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The Motion Picture Association urged ByteDance on Friday to stop copyright infringement on its Seedance 2.0 AI platform, saying that the Chinese company’s assurances are not enough. Speaking on behalf of its seven member companies, the MPA sent a cease …

Phil Spencer is retiring as Microsoft Gaming CEO after nearly 40 years with the Xbox owner. He will stay on in an adviser capacity until later in the year. Asha Sharma, most recently president of product development for Microsoft’s CoreAI …

Protesters on Friday descended on Southern California Edison’s 24th Annual Black History Month Celebration, demanding that the company’s CEO, who was speaking inside, do more to bolster the company’s relief to families whose Pasadena and Altadena homes were destroyed or …

Please send scores and corrections to preps@suntimes.com. Schedule provided by Jack Gleason. Send schedule updates to hsbballjg@gmail.com. Friday, February 20, 2026 PUBLIC LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Curie vs. Lincoln Park at UIC, title, 8 Hyde Park vs. Kenwood at UIC, 6 EAST …

The Chicago Bears quickly became America’s sweetheart in the NFL last season as they won the NFC North and made a run to the NFC Divisional Round before falling in overtime to the Los Angeles Rams. They completed a remarkable …

The Toronto Blue Jays could soon make another addition to their rotation. Toronto entered spring training with an excess of starting pitching. But it was revealed that Shane Bieber will begin the year on the injured list. Eric Lauer and …

By MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has informed Congress that it intends to proceed with planning for a potential reopening of the U.S. Embassy in Damascus, Syria, which was shuttered in 2012 during the country’s …

MILAN — Canada survived another close call in the Milano Cortina Olympic Games’ knockout phase Sunday, overcoming a two-goal deficit to Finland and securing a spot in Sunday’s gold-medal final in the game’s final minute with a Nathan MacKinnon power-play …

By Hannah Elliott, Bloomberg The first time I saw a Tesla Model S was also the first time I met Elon Musk. It was 2011, and he had brought an early Model S to the West Side Highway in Manhattan, where we …

By Robert Burnson, Bloomberg Two former Google engineers and one of their husbands were indicted for allegedly stealing trade secrets relating to the company’s Tensor processor for Pixel phones. The three — all Iranian nationals — were charged in a …

The Rams are promoting passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator, according to multiple media reports. Scheelhaase, 35, has spent the past two seasons with the Rams after serving as offensive coordinator at Iowa State in 2023. He replaces …

The Chargers hired eight new coaches for Jim Harbaugh’s staff Friday, including offensive line coach Butch Barry and linebackers coach Sean Spence. Barry replaces Mike Devlin, who was fired last month along with offensive coordinator Greg Roman, and Spence replaces …

If you want an indication exactly how bad things went for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman in 2025, take into account that, by all indications, there were exactly ZERO feelers for Bateman at the 2025 NFL trade deadline. That’s …

When it comes to quarterbacks, the Los Angeles Chargers have quite a few who have had prolific careers. Nonetheless, there is one that stands out above the rest: Philip Rivers. While nine Chargers QBs ultimately made Bleacher Report’s list of …

The mini rivalry between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Jacksonville Jaguars has reached a boiling point. It could even tip over if rumors about a certain signing come to light. Ever since Liam Coen left the Bucs for Jacksonville, …

The Los Angeles Rams plan to be aggressive in building out their roster around reigning MVP Matthew Stafford, which could include making a trade for a player on the other side of the line of scrimmage, like Minkah Fitzpatrick. LA …

The Seattle Seahawks have several notable players heading to NFL free agency, and the franchise may make the difficult decision to let some key veterans walk. One name to watch is versatile playmaker Rashid Shaheed. Seattle traded for Shaheed ahead …

By JOHN WAWROW, AP Hockey Writer MILAN (AP) — Megan Keller backhanded in a shot 4:07 into overtime and the United States won its third Olympic gold medal in women’s hockey, beating Canada 2-1 at the Milan Cortina Games on Thursday night …

Commissioner Tony Petitti has offered a barrage of radical ideas since taking charge of the Big Ten in the spring of 2023, but his latest plan, to double the size of the College Football Playoff, might be the topper. Much …

OAKLAND — A 22-year-old Ukiah man allegedly held a woman against her will to force her to have sex with strangers for money, after meeting her on Instagram, according to court records. Alexander Barger was charged with false imprisonment, human …

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN, Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s attorney general has reopened an investigation into allegations of illegal activity at Jeffrey Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch. Attorney General Raúl Torrez’s office made the announcement Thursday, saying the …

OAKLAND — A 34-year-old transient was shot Wednesday night in East Oakland while he was collecting cans, authorities said. The man was in stable condition at a hospital Thursday, where he was being treated for a gunshot wound to his …

Carquinez Strait and Delta and Northern San Joaquin Valley are under a freeze warning which was released by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 12:16 p.m. The warning is valid for Friday, Feb. 20 between midnight and 9 a.m. …

The corner of Story and Capitol in San Jose can claim Yosimar Reyes as one of its most prestigious residents. As Santa Clara County’s first undocumented poet laureate, claiming that honor in 2024-2025, Reyes built the foundations of his artistry …

MILAN — Jordan Stolz missed out on his bid to become the first man to sweep the 500, 1,000 and 1,500-meter speed skating gold medals, finishing second behind China’s Zhongyan Ning’s Olympic record in the 1,500 final at the Milano …

The New York Rangers are almost certain to offload another player or two in the coming days. After announcing that the club will undergo a retool, New York traded Artemi Panarin before the NHL roster freeze went into effect. This …

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A. J. Brown had nothing but complimentary things to say about New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. Brown appeared on Julian Edelman’s podcast “Dudes on Dudes” earlier this week, and gave his thoughts on the coach. …

You’re familiar with all-you-can-eat sushi and bottomless hot-pot meals. Here’s a new concept: How about all-you-can-eat mezes and kebabs, with servers roaming the dining room like the gauchos at steakhouses? The newly opened Palo Alto restaurant offers extensive table, counter …

You’re familiar with all-you-can-eat sushi and bottomless hot-pot meals. Here’s a new concept: How about all-you-can-eat mezes and kebabs, with servers roaming the dining room like the gauchos at steakhouses? The newly opened Palo Alto restaurant offers extensive table, counter …

SAN JOSE — A Bay Area-wide enforcement sweep targeting human trafficking leading up to this month’s Super Bowl yielded 29 arrests and the rescue of 73 people suspected of being forced into sex work, authorities announced Thursday. The Santa Clara …

SAN JOSE — A Bay Area-wide enforcement sweep targeting human trafficking leading up to this month’s Super Bowl yielded 29 arrests and the rescue of 73 people suspected of being forced into sex work, authorities announced Thursday. The Santa Clara …

For the first time in nearly two decades, the Las Vegas Raiders hold the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. They also haven’t drafted a quarterback in the first round since the last time they had the No. 1 …

You won’t find reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge in Friday’s spring training opener against the Baltimore Orioles — and that’s by design, not concern. The New York Yankees roll out a loaded travel roster without their captain, according to Yankees reporter Bryan …

The bodies of eight backcountry skiers who died in the largest avalanche in California history Tuesday will not be recovered Thursday due to hazardous weather conditions, officials said. Recovery operations to extract the group off the mountains are expected to …

Skip Bayless criticized the upcoming fight between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano on social media. Carano’s coach, John Wood, responded publicly, defending the announcement and stating the matchup is legitimate. His response should silence critics who believe the fight will …

Lio Cundiff said he had one thought as he floated in Lake Michigan at Belmont Harbor, balancing a stroller with an 8-month-old girl inside: “I guess if this baby’s going down, then I’m going down with her.” But his and …

By MICHAEL CASEY The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Thursday proposed a rule that would limit public housing mostly to citizens, which advocates fear could lead to tens of thousands of people being evicted. Related Articles Federal …

Los Angeles County health officials on Thursday confirmed another case of measles in a resident who recently traveled internationally and visited several locations in Montebello and Whittier last week. The patient is the fourth case of measles reported by the …

TEMPE, Ariz. — Alek Manoah compared his post-surgery arm to a rental car. “When you drive your car and you use your brakes, you’re comfortable with your brakes,” he said. “You know exactly how sensitive they are and things like …

Los Angeles County is included in a flood advisory released by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 11:58 a.m. The advisory is in effect until 1 p.m. According to the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA, “Flooding caused by excessive rainfall …