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I'm O'Rei.

And I'm Jason Palmer.

Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

Chicago is known for many things.

Deep dish pizza, its city skyline, and an extensive transport system.

But residents have fallen out of love with its buses and trains, and this troubling situation is being mirrored across the country.

And for dignitaries visiting China, there's clearly an unwritten fashion rule that's being observed.

Our correspondent looks into why it's so important.

Thank you. our correspondent looks into why it's so important. First up, though.

Last night, Russia's President Vladimir Putin took to the airwaves again, with a blast of vitriol for what he called the organizers of the rebellion against him.

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