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The Chicago Bears must decide in the next several weeks whether they want to re-sign starting strong safety Jaquan Brisker to a contract extension before he reaches NFL free agency. Could they let him walk in favor of a pricier …

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is contemplating the next move in his NFL career, but wife-to-be Taylor Swift is clear about the direction of her career. Kelce has yet to announce a decision on whether to retire or …

The aerial acrobat who once was Alysa Liu is gone. Long gone. Eight years have passed since Liu, of Richmond, burst into the figure skating universe with a show-stopping performance as a 12-year-old jumping phenom at the 2018 U.S. championships …

Harrison Ford seems to have retirement on his mind, identifying his acclaimed role on “Shrinking” as an adequate way to end to his storied career. The Oscar nominee, 83, said during an Apple TV press day Tuesday that, “if it …

The gunman accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., killing one and seriously wounding the other, has pleaded not guilty to the nine charges against him — including first-degree murder. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who was also shot before …

A Manhattan judge appeared unconvinced by President Trump’s third bid to move his hush money case to federal court at a hearing Wednesday, where his lawyers squared off with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office. The renewed bid, if successful, …

Pizza Hut is planning to close around 250 “underperforming” locations in the coming months, the chain’s parent company announced on Wednesday. Related Articles McDonald’s giving away free McNugget caviar kits for Valentine‘s Day A Bay Area bakery’s tip request sparks …

Former professional tennis player Mary Carillo will step in for Savannah Guthrie to co-host NBC’s coverage of the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, amid the disappearance of Guthrie’s mother, Nancy. Molly Solomon, the president of NBC Olympics Production, confirmed the news on …

Lil Jon’s 27-year-old son, Nathan Smith, who performs under the stage name DJ Young Slade, has been reported missing in Georgia. A missing person report was posted on Facebook Tuesday afternoon, stating Smith was last seen “in the vicinity of …

How many college basketball players can say they made it to a Super Bowl? The late Joe Kapp could make that claim. He played two sports at Cal, best known for leading the Bears to their most recent Rose Bowl …

ANTIOCH — After months of delays, a police substation at the Sycamore Square shopping center is expected to open in the coming weeks in an effort to increase visibility in an area that has seen its fair share of violence. …

Which hand massager for carpal tunnel is best? Massage therapy is an effective treatment to reduce the uncomfortable symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Unfortunately, it can be costly and difficult to find the time to schedule a regular massage treatment …

Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, two journalists who covered a protest that disrupted services at a St. Paul church on Jan. 18, were arrested last week on federal charges punishable by up to a decade in prison. While the protest …

Donald Trump has rewritten the rules of the presidency in ways that could change America forever, and not for the better. His naked self-dealing, weaponizing the Justice Department against his political foes, turning on our allies, the casino-fication of the …

DEAR ABBY: My longtime boyfriend has been divorced for more than 20 years. Every year, his ex comes to stay at his house for a week or two and brings along another female friend. He caters to them, driving them …

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Blackhawks believe their lack of Olympians could turn into a competitive advantage. Almost their entire team will get to rest during the Olympic break while most opposing stars battle tooth-and-nail for a gold medal in Milan, …

The 2025 season was a grind for running back Rhamondre Stevenson. While he played a key role in getting the Patriots to the Super Bowl, he struggled early on, repeatedly drawing criticism for his shaky ball security. We only see …

As the longest-tenured player with one franchise in the NBA, 17-year Golden State Warriors veteran Stephen Curry sympathizes with Giannis Antetokounmpo being torn about his loyalty to the Milwaukee Bucks. In an interview with The Athletic’s Eric Nehm on Tuesday, Antetokounmpo …

Denny Hamlin started the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season while dealing with a significant personal loss. His father, Dennis Hamlin, died from injuries suffered in a house fire on December 28, 2025, in Gaston County, North Carolina. Emergency crews responded …

Ron Harper Jr. got the first start of his NBA career as the Boston Celtics took down the Houston Rockets, 114-93. He ended the night with 11 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists, shooting 50% from the field on 4-of-8 …

The WM Phoenix Open begins on Thursday at TPC Scottsdale and, like every PGA Tour event, will receive full coverage. Four production companies will collaborate to deliver fans the highest-quality golf coverage. Golf Channel and CBS will broadcast the event …

Despite the Los Angeles Lakers long being expected to operate as buyers ahead of the February 5 trade deadline, that perception has begun to shift in recent days. The team’s failure to land several high-profile targets is now being framed …

Gavin Newsom has a memoir coming out this month, “Young Man in a Hurry” — another heavy hint that he intends to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. To judge by some of the more fawning media profiles (Vogue …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Darren Criss, 39; Michael Sheen, 57; Jennifer Jason Leigh, 64; Barbara Hershey, 78. Happy Birthday: Set your sights on your goal. Put a budget and plan in place. Map out your voyage forward, and don’t …

California’s latest standardized test results have triggered the usual alarm: Why are students underperforming? But the familiar narrative — blaming teachers, curriculum or school culture — misses deeper structural realities behind the numbers. Just 47% of students met English standards …

Dear Eric: I’m a 73-year-old female who happily maintained a friendship I made my freshman year in college. Two years ago, I noticed changes in my friend’s ability to carry on conversations and her lack of awareness of current events. …

Chicago proudly claims Florence Price as one of its own. After all, it was here that she became the first Black female composer to have a symphony performed by a major orchestra. But this week, a new opera about Price’s …