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Federal Reserve Board chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, March 20, 2024. The Federal Reserve wrapped up its two-day policy meeting Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Susan Walsh/AP WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve …

Students from the University of Chicago set up a protest encampment in the quad Monday to express support for people in Gaza and call on the university to divest from companies supporting Israel. Jim Vondruska/For the Sun-Times file Students at …

Heavy conducted an exclusive interview with Chicago Sky GM Jeff Pagliocca, prior to the Sky’s WNBA preseason debut on May 3.  When asked how he sees Angel Reese’s skillset fitting in with the current roster, Pagliocca revealed his expectations for …

Hard to say how it will all pan out in the end, but give credit to new Red Sox baseball chief Craig Breslow: When it comes to the search for pitching help, he is active. On Tuesday, the Red Sox …

Despite landing a highly-regarded class, the Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t add a cornerback before the late rounds of the 2024 draft. For that reason, the Steelers could still consider signing a veteran for their secondary. Pro Football Focus’ Gordon McGuinness argued …

The San Francisco 49ers could use additional tight end depth, and former Seattle Seahawks tight end Cade Brewer will get his shot to do just that. Brewer currently plays for the Arena League‘s Nashville Kats. The team announced on social …

The Las Vegas Raiders don’t have a clear path to landing a franchise quarterback. Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew are stopgap options but neither provide long-term upside. The team went 8-9 in 2023 and could be better in 2024 with …

The New York Jets might have a potential steal on their hands. Gang Green signed Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Leonard Taylor III to an undrafted free-agent contract. Signed to the J-E-T-S! ✍️#ProCanes | @nyjets pic.twitter.com/5MiY4iMM9N — Miami Hurricanes Football (@CanesFootball) …

By TERRY TANG | Associated Press It has been almost 50 years since the U.S. government established that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and their accomplishments should be recognized annually across the nation. What started as just one …

Related Articles Transportation | UCLA declares Palestine encampment unlawful, USC president in talks with protesters Transportation | Police arrest dozens of Cal Poly Humboldt protesters, journalist Transportation | Violent clashes break out among opposing protest factions at UCLA; ‘situation got …

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s is facing a new onslaught of  allegations that he’s an ego-driven star who’s difficult to work with, with a report describing how the muscle-bound former pro wrestler is often hours late to movie sets and fan …

OAKLAND While supporting the Bambino Thrift Shop and in turn UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, The Bambino is celebrating 30 years in business on College Avenue in North Oakland’s Rockridge district with a raffle that has roughly 30 prizes for …

By David Fischer and Stephany Matat | Associated Press BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women even know they are pregnant, went into effect Wednesday, and some doctors are …

15220 Kennedy Road – Google Street View A 5,377-square-foot house built in 1998 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 15200 block of Kennedy Road in Los Gatos was sold on April 15, 2024, for $4,150,000, or $772 …

Joe Field needed something to write about. “I came up with the idea for Free Comic Book Day when I was a columnist for an industry trade magazine,” says Field, who is the owner of the Flying Colors Comics and …

By Jim Robbins, KFF Health News For decades, concerns about automobile pollution have focused on what comes out of the tailpipe. Now, researchers and regulators say, we need to pay more attention to toxic emissions from tires as vehicles roll …

By Elaine S. Povich, Stateline.org For some ninth-graders near Fresno, California, the invitation — years before they’ll don a cap and gown — comes out of the blue: You’ve been accepted to Fresno State, the letter says. Public universities across …

Colorado lawmakers convened Wednesday with one week left in this year’s session of the General Assembly, giving them limited time to pass final bills on land-use reform, gun regulation, property tax relief, tax credits and other priorities. Here are updates …

Daniel Ezra stars on “All American” on The CW. The CW The CW, the TV network of “Walker” and “All American” as well as LIV Golf and ACC college football and basketball, is returning to WGN-Channel 9, its original Chicago …

A pin in remembrance of Officer Luis Heusca on the suit of an officer during the funeral for Officer Luis Huesca outside of St. Rita Cascia Shrine Chapel in Ashburn on Monday. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times It’s been more than a week …

Lost in a week that was dominated by conversation about what would happen with the 49ers receiving crops as it has become increasingly clear that the team is struggling to get star Brandon Aiyuk’s signature on a new contract extension, …

Former “The Real Housewives of New York City” star Jill Zarin popped back up on the network as a charter guest during two April 2024 episodes of “Below Deck”, much to the ship crew’s dismay. Zarin herself deemed the trip …

The Dallas Cowboys may have patched together a plan at running back for this season, but right now, the team does not appear to have their RB1 for the future on the roster. Hurry up and wait is a good …

On May 1, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and brother Jason Kelce released their newest episode of the “New Heights” podcast. In the episode, Travis reacted to getting a pay raise from the Chiefs. “I am so freaking …

A longtime Philadelphia Eagles veteran is leaving for a new team. Running back Boston Scott — who has been a member of the Eagles since he was signed off the New Orleans Saints’ practice squad in 2018 — is signing …

The Los Angeles Lakers only extended the inevitable, falling to the Denver Nuggets in five games in this year’s playoffs rather than the sweep they suffered in last year’s run. Of course, that run was to the Western Conference Finals. …

The New York Jets are fired up about taking Olu Fashanu in the 2024 NFL Draft, and head coach Robert Saleh had the perfect reaction to the pick. The Minnesota Vikings traded up one spot with the Jets to take …

The emergence of Isaiah Hartenstein could change the plans for the New York Knicks this offseason. Mitchell Robinson, who underwent surgery on his ankle in December, lost his starting role to Hartenstein when he returned. Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report …

It would be unwise to bet against the moxie of Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy. The 21-year-old quarterback out of Michigan emerged as one of the top quarterback prospects in the draft, winning over coaches and scouts with his …

Cedric Maxwell and Larry Bird won two NBA championships together with the Boston Celtics in the early 1980s. The two were teammates in Boston for six seasons, and both played significant roles in securing titles in 1981 and 1984. The …

BERKELEY Berkeley District 4 Councilmember Kate Harrison resigned Feb. 23, and voters will select her replacement in a special May 28 election. U.S. citizens who are at least 18 years old and live in District 4 — which includes areas …

By PETER SMITH | Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C.  — United Methodist delegates repealed their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy with no debate on Wednesday, removing a rule forbidding “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers. Delegates …

Religious discrimination is hurting children waiting for homes in foster care. Just after Easter, Colorado state senators passed a bill that will unconstitutionally discriminate against some current and prospective Christian foster families. The legislation declares that minors in foster care, …

People shop for groceries at the Save a Lot grocery store at 832 W. 63rd St. in Englewood in May 2023. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times file photo Illinois families with school-aged children may be eligible for a new program over the summer …

Devo features Gerald Casale (from left), Jeff Friedl, Mark Mothersbaugh, Josh Hager and Bob Mothersbaugh. Courtesy of Devo New Wave pioneers Devo have lampooned humanity’s pitfalls and backward steps for half a century through subversive videos and songs like “Beautiful …

Student protesters set up a pro-Palestine camp on the University of Chicago Main Quadrangle on Monday. Jim Vondruska/For the Sun-Times On my way back from senior lap swim at the Chicago Park District pool on Monday, I cut through the …

The writing was already on the wall for Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka. The Buccaneers made it official when they declined the fifth-year option on Tryon-Shoyinka ahead of the NFL’s May 2 deadline, according to Fox Sports’ Greg …

The Green Bay Packers have expended significant resources overhauling the secondary this offseason, and might not be done yet. After coming out swinging in free agency, and signing top safety Xavier McKinney, the Packers landed a versatile playmaker in Georgia’s …

Rylee Arnold shared exciting news with fans.  The “Dancing With the Stars”  pro dancer revealed she bought a new house at age 18. Arnold, who made her debut as a DWTS pro dancer in fall 2023 for season 32,  announced …

Caitlin Clark’s transition from college basketball to the WNBA is going smoothly. She is already performing ankle breaking moves and draining half court shots during Indiana Fever practices, prior to their first preseason game on May 3.  Yet, when asked …