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The San Jose Earthquakes announced a major signing Thursday that they hope will catapult them out of the bottom of the MLS standings. The Quakes signed 23-year-old Hernán López, an Argentinian attacking midfielder acquired via a club-record transfer fee of …

“Star Wars” creator George Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson, were the buyers who paid $11.2 million last year for Citadel founder Ken Griffin’s 66th-floor penthouse in Streeterville’s Park Tower building. Lucas and Hobson plan to combine the penthouse with …

Julie Rovner, David Hilzenrath | (TNS) KFF Health News New technologies are making it easier for companies to fix prices and discriminate against individual consumers, the Biden administration’s top consumer watchdog said Tuesday. Algorithms make it possible for companies to …

By Kate Ashford | NerdWallet The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities …

A condo in Fremont that sold for $450,000, is the most affordable real estate sale in Fremont in the past week. For comparison, the overall average price of real estate in the area during that time was $1.6 million, or …

Phil Galewitz, Holly K. Hacker | (TNS) KFF Health News Carrie Lester looks forward to the phone call every Thursday from her doctors’ medical assistant, who asks how she’s doing and if she needs prescription refills. The assistant counsels her …

By Brett Kelman, KFF Health News, Anna Werner, CBS News (TNS) A TMJ patient in Maine had six surgeries to replace part or all of the joints of her jaw. Another woman in California, desperate for relief, used a screwdriver …

Danielle Battaglia | (TNS) McClatchy Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — An Arizona grand jury has indicted Mark Meadows, former President Donald Trump’s chief of staff and a former congressman, over his involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election using a …

Wildlife officials said they will not remove a gray wolf potentially connected to recent livestock killings, despite requests from stockgrowers. Two of the gray wolves reintroduced to Colorado’s Grand County in December — including one suspected in recent depredations — …

FILE – Harvey Weinstein arrives at a Manhattan courthouse for jury deliberations in his rape trial, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in New York. New York’s highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction and ordered a new trial. Seth …

Imani returned to his birthplace for the third year running. Birders first observed him Thursday morning. Courtesy of Matthew Dolkart Piping plover Imani returned home to Montrose Beach on Thursday, leading Chicago birders to wonder if the eligible bachelor will …

After years of drama and uncertainty about their future, the NHL team formerly known as the Arizona Coyotes finally had the opportunity to turn the page on April 24 in Salt Lake City. On April 17, the team bade an …

With the NFL draft set to begin tonight on April 25, Kansas City Chiefs fans are reminded that you can still win a Super Bowl without your first-round selection making an immediate impact as a rookie. In 2023, just ahead …

The Cincinnati Bengals found themselves in the news on the day before the 2024 NFL draft when All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson requested a trade. Hendrickson’s replacement could be here sooner than expected. ESPN’s Field Yates projected the Bengals to …

As the NFL Draft looms large, all eyes are on Eliot Wolf, the New England Patriots director of scouting and de facto general manager, as he prepares to lead the team through the draft process for the first time in …

The Seattle Seahawks have a history of trading down in the NFL draft under general manager John Schneider. There has been plenty of rumors that the Philadelphia Eagles are a strong candidate to trade up. Philadelphia is in the market …

By Nadia Lopez | Bloomberg Allstate Corp. will end its years-long pause on underwriting in California as soon as the state regulator adopts proposed regulatory changes to make it easier for insurers to raise rates, according to a company spokesperson. …

By Molly Schuetz | Bloomberg Nvidia Corp. has agreed to acquire Israeli startup Run:ai, which develops software for handling artificial intelligence computing resources. Run:ai has been a close collaborator with Nvidia since 2020, the Santa Clara, California-based chipmaker said in …

When three former backup dancers for Lizzo filed lawsuits against the singer in August 2023, alleging that she engaged in sexual misconduct and created a hostile work environment, they helped expose a culture of “celebrity abuse” that is “rampant” in …

Vivian Kwarm | New York Daily News Kim Kardashian may not have clapped back after the release of Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department,” but she’s definitely making a bold statement about their “Bad Blood” amid a potential diss track directed at the Skims founder. In an …

By Kara Scannell and Michael Williams | CNN A federal judge on Thursday upheld the verdict and award in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case against former President Donald Trump and denied Trump’s motion for a new trial. Judge Lewis Kaplan, …

Jami Ganz | New York Daily News The rapper formerly known as Kanye West is reportedly in talks to launch Yeezy Porn, a pornography division under the umbrella of his Yeezy company. A rep for the controversial Grammy winner told …

Wendy Lee and Andrea Chang | (TNS) Los Angeles Times TikTok on Wednesday faced a formidable threat to its business, with a new law signed by President Biden that could dramatically change the way the popular video app operates. TikTok, which is …

By Danica Coto | Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Ariel Henry resigned Thursday as prime minister of Haiti, leaving the way clear for a new government to be formed in the Caribbean country, which has been wracked by gang violence …

Greg Farrell, Chris Strohm and Allyson Versprille | Bloomberg News (TNS) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Justice Department could decide by the first week of June whether to tear up its controversial deferred-prosecution agreement with Boeing Co., according to lawyers for …

OAKLAND — PG&E profits hopped higher in the first three months of 2024, a first-quarter financial picture that was brightened by a state regulatory decision last fall to approve higher monthly bills. The utility titan also raised its earnings forecast …

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and DAVE COLLINS (Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein ’s 2020 rape conviction, reversing a landmark ruling of the #MeToo era. The court found the trial judge …

Elvis Crespo performs at 2023 Michelada Festival held at Harrison Park in Pilsen. Tribú Gives Grab your Micheladas and get the beach party started this summertime-chi! The sixth annual Michelada Festival has announced their 2024 artist lineup, sure to bring …

Chicago police officers surround Dexter Reed’s SUV. Civilian Office of Police Accountability Dexter Reed was shot at least 13 times when he was killed in a gun battle with Chicago police during a traffic stop last month in Humboldt Park, …

The Patriots’ attempts to spend their way to a competitive NFL roster in 2024 have mostly fallen flat, with the team still sitting on $50 million in cap space and having brought in only tertiary additions to a team that …

The Las Vegas Raiders are nearing a pivotal decision in the 2024 NFL Draft. Do they take their quarterback of the future or focus on building out the rest of the roster? This is something that star wide receiver Davante …

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have earned plaudits for their stellar offseason — they could finish things off by having a stellar showing at the 2024 NFL Draft. Good Morning Football host Peter Schrager released his final mock draft the morning …

The classic “favorite person” phrase doesn’t always insinuate romance, but for Indiana Fever superstar rookie Caitlin Clark, it’s as on-target as her shooting. Clark and her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, exchange messages on Instagram posts on Wednesday to celebrate their one-year …

HGTV stars Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson recently finished the renovation work on their shared office space, which was showcased in the February 8 episode of “Married to Real Estate”, and now only a few months later Sherrod has another …

Heavy has you covered with a free 2024 NFL draft live stream, available to watch for the first three rounds. Round 1 begins on Thursday, April 25 at 8 p.m. Eastern time from Detroit, Michigan. Rounds 2 and 3 will …

OAKLAND — The county coroner has identified two 18-year-old men who were killed in what police are investigating as a shootout that transpired after a gun purchase, court records show. Jarvis Jackson, of San Francisco, and Luka Sanchez, of San …

What is it about tennis that gets such a firm grip on so many filmmakers? Maybe it’s the sheer athleticism of the game. Or, perhaps, the tenacious, back-and-forth strategy involved. Then again, maybe it’s simply because it’s sexier than, say, …

A condo in Milpitas that sold for $650,000, is the most affordable real estate sale in Milpitas in the past week. For comparison, the overall average price of real estate in the area during that time was $1.5 million. The …

Those who enjoy fishing and who seek trout and salmon in particular were reminded Wednesday by California Department of Fish & Wildlife officials that they should keep their dogs away from the uncooked fish. A parasitic flatworm called Nanophyetes salmincola …

Jami Ganz | New York Daily News Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story featured some fan favorite characters last week as the stars went on a double date with Swift’s longtime pal Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper. Donna Kelce, …