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Stephanie Armour | (TNS) KFF Health News Just after lunchtime on June 18, Massachusetts’ leaders discovered that the statewide 911 system was down. A scramble to handle the crisis was on. Police texted out administrative numbers that callers could use, …

From a onetime boy band superstar to a Native American comedy tour and free festival of Indian classical music, there is a lot to see and do this weekend in the Bay Area. Here is a partial roundup. One Direction …

PARIS (AP) — Competition at the Paris Olympics officially began with soccer and rugby sevens matches Wednesday. Meanwhile, other athletes got acquainted with venues where their gold-medal dreams may become reality. Fields, courts and pools all around France welcomed athletes …

By TOM NOUVIAN, Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Lézana Placette felt a wave of calm looking up at Paris’ most iconic landmark. “Whenever I get a bit nervous, I’ll just turn my head and look at the Eiffel Tower. That …

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Winter Olympics will make its grand return to Salt Lake City in 2034, the International Olympic Committee announced Wednesday, marking the success of Utah’s decadeslong effort to preserve Olympic venues …

I nearly wrecked my car when I first saw it last year driving down the Las Vegas Strip. What was that giant glowing orb that looked like it might have been dropped by aliens? Turns out it was built by …

SANTA CLARA — There’s another 49er who’s dissatisfied with his contract situation. While wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is holding in, All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams is holding out. “Contract-related,” Kyle Shanahan said after practice of Williams’ absence Wednesday. “John (Lynch) …

One person was killed and a state transportation worker was injured in a crash involving a dump truck on U.S. 50 near Rocky Ford, according to Colorado State Patrol officials. Troopers responded to eastbound U.S. 50 in Otero County just …

The Castle Rock man who stabbed his mother to death before setting her house on fire in 2022 was sentenced Wednesday to nearly 50 years in prison. Matthew Buchanan, 34, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder, one count …

A Douglas County sheriff’s deputy and animal services staff rescued a falcon trapped in a barbed wire fence near Castle Rock on Tuesday. Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy Scott Haggarty helped rescue a falcon stuck in a fence near U.S. 85 …

Colorado dairies must test their milk weekly as the state tries to stop further spillovers of the highly infectious bird flu from wiping out poultry farms. On Monday, Colorado state veterinarian Dr. Maggie Baldwin issued an order that licensed dairies …

President Joe Biden is set to address the nation at 8 p.m. as he clings to his presidency after announcing he’s out of the 2024 race. He endorsed VP Kamala Harris. Tonight he attempts to outline his plan to finish …

Just days after Mayor Mike Johnston urged Denver voters to pass an affordable housing sales tax measure this November, City Council members on Wednesday questioned if the measure was ready for the ballot — and delayed its progress for at …

Westbound Interstate 70 is closed between Eagle and Vail for safety concerns, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. A tractor-trailer was stopped on the road and something was spilled across the highway near exit 171 as of 2:25 p.m., …

Festival Fun The 52nd annual Fiesta del Sol is one of the largest and most popular Latino festivals in the Midwest. Over four days, there is live entertainment, great food, a soccer tournament, activities for children, art exhibits, performing arts, …

Notorious Chicago gang kingpin Larry Hoover has had “virtually no contact with the outside world” for more than two decades, his lawyers have said. They say the co-founder of the Gangster Disciples street gang “spends 23 hours a day in …

I read with interest your recent article “For Chicago students, path to a top CPS high school often begins at 4 and is filled with disparities,” and I can’t argue with the data you present regarding admissions prospects to Chicago’s …

Bryce Heard’s young basketball career has been all about big decisions. As a hotshot eighth-grader he decided to attend Kenwood as a freshman as he emerged as a top 100 prospect in the country in the Class of 2024. Heard …

SOUTH BEND — Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman channeled his inner Jordan Belfort for this year’s Shamrock Series jersey reveal. Continuing an annual tradition since Freeman’s ascent, the announcement was made in a G-rated sendup of “Wolf of Wall …

After what was, by all accounts, a resoundingly successful Republican National Convention, the party appears to be over for former President Donald Trump and the GOP. The weeks leading up to the RNC were good for Republicans. Very good. President …

Sports teach so many life lessons that sports expressions and cliches are used constantly. There’s one for every conversation about success, adversity and the value of teamwork: Keep your eye on the ball, take one for the team, call an …

Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon has been part of the top-of-the rotation trio that’s made starting pitching the team’s strength this year, along with Justin Steele and Shota Imanaga. So, it was only natural that with the Cubs trending away from …

Three children were sent to hospitals after a fire erupted at a multi-story apartment building Wednesday afternoon in the Douglas neighborhood. At least six ambulances were sent to the 2900 block of South State Street when the fire started in …

New rules are in place for residents who want to speak at a Chicago Park District board meeting. The Park Board has set a registration period for anyone who wants to speak at a meeting. The board also will make …

Here’s a list of Olympians with Chicago-area ties: Korbin Albert, soccer Background: Originally from Grayslake, she played two seasons at Notre Dame before going on to play professionally for Paris Saint-Germain. Simone Biles, gymnastics Background: Widely considered the greatest gymnast …

As Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa‘s contract saga wears on, his chances of becoming a trade candidate grow. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has Tagovailoa in a “very fluid” and “day to day” position at training camp. Tagovailoa isn’t participating …

With no offer from the New York Knicks, Rokas Jokubaitis will return to the Euroleague to play for Maccabi Tel Aviv. The Israeli ball club officially announced Jokubaitis’ signing on Wednesday, July 24, following the Lithuanian guard’s stint with the …

A former “Dancing with the Stars” contestant has opened up about the health struggles she navigated as an adult. Season 16 DWTS alum Aly Raisman earned six Olympic medals as a gymnast. However, the training and experience took a major …

On the same day that the New York Giants committed publicly to veteran signing Jermaine Eluemunor as their first-team right tackle — at least until Evan Neal returns from the PUP list — the newcomer left practice with a worrisome …

Now that JD Vance is running for vice president, one wonders if he privately regrets his choice of words in 2021 when he grumbled to Tucker Carlson that the Democratic Party is run by “a bunch of childless cat ladies …

Bay Area Home Report 10827 Herchell Drive – Google Street View A house located in the 10800 block of Herchell Drive in San Jose has new owners. The 1,985-square-foot property, built in 1971, was sold on July 9, 2024. The …

A new look at the upcoming “Joker” sequel, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, was released Tuesday, increasing excitement for the film set to be released this fall. More of the backstory of Gotham City’s infamous villain unfolds in the …

Prince William’s whopping annual salary was revealed Wednesday as part of a new royal report. The 42-year-old heir to the British throne inherited the Duchy of Cornwall estate and Duke of Cornwall title upon King Charles III’s ascension, following the …

ALAMEDA The yearly Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout will take place next week from Monday through Aug. 3 in Alameda. Hosted by Alameda’s Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 40 artists from the Bay Area and as far away as …

California homeowners are suing the FAIR Plan, the state’s last option for those needing fire insurance, accusing it of failing to provide the legally required coverage for smoke damage. The class action case, filed Wednesday in Alameda County court, is …

By DAVID MATTHEWS | dmatthews@nydailynews.com | New York Daily News Rumors are swirling after reports that Celine Dion is set to take the stage at the Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, which would mark her first performance since she was diagnosed with stiff person …

By Terry Spencer | Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A judge says controversial social media personality Andrew Tate ‘s defamation lawsuit against a Florida woman who accused him of imprisoning her in Romania can go to trial, but he …

By ANNE M. PETERSON, AP Soccer Writer The support being provided at the Paris Olympics for athletes who are also parents is just part of a larger trend as the rise of women’s sports puts greater emphasis on maternity and …

Nada Hassanein | (TNS) Stateline.org During a game of Red Rover when she was 16 years old, Rochelle “Roz” Siuvuq Ferry lost a front tooth. Ferry, who is Inupiaq, remembers having to get on a plane to get from her …

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM SALT LAKE CITY — The Winter Olympics will make its grand return to Salt Lake City in 2034, the International Olympic Committee announced Wednesday, marking the success of Utah’s decades-long effort to preserve Olympic venues and retain …