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President-elect Donald Trump has made no secret of his disdain for diversity, equity and inclusion and has vowed to act on it, endangering federal contracting programs and, potentially, federal funding for education and social programs. Unsurprisingly, City Council members are …

Much to the frustration of parents and Chicago Board of Education members, Acero Schools leaders proposing to close seven of their charter schools failed to show up at a meeting Wednesday, which they were summoned to attend. “I can only …

The New York Jets are going to be a few cards short when they face the Miami Dolphins in Week 14. Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said on Wednesday, December 4 that he was “hopeful” that starting cornerback Sauce Gardner …

Dak Prescott has backed Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, hoping that despite the team’s struggles, he’ll return for another season. McCarthy and the Cowboys enter Week 14 with a 5-7 record and a longshot to make the postseason.  But …

Earlier on Wednesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that free agent sensation Juan Soto had now received contract offers of at least $600 million from all five of the teams known to be pursuing him. Those would be the …

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced a roster move on the evening of December 4, ahead of the Week 14 matchup with the Cleveland Browns. “We have waived RB Jonathan Ward,” the team relayed on X. There was no immediate corresponding move, …

OAKLAND — Police here have identified a 17-year-old boy who was shot and killed while riding in a vehicle with other teenagers earlier this month. The victim, identified as D’Alessandro Miguel, died after being shot while riding in a car …

Bay Area Home Report 4528 Mirano Court – Google Street View The spacious property located in the 4500 block of Mirano Court in Dublin was sold on Aug. 28, 2024 for $1,425,000, or $473 per square foot. The condominium, built …

Mike Stern will take your breath away. He’s just that good — the type of guitarist who will absolutely leave you in awe with his fretboard fireworks, which he’s honed through decades of stellar work in the jazz world. But …

FORT COLLINS — The CSU Rams are on the hunt for a new defensive coordinator, multiple sources confirmed to The Denver Post on Wednesday, as incumbent Freddie Banks will be leaving the program. A representative from CSU declined to comment …

It didn’t take long for Josh Reynolds to find a new home. A day after being let go by the Broncos, the veteran wide receiver was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars, a source told The Denver Post on …

Ice fishing is underway in some spots while not close in others. But this seems the right time for the updated listing of regulations for public sites in the greater Chicago area. NEARBY PUBLIC SITE ICE FISHING REGULATIONS Ice fish …

Zach Yozze arrowed his biggest buck while bowhunting in early November, his dad Bill emailed. The 16-year-old arrowed the 15-point buck while hunting private land in Will County. BOTW, the celebration of bucks and their stories (the stories matter) around …

This is not the same defiant Zach LaVine that met with the media last March and threw out the “Everybody has their own opinion,” when discussing all the turmoil surrounding him and his future with the Bulls. Not even close. …

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down what QB Caleb Williams had to say about Thomas Brown’s promotion to interim head coach. New episodes of “Halas Intrigue” will be published regularly with accompanying stories collected on the podcast’s hub page. You …

A pheasant die-off at the Des Plaines Game Propagation Center leads to a reduction in permits for the controlled pheasant hunting program at sites in northern Illinois. The impacted sites are Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area, Silver Springs …

Caleb Williams’ former head coach says he plans to stay at USC. Wednesday, he was asked what he fells teams that inquire about him coaching elsewhere. “I tell them I’m a USC Trojan,” he told reporters. “I’m at the place …

At this late stage of the season, having depth is often just as valuable as adding a frontline talent. Whereas teams must integrate and utilize a top-flight addition, reserves get to assimilate out of the spotlight and are only asked …

Throughout the 2024 season, the Kansas City Chiefs’ Achilles heel on the offensive side has been the left tackle position. Chiefs general manager Brett Veach brought in 30-year-old veteran D.J. Humphries just before Thanksgiving to help rectify that problem, but …

Wide receiver Diontae Johnson has dressed for five games with the Baltimore Ravens this season. But he didn’t play in the team’s most recent matchup in Week 13. That was a source of displeasure for the team. On December 4, …

It’s been a fun ride for Minnesota Vikings kicker John Parker Romo, but his time with the team has reached its coda. After losing a kicking competition to college football’s best kicker in rookie Will Reichard this summer, the 27-year-old …

Crust Sourdough Deli has opened its first East Bay location at a Stoneridge business park in Pleasanton. The Crust delis, all locally owned, specialize in sandwiches made with freshly baked sourdough rolls. All are topped with your choice of Swiss …

SAN JOSE — A suspect has been arrested and another is being sought in a 2021 shooting in the city’s Cadillac-Winchester neighborhood that killed a man and wounded a woman, police said Wednesday. Isaiah Sotelo, 22, is being sought by …

DUBLIN — A Tracy man has been sentenced to six months behind bars for causing a 2020 crash that killed one man and injured a woman, court records show. Brent Collom, 49, argued through his attorney against any jail time …

By Mark AndersonThe Associated Press LAS VEGAS — The Athletics’ move to southern Nevada is expected to take a major step forward Thursday when the 30-year lease, non-relocation and development documents are likely to be approved by the Las Vegas …

Oakland’s newest speakeasy is devoted to electronic music and accessed via a golden doorbell in a Pakistani party restaurant. If that sounds like a whole bunch of random phrases — hey, that’s just part of the fun. Moonglow opened on …

OAKLAND — The first domino fell in the grand reshaping of Oakland City Hall when Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas said Wednesday she would resign early from office to become an Alameda County supervisor next year. Bas will officially announce …

A Denver City Council committee on Wednesday advanced a measure that would ban sales of most flavored tobacco and nicotine products in the city, despite strong objections from the industry and retailers that sell e-cigarettes and vapes. The council’s Safety, …

Susan Chong is coming out of her own pocket to help get condo deals over the finish line. The broker, who runs Iconique Real Estate, is offering $5,000 to buyers who purchase one of eight condos she’s listing in The …

What a start to a career for Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. The Bears have been no less of a circus during his entry to the NFL than they were at any other point, and 12 games in, he already …

Cornerback Jaylon Johnson’s outburst Thursday wasn’t the first time Bears players vented their frustration toward Matt Eberflus in the moments after a game. Bears defensive end DeMarcus Walker said after Wednesday’s practice that he did something similar after the team …

Yuengling will launch its beer brands in Illinois at the end of January 2025, in the latest Midwest expansion of the Pennsylvania-based brewery that was founded in 1829. Major bars, restaurants and stores in the Chicago area and across the …

The Las Vegas Raiders lost a wide receiver this week as DJ Turner was sent to Injured Reserve. The team has already been thin at the position and has decided to add another player to the roster. The Raiders announced …

If you’re looking to get to the bottom of exactly why Jerry Jeudy has never been a winner in the NFL and why the Denver Broncos decided to part ways with the talented wide receiver after 4 seasons when they …

The San Francisco 49ers have struggled to get Deebo Samuel going, and one NFL analyst thinks they may not be able to. The 2021 All-Pro’s performance has been representative of the Niners offense: lackluster. For NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger, …

By MARCIA DUNN, Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A tech billionaire who bought a series of spaceflights from Elon Musk’s SpaceX and conducted the first private spacewalk was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to lead NASA. …

Mia Taylor | (TNS) Bankrate.com Before putting your home on the market, it’s important to make it look its best for prospective buyers. Getting a home in show-ready shape might involve decluttering the interiors, sprucing up the curb appeal and …

By MARIA CHENG and MARIA VERZA MEXICO CITY (AP) — It’s been called the closest the world has ever come to a vaccine against the AIDS virus. The twice-yearly shot was 100% effective in preventing HIV infections in a study …

Bay Area Home Report 4427 Montgomery Street – Google Street View A house located in the 4400 block of Montgomery Street in Oakland has new owners. The 1,579-square-foot property, built in 1940, was sold on Aug. 27, 2024. The $1,800,000 …

A dialogue-free animated tale featuring a black cat and some frenemies on a boat, a Jude Law thriller about infiltrating a white supremacist group and a Netflix spy series with Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw highlight this week’s releases. Here’s …