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Dear Eric: My husband is not a cook and really has no connection to food other than he enjoys eating it. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: My sister-in-law left my husband off the family tree, and I think I …

Widely considered the pioneer of home improvement shows like those on HGTV, former “This Old House” star Bob Vila is struggling to sell his own old house. In late 2023, Vila, 78, and his wife, former Harvard professor Diana Barrett, …

Actor and producer Marcus Rosner has a pretty full plate in 2024, from his leading-man status in multiple Hallmark Channel rom-coms to overseeing movies for his Canadian production company. But there’s one project Rosner would be happy to make room …

Today is Friday, July 5, the 187th day of 2024. There are 179 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 5, 1996, Dolly the sheep, the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell by scientists …

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are retired and have recently joined a Harley-Davidson motorcycle club. We both love to ride and are looking forward to many events in the coming months. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: Where I …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work at a popular fast-food restaurant. I am proud to say it’s one of the cleanest and most hospitable places I’ve ever worked. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: What’s with the trend of talking behind …

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The New Moon is in Cancer. Happy Birthday for Friday, July 5, 2024: You are energetic and enthusiastic! You like variety and stimulation, and when you enter a …

Today is Friday, July 5, the 187th day of 2024. There are 179 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 5, 1996, Dolly the sheep, the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell by scientists …

Buffalo Bills receiver Chase Claypool looked like a budding star through his first two NFL seasons, but saw his production steadily decline afterward as he hit a major slump. The veteran receiver hopes to turn things around this season. Claypool …

The Denver Broncos could very well have rookie first-round pick Bo Nix under center for Week 1 of the regular season. Nix is the most experienced quarterback in NCAA history with a record 61 starts to his credit. Still, the …

MARIPOSA — A raging wildfire forced evacuation in parts of Mariposa County on the Fourth of July. The blaze broke out around 6:30 p.m. in the area of French Road and Highway 49 in Mariposa. As of 9:50 p.m., the …

SAN JOSE — Firefighters were dispatched to a vegetation fire Thursday night in North San Jose. Related Articles Firefighters working to get wildfire under control in Mariposa County Thompson Fire quickly consumes 3,000 acres in Butte County Lush flowers are …

Moon Alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The new moon is in Cancer. Aries (March 21-April 19) This is the perfect opportunity for you to think of ways to improve your relations with family members. You …

Some of Jennifer Garner’s friends are worried that she isn’t putting up enough boundaries with ex-husband Ben Affleck, according to a July 4 article in Ok! Magazine. “Some friends feel there should be more boundaries, especially with Ben so vulnerable,” …

The Baltimore Orioles are better when Gunnar Henderson is at his best. He ended a four-game slump in a return to form against the Seattle Mariners. Going into the game on July 4, Henderson had struck out in 10 of …

Jake Cave has been a sparkplug for the Rockies this season, running down flyballs in the outfield, taking extra bases and pumping up his teammates. Thursday night, Cave provided the fireworks. His solo homer to dead center in the sixth …

SEATTLE — The Sky are barely holding onto a playoff spot heading into the ninth week of the WNBA season. Entering their game Friday against the Storm, the Sky are tied with the Dream for seventh in the league with …

Despite their efforts, the Los Angeles Lakers lost out on Buddy Hield in free agency. The career 40% three-point shooter agreed to a sign-and-trade to the Golden State Warriors. Shams Charania, Mark Puleo, Anthony Slater, and Mike Vorkunov of The …

The San Francisco Giants enjoyed their own fireworks show on the Fourth of July. Heliot Ramos and Matt Chapman supplied the boom, and they even provided a little sparkle behind Logan Webb, on their way to a rollicking 4-2 Independence …

While it still remains to be seen which team Chicago Bulls forward and free agent DeMar DeRozan ultimately lands, one thing is for sure: In the Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef, he’s firmly Team Kendrick. DeRozan, who’s mentioned in Lamar’s hit/Drake diss …

Aaron Judge, you may have noticed, has had an outstanding season for the Yankees. He is leading MLB in OPS, at 1.135, well ahead of the 1.043 posted by Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers. At .702, he is the only …

The Baltimore Ravens don’t need starting inside linebacker help when second-year pro Trenton Simpson is ready to replace Patrick Queen, but there’s room for a depth signing, and it would be poetic justice if Kwon Alexander arrived in 2024 NFL …

The sunny streets along San Jose’s Rose Garden neighborhood were lined with spectators as they braved the heat for the annual Rose, White and Blue 4th of July Parade. The parade kicked off at Lincoln High School, running down Naglee …

In a new study, University of Colorado Boulder researchers found that if only one at-home test is available, the most accurate results for COVID start two days after the start of symptoms. For the flu and respiratory syncytial virus, however, …

“Teen Mom” star Jenelle Evans shared that she injured herself after falling on her carpeted stairs while wearing socks. Evans spoke about her injury in a June 30 TikTok upload. The video showed the mother of three wearing a knee …

The New York Yankees are 54-35 and still have a firm handle on a postseason spot. However, the last three weeks have been tough. They’ve fallen out of first place in the American League East while posting a 5-14 record …

Lindsay Hubbard is pregnant. The “Summer House”  star dropped the bombshell news on July 4, 2024, less than one year after her split from Carl Radke, and hours before the 9th season of her Bravo reality show was set to …

Hundreds gathered in Coal Creek, Colorado on July 4, 2024 to celebrate Independence Day, participating in festivities including a pancake breakfast, parade, cornhole tournament, vendors, live music and hotdogs and hamburgers straight off the grill.

A man was found shot to death Thursday afternoon in Roseland on the South Side. Officers were responding to a ShotSpotter call and found the man, whose age wasn’t known, unresponsive in the 9300 block of South Lafayette Avenue around …

The New York Knicks have had a mixed history with free agent signings over the years, with their fair share of bad (looking at you, Jerome James), and amazing (Jalen Brunson). They’ve found ways to make a splash in 2024 …

Jerome Ford is coming off a breakout season but the Cleveland Browns running back could find himself on the move with Nick Chubb’s return on the horizon. Ford took over the lead back duties last season after Chubb’s injury in …

It’s no secret Terry McLaurin will remain the go-to wide receiver for the Washington Commanders, but there’s still room to trade for an All-Pro complement, in the form of Brandon Aiyuk. The Commanders have been urged to swing a deal …

In the middle of his summer concert tour with New Kids on the Block, Jonathan Knight has asked the group’s fans, affectionally nicknamed “Blockheads” since NKOTB erupted on the music scene in the 90s, for a favor. On July 4, …

OAKLAND  – The booms, cracks and thuds echoing around the Oakland Coliseum weren’t Independence Day fireworks going off in the East Bay.  It was the sound of JP Sears’ diverse arsenal of pitches missing Angels’ bats and burying themselves into …

SAN JOSE — It remains unclear whether Macklin Celebrini will turn pro, join the NHL, and play with the San Jose Sharks this season. But Celebrini’s impact on the Sharks franchise has already been unmistakable, as evidenced by the 3,000 …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. VTA chief’s behaviorrequires her firing Re: “VTA needs new leader after its BART debacles” (Page A8, June 9). The editorial has clearly demonstrated that GM …

As around 1,062 firefighters continuing to battle the Thompson Fire near Oroville, in Butte County, on Thursday, there were reports that some of the 28,000 residents forced to evacuate might be returning home. The fire, the cause of which is …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Antisemitism lessonsmust be enforced Individuals freely violate campus regulations because they are not held accountable. Violating campus regulations has often descended into violent intimidation, which …

By MAURICIO SAVARESE and GABRIELA SÁ PESSOA SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Federal Police have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro for money laundering and criminal association in connection with undeclared diamonds the far-right leader received from Saudi Arabia during his …

If you were bummed out that you would not be able to take a dip at Aurora Reservoir on Independence Day after the city announced it had closed the body of water due to elevated levels of bacteria, then we …