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Despite the Los Angeles Lakers long being expected to operate as buyers ahead of the February 5 trade deadline, that perception has begun to shift in recent days. The team’s failure to land several high-profile targets is now being framed …

Gavin Newsom has a memoir coming out this month, “Young Man in a Hurry” — another heavy hint that he intends to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. To judge by some of the more fawning media profiles (Vogue …

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California’s latest standardized test results have triggered the usual alarm: Why are students underperforming? But the familiar narrative — blaming teachers, curriculum or school culture — misses deeper structural realities behind the numbers. Just 47% of students met English standards …

Dear Eric: I’m a 73-year-old female who happily maintained a friendship I made my freshman year in college. Two years ago, I noticed changes in my friend’s ability to carry on conversations and her lack of awareness of current events. …

Chicago proudly claims Florence Price as one of its own. After all, it was here that she became the first Black female composer to have a symphony performed by a major orchestra. But this week, a new opera about Price’s …

That Drake Maye has already grown into a major role model in his second season with the New England Patriots is no secret. Fans don’t just love the 23-year-old for his elite pocket awareness on the field, but even more …

The Golden State Warriors plan to keep Draymond Green and pair him with newly-acquired center Kristaps Porziņģis in the frontcourt, according to ESPN’s Anthony Slater. The decision to retain Green comes after days of trade speculation that saw his name …

The Golden State Warriors finally put the Jonathan Kuminga saga to rest on Wednesday, but they may not be done making moves ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. According to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole, the Warriors are keeping their …

The Boston Celtics made waves prior to the trade deadline. Boston shipped Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick to the Chicago Bulls for Nikola Vucevic and a second-round pick on Tuesday afternoon. The move addressed the Celtics’ need for size …

The WM Phoenix Open tees off this Thursday with numerous storylines generating fan interest. Highlights include Scottie Scheffler looking to extend his overwhelming dominance and Brooks Koepka returning to one of the venues where he has been most successful. A …

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Dear Eric: I’m a 73-year-old female who happily maintained a friendship I made my freshman year in college. Two years ago, I noticed changes in my friend’s ability to carry on conversations and her lack of awareness of current events. …

The Dallas Mavericks reportedly have no intention of doing business with the Los Angeles Lakers, spelling bad news for the Lakers in their trade pursuit of Daniel Gafford, a former teammate of Luka Doncic. According to  The Athletic’s Dan Woike, …

The San Francisco 49ers were ground zero for Sam Darnold turning his NFL career around. After spending the 2023 NFL season as a backup for the Niners, he’s had back-to-back impressive seasons with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024 and now …

The Golden State Warriors have traded center Trayce Jackson-Davis to the Toronto Raptors for a 2026 second-round pick, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The pick Golden State will receive originally belonged to the Los Angeles Lakers. The move came minutes …

The Kansas City Chiefs‘ secondary will – in all likelihood – face an exodus this spring. The team is set to lose three corners selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, Nazeeh Johnson, Jaylen Watson and Joshua Williams, along with former …

DEAR ABBY: My longtime boyfriend has been divorced for more than 20 years. Every year, his ex comes to stay at his house for a week or two and brings along a female friend. Related Articles Dear Abby: If I …

Today is Thursday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2026. There are 329 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 5, 1994, white separatist Byron De La Beckwith was convicted in Jackson, Mississippi, of murdering civil rights …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am an RN, and I spent most of my 30-year career working at a community hospital near my home. It didn’t have the greatest reputation, but it had some great doctors and nurses, and I was …

Today is Thursday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2026. There are 329 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 5, 1994, white separatist Byron De La Beckwith was convicted in Jackson, Mississippi, of murdering civil rights …

The Green Bay Packers‘ general manager, appeared to tip his hat to the fact to that special teams coordinator, Rich Bisaccia, will be remaining with the franchise in 2026 – despite no official announcement being made – in his media …

Interest around Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby keeps building. Moreover, players on teams who are looking to contend in the 2026 NFL season aren’t hiding that they would like Crosby on their team. Amid the speculation surrounding Crosby, …

The Minnesota Vikings have question marks surrounding the QB position after a rollercoaster season with J.J. McCarthy, who was in Year 1 as the starter. However, with the Vikings looking to win now, the question is whether Minnesota will be …

The trade speculation surrounding A.J. Brown, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Baltimore Ravens took on new life on Wednesday when Brown’s former teammate Derrick Henry publicly urged the star wide receiver to join Baltimore, sending a clear message that instantly …

After 19 seasons, Mike Tomlin decided to walk away from the only head coaching job he ever held in the NFL. And now, many believe he could be done for good. Tomlin stepped down following the Steelers’ ugly 30-6 Wild …

LIVERMORE — It took a week for the final four minutes to arrive.  A week of waiting, replaying and wondering what would happen when the ball finally went back up in the air. On Tuesday night, inside a packed gym …

Moon Alert: After 5 a.m. EST today (2 a.m. PST) there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The Moon is in LIBRA. Happy Birthday for Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026: You are charming, calm and competent. You’re also sensitive, …

The New England Patriots are preparing to play in the biggest game of the season against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. Win or lose, the Patriots are set up to be a contending team for years …

After a difficult offseason for Denny Hamlin, the driver of the #11 returned to form in the Cook Out Clash exhibition at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday night, February 4. In a race that saw 17 cautions, Hamlin brought his …

The New York Knicks have traded Guerschon Yabusele to the Chicago Bulls in return for Dalen Terry, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Terry, 23, will provide competition in New York’s backcourt, where he will compete for a role as a backup …

The San Francisco 49ers need to improve their pass rush so as not depend on Nick Bosa. As a result, the Niners are a name connected to Las Vegas Raiders‘ Maxx Crosby, but one person believes any interest will fall …

The Atlanta Falcons hoped that when they selected Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, they had secured their franchise quarterback for the future. That was the vision of the previous regime — …

PHOENIX – As many expected, the Warriors traded Jonathan Kuminga for a talented and tall international star with championship experience less than 24 hours before Thursday’s trade deadline.  However, instead of using Kuminga as the centerpiece of a swap that …

Moon Alert After 4 a.m., there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Libra. Aries (March 21-April 19) An average day Interactions with others are tricky today. You might attract someone powerful to you, and …

When Swedish skier Elis Lundholm first hits the slopes at the 2026 Winter Olympics next week, he will be making history. Lundholm is the first openly transgender athlete in the history of the winter games, a selection that has drawn …

Prospects fall through the cracks of the pre-draft process every year, and the Houston Texans added a prime example to their roster with the official start to the 2026 offseason, which begins on March 11, rapidly approaching. Texans general manager …

On Thursday, February 5, at 3 p.m. ET, the NBA trade deadline will arrive, and one of the most significant questions remaining is if a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade will go through by deadline, moving him from the Milwaukee Bucks to …

Everything indicates the Las Vegas Raiders will take former Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. That said, until the selection is official, questions will linger about whether the Silver and Black …

Olympic gold medalist and alpine skier Lindsey Vonn could use some good news, and she got some on Wednesday, February 4. Of course, it’s been a difficult week for Vonn, and one that almost kept her from competing in the …