‘How the world fell in love with climbing’ Josh Noble at the Financial Times That “climbing has piqued the interest of the world’s largest subscription streaming service is a sign of how big the pursuit has become,” says Josh Noble. …
‘The sport is still run on a shoestring’ Read MoreDonald Trump raged on Truth Social early Monday after Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah cracked a joke about the president’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, implying that he and former President Bill Clinton were regular visitors to Epstein’s notorious Caribbean island. …
Trump denies Epstein island visits, vows to sue over Trevor Noah’s Grammys joke Read MoreBy Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — Bad Bunny’s “Débi Tirar Más Fotos” was named album of the year at Sunday night’s 68th Grammy Awards — the first time a Spanish-language LP has won the Recording Academy’s most …
Bad Bunny makes history with Grammy for album of the year, what he said after in Spanish Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes As previously documented, Meri Brown is done playing nice with ex-husband Kody Brown. But we just learned she’s playing VERY nicely with a kinda new man in her life. That’s right, folks. Meri Brown has a …
Meri Brown: I Have a Boyfriend! His Name is Ron! Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes Winning Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards was fantastic and well-deserved. But Billie Eilish may have landed herself another prize. What’s that on her finger? Are she and Nat Wolff engaged? Billie Eilish attends …
Billie Eilish & Nat Wolff: Engaged?! Fans Spy HUGE Ring! Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes Kim Kardashian has reportedly entered a romantic relationship with one of the most famous athletes on the planet. And no, we’re not rehashing the old rumor about Kim dating Tom Brady. This romance is newer, and …
Kim Kardashian Is Secretly Dating F1 Driver Lewis Hamilton, Insiders Claim Read MoreBy LAURA UNGAR A new study suggests that babies are able to distinguish between the different objects they see around them at 2 months old, which is earlier than scientists previously thought. Related Articles Planned Parenthood drops lawsuit against Trump …
2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests Read MoreBy MIKE CATALINI The father of a 5-year-old boy who was detained by immigration officers and held at an federal facility in Texas denied government accounts Monday that he abandoned his son as the pair returned to Minnesota. Adrian Conejo …
Father of 5-year-old detained in Minnesota disputes government assertion he abandoned the boy Read MoreLOS ANGELES — Judgment has been entered in favor of the Pasadena Unified School District in a discrimination lawsuit filed by parents of children who attended the majority-Latino Roosevelt, Jefferson and Franklin elementary schools, all of which were shuttered by …
Pasadena Unified did not discriminate in 2019 school closings, judge rules Read MoreIf you’re house hunting, last weekend’s record-breaking snowfall is a valid reason to put your search on ice. But winter weather doesn’t faze Desirae Allen, a real estate broker with Sound Realty in Valdez, Alaska. In a city that gets …
How to buy a house in the winter Read MoreBy DÁNICA COTO HAVANA (AP) — A senior Cuban diplomat told The Associated Press on Monday that his government does not have a dialogue with the United States but is open to one if certain criteria are met, as tensions …
Cuban diplomat tells the AP there’s no dialogue with the US but the island is open to one Read MoreBy COLLEEN BARRY MILAN (AP) — The Milan Olympic Village was coming alive on Sunday as athletes laden with gear rolled into a brand-new complex where they will sleep, eat meals, work out and mix with other competitors for the …
Athletes bring Milan Olympic Village to life, complete with Italian bidets and 4-story US banners Read MoreBy GRAHAM DUNBAR GENEVA (AP) — Olympic winter sports must be played on snow and ice, according to the Olympic Charter. Related Articles Athletes bring Milan Olympic Village to life, complete with Italian bidets and 4-story US banners Climate change …
Olympic program review opens path to relax Winter Games mandate for only sports on snow and ice Read MoreMy grandkids can’t seem to get enough of s’mores-themed goodies. The chefs at America’s Test Kitchen came up with these S’Mores Brownies in time for our Halloween baking. A hefty graham-cracker crust at the bottom supports the brownie layer above. …
Recipe: Make these delicious S’Mores Brownies for Valentine’s Day Read MoreBy MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Monday that it had taken down several thousand documents and “media” that may have inadvertently included victim-identifying information since it began releasing the latest batch of …
Justice Department says it’s taken down Epstein-related files that may have had victim information Read MoreBy STEPHEN GROVES WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican chair of a House Committee rejected an offer Monday from former President Bill Clinton to conduct a transcribed interview for a House investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, pushing the threat …
GOP chair rejects Clintons’ offer in Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote Read MoreThe Pittsburgh Steelers are widely expected to target a wide receiver or quarterback in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, but ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller projects the team will instead address the defensive side of the ball …
Latest Steelers 2-Round Mock Draft: Lockdown CB at 21, Breakout WR at 53 Read MoreWhile he is still playing at an extremely high level, Freddie Freeman is still aware that he cannot play forever. So the Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman unveiled his retirement timeline of playing until he completes his 20th major-league season …
Dodgers’ 36-Year-Old Star Freddie Freeman Reveals Retirement Timeline Read MoreFrom 2009 world champion to team ambassador. Aston Martin confirmed a surprising move on Monday: the signing of Jenson Button as a team ambassador on a multi-year deal. The Briton arrives from Williams, where he fulfilled ambassador, advisor and heritage …
Aston Martin Gets Well-Known F1 Figure as Team Ambassador Read MoreThe Cleveland Cavaliers made noise to close out the weekend, reshaping both their rotation and financial outlook as the season moves toward the stretch run. The franchise traded DeâAndre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings in a three-team deal that brought …
Cavaliers Confident Dennis Schroder Fixes Key Issue After De’Andre Hunter Trade Read MoreThe Cleveland Browns opted not to hire Jim Schwartz as their head coach, and he now could be looking to leave the team. Cleveland opted to hire Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken as their head coach, instead of promoting …
Jim Schwartz to Make Surprising Coaching Decision After Browns Pass Him Over Read MoreLeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers lost on Sunday night in Madison Square Garden to the New York Knicks. Speaking after the game, James, with uncertainty about his future both with the Lakers and in the NBA as a …
LeBron James Urged To Join Knicks Amid Growing Retirement Hints Read MoreAs the February 5 trade deadline approaches, the Los Angeles Lakers continue to be linked with a broad group of wing players as they search for perimeter upgrades. Adding help on the wing has long been viewed as a priority …
Lakers Tipped to Trade for $18M Wing as Deadline Nears: Report Read MoreThe Seattle Mariners likely have one more major piece of business to do before opening day. Team officials have, so far, only made a few relatively minor moves during the current offseason. Re-signing Josh Naylor was a key deal for …
Mariners Exec Hints at Big Trade as Club Identifies Top Target Read MoreMinnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson expressed a myriad of emotions when it comes to the upcoming Super Bowl between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. Jefferson was catching passes a year ago from Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, …
Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Doesn’t Hold Back on Super Bowl Choice Read MoreWe’re only a month into 2026, but it’s already been a disastrous year for LIV Golf. Not only did major champions Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed ditch the Saudi-backed tour to return to the PGA Tour, but now Bryson DeChambeau, …
Bryson DeChambeau Drops Bombshell on LIV Golf: ‘We Didn’t Sign up to Play for 72’ Read MoreAs Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. recovers from his partially torn ACL, he’s receiving some sound advice from former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick. Some would say Penix has underperformed as the Falcons quarterback. “Penix still has a long …
Atlanta Falcons Legend Gives Wise Advice to Michael Penix Jr. Read MoreThe New York Knicks are getting a second chance to pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo, but once again, they are stopping short of pushing all their chips to the center of the table. Despite renewed league chatter around Antetokounmpo’s future and the …
NBA Insider Reveals Knicks’ Shocking Stance on Giannis Blockbuster Trade Read MoreThe Arizona Cardinals have hired Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur to be their next head coach. With that search finally over, the first step for LaFleur will be to assemble a coaching staff. Bringing in an offensive mind, …
Cardinals Begin New Era as Head Coach Mike LaFleur Builds His Staff Read MoreThe Washington Commanders need edge help, and Bleacher Report believes that Maxx Crosby should be their top trade target. Alex Ballantine suggests that Washington’s cap space could play a vital part in the signing. “That would enable them to chase …
Commanders Encouraged to Land “Big Name” in Blockbuster Trade Read MoreThe NFL has become an unstoppable force in Europe. What began on October 28, 2007, when the Miami Dolphins hosted the New York Giants at London’s Wembley Stadium as the first International Series game, has since exploded into one of …
Saints to Make History in France: Set for First-Ever NFL Paris Game in 2026 Read MoreThe Milwaukee Bucks are seeking “a young blue-chip talent” and a surplus of draft picks in a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. While the Golden State Warriors have the most picks to offer among the known Giannis …
Miami Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Offer Revealed Read MoreGame 6 of the 1993 World Series. Bottom of the ninth inning. Mitch Williams is on the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies, trying to preserve a narrow 6-5 lead over the defending World Series Champion Toronto Blue Jays. There is …
Blue Jays to Honor Franchise Legend with Statue Read MoreBy Carmen Reinicke and Felice Maranz, Bloomberg For the first time in two years, Palantir Technologies Inc. shares are not rallying into a quarterly earnings report — a signal that investors are finding fewer reasons to snap up what has …
Palantir earnings arrive just as stock could use some good news Read MoreBy Brody Ford and Se Young Lee, Bloomberg Oracle Corp. plans to raise $45 billion to $50 billion this year through a combination of debt and equity sales to build additional cloud infrastructure capacity, reflecting the scale of financing needed …
Oracle to raise up to $50 billion in debt and equity this year Read MoreBy Liana Baker, Dinesh Nair, Eric Johnson and Ryan Gould, Bloomberg Elon Musk is in advanced talks to combine SpaceX with xAI, according to people familiar with the matter, underscoring how the billionaire’s vision for an artificial intelligence-powered world has …
Elon Musk is said in advanced talks to combine SpaceX, xAI Read MoreBy JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr., Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Once upon a time, the Super Bowl halftime show belonged to marching bands and pageantry. But these days, it belongs to global pop stars, cinematic production and moments that ripple beyond …
How the Super Bowl halftime show evolved from pageantry to pop culture’s biggest stage Read MoreBy Chris Welch, Bloomberg Apple Inc.’s new second-generation AirTag is basically a slightly better do-over of the original. At $29 for a single item tracker or $99 for a four-pack, it also costs the same. Upgraders can expect slightly better …
Apple’s new AirTag tracker is better, but not upgrade-worthy Read MoreWatch parties offer football fans an opportunity to get off the couch and join scores of others at family-friendly locales from food halls to movie theaters. Here’s a handful of options: BAHC Live! Oakland Fan Zone & Super Bowl Watch …
Super Bowl Sunday: Bay Area’s big watch parties Read MoreNeed a hangout for Super Bowl Sunday? Here’s where to gather with fellow fans to watch the Seahawks’ clash with the Patriots. Although kickoff is at 3:30 p.m., you’ll want to arrive much, much earlier at these great sports bars …
Bay Area sports bars for viewing Super Bowl LX Read More