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Brookfield Zoo Chicago has welcomed a new addition to its zebra family with the birth of a male Grevy’s zebra foal. The unnamed foal, weighing nearly 75 pounds, was born Saturday evening and is “thriving” under the care of his …

PARIS — A storm of outrage about the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony — including angry comments from Donald Trump — took a legal turn Tuesday, with a DJ who performed at the show saying her lawyer is filing complaints over …

Ernest Radcliffe always wanted to be a college baseball coach, but the timing was never right. Until now. Radcliffe, the only Public League coach to win a state trophy in this century, has left Morgan Park after 16 seasons to …

PARIS — Paris Olympics organizers apologized to anyone who was offended by a tableau that evoked Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” during the glamorous opening ceremony, but defended the concept behind it Sunday. Da Vinci’s painting depicts the moment …

The trailer released by Max on Tuesday for the Bears‘ installment of “Hard Knocks” calls upon the franchise’s past and future. The 90-second ad uses footage of everyone from George Halas to Walter Payton to Devin Hester while proclaiming that …

Team USA Gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik sent a viral six-word message on X after the men’s team’s historic medal at the Paris Olympics. According to USA Gymnastics, it was the first Olympic medal for the U.S. men’s gymnastics team since 2008. …

Maksim Chmerkovskiy has not totally ruled out a return to “Dancing With the Stars,” after previously saying he had no plans to return to the show. The veteran pro dancer left the ABC  celebrity ballroom competition in 2017 after competing …

The New York Yankees have already made a big splash in the trade market. The team acquired Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins on July 27. However, the Yankees may not be done making moves before the July 30 trade deadline. According to …

New Lakers guard Bronny James has explained why he chose to wear the No. 9 jersey as a member of the Purple and Gold. In an interview with the NBA franchise’s X account, James hinted that some of his preferred …

As pads were put on in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on July 30, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced two new roster moves that came straight out of left field. “We have signed TE Matt Sokol & DB Kyler McMichael and released WR Marquez …

By Lisa Respers France | CNN Had Snoop Dogg pretended to take a toke from the Olympic torch he helped carry to open the 2024 games, few people would have been surprised. But the now cannabis entrepreneur and elder statesman …

Twanda Bailey didn’t tell her supervisors that a colleague called her the N-word in the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, but she said in court claims when they learned about it, her workplace was forever changed. In court records, she …

By PAT GRAHAM and KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Concerns about water quality in the Seine River led Paris Olympics organizers to postpone the men’s triathlon Tuesday, with officials hoping the swimming portion of the race will be able to …

Which pool filter is best? There’s no greater pleasure during a summer heat wave than relaxing in the cool waters of your own pool. That is unless algae growth has your pool looking more like the Swamp Thing’s studio apartment …

There are the committed, players who are feeling good about their decisions and who are just waiting to sign in November. Then there are the uncommitted who are excited about the recruiting process picking up and zeroing in on official …

The Green Bay Packers brought in some intriguing free agents this offseason, but veteran offensive tackle Andre Dillard may not be with the team beyond training camp. Practices have started at Packers training camp, and reports have come out about …

Team U.S. gymnast Jade Carey has opened up about an unspecified illness that led to her fall during floor routine qualifiers at the Paris Olympics, according to Olympics.com. “I just have not been feeling well the past few days and …

No doubt, Team USA Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has a big fan in rapper and performer Snoop Dogg, who is the Americans’ sorta unofficial team ambassador (and NBC Sports official commentator) during the Paris Olympics. On Sunday, after Biles fought …

The Golden State Warriors have been heavily interested in Lauri Markkanen, a player who could potentially make them the favorites in the Western Conference. However, after months of interest, the Warriors and Utah Jazz have yet to come to an …

The New York Giants weren’t done using 2024 NFL free agency to remake the league’s worst offensive line. Veteran Greg Van Roten became the third guard added by the team this offseason, when head coach Brian Daboll confirmed the 34-year-old’s …

By Nic Querolo | Bloomberg Undocumented immigrants paid almost $100 billion of taxes, underscoring the importance of border policies on the country’s tax collections, according to a new report. One of the most common arguments for curtailing immigration is the …

By Maria Cheng and Gerald Imray | Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Twice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS were 100 percent effective in preventing new infections in women, according to study results published July 24. There were no …

OROVILLE — The man accused of starting the Park Fire was reportedly seen leaving Bear Hole in Chico’s upper Bidwell Park “highly intoxicated” before high-centering his car near Alligator Hole on July 24, setting off the chain of events that …

SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy threw three interceptions Monday, but unless he throws three a day for the next two weeks he’s not turning into a pumpkin any time soon. There’s something to be said for equity built through production …

Terrell Davis has been banned from traveling with United Airlines after a flight attendant claimed the former Broncos running back hit him during beverage service. “Adding insult to injury, United not only had me removed from their flight in handcuffs, …

It is early in NFL training camp, of course, with the Cowboys just putting on the pads for the first time on Tuesday, and while many of the team’s storylines are focused off the field, one of the big on-field …

Hallmark star Brennan Elliott is celebrating his son Liam’s twelfth birthday and reflecting about how grateful he is for the journey he’s taken since his son was born. In an Instagram post, Elliott wrote a sweet message to his son, …

Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens sent his wife, gymnast Simone Biles, a four-word message on Instagram as he headed to the Paris Olympics to watch her compete. The post isn’t visible on Owens’ Instagram page anymore, but Biles shared it …

Jenn Tran’s season of “The Bachelorette” has one former lead voicing concerns about potential red flags she sees in one particular contestant. Former “Bachelorette” star Rachel Recchia has been sharing her insight, and she’s admitted one guy in particular rubs …

Season 24 “Dancing With the Stars” alum Simone Biles is competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. The gold medalist is competing alongside Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, and Sunisa Lee, who also competed on “Dancing With the Stars.” …

RICHMOND — “Deplorable.” “A travesty.” “Fraud.” That’s how aghast community members on Sunday described a public slideshow illustrating the disrepair at Stege Elementary School. The presentation highlighted past instances of temps exceeding 90º inside classrooms without air conditioning or operable …

The elegant span that draws visitors from all over the world is no longer a destination for death. Since completion of a steel net under the Golden Gate Bridge in January, reported suicides are down more than 80%, from an …

If you feel like only the Bay Area’s wealthiest can afford to buy a home right now, you’re not alone. Affluent buyers dominated the market in June as the median home sale price in the nine-county Bay Area in June …

There was a time when teams were apprehensive about making trades with the Oakland A’s for fear of being fleeced by Billy Beane and his analytics crew. You may have seen the movie. Alas, those days are long gone, just …

By EUGENE GARCIA and JAIMIE DING | Associated Press COHASSET  — In the small forest community of Cohasset, Ron Ward watched as flames hundreds of feet high from California’s deadly Park Fire approached his family ranch. He had lost insurance …

San Jose is not particularly known for its rooftop dining scene but nearly a year after the highly anticipated opening of Copita, downtown Willow Glen is poised to add another new concept. The city has granted special use permits to …

Have you ever sipped a spirit that transported you to a different time and place? That’s the kind of magic the team behind the legendary Alameda-based St. George Spirits tries to create, says head distiller Dave Smith. The former English …

In a little under two years, restaurateur Fred Akbarpour had launched a series of halal burger eateries bearing his name —  Fred’s Burger — putting the concept on a rapid path of growth. Earlier this month, he opened his fifth …

Sophia Smith is having a blast at the Olympics, and a lot of it has to do with the U.S. team’s formidable front three. Smith, along with Mallory Swanson and Trinity Rodman, are helping the United States reclaim its status …

The Denver area will see near-record heat Tuesday as temperatures approach 100 degrees for the third time this summer, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures between 98 and 101 degrees are expected across Denver, the city’s metro suburbs, Fort …