Northwestern

NorthWestern Corp. reported a second-quarter profit of $25 million, or 40 cents per share, with adjusted earnings of 50 cents per share. The company generated $392.6 million in revenue and projects full-year earnings between $3.68 and $3.83 per share.

Cornell, Northwestern, and other universities are planning to offer classes at their Middle East campuses. The University of New Haven is also preparing to inaugurate a new campus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Northwestern researchers are testing a nanoparticle treatment using nanonutrients to improve donor liver health and viability for transplantation.

A 40-year-old man was shot multiple times in the body in Old Town, Chicago, and pronounced dead at Northwestern Hospital. The incident occurred on West Evergreen Avenue, according to CPD.

A federal law aimed at simplifying hospital billing has failed, according to a Sun-Times investigation. The article highlights a case where a patient faced unexpectedly high charges after an MRI, illustrating ongoing issues with healthcare pricing transparency.

Gwynne Shotwell, the COO of SpaceX, is worth over $2 billion due to her 12.6 million shares in the company, which went public with a $1.77 trillion valuation. The article details her career path from a mechanical engineering student inspired by a role model to a key leader at SpaceX, including her ritual of carrying sticky notes labeled 'Scotland' in her shoes on launch days.

Northwestern's Schutte advises investors to 'own some commodities' as part of a diversified strategy. The recommendation highlights the potential benefits of commodity investments in current market conditions.