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Fighting games are a cultural touchstone of the 1990s when arcades were huge and every pizza joint had a “Street Fighter II” or “Mortal Kombat” cabinet. Back in the day, the video game genre elicited a sense of competition as …

Scroll Instagram or TikTok on any given day, and you’ll encounter the world of reading  influencers — librarians, bookshop owners and book lovers who tout their favorites using literary hashtags like #Bookstagram and #BookTok. Now five Bay Area influencers — …

The Habit Burger Grill won big in a recent fast food poll by USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards  and will celebrate by giving its loyalty members a free Double Char. Results were announced Wednesday, July 17, in six fast …

If you’re looking for a place to chill on a hot summer day, Keystone’s mountaintop sledding venue might be hard to beat. Although it’s been in the 80s, 90s and 100s on the Front Range, there’s plenty of snow at …

Read in English Los visitantes del Zoológico Brookfield pronto tendrán una experiencia muy diferente: en lugar de observar un animal a la vez, las especies que viven juntas en la naturaleza harán lo mismo en el zoológico. Agrupar a los …

Imagine walking down the hall of your school and seeing part of the ceiling caved in or a “danger” sign warning of asbestos. That’s what greeted students and staff at George Washington High School on the Southeast Side recently. At …

OAK CREEK, Wis. — Incoming Illinois Republican Party Chair Kathy Salvi on Wednesday encouraged state GOP members to shake off the “blue funk” of deeply Democratic Illinois and “put your whole heart into a fresh new day” for Republicans. Salvi …

The Bears haven’t been the reason to get up in the morning for, oh, the past 15 years. They’ve lost more than they’ve won. They’ve fumbled and bumbled, on and off the field. Too often they’ve been the bearer of …

Read in English La administración del alcalde Brandon Johnson está sacando de nuevo a la calle a personas sin hogar para hacer espacio para los ocupantes de los campamentos de tiendas de campaña que serán trasladados antes de la Convención …

Dare to dream? Whether it’s unabashed optimism or nervous excitement, the anticipation for the Bears’ 2024 season and the possibility of a breakthrough to playoff contention — or better — is peaking as the Bears prepare to open training camp …

Michal Ciskal spent every Sunday playing video games with his little brother from halfway across the world. Ciskal, who moved to the United States from Poland eight years ago, was shot and killed during an attempted carjacking on his 25th …

Tavi Ishmael and Jen Livingston thought their career dreams had come true when they were hire as paramedics by the Chicago Fire Department. But their dreams turned into a nightmare at the fire academy, during a discriminatory test of physical …

They’re back! One year after their headline-making estrangement led to the end of HGTV‘s hit show “Good Bones,” Mina Starsiak Hawk and her mom, Karen E. Laine, will return with a “limited season” of the series, per a network press …

While Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl tight end T.J. Hockenson‘s availability this season is in question as he recovers from a season-ending knee injury in December, his toughness is undeniable. Appearing on a July 15 episode of the “Bussin’ With The …

It is the golden age of wide receivers in the NFL, where the position has never been more vaunted and celebrated and the very best of the best pass catchers have never been paid more than they are right now. …

The Kansas City Chiefs continued to fine tune their roster on the first practice of training camp. The Chiefs announced they signed former Slippery Rock wide receiver Kyle Sheets, which turned some heads. With a slew of players starting training …

Three earthquakes of magnitude 3 were recorded within about 30 hours at San Felipe Lake, near Gilroy, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Related Articles Science | Here’s where Allstate wants to raise California homeowners’ insurance rates Science | Magnitude 3.1 …

SAN JOSE — Whether it was a spur-of the moment decision or a regular player is not known, but someone who stopped at a San Jose gas station Tuesday night bought a Fantasy 5 game ticket worth $162,024, officials said. …

OAKLAND — An Oakland man was convicted of first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the 2020 shooting death of his onetime neighbor, a homicide that exposed institutional failures and led to a multimillion-dollar settlement for the victim’s widow. …

Bay Area Home Report 2970 South Court – Google Street View The spacious property located in the 2900 block of South Court in Palo Alto was sold on June 28, 2024. The $4,550,000 purchase price works out to $1,857 per …

LOS ANGELES  — Partial list of top nominees for the annual prime-time Emmy Awards, announced Wednesday by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. For the complete list, visit Emmys.com. Drama series “The Crown,” Netflix “Fallout,” Prime Video “The Gilded …

By Wednesday morning, the world has probably learned that the marital strains between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have become so apparent that the estranged couple marked their two-year anniversary on opposite sides of the country — she in the …

After tapping a flight attendant on the arm during beverage service, Terrell Davis said he had no idea there was a problem until his United Airlines flight landed in Southern California and federal agents unjustly handcuffed him. “They told everyone …

The National Weather Service’s Chicago office provided these details about the tornadoes confirmed in its area on Monday night, the second night of severe storms in the Chicago area. The weather service has, so far, confirmed 11 tornadoes on Monday …

Sitting in the middle of his All Star Press gallery in Logan Square, Zissou Tasseff-Elenkoff sees a Chicago that loves its art and sports. Murals and sculptures and statues. Football, baseball, basketball and more. It’s only natural, he says, that …

It’s a great time to be Vladimir Guerrero Jr. To be fair, that’s true most of the time. After all, the 25-year-old Toronto Blue Jay is already a four-time All-Star with a home run crown in 2021 and a Hall …

Trade talk will continue to circle Julius Randle until he and the New York Knicks agree on a contract extension. He’ll become eligible for a four-year, $181.5 million deal on August 3. Greg Swartz of Bleaher Report proposes the Knicks …

The Seattle Seahawks are bringing in another wide receiver into training camp. As reported by Pro Football Network’s James Larsen, the Seahawks are signing wide receiver Marcus Simms. The 6-foot, 26-year-old receiver most recently starred for the UFL’s Michigan Panthers. …

The hottest deals to take advantage of this Prime Day Amazon Prime Day is here, and with it comes a ton of deep discounts across the board. This huge sale event includes some of the trendiest and sought-after items on the market, including …

As far as Hollywood divorces go, Joe Manganiello’s split from Sofía Vergara after seven years of marriage seemed to be relatively amicable. But in a new interview with Men’s Journal, the “True Blood” actor is speaking out against Vergara’s claim …

I always make fried rice before leaving on a vacation, because it’s the perfect way to use up the motley crew of forgotten vegetables in my produce drawer — you know, that half of a head of broccoli hanging on …

BERKELEY Maya Merhige, a 16-year-old marathon swimmer from Berkeley, has successfully completed a 20.5-mile swim across Europe’s English Channel. Related Articles Local News | In brief: Panel OKs Skinner’s bill to address sexual abuse behind bars Local News | In …

You might be familiar with the term “overdrafts” throughout the years you’ve had bank accounts. Typically, it is referred to as the point when you have spent more money than exists in your account and your bank will charge you …

The options available to the Lakers in the NBA offseason have dwindled severely, and there’s no doubt that the team has missed out on all its intended targets. Klay Thompson is in Dallas, Jonas Valanciunas is in Washington, DeMar DeRozan …

Even though the Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers rivalry that heated up in the 1980s has fizzled out, Michael Cooper still holds a grudge. The former Lakers guard and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer won five championships in …

The Los Angeles Lakers‘ quiet offseason continued after a rumored target, Gary Trent Jr., signed with the Milwaukee Bucks. Los Angeles has 15 players with guaranteed contracts on the roster, so if they want to make a move in free …

Everyone can breathe a sigh of relief. The New York Jets finally inked wide receiver Malachi Corley to his rookie contract on Wednesday, July 17. NFL Insider Aaron Wilson was the first to share the news on social media. It’s …

“Dancing With the Stars” season 31 alum Teresa Giudice thinks her husband, Louie Ruelas,  looks like Mark Consuelos. The “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star made the stunning comparison during a July 2024 appearance on “Live With Kelly and Mark” …

Depending on whom you listen to, the MLB trade deadline could be a most calm and quiet affair, without much of significance changing hands. Or it could be a free-for-all, especially if one name in particular is put up for …

OAKLAND — A woman and a man driving in West Oakland Tuesday night were wounded by stray bullets fired during a gun battle between the occupants of other vehicles, authorities said. The 65-year-old man was in stable condition with a …