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Season 21 “American Idol” winner Iam Tongi was stunned on June 10, 2024, when he opened his guitar case after an American Airlines flight to his next gig, only to discover his $4,500 Martin & Co. acoustic guitar was smashed …

A Hallmark alum is dishing about married life — and she absolutely loves it. Lauren Alaina, who starred opposite Tyler Hynes in “Roadhouse Romance,” has been experiencing a wonderful real-life love story of her own. ‘He’s My Best Friend,’ Alaina …

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels officially became a very rich man on June 4, when he signed a fully-guaranteed, 4-year, $37.7 million contract that included a $24.3 million signing bonus. If Daniels can deliver on his potential and turn the Washington …

Getting value from a fifth-round draft pick can be tricky, but the New York Giants may have a niche role ready for Tyrone Tracy Jr. The running back is already playing his way into getting onto the field in special …

There’s no way around it, and Kate Middleton and her royal aides must know it: The Princess of Wales will face intense scrutiny about how she looks when she makes her dramatic return to public duties Saturday at King Charles’ …

A San Jose man who was riding an electric scooter on Highway 87 was killed in a collision Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. Around 2:54 a.m., CHP officers responded to a call of a crash involving a …

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP (Associated Press) NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. announced Friday he will retire from full-time racing at the end of the season, saying it was time to live by his own schedule after 19 years in …

A push to oust Colorado GOP Chair Dave Williams has led to the formal censure of the petition’s circulator — the Jefferson County party chair — and an apparent nullification of the effort by her own executive committee. Nancy Pallozzi …

In August 1993, Billboard published a cover story declaring Chicago the “Cutting Edge’s New Capital.” At the time, all eyes were on the city’s growing rock scene, positioning it to be the next to break out after Seattle’s grunge revolution. …

Buddy Guy performs at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion during the 2024 Chicago Blues Festival in Millennium Park, Sunday, June 9, 2024. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times Buddy Guy performs at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion during the 2024 Chicago Blues Festival in Millennium Park, …

“What was supposed to be a simple storage warehouse for the Metra transit agency has now buried the nation’s fourth-busiest commuter rail system in a sinking money pit, the ABC7 I-Team has learned.” The Chicago broadcast station’s scoop last week …

The latest addition to Chicago’s skyline — a 73-story luxury tower on Michigan Avenue — is now open and leasing faster than expected, according to the developer. Developers Time Equities Inc., JK Equities and Oak Capitals cut the ribbon on …

If you soon find yourself stuck in construction traffic on the Stevenson Expressway, feel free to blame Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Plenty of road work delays are coming down the pike for Chicago and the rest of Illinois under the latest …

The National Hockey League has announced the name and franchise colors of their incumbent Salt Lake City team; the Utah Hockey Club. Well, the team name is still subject to change, but the color palette is here to stay.  The …

The Las Vegas Raiders have been active in addressing the wide receiver position after the draft but DeAndre Carter wasn’t part of their plans. The speedster played all 17 games for the team last season but only had four catches. …

It remains to be seen if the Cleveland Cavaliers will trade or keep Donovan Mitchell. If they decide to make a trade, they have a good enough core that a rebuild isn’t necessary. Hence, a retooling package might help them …

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell got the better of his former bosses at the Los Angeles Rams not once but twice with one trade during the 2024 draft. In newly released footage from “NFL Draft: The Pick Is In”, …

By Elina Geller | NerdWallet If you’ve been dreaming about visiting Europe this summer and eating gelato in Italy or visiting the Basílica de la Sagrada Familia in Spain, good news: Airfare is down 8% compared to this time last …

In a year with bleak financial projections, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors this week gave their stamp of approval on the $12.5 billion budget, closing the previously projected $250 million deficit. The 2024-25 fiscal year budget faced challenges …

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FREMONT — A security guard died Thursday night following a confrontation with another person at a drug store within the Fremont Hub, police said. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | 77-year-old Oakland homeowner released from jail without being charged …

RH Palo Alto, the Gallery at Stanford, has thrown open its glass doors to the public. It’s the newest location in this global empire of RH furniture and lifestyle galleries that stretches from the Bay Area to Brussels and beyond. …

More than 300 flights are delayed at Denver International Airport as a severe thunderstorm brings rain, hail and high winds to the Front Range, according to flight tracking website FlightAware. Related Articles Transportation | Denver ties record high Wednesday, with …

HOUSTON — The Houston Astros released José Abreu on Friday, cutting ties with the former AL MVP with the White Sox less than halfway through a three-year, $58.5 million contract. The 37-year-old Abreu was batting .124 (14 for 113) with …

At age 6, Clarke Reed described why her father, Robert Reed Jr., was the best. “He is the best dad because he takes good care of me and my brothers and my mother,” wrote Clarke, now 27. “He plays with …