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Biden pardon of son: Hypocrisy or ? Re: “Biden pardons his son Hunter,” Dec. 2 news story So, President Joe Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden because Hunter was singled out because the charges (to which Hunter pleaded guilty) were …

When President-elect Donald Trump nominated Denver’s Chris Wright as secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, the predictable howls from the left were swift and loud. Trump’s nominations often sparked kneejerk reactions, sometimes for good reason. Yet, in this instance, …

Bears players will practice for the first time under coach Thomas Brown on around at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at Halas Hall. Brown was promoted Friday, minutes after the Bears fired coach Matt Eberflus following a 23-20 loss to the …

More than 22 years after he co-starred with Nicholas Hoult in “About a Boy,” Hugh Grant posted a photo last month of the actors reuniting for a tribute to filmmaker Richard Curtis in Hollywood. It was a reminder that while …

The San Antonio Spurs have a bright future. Victor Wembanyama has all the tools to become the best player in the world. And the recent addition of Stephon Castle in the 2024 NBA draft already looks to be a steal. …

The Chicago Bears have the building blocks of a great team, the offensive line not withstanding, but some of those pieces could be headed elsewhere after the end of this season. At the top of that list is wide receiver …

Headed into Week 15 of the NFL season, we can say with some certainty which rookies have what it takes and which don’t. It’s not a completely definitive stance, but it’s pretty close. Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski gave out first …

Marcus Smart‘s tenure with the Memphis Grizzlies hasn’t gone according to plan. The former Boston Celtics fan favorite has struggled with injuries since being traded to the Western Conference franchise. Smart was part of the trade package that sent Kristaps …

The Jacksonville Jaguars were formed in 1995 and found substantial initial success, going to the playoffs in four of their first five years in the league. However, since then, Florida’s third NFL franchise has become something of a laughing stock, …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tyra Banks, 51; Jay-Z, 55; Marisa Tomei, 60; Jeff Bridges, 75. Happy Birthday: Focus, high energy and taking care of business are in the stars. Refuse to let outside influences interfere or distract you from …

TODAY’S WORD — MENORAH MENORAH: men-OR-uh: A candelabra with seven or nine lights that is used in Jewish worship. Average mark 28 words Time limit 35 minutes Can you find 36 or more words in MENORAH? The list will be …

Dear Eric: How do you stay friends with someone who puts zero interest in maintaining an adult friendship? My best friend from high school (of more than 20 years), had kids a few years ago. The kids are young but …

The Chicago Bears will soon embark on a search for the franchise’s next head coach, and one of their all-time greats has strong thoughts on how that decision should be made. Olin Kreutz played center in the NFL for 14 …

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently started working out due to health and weight issues. I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and my doctor advised me to establish a routine alongside dietary changes. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: I told …

Dear Eric: How do you stay friends with someone who puts zero interest in maintaining an adult friendship? Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: My mom keeps saying this like it’s cute rather than hurtful Advice | Asking Eric: Our …

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married seven years. It’s the second marriage for both of us. We have a good relationship and love each other. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: I just learned that my surly …

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 4, the 339th day of 2024. There are 27 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 4, 1991, after being abducted and held for nearly seven years as a hostage by Hezbollah militants …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: At a dinner party, the hostess had set a lovely table with flowers and candles. I complimented her on the setting. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: I paid for my seat, and I’m not going to …

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 4, the 339th day of 2024. There are 27 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 4, 1991, after being abducted and held for nearly seven years as a hostage by Hezbollah militants …

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 6 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. EST today (3 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius. Happy Birthday for Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024: You march to …

The Golden State Warriors are on a five-game losing streak. The loss of De’Anthony Melton, who is out for the season with an ACL injury, has hit the Warriors defense hard. Steve Kerr’s team enjoyed a bright start to the …

DENVER — Had the Warriors held on against the Nuggets on Tuesday night in the Ball Arena, they would have hosted an NBA Cup quarterfinal game. Instead, Nikola Jokic sparked an 11-0 closing run as the Warriors’ late-game execution lacked. …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amanda Seyfried, 39; Bruno Campos, 51; Holly Marie Combs, 51; Julianne Moore, 64. Happy Birthday: Get organized. Open discussions will help you resolve issues stopping you from moving forward. A change is overdue, and being …

Which snowboard pants are best? Whether you’re a hard-charging snowboarder or planning your first trip to the slopes, a good pair of snowboard pants is an essential aspect of having a good time and keeping warm. No one wants to …

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Adam Gray wins election to U.S. House in California’s 13th Congressional District, beating incumbent John Duarte.

Which ice skates for kids are best? Ice skating is a fun hobby for children that’s great exercise to boot. Whether your child is hitting the rink for the first time or taking weekly lessons, the right pair of ice …

Almost every Nuggets game is following the same exhausting blueprint, up to a point. Questionable sums of engagement put toward defending in the first half. A teaspoon of Nikola Jokic rest minutes that cause an upset stomach, at best. A …

Moon Alert Avoid shopping or important decisions from 5 to 10:45 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius. Aries (March 21-April 19) An average day Travel restrictions or legal matters might get you down. Instead, …

Which ice hockey skate is best? Ice hockey is a great sport to watch and play, but it’s not always easy to get started because it requires so much equipment. And trying to figure out which products to buy can …

Far right activist Lynley Kerr Hogan is suing Los Gatos council members Rob Moore and Maria Ristow and Los Gatos Democracy Tent moderator Lee Fagot for defamation. Hogan alleges in the suit, filed on Nov. 14, that Moore, Ristow and …

DENVER — The Warriors didn’t have their heart and soul in Draymond Green, but Jonathan Kuminga gave all of his. Kuminga threw down an early dunk, had his best passing game of the season, led fast breaks and competed defensively. …

Which snowboard pants are best? Whether you’re a hard-charging snowboarder or planning your first trip to the slopes, a good pair of snowboard pants is an essential aspect of having a good time and keeping warm. No one wants to …

Which ice skates for kids are best? Ice skating is a fun hobby for children that’s great exercise to boot. Whether your child is hitting the rink for the first time or taking weekly lessons, the right pair of ice …

Chance the Rapper outplayed a pair of other famous musicians on the TV game show “Wheel of Fortune” on Monday night, securing almost $140,000 for his charity foundation. The Chicago rapper appeared on the show with rapper Lil Jon and …

A prominent New York art critic is slamming the controversial statue of NBA legend Dwyane Wade. The Pablo Torres Finds Out page shared a clip from the video to X and wrote, “Jerry Saltz, the Pulitzer-winning art critic for @NYMag, …

By HYUNG-JIN KIM and KIM TONG-HYUNG SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s main opposition party on Wednesday urged President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or face impeachment, hours after Yoon ended short-lived martial law that prompted troops to …

Which ice hockey skate is best? Ice hockey is a great sport to watch and play, but it’s not always easy to get started because it requires so much equipment. And trying to figure out which products to buy can …

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t wait long to make a move once they discovered Super Bowl champion and starting safety Mike Edwards would miss time with a hamstring injury. The Buccaneers brought back a pair of former starting safeties on …

The Cleveland Browns have found something interesting in Jameis Winston, whose top trait as a quarterback may simply be that he isn’t Deshaun Watson. Watson is out for the remainder of the regular season with a torn Achilles tendon, though …

Daniel Jones is no longer the quarterback of the New York Giants, since he parted ways with the team on November 22. Jones is now on the Minnesota Vikings‘ practice squad, but some in the NFL don’t think he’ll be …