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By Brenda Goodman | CNN The US Department of Agriculture will begin testing raw milk from dairy silos around the nation in an effort to better track the H5N1 bird flu that has been spreading in dairy cattle since March. …

By HALLIE GOLDEN The oldest known wild bird in the world has laid an egg at the ripe age of about 74, her first in four years, U.S. wildlife officials said. The long-winged seabird named Wisdom, a Laysan albatross, returned …

FREMONT — Police said they had not found evidence of explosive devices at local schools Friday following a bomb threat sent over email, according to a press release from the department. The email described the existence of explosive devices at …

By SETH BORENSTEIN, AP Science Writer A surprising study of temperature-related deaths in Mexico upends conventional thinking about what age group is hit hardest by heat. Researchers found at higher temperatures and humidity, the heat kills far more young people …

The Hotline mailbag publishes weekly. Send questions to wilnerhotline@bayareanewsgroup.com and include ‘mailbag’ in the subject line. Or hit me on the social media platform X: @WilnerHotline Some questions have been edited for clarity and brevity. What is the final verdict on former …

Courtland Sutton stood at his locker Monday night and lavished praise on his former teammate. Cleveland receiver Jerry Jeudy had just gone nuclear on the Broncos to the tune of 235 yards and a touchdown, though Sutton got the last …

Lindsey Vonn will make her return to professional skiing at age 40 this weekend in the FIS Fall Festival at Copper Mountain, Colorado. She’ll compete in Downhills and Super-G on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, according to U.S. Ski Team head coach Paul …

It started barely minutes after the horrifying news broke that the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was fatally shot in midtown Manhattan. Even before any details were available, the internet was awash in speculation that the company had refused …

Which back brace is best? Whether it’s because of an injury, poor posture or just a lumpy mattress, most people experience back pain at some point in their life. If you’re having trouble standing, bending or sitting up due to …

Federal Heights officials will install traffic cameras to catch people speeding and running red lights in response to “out of control” driving that’s caused multiple fatal crashes, city leaders said Thursday. The Federal Heights City Council this week unanimously approved …

Which kids’ earmuffs are best? Whether it’s snow days, plunging temperatures, or a winter getaway, your kids need earmuffs to stay warm outdoors. Earmuffs are uniquely designed to keep tiny ears toasty warm. That means no more stinging red earlobes …

Etta Davis, 70, counts herself lucky. The Dearborn Homes resident could have asked her son to pick her up from the Chicago Housing Authority building where she lives Saturday — a frigid day that saw the coldest temps since January. …

Each season is defined by what happens in the marquee games of the year. Here are 30 must-see matchups — outside of any holiday tournament play — that will dictate what teams and players we will be talking about over …

Bears receiver DJ Moore and running back D’Andre Swift, who both suffered quad injuries against the Lions, practiced in a limited fashion Friday and are listed as questionable to face the 49ers on Sunday. Receiver Keenan Allen, who was nursing …

Colorado football’s regular season is over and quarterback Shedeur Sanders proved to be one of the best players in the country. He threw for 3,926 yards and 35 touchdowns while completing 74.2% of his passes. It seems likely that he’ll …

The Minnesota Vikings are 10-2, tied for the second-best record in the NFC and third-best in the NFL. That success is sure to bring new changes and challenges. One of those potential changes that could result in significant challenges is …

Less than two weeks after signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, veteran offensive tackle D.J. Humphries is set to make his first start with the team. Per Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest and Sports Radio 810 WHB, Humphries will be …

By PHILIP MARCELO NEW YORK (AP) — The judge in Daniel Penny’s subway chokehold manslaughter trial urged jurors on Friday to continue their deliberations after they told him they couldn’t reach a unanimous vote on the top charge. The Manhattan jurors have …

By COLLEEN LONG and AAMER MADHANI WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Sen. David Perdue of Georgia to be the U.S. ambassador to China, leaning on a former business executive turned politician to serve as the administration’s …

BERKELEY — A man with severe autism has been charged with killing his 90-year-old mother, who died in a hospital after suffering a broken leg when her son allegedly knocked her down with a shove, according to court records. Michael …

Bay Area Home Report 5271 Rimwood Drive – Google Street View The property located in the 5200 block of Rimwood Drive in San Jose was sold on Oct. 31, 2024 for $1,700,000, or $1,332 per square foot. The house, built …

By Stephanie Lai and Hadriana Lowenkron, Bloomberg News Donald Trump says he is selecting venture capitalist David Sacks of Craft Ventures LLC to serve as his artificial intelligence and crypto czar, a newly created position that underscores the president-elect’s intent …

FREMONT — Police here were conducting surveillance on a suspected gang member wanted for evading officers, burglary, grand theft, and more, when they noticed something unusual on his light blue Honda Accord. It appeared their suspect was challenging the cops …

By MEG KINNARD, Associated Press Elon Musk was the sole funder of a super PAC formed less than a month before the election that focused on advertising intended to convince voters that Donald Trump ‘s stance on abortion was akin to that of …

There are genuine, body-tensing moments of terror and amazement in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” that might cause one to wonder, perhaps aloud to a seatmate, whether an ambulance is on standby outside the theater if, say, there’s a …

Going into this season, the brutal homestretch was supposed to be about rookie quarterback Caleb Williams reaching his cruising altitude and lifting the Bears into the playoffs. Instead, these last five games are about something entirely different. At 4-8 going …

Un hombre de 22 años resultó gravemente herido en un tiroteo desde un vehículo la madrugada del viernes en Back of the Yards en el lado sur. El tiroteo ocurrió alrededor de las 2 a.m. cuando la víctima caminaba por …

Para gran frustración de los padres y los miembros de la Junta de Educación de Chicago, los líderes de las Escuelas Acero que proponían cerrar siete de sus escuelas chárter no se presentaron a una reunión el miércoles a la …

Argonne National Laboratory in Lamont is leading a partnership of seven U.S. national laboratories in a new, $50 million initiative to accelerate the development of sodium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage. A shift to the use of these …

Barack Obama regresó a la ciudad que lo vio nacer políticamente el jueves para ofrecer sus soluciones para superar las divisiones políticas cada vez más profundas en todo Estados Unidos; el expresidente pidió a la próxima generación de líderes progresistas …

After relocating to Chicago from Spain, Leonor San Sebastián initially felt disconnected from her neighbors and the city’s art scene. That changed when she opened her Lincoln Square pottery studio Ceramics by Leo in September 2023. The response from the …

The race among a reported five MLB teams to sign superstar free agent outfielder Juan Soto is coming down to the wire. Soto’s decision is expected to come as early as Sunday. According to most sources, including the betting market …

No doubt, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has been coy with his plans for the team’s coach in 2025, with most presuming that current coach Mike McCarthy–who is in the final year of his contract and probably should …

When it rains it pours — and the New York Giants are currently in the midst of a hurricane. “Giants WR Malik Nabers has a hip flexor injury that happened in practice yesterday and he had to get an MRI,” …

By HALELUYA HADERO | Associated Press A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as …

One of the most influential voices of comedy in the 1980s and 90s, Albert Brooks is coming to San Francisco in January’s SF Sketchfest. Making his first public appearance in the Bay Area in decades, Brooks, 77, will sit down …

ST. IGNATIUS: FORMER COACH LEAVES SPECIAL LEGACY In the storied tradition of San Francisco basketball, no one was quite like Bob Drucker.  The former longtime St. Ignatius basketball coach who won eight league titles, two Central Coast Section championships and …

By JILL COLVIN GREENVALE, N.Y. (AP) — Not yet even in office, Donald Trump said Thursday he’s already accomplished more than President Joe Biden did in his entire term, an outsized claim by the president-elect just a month out from …

A Denver man opened fire on a vehicle and its five occupants while speeding on Interstate 25 near Lone Tree earlier this week, according to police. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | The Latest: Hunt for the gunman who …

A stabbing at the Salvation Army Crossroads Center in Denver’s RiNo district left one person wounded Thursday night, according to police. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Can Denver solve homelessness? Mayor says progress — despite hiccups — shows …