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In 2026, researchers found Chicago’s St. Patrick’s dye peaked at 63 µg/L, neared background in days and stayed below levels predicted to harm river life

A recent study published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters found that the green dye used to color the Chicago River for St. Patrick’s Day peaked at 63 µg/L but posed a low ecological risk to aquatic life, according to researchers. The findings highlight the rapid decline of the dye's concentration and call for closer scrutiny of the annual event.

In 2009, a South Dakota rancher bought a Powerball ticket on a feed run; days later, its numbers brought $232.1 million to a family whose home was repossessed

In 2009, Neal Wanless, a South Dakota rancher, won a record $232.1 million Powerball jackpot days after purchasing a ticket during a livestock feed run. This life-changing win came at a time when his family was facing financial struggles, including property tax debt and repossession. Wanless chose a cash payout of about $118 million, vowing to help those in need while continuing his ranching work.

Meet the 'Ruthless Podcast' Fellas

The "Ruthless Podcast" hosts bring decades of Republican politics experience to the popular show, from Senate leadership to digital organizing and political media.

Thursday, November 5, 2026

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