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Honda is recalling about 880,000 Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport and Acura MDX vehicles to fix a safety defect; owners will be notified and can obtain free repairs at authorized Honda/Acura dealers, with the recall status trackable via NHTSA.
Hulu has ordered a pilot for Chicks, a family dramedy starring Ellen Pompeo, with Katie Robbins as writer‑producer and Laura Holstein of Calamity Jane as EP, produced by 20th Television. Set in the gentrifying neighborhoods of Boston, the series follows two estranged half-sisters who, after their wise‑guy father dies, pull off audacious cons as they navigate the father’s legacy and mend their fractured bond. Production is eyed for September in New York, continuing Pompeo’s collaborations within the Disney/20th TV family.
Illinois lawmakers scrambled on the final day of the spring session to salvage a last-ditch plan aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois after Arlington Heights’ PILOT, or property-tax relief, collapsed, with talks shifting to a potential public-ownership/municipal stadium authority model, ongoing discussions about funding and tax protections, and lingering questions about whether any deal can pass both chambers before adjournment.
Illinois lawmakers are hashing HB0910, the Megaprojects Bill to keep the Chicago Bears in the state, but the Senate is unlikely to pass it as-is. After the House approved it, the Bears demanded amendments to make Arlington Heights feasible, and Chicago was officially eliminated as a site. A key sticking point is the PILOT property-tax relief mechanism, with the Senate wanting to keep it while the Bears oppose, arguing it risks higher local taxes unless structuring is favorable. Projections estimate a $10–12 million annual PILOT, with roughly half staying in Arlington Heights for development and local relief, and the rest funneled statewide; critics say the Bears shouldn’t control that money. The decision timeline remains tied to end-of-May adjournment, with Indiana seen as a contender if a deal stalls.
The Illinois House passed a sprawling megaprojects bill to authorize in-lieu-of-tax PILOT deals for large developments—potentially enabling a Bears domed stadium in Arlington Heights—with three tiers (25/30/40 years of tax relief), a seven-year sunset, and 50% of PILOT receipts directed to property-tax relief (60% to homeowners, 40% to the relief fund); the Bears want additional amendments, while the Senate and Governor will weigh in amid Indiana’s subsidy competition.
Illinois House leaders unveiled a revised megaprojects bill linked to payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) with local taxing bodies, proposing that 50% of PILOT receipts go to property tax relief (60% as homeowner rebates, 40% to a state relief fund), adds a five-year sunset, bans PILOT use for data centers, and requires five-year impact reports; the measure still faces Senate scrutiny and Governor approval as negotiators push to keep the Chicago Bears from relocating to Indiana.
Illinois lawmakers could move the Bears’ stadium plan forward with a vote on a PILOT deal that would freeze property‑tax assessments at the Arlington Park site, potentially paving the way for a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights (or a nearby location) while balancing Chicago interests around Soldier Field; a vote could come as soon as Wednesday, signaling progress toward a final decision, though many details remain unresolved.
A veteran Icelandair captain celebrated his four-decade career by flying a Boeing 757 at around 330 feet over Vestmannaeyjar, his hometown, in an unauthorized stunt. Icelandair says the maneuver wasn’t approved and is reviewing the incident with authorities; no injuries were reported, but the flight is under investigation by the airline and police.
Kat Cunning joins the NBC drama pilot Protection as Clare Thornhill, an agent on the path to becoming a profiler, joining Peter Krause, Hope Davis and Tommy O’Brien as the Thornhill family protects civilians while unraveling a deadly conspiracy.
Illinois lawmakers and the Bears are reportedly close to a deal to keep the team in Illinois at Arlington Heights, tying public infrastructure funding to a PILOT property-tax arrangement while Indiana’s rapid push to land a stadium accelerates Illinois talks. Lawmakers are weighing public funding against ticket affordability as Indiana’s deadline looms, with Rep. Kam Buckner opposing funding but saying talks are ongoing to reach a deal.
Greg Biffle, a renowned NASCAR driver and humanitarian known for his heroic aid during Hurricane Helene, tragically died in a small jet crash at age 55, leaving a legacy of racing success and selfless community service.
FX has announced its drama pilot 'Disinherited,' featuring a cast including Victoria Pedretti, Kiera Allen, Karl Glusman, Alan Ruck, Katja Herbers, Eddie Marsan, and Jonathan Higginbotham. The series follows two sisters who inherit a fortune, leading them into a world of wealth and secrets. The show is produced by Peter Gould and others, with FX Productions as the studio.
American pilot Ethan Guo was released from a Chilean air base in Antarctica after being detained for two months for allegedly landing illegally without permission during his solo trip to raise funds for cancer research. He was fined and banned from Chile for three years, but the legal charges were dismissed. Guo aims to continue his journey and donate his penalty to childhood cancer research.
A former off-duty pilot pleaded guilty to attempting to crash an Alaska Airlines jet by trying to shut off its engines mid-flight, after revealing he had taken psychedelic mushrooms and was struggling with depression. The incident, which lasted about 90 seconds and involved him resisting and trying to reach the emergency exit, resulted in his sentencing to jail, probation, community service, and restitution. He also founded a non-profit for pilot health and will be assessed for drug use.
A former Alaska Airlines pilot pleaded guilty to attempting to shut down aircraft engines midflight after using psilocybin mushrooms, which caused a mental health crisis. He pulled engine fire handles believing he was dreaming, but the crew prevented disaster. He faces up to 20 years in prison and has acknowledged his actions and mental health issues, including a condition caused by psychedelic use.