In the cutthroat world of cable news, ratings are more than just numbers; they are declarations of war, verdicts on relevance, and, sometimes, the quiet prelude to a political execution. This week, the industry was rocked by a ratings report so staggering, so utterly dominant, that it felt less like a victory and more like a conquest.

At least 58 shot, 8 killed in Chicago over Labor Day weekend as city rejects Trump’s help

Chicago Shootings Claim Eight Lives Over Labor Day Weekend Amid Political Tensions. Chicago, IL – Over Labor Day weekend, at least 58 people were shot and eight lost their lives in a wave of violence that once again shook the city. The victims include women and men whose names are not yet released, but whose absence leaves families grieving and neighborhoods scarred.

The shootings, which occurred across a series of unrelated incidents, highlight a tragic pattern that continues to haunt Chicago. For many families, it was not a weekend of rest but of mourning.