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Dear fellow white people: I write with a very heavy, yet hopeful heart. We are presently in very dangerous and threatening times. The killings of Renee Macklin Good and Alex Pretti have caused enormous outrage in this country, as they …

Science doesn’t happen quickly and it’s not cheap. Take Capoten, for example, a widely used drug for treating high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. It is modeled after the venom of the Brazilian pit viper; some say it was …

Ever since speculation emerged around a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, the New York Knicks have consistently been mentioned as a possible landing spot. However, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst has since poured some cold water on the idea of New York making …

After the season, the Miami Dolphins began their search for a new general manager. For their search, owner Stephen Ross sought an outside voice to consult. The team then hired Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman, in a consultant role. …

The Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green knows his time with the organization is running out. Whether it ends before Thursday’s trade deadline remains uncertain, but the 35-year-old veteran conducted a heartfelt press conference Tuesday night that made clear he …

The Boston Celtics took care of business in Dallas on Tuesday night. Boston beat the Mavericks 110-100, pushing their winning streak to three games and improving to 32-18 on the season. Jaylen Brown carried the offense with 33 points. Payton …

If you did not think much of the Cleveland Browns‘ efforts on the offensive side of the ball in recent seasons, take some comfort: The Cleveland Browns didn’t think much of those efforts, either. You don’t really need advanced numbers …

Derek Jeter still sees the New York Yankees in the contender lane, but he’s convinced the real divide between pretenders and threats shows up at the trade deadline. “They’ll always be in it,” he told CasinoBeats when asked about his …

The NBA announced on Tuesday that New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns will represent Team World at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. The news comes amid the Knicks’ aggressive pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the NBA trade deadline in …

For the past half-century, policymakers have taken for granted that the Federal Reserve would seek to maintain control over inflation, and that it had the power to do so. It is time to start rethinking both of those assumptions. President …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Oscar De La Hoya, 53; Gabrielle Anwar, 56; Clint Black, 64; Alice Cooper, 78. Happy Birthday: Look for opportunities and jump at every chance you get to engage in something that excites you. The people …

In an outrageous expansion of its authority, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is now authorizing its agents to arrest anyone they suspect of being undocumented, even if the officers don’t have a warrant and the person isn’t a flight risk. The …

Dear Eric: For Christmas my husband and I travel a few hours and stay at a hotel near our son’s family. There is a man that works there readying the breakfast buffet. Each Christmas he gets dressed in a very …

Typos and misprints may be common mistakes in texts and emails (and on rare occasions, news articles). But what about city street signs? Yes, even street signs: The most observant Chicagoans have pointed out these anomalies many times. “There was …

A short walk from the soon-to-open Obama Presidential Center, Mahari sits nestled in the tree-lined courtyard of Hyde Park Shopping Center. The Afro-diaspora fusion restaurant celebrated its first anniversary on Jan. 17. Just days later, the newcomer was named Best …

When asked to describe St. Patrick’s Steakhouse in Dolton, Nick Todd rattled off three words without a hint of exaggeration: “Beautiful, stunning, breathtaking.” Earnest and proud, the assistant general manager showed off the six-floor facility during a recent tour. He …

Legal experts are perplexed over how a substitute teacher convicted of abusing children passed a background check and worked as a substitute teacher for the Archdiocese of Chicago for over a year. And no one has an answer why. Brett …

New Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken sounds genuinely intrigued by the possibility of having Deshaun Watson as his starting quarterback. Watson arrived in Cleveland in 2022 via a blockbuster trade, but his tenure with the Browns has been rocky. …

It seems unlikely the Golden State Warriors can pull off a trade for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. Could they pivot instead to LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard? Longtime Warriors insider Mark Willard has urged the Warriors to …

DEAR HARRIETTE: I went on a wonderful date last week. I encouraged myself to go to a networking event alone and ended up meeting an intriguing gentleman. Related Articles Harriette Cole: Does being in a relationship mean I can’t flirt …

Dear Eric: For Christmas my husband and I travel a few hours and stay at a hotel near our son’s family. There is a man who works there readying the breakfast buffet. Each Christmas he gets dressed in a very …

DEAR ABBY: I recently became aware that someone I know through various community groups is married to a man who is on the local sex offender list (involving a child under 13). Related Articles Dear Abby: They posted photos of …

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 4, the 35th day of 2026. There are 330 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 4, 1974, newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst, 19, was kidnapped in California by the radical Symbionese Liberation Army. …

SAN FRANCISCO – Draymond Green has known, for a while, that he could be moved for Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo before Thursday’s trade deadline.  He had read the reports, heard the questions from his friends, listened to the chatter. Like …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a professor at a small university. One of my colleagues has the annoying habit of entering my office without knocking. Related Articles Miss Manners: Is it true that I shouldn’t say waitress? Miss Manners: I …

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 4, the 35th day of 2026. There are 330 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 4, 1974, newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst, 19, was kidnapped in California by the radical Symbionese Liberation Army. …

The Los Angeles Lakers have largely been kept on the periphery of trade discussions surrounding Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Instead, the Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors, and New York Knicks have emerged as the “most active suitors …

With the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, the story of Sam Darnold overcoming the adversity from his early struggles is being told countless times leading up to the big game. However, one new angle on this comes from someone …

The stage is set for another epic battle in the Super Bowl, with Sam Darnold‘s Seattle Seahawks going head-to-head with NFL MVP candidate Drake Maye and the New England Patriots on Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in the Bay Area. …

The first major televised debate among leading candidates for California governor Tuesday saw the race’s newest entrant — San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan — draw fire from both ends of the political spectrum. For most of the two-hour debate aired …

SAN RAMON — California High spent the last month learning what it feels like when the margin for error disappears.  So when Amador Valley’s final look at a tying 3-pointer came up short on Tuesday night, California coach Steve Ohlmeyer …

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today until 11:30 p.m. PST. The Moon is in VIRGO. Happy Birthday for Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026: You are energetic, innovative and constantly curious. Your compulsion to act leads …

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel had one prediction amid owner Robert Kraft getting snubbed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame voters. Kraft, one of the finalists, didn’t get selected for the hall this year, but Vrabel expressed …

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe will likely miss the start of the 2026 MLB season after having offseason shoulder surgery. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman stated in October of last year that Volpe will be ready “sometime in April; …

Savannah Guthrie was slated to lead NBC’s coverage of the Winter Olympics later this week, but the network announced on Tuesday that she will remain with family amid the ongoing search for her mother. New details are emerging on the …

The Boston Celtics acquired Nikola Vucevic from the Chicago Bulls via trade on Tuesday, Feb. 3. They sent out Anfernee Simons as part of the deal, with both teams swapping second-round picks. The trade saw the Celtics duck under the …

Viktor Hovland is at TPC Scottsdale to play in the WM Phoenix Open, which will be his 2026 PGA Tour season debut. The Norwegian started the year in Dubai, playing in the DP World Tour’s Hero Desert Classic, where he …

Jim Schwartz recently met with the Cleveland Browns but his return as defensive coordinator is still trending in the wrong direction. Schwartz was a finalist for the Browns’ head coaching job, but the organization ultimately hired Todd Monken to replace …

MILLBRAE – A driver hit and killed a 90-year-old woman Monday in Millbrae, authorities said. Related Articles San Jose police: Man dies after crashing stolen car San Jose motorcyclist dies after Highway 9 crash in Santa Cruz Mountains Jogger hit …

Moon Alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today until 11:30 p.m. PST. The moon is in Virgo. Aries (March 21-April 19) An average day Something unexpected might affect your health today. Similarly, pet owners should know …