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Rescuers in a remote area of the Atlantic Ocean are racing against time to find a missing submersible carrying five people on a mission to document the wreckage of the Titanic.

Numerous complications could hinder the effort to rescue the five people aboard the deep-diving submersible Titan. Here’s what to know about the search for the submersible bound for the Titanic — and why the rescue is so difficult.

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People stay on the Marien-Bridge at Castle Neuschwanstein, a 19th century creation by Bavaria's fairy tale king Ludwig II and world renowned tourist attraction, is pictured in Hohenschwangau near Fuessen, southern Germany, June 15, 2023.
People stay on the Marien-Bridge at Castle Neuschwanstein, a 19th century creation by Bavaria’s fairy tale king Ludwig II and world renowned tourist attraction, is pictured in Hohenschwangau near Fuessen, southern Germany, June 15, 2023.

Woman who survived attack near King Ludwig’s castle headed back to Illinois

“She’s pretty damaged by the incident,” said the Rev. Mark Zhang of Living Water Evangelical Church in Naperville. “It’s life-changing.” Read more here.

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Interested in leadership on another level? Applications open for next Black Bench Chicago program.

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A 2023 R1T pickup truck is charged in a bay at a Rivian delivery and service center on Feb. 8, 2023, in Denver.
A 2023 R1T pickup truck is charged in a bay at a Rivian delivery and service center on Feb. 8, 2023, in Denver.

Electric vehicle maker Rivian to join Tesla charging network as automakers consider company’s plug

It is another domino to fall as the auto industry considers switching to Tesla’s connector. Read more here.

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Stock market today: Wall Street falls and takes a step back after its big rally

Museum of Science and Industry staff vote to unionize

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (8) guards Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) during the first quarter at the United Center, March 22, 2023, in Chicago.
Philadelphia 76ers guard De’Anthony Melton (8) guards Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) during the first quarter at the United Center, March 22, 2023, in Chicago.

Why don’t the Bulls have any draft picks? Will Zach LaVine be traded? 7 big questions ahead of the NBA draft.

The Chicago Bulls traded away the bulk of their draft stock in recent years, which could lead to an anticlimactic draft night Thursday. Read more here.

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White Sox are still aiming for ‘a significant step forward’ to make up ground in the AL Central

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Jesse Flores prepares tacos for El Hongo Mágico Taqueria during Vegandale at Grant Park, on June 10, 2023.
Jesse Flores prepares tacos for El Hongo Mágico Taqueria during Vegandale at Grant Park, on June 10, 2023.

6 must-try samples at one of Chicago’s biggest vegan food fests

In case you missed Vegandale, the touring outdoor festival that brought over 100 food stalls to Grant Park, we have you covered. Read more here.

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My worst moment: Tony Shalhoub became Mr. Invisible at an audition

Mike Flannery is bowing out after 50 years of covering the wild and wacky world of politics

This GeoColor satellite image taken June 20, 2023, and provided by NOAA, shows Tropical Storm Bret as it chugged toward the eastern Caribbean.
This GeoColor satellite image taken June 20, 2023, and provided by NOAA, shows Tropical Storm Bret as it chugged toward the eastern Caribbean.

Tropical Storm Bret spins toward eastern Caribbean as forecasters warn it will strengthen

The storm is expected to pummel some eastern Caribbean islands on Thursday and Friday at near hurricane strength. Read more here.

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