By LINDSAY WHITEHURST WASHINGTON (AP) — Gun rights and cannabis legalization are usually on opposite ends of the political spectrum, but both movements have brought about seismic shifts in the United States in recent decades. Now those forces are lining …
A Supreme Court case over whether marijuana users can own guns is creating unusual alliances Read MoreIt was a slight red flag right when it came out of the mouth of Matas Buzelis last week. “I’m just trying to play the game the right way,” the Bulls forward insisted as a nightmarish 0-for-11 winless streak in …
No red flag for Bulls’ Matas Buzelis as forward is starting to surge Read MoreA celebration that should have been joyful ended tragically as someone in a passing car opened fire, gunning down a 19-year-old man who was attending a gender reveal party Saturday in Auburn Gresham on the South Side, according to Chicago …
Man, 19, fatally shot at gender reveal party in Auburn Gresham: police Read MoreAfter President Donald Trump on Saturday announced the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran via a Truth Social video from Mar-a-Lago, and attended a $1M/plate GOP fundraiser that night, Trump continued to oversee military ops from Florida, breaking with precedent for American …
Ex-Trump DHS Press Secretary Criticizes Him for Staying at Mar-a-Lago, “The Least a President Can Do” Read MoreAfter President Trump announced on Saturday the U.S.-Israel military strike on Iran, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, reported on Sunday that “only 27% of American adults approve of U.S. campaign …
Fox News Star Attacks Democrats for Saying Trump “Knows Nothing About the Cost of War” Read MoreWhat happened The war on Iran that the U.S. and Israel launched early Saturday had spread into a regional conflagration by this morning, with Israel also bombing Lebanon while Iran sends missiles into neighboring Arab nations as well as Israel. …
Trump warns more US deaths ‘likely’ in Iran war Read MoreWhat happened Pakistan’s military Sunday escalated days of violent skirmishes with Afghanistan by launching airstrikes on Bagram Air Base, according to Afghan officials. After months of attacks inside Pakistan by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, or the Pakistani Taliban, Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja …
Pakistan’s ‘open war’ with Afghanistan heats up Read MoreWhat happened “Sinners” won the top prize at Sunday night’s Actor Awards, the final major awards show before the Oscars. Ryan Coogler’s Southern vampire drama won best ensemble and its star, Michael B. Jordan, won best male lead actor, in …
‘Sinners’ takes top honors at SAG Actor Awards Read MoreDemocrats have long fantasized about winning a statewide campaign in deep-red Texas. Just as it did when Beto O’Rourke ran, the party is dreaming big, with a U.S. Senate primary election this week setting the stage for the next attempt …
Can Democrats actually win a Texas Senate campaign this time? Read MoreThe GOP’s “latest ploy” to prevent election fraud is “a solution in search of a problem,” said David A. Graham in The Atlantic. President Trump is pressuring Senate Republicans to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE, Act. The …
SAVE Act: A pretext for claiming fraud? Read MoreDonald Trump is escalating his crusade to use government power to “police journalism” and “silence opposition,” said The New York Times in an editorial. Last month, CBS warned late-night host Stephen Colbert against airing a pretaped interview with Texas Democratic …
Media: The campaign to silence Trump critics Read MoreWhat is ‘abundance’ liberalism? Popularized by the 2025 book Abundance by journalists Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, it’s the idea that Democrats need to increase the supply of everything, from housing to mass transit projects, renewable energy sites to new …
The ‘abundance’ agenda Read MoreBy JULIA FRANKEL, Associated Press Iran’s leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment. It’s only the second time since …
A look at some of the contenders to be Iran’s supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei Read MoreSAN JOSE — Super Micro Computer has expanded its foothold in San Jose with the purchase of two office and research buildings that it obtained from Lumentum. The tech company paid $43 million to purchase the north San Jose office …
Super Micro scoops up San Jose office sites in fresh tech expansion Read MoreA new bipartisan effort is underway in the California Legislature to ensure veterans and survivors won’t have to pay state income tax on retirement pay and survivor benefits. The idea is to incentivize veterans to stay in California when seeking …
California bill would exclude military retirement pay from state taxable income Read MoreThe Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery, shown here in a Nov. 19, 2024, file photo, has now closed. What happens next could be a test case for how the state and local communities should handle future refinery closures. (Photo by …
As oil industry in California wanes, what will become of shuttered refineries? Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes The SAG Actor Awards were this weekend. Venom star Michelle Williams took home an award. It was well-deserved — and a surprise! Naturally, just weeks after the passing of James Van Der Beek, this very raw …
Michelle Williams Pays Tribute to James Van Der Beek After Receiving SAG Actor Award Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes Back in October of 2025, Prince Andrew was stripped of his land and titles after the extent of his relationship with the deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein was revealed. And last month, Andrew was arrested for …
Kate Middleton Slammed as ‘Complicit’ Following Reaction to Prince … Read MoreBy MIKE CORDER THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — As U.S. and Israeli forces pounded Iran, and Tehran and its affiliates retaliated by firing missiles at targets across the Mideast on Monday, the international legal order was caught in the crossfire. …
US and Israeli attacks on Iran put further strain on international law Read MoreAfter getting together to skate, Phillip Frankland Lee and his friend Neen Williams would have cookouts making cheeseburger and fries for their friends and families. But these two friends weren’t just simple backyard cooks making regular cheeseburgers. Lee is a …
Pro-skater and Michelin-starred chef open new LA burger spot with only 2 items on the menu Read MoreFor muralist Mike Norice art is more than just about creating beautiful colorful murals to beautify the neighborhoods where he grew up. To the South Central native art is life. Art is community. It can help save and shape your …
Watts muralist Mike Norice is the subject of a new streaming documentary Read MoreEDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. By GARANCE BURKE, ADAM GELLER and VALERIE …
Worms in food, poor medical care, lights on 24/7: Families tell of life in Texas detention center Read MoreBy LINDSAY WHITEHURST WASHINGTON (AP) — Gun rights and cannabis legalization are usually on opposite ends of the political spectrum, but both movements have brought about seismic shifts in the United States in recent decades. Now those forces are lining …
A Supreme Court case over whether marijuana users can own guns is creating unusual alliances Read MoreBy FOSTER KLUG TOKYO (AP) — A shaken world reacted with anger and confusion — and more involvement than expected, in some cases — Monday as the coordinated U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran over the weekend sprawled into a regional war. …
World hurries to respond to rapidly changing war around Iran Read MoreDon’t we all love trees? We couldn’t breathe without them. But did you know there’s a group called Neighborhood Forest that gives kids free trees to plant? So how does your kid get one? Check and see if any of …
Freebie of the week: How kids can get a free tree to plant Read MoreThe Baltimore Ravens look to embrace their past, according to one draft analyst. The Sporting News’ Vinnie Iyer predicted the franchise will select University of Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks with the No. 14 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. …
Ravens Predicted to Select ‘Explosive Disruptor’ to Bolster Defense Read MoreThe trade rumors surrounding Las Vegas Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby continue to heat up, but according to NFL insider Albert Breer, he’s leaning towards a trade happening, and it could be this week. “I’d lean toward a Maxx …
NFL Insider on Maxx Crosby: ‘Leaning Towards A Trade Happening’ Read MoreThe Cincinnati Bengals have resigned offensive lineman Dalton Risner to a one-year deal. According to ESPN, the deal is worth up to $5 million. “Risner started nine of his 14 appearances at right guard last season, including the final seven …
Bengals Resign Key Offensive Weapon Ahead of Free Agency Read MoreOn paper, the Boston Red Sox could very easily have the best rotation in the MLB this season. Offseason acquisitions of Ranger Suarez and Sonny Gray solidified the top of the rotation alongside ace Garrett Crochet, and Brayan Bello is …
Red Sox Get Clarity on No. 5 Spot in Loaded Starting Rotation Read MoreThe San Francisco 49ers were busy over the past week or so evaluating some of the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class at the draft combine in Indianapolis. While scouts have been evaluating prospects for several months now, …
49ers Urged to Draft QB’s Brother After Standout Combine Performance Read MoreAs Jonathan Kuminga thrives in an Atlanta Hawks uniform, the Golden State Warriors‘ worst nightmare may be coming true. Naturally, the man most responsible for Kuminga’s tenuous Warriors stint — Steve Kerr — is under fire. After Kuminga posted 20 …
Warriors’ Steve Kerr Under Fire Amid Kuminga’s Scorching Hawks Run Read MoreThe Baltimore Ravens have already undergone drastic changes during the NFL offseason, entering a new era after parting ways with longtime head coach John Harbaugh and replacing him with former Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter. With Harbaugh now …
Ravens Make Big Decision on Wide Receiver Zay Flower’s Future Read MoreOn Monday night, the Utah Jazz will host the Denver Nuggets in Salt Lake City. The Jazz are coming off a 115-105 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Kevin Love finished with three points, two rebounds, two assists and one …
Utah Jazz Make Kevin Love Announcement Before Nuggets Game Read MoreThe Washington Commanders appear to have found their replacement at center for Tyler Biadasz. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported the Commanders signed veteran interior offensive lineman Nick Allegretti to a new 2-year deal. Pelissero broke the news on X on …
Commanders Find Possible Replacement for Released Pro Bowl Center Tyler Biadasz Read MoreAccording to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Detroit Lions have traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, a fourth-round pick and a seventh-round pick in return. Montgomery spent the last three seasons with …
Lions Trade Star Running Back David Montgomery to Texans Read MoreThe New York Rangers are bracing for an extremely important few months ahead. GM Chris Drury has already begun a roster retool by offloading superstar Artemi Panarin and defenseman Carson Soucy. There are, however, likely more deals on the horizon. …
Star Rangers Player Assesses Future with Team Read MoreThe Detroit Red Wings are certainly a team to pay attention to leading up to the 2026 NHL trade deadline. With the Red Wings currently having a 34-20-6 record and being fourth in the Atlantic Division standings, there is an …
Red Wings Trade Pitch Lands Big $25.5 Million Defender Read MoreThe Houston Texans are making another trade, sending a 2026 fourth-round pick, a 2026 seventh-round pick, and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs to the Detroit Lions for running back David Montgomery, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Update on terms: It’s …
Texans Trade Lineman & 2 Draft Picks to Acquire 6,100-Yard RB Read MoreThe Boston Red Sox have entered Spring Training with a clustered roster. Manager Alex Cora has the unenviable task of sorting through all the team’s players and determining the best 26-man configuration to begin the season. One guy whose future …
Kristian Campbell Among Red Sox Players Set to Benefit From WBC Read MoreFollowing a Sunday, March 1 loss against the Atlanta Hawks, the Portland Trail Blazers are making a roster move. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Blazers are signing Chris Youngblood to a contract. The developmental prospects gets out of …
Trail Blazers Sign Ex-Thunder Player After Hawks Loss Read More