician.
Leaders of Democratic protest of Israel-Hamas war won't endorse Harris but warn against Trump
Read full article: Leaders of Democratic protest of Israel-Hamas war won't endorse Harris but warn against TrumpLeaders of an โUncommittedโ movement, who helped garner hundreds of thousands of votes in Democratic primaries across the nation in protest of the Israel-Hamas war, won't endorse Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid.
รdgar Barrera, Bad Bunny and Karol G lead the 2024 Latin Grammy nominations
Read full article: รdgar Barrera, Bad Bunny and Karol G lead the 2024 Latin Grammy nominationsรdgar Barrera, the producer and songwriter known for his work with artists such as Madonna, Karol G, Peso Pluma, Shakira and Grupo Frontera, leads the Latin Grammy nominations for a second year in a row.
Jane's Addiction cancels its tour after onstage concert fracas
Read full article: Jane's Addiction cancels its tour after onstage concert fracasThe alternative rock band Janeโs Addiction has scuttled its latest tour following an onstage scuffle between lead singer Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro.
Win 4 tickets to Some Like It Hot at the Fisher Theatre, $100 gift Card to Cibo Detroit
Read full article: Win 4 tickets to Some Like It Hot at the Fisher Theatre, $100 gift Card to Cibo DetroitInsiders can enter to win four tickets to see Some Like It Hot at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, along with a $100 gift card to Cibo.
Florida school district must restore books with LGBTQ+ content under settlement
Read full article: Florida school district must restore books with LGBTQ+ content under settlementA school district in northeast Florida must put back in libraries three dozen books as part of a settlement with students and parents.
White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf `impressed' by team's professionalism during `very painful' season
Read full article: White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf `impressed' by team's professionalism during `very painful' seasonWith his team slogging through the worst season in franchise history, Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf says this has been a โvery painfulโ year but heโs been โimpressedโ by the professional attitude from players and staff.
Caleb Williams has a rough debut but gets bailed out by Bears' defense in 24-17 win over Titans
Read full article: Caleb Williams has a rough debut but gets bailed out by Bears' defense in 24-17 win over TitansCaleb Williams got bailed out by his defense in a rough debut, with Tyrique Stevenson returning an interception 43 yards for the go-ahead touchdown to lead the Chicago Bears a 24-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
Democrats go to new heights to spotlight Project 2025, flying banners over college football stadiums
Read full article: Democrats go to new heights to spotlight Project 2025, flying banners over college football stadiumsDemocrats have denounced the conservative Project 2025 blueprint in hundreds of ads and billboards, printed it in oversized book form as a convention prop and mentioned it frequently.
White Sox snap their 12-game skid with an 8-1 win over Baltimore
Read full article: White Sox snap their 12-game skid with an 8-1 win over BaltimoreJonathan Cannon pitched into the sixth inning and the Chicago White Sox homered three times, snapping their 12-game losing streak with an 8-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
Rangers put SS Corey Seager on IL with hip issue that could end his season
Read full article: Rangers put SS Corey Seager on IL with hip issue that could end his seasonCorey Seager has been put on the 10-day injured list because of hip discomfort that could end the All-Star shortstopโs third season with the Texas Rangers.
Hedge fund Elliott Investment Management steps up pressure on Southwest Airlines' management
Read full article: Hedge fund Elliott Investment Management steps up pressure on Southwest Airlines' managementA hedge fund that's been urging Southwest Airlines to dump its CEO and chairman says it has acquired enough of the company's stock to call a special meeting of shareholders.
4 people killed on Chicago-area L train likely didn't even see the shooter, official says
Read full article: 4 people killed on Chicago-area L train likely didn't even see the shooter, official saysOfficials say a man suspected of killing four people aboard a Chicago-area transit train shot them at close range while they were asleep.
Captain Caleb: Bears select Williams as one of 8 captains ahead of No. 1 pick's debut
Read full article: Captain Caleb: Bears select Williams as one of 8 captains ahead of No. 1 pick's debutCaleb Williams has been winning over the Chicago Bears with his performance on the field as well as his magnetic personality, so much so that the No. 1 overall draft pick will enter his rookie season as a team captain.
White Sox add to their indignities by setting franchise record with 107th loss
Read full article: White Sox add to their indignities by setting franchise record with 107th lossThe Chicago White Sox added to their indignities by setting a franchise record with their 107th loss when they fell 2-0 to the New York Mets.
Angel Reese becomes WNBA's single-season rebounding leader in Sky's 79-74 loss to Lynx
Read full article: Angel Reese becomes WNBA's single-season rebounding leader in Sky's 79-74 loss to LynxAngel Reese became the WNBAโs single-season rebounding leader with eight games left in the Chicago Skyโs 79-74 loss to the Minnesota Lynx, who got 22 points from Courtney Williams.
Manaea and Lindor lead Mets to 2-0 win as White Sox set franchise record with 107th loss
Read full article: Manaea and Lindor lead Mets to 2-0 win as White Sox set franchise record with 107th lossSean Manaea pitched two-hit ball over seven innings, Francisco Lindor belted his 29th home run and the New York Mets beat Chicago 2-0 to hand the White Sox their franchise-record 107th loss.
Caitlin Clark has career-high 31 points, 12 assists as Fever beat Sky 100-81 despite Reese record
Read full article: Caitlin Clark has career-high 31 points, 12 assists as Fever beat Sky 100-81 despite Reese recordCaitlin Clark had a career-high 31 points and 12 assists in her final regular-season matchup with fellow rookie sensation Angel Reese, leading the Indiana Fever to a dominating 100-81 win over the reeling Chicago Sky.
Messi to remain sidelined for Inter Miami, won't play Saturday at Chicago
Read full article: Messi to remain sidelined for Inter Miami, won't play Saturday at ChicagoLionel Messi will not play Saturday when Inter Miami visits Chicago, meaning he will have at least two more weeks to continue recovering from an ankle injury.
Harris will sit down with CNN for her first interview since launching presidential bid
Read full article: Harris will sit down with CNN for her first interview since launching presidential bidVice President Kamala Harris is sitting down with CNN this week for her first interview since she launched her campaign after President Joe Biden withdrew his bid for reelection.
New York Liberty's chemistry on and off the court has helped put them at top of the WNBA standings
Read full article: New York Liberty's chemistry on and off the court has helped put them at top of the WNBA standingsThe New York Liberty have been building chemistry on and off the court and itโs paid off.
Green Partyโs Jill Stein will remain on Wisconsin ballot after court refuses to hear challenge
Read full article: Green Partyโs Jill Stein will remain on Wisconsin ballot after court refuses to hear challengeGreen Party presidential candidate Jill Stein will remain on the ballot in Wisconsin after the state Supreme Court decided not to hear a Democratic challenge seeking to oust her.
Harris campaign says it's raised $540 million and saw a surge of donations during the convention
Read full article: Harris campaign says it's raised $540 million and saw a surge of donations during the conventionVice President Kamala Harrisโ campaign says it's now raised $540 million for the presidential race against Donald Trump.
Portrait of a protester: Outside the Democratic convention, a young man talks of passion and plans
Read full article: Portrait of a protester: Outside the Democratic convention, a young man talks of passion and plansChicago has a longstanding tradition of protest โ and college student YM Masood has been immersed in it in recent months, including at the Democratic National Convention.
Are convention viewing numbers a hint about who will win the election? Don't bet on it
Read full article: Are convention viewing numbers a hint about who will win the election? Don't bet on itThe final results were in Friday: the Democratic national convention was more popular with television viewers than the Republicans'.
Harris confronts Democratic divisions over Gaza war in convention speech
Read full article: Harris confronts Democratic divisions over Gaza war in convention speechVice President Kamala Harris addressed the war in Gaza in her convention speech, attempting to defuse one of the most divisive issues within the Democratic Party on the biggest political stage of her life.
Kamala Harris' racial and cultural firsts were onstage throughout the Democratic convention
Read full article: Kamala Harris' racial and cultural firsts were onstage throughout the Democratic conventionOn the night she became the first woman of Black and South Asian heritage to be a major partyโs nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris didnโt explicitly mention the racial and gender firsts she would set if elected to the White House.
Despite smaller crowds, activists at Democrats' convention call Chicago anti-war protests a success
Read full article: Despite smaller crowds, activists at Democrats' convention call Chicago anti-war protests a successAs far as Chicagoโs storied protests go, the numbers outside the Democratic National Convention were unremarkable.
At DNC, Gabrielle Giffords joins survivors of gun violence and families of those killed in shootings
Read full article: At DNC, Gabrielle Giffords joins survivors of gun violence and families of those killed in shootingsSurvivors and family members of victims of gun violence gave a powerful attestation at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday to the ways shootings impacted their lives and spurred them to advocacy.
How do you pronounce Kamala? Her grandnieces explain at the DNC
Read full article: How do you pronounce Kamala? Her grandnieces explain at the DNCThe star-studded final night of the Democratic National Convention included a tutorial on pronouncing Kamala Harrisโ name โ featuring none other than the candidateโs great nieces.
Female delegates at the DNC are wearing white to honor women's suffrage on night of Harris' speech
Read full article: Female delegates at the DNC are wearing white to honor women's suffrage on night of Harris' speechIf you think youโre seeing a lot of women wearing white during the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, you donโt need to adjust your television set.
Here's the schedule for the DNC's fourth and final night leading up to Harris' acceptance speech
Read full article: Here's the schedule for the DNC's fourth and final night leading up to Harris' acceptance speechThe fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention is underway, culminating with Vice President Kamala Harris accepting her partyโs nomination for president.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators voice opposition to war in Gaza as delegates leave DNC
Read full article: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators voice opposition to war in Gaza as delegates leave DNCAs attendees filtered out of the Democratic National Convention on its final night, they were met with the chants of pro-Palestinian protesters calling for the party to do more to end the war in Gaza.
Parents of American held by Hamas appeal for hostages' release during Democratic convention
Read full article: Parents of American held by Hamas appeal for hostages' release during Democratic conventionThe parents of a 23-year-old American taken hostage by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel have given a moving speech at the Democratic National Convention.
Crowds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally and march outside Democratic convention's 3rd night
Read full article: Crowds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally and march outside Democratic convention's 3rd nightMore than 2,000 pro-Palestinian protesters rallied just a half mile from a neighboring park where pro-Israel demonstrators gathered.
Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination
Read full article: Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since his attempted assassinationDonald Trump spoke from behind bulletproof glass in North Carolina at his first outdoor rally since last month's attempted assassination.
Democrats turn their roll call into a dance party with celebrities, state-specific songs and Lil Jon
Read full article: Democrats turn their roll call into a dance party with celebrities, state-specific songs and Lil JonConvention roll call votes can be staid and cheesy, but Democrats turned theirs into the ultimate dance party on Tuesday.
Photos: A visual look at the 2024 Democratic National Convention
Read full article: Photos: A visual look at the 2024 Democratic National ConventionThousands of Democratic delegates have officially made Vice President Kamala Harris their partyโs presidential nominee, after a rollercoaster month that saw President Joe Biden shutter his campaign and boost her to the top of the ticket.
Throwing the book: Democrats enlarge a copy of the 'Project 2025' blueprint as an anti-GOP prop
Read full article: Throwing the book: Democrats enlarge a copy of the 'Project 2025' blueprint as an anti-GOP propDemocrats have turned Project 2025 into one of their political weapons in campaigning against President Donald Trump.
Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police near Chicago's Israeli consulate on second night of DNC
Read full article: Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police near Chicago's Israeli consulate on second night of DNCMultiple pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested after clashing with police during a protest that began outside the Israeli consulate and spilled out onto the surrounding streets on the second night of the Democratic National Convention.
At Democratic Convention, UAW head threatens strike against Stellantis over delayed plant reopening
Read full article: At Democratic Convention, UAW head threatens strike against Stellantis over delayed plant reopeningA high-profile spat between the United Auto Workers and Stellantis over reopening an Illinois factory complex has made its way into the race for U.S. president and could bring a strike against the automaker.
What to watch on the Democratic National Convention's second day in Chicago
Read full article: What to watch on the Democratic National Convention's second day in ChicagoDemocrats say they will lay out the 2024 election as โa choice between two very different visions of Americaโ on the Democratic National Conventionโs second night.
Joe Biden's exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a nod to Gaza protesters. Takeaways from DNC's Day 1
Read full article: Joe Biden's exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a nod to Gaza protesters. Takeaways from DNC's Day 1The Democratic National Conventionโs first night has showcased speeches from the last Democrat to lose to Donald Trump and the last one to beat him.
Biden takes inaugural flight in long-delayed new 'Marine One' helicopter
Read full article: Biden takes inaugural flight in long-delayed new 'Marine One' helicopterPresident Joe Biden on Monday took his first flight aboard the modern VH-92A helicopter that serves as Marine One after years of delays to the program to replace the aging aircraft that carry the president and vice president.
Democrats approve a platform that mentions Biden's 'second term' despite his making way for Harris
Read full article: Democrats approve a platform that mentions Biden's 'second term' despite his making way for HarrisDelegates at the Democratic National Convention have approved the 2024 party platform.
Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention
Read full article: Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National ConventionDozens of protesters broke through a security fence near the site of the Democratic National Convention on its opening day as thousands took to the streets to voice their opposition to the war in Gaza.
Biden gets a rousing ovation from Democrats as he gives Harris an enthusiastic endorsement
Read full article: Biden gets a rousing ovation from Democrats as he gives Harris an enthusiastic endorsementPresident Joe Biden has delivered his valedictory address to the Democratic National Convention, saying, โI gave my best to you.โ.
The Democratic National Convention is here. Here's how to watch it
Read full article: The Democratic National Convention is here. Here's how to watch itThe Democratic National Convention kicks off this week, with delegates and officials descending on Chicago to formally nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as their nominee.
Thousands of activists expected in Chicago for Democratic convention to call for Gaza cease-fire
Read full article: Thousands of activists expected in Chicago for Democratic convention to call for Gaza cease-fireThousands of activists are expected to converge in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, hoping to call attention to abortion rights, economic justice and the war in Gaza.
Caleb Williams runs for TD, leads 2 scoring drives as Bears beat Bengals 27-3
Read full article: Caleb Williams runs for TD, leads 2 scoring drives as Bears beat Bengals 27-3Caleb Williams made another good impression in his first appearance at Soldier Field since Chicago drafted him with the No. 1 overall pick, running for a touchdown and leading two scoring drives, and the Bears beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-3.
Yankees slugger Juan Soto hits 3 homers in a game for the 1st time
Read full article: Yankees slugger Juan Soto hits 3 homers in a game for the 1st timeJuan Soto has hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career, connecting in three consecutive at-bats for the New York Yankees against the Chicago White Sox.
Alyssa Milano to make her Broadway debut in the razzle-dazzle musical 'Chicago' this fall
Read full article: Alyssa Milano to make her Broadway debut in the razzle-dazzle musical 'Chicago' this fallAlyssa Milano hopes to charm audiences when she makes her Broadway debut this fall in the musical โChicago,โ adding her celebrity to a show that skewers celebrity culture.
Medical examiner determines dead woman found entangled in O'Hare baggage machinery died by suicide
Read full article: Medical examiner determines dead woman found entangled in O'Hare baggage machinery died by suicideAuthorities say a dead woman found entangled in a baggage conveyor belt at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport died by suicide.
White Sox fire manager Pedro Grifol after end of 21-game losing streak that tied AL record
Read full article: White Sox fire manager Pedro Grifol after end of 21-game losing streak that tied AL recordThe Chicago White Sox have fired manager Pedro Grifol, two days after the team ended a 21-game losing streak that tied the American League record.
White Sox end AL record-tying losing streak at 21 games with a 5-1 victory over the Athletics
Read full article: White Sox end AL record-tying losing streak at 21 games with a 5-1 victory over the AthleticsAndrew Benintendi hit a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox snapped their American League record-tying losing streak at 21 games on Tuesday night, beating the Oakland Athletics 5-1.
White Sox lose 21st straight game, tying AL record set by 1988 Baltimore Orioles, falling 5-1 to A's
Read full article: White Sox lose 21st straight game, tying AL record set by 1988 Baltimore Orioles, falling 5-1 to A'sThe Chicago White Sox lost their 21st straight game, tying the American League record with a 5-1 defeat to the Oakland Athletics as Max Schuemann hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the fourth inning.
White Sox losing streak reaches 19 as Kepler hits go-ahead, 7th-inning homer in Twins' 6-2 win
Read full article: White Sox losing streak reaches 19 as Kepler hits go-ahead, 7th-inning homer in Twins' 6-2 winThe Chicago White Sox extended their team-record losing streak to 19, giving up Max Keplerโs tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning that lifted the Minnesota Twins to a 6-2 win.
Emergency fuel waiver issued for Michigan, 3 other states to alleviate soaring gas prices after storms
Read full article: Emergency fuel waiver issued for Michigan, 3 other states to alleviate soaring gas prices after stormsThe Environmental Protection Agency is issuing an emergency fuel waiver to help alleviate shortages in four states whose gasoline supplies have been impacted by the shutdown of an ExxonMobil refinery in Illinois.
Son of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges in Chicago
Read full article: Son of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges in ChicagoA son of notorious drug kingpin โEl Chapoโ has pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and other charges in a Chicago courtroom days after an astonishing capture in the U.S. Joaquรญn Guzmรกn Lรณpez was dressed in an orange jumpsuit and shackled at the feet Tuesday as federal prosecutors detailed a five-count indictment including drug trafficking and weapons charges.
U.S. job openings fall slightly to 8.2 million as high interest rates slowly cool a hot labor market
Read full article: U.S. job openings fall slightly to 8.2 million as high interest rates slowly cool a hot labor marketU.S. job openings fell slightly last month, a sign that the American labor market continues to cool in the face of high interest rates.