The IHSA tournament seeds and state brackets highlight and gobble up the headlines this week. But there is still regular-season basketball to be played this weekend, including a couple of big rivalries, a huge conference showdown in the Northern Lake …
Previewing and predicting this weekend’s top high school basketball games Read MoreWhat happened U.S. District Judge Richard Leon Thursday blocked the Pentagon from penalizing Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) over his involvement in a video reminding military officials of their obligation to refuse illegal orders. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed for the …
Judge blocks Hegseth from punishing Kelly over video Read MoreWhat happened The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, one of the South Asian nation’s two entrenched political factions, claimed a decisive victory this morning in Bangladesh’s first election since the 2024 student-led uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Jamaat-e-Islami, an …
Key Bangladesh election returns old guard to power Read MoreBy COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press WASHINGTON — There were Nobel laureates and acclaimed authors. Pioneers of science and medicine. At least one was a college president. High-profile academics spun in Jeffrey Epstein’s orbit for years, even after he was convicted …
Professors in the Epstein files say they hoped friendship would lead to research funding Read MoreBy Kara Carlson, Bloomberg After a brutal year for the US electric-vehicle industry, Rivian Automotive Inc. handed investors a rare reason for optimism. The EV manufacturer reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and its first-ever annual gross profit, a key milestone after …
Rivian’s R2 launch offers investors hope in bleak EV market Read MoreBy Natalie Lung, Bloomberg Airbnb Inc. shares rose by the most in 10 months after the company posted strong fourth-quarter bookings and issued an upbeat revenue outlook, citing strong travel demand and growing adoption of its new flexible payment and …
Airbnb gains as ‘healthy’ demand fuels faster growth in 2026 Read MoreBy Claire Ruckin and Ryan Gould, Bloomberg Elon Musk’s bankers are working on a potential financing plan after the merger of SpaceX and xAI that could trim some of the heavy interest costs that the billionaire racked up in recent …
Musk’s bankers are discussing a plan to wrangle xAI debt after SpaceX merger Read MoreWelcome to Prep Spotlight, our feature that sheds more light on the Bay Area’s high school sports scene. For tips and story ideas, email highschools@bayareanewsgroup.com. If you haven’t already, please subscribe. Your contributions keep us going. DOUGHERTY VALLEY READY FOR EBAL CHAMPIONSHIP …
Prep spotlight: Dougherty Valley gets what it wants. But can it beat DLS? Read MoreBy Carmen Reinicke, Bloomberg Big Tech keeps raising its spending plans for artificial intelligence infrastructure, yet shares of Nvidia Corp., one of the biggest beneficiaries of that flood of cash, have been largely stagnant for months. The stock is up …
Nvidia shares go cold even as Big Tech spending on AI balloons Read MoreBy ED WHITE An Arizona sheriff’s department got more than 4,000 calls within 24 hours after the release of videos of a masked person on Nancy Guthrie’s porch. Many tips will be worthless. Others could have merit. Experts say one …
Experts say vetting tips in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance is a huge but vital task Read MoreBy MORIAH BALINGIT In one testimonial after another, teachers detailed all the ways President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has shaped their work and the lives of their students. In a court filing Thursday, educators around the country described rumors of …
Teachers describe immigration enforcement’s impact on classrooms in challenge of Trump policy Read MoreBy STEVE KARNOWSKI ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon and four other people are set to be arraigned on federal civil rights charges Friday, accused in a protest at a Minnesota church where …
Journalist Don Lemon is set to be arraigned in Minnesota church protest case Read MorePity the prodigies. All of the gifts and none of the experience. So much pressure and so little experience. Talent and tools and too much to learn. The bigger deal they are, the further from grace they’ll fall. Usually. Not …
Swanson: LeBron James – all-time overachieving All-Star Read MoreBy LAURAN NEERGAARD WASHINGTON (AP) — Colorectal cancer is a threat not just to older adults but increasingly to young men and women, too. It’s now the top cancer killer of Americans younger than 50. The deaths of “Dawson’s Creek” …
Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here’s who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for Read MoreBy WILL WEISSERT and BRIAN SLODYSKO WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has bragged about building a political war chest exceeding $1.5 billion — a staggering sum that he can wield at his whim to shape November’s midterms and the …
Trump boasts of over $1.5B in political funds. How he chooses to spend it could rock the midterms Read MoreBy Amy Maxmen, KFF Health News Rebekah Stewart, a nurse at the U.S. Public Health Service, got a call last April that brought her to tears. She had been selected for deployment to the Trump administration’s new immigration detention operation …
Public health workers are quitting over assignments to Guantánamo Read MoreCAIRO (AP) — Dubai has announced a new chairman for DP World, one of the world’s largest logistics companies, replacing the outgoing head who was named in the Jeffrey Epstein documents. The announcement by the government’s Dubai Media Office did …
Logistics giant DP World replaces chairman named in Jeffrey Epstein documents Read MoreBy MEGAN JANETSKY and EDUARDO VERDUGO MEXICO CITY (AP) — Montserrat Fuentes stands on the same street corner where she has worked for 20 years. But the sex worker’s normal rush of clients every Friday night is nowhere to be …
World Cup means slashed wages and displacement for some workers in Mexico City Read MoreBy COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is suing Harvard University, saying it has refused to provide admissions records that the Justice Department demanded to ensure the Ivy League school stopped using affirmative action in …
Justice Department sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissions Read MoreThe Detroit Lions have been busy retooling their coaching staff early on this offseason. After failing to qualify for the playoffs in 2025, head coach Dan Campbell has made changes to his coaching staff, with the hope being that this …
Lions & Dan Campbell Block Dolphins From Interviewing Key Offensive Coach: Report Read MoreThe Dallas Cowboys are entering the 2026 NFL offseason with quite a few questions that need to be answered. Obviously, the biggest question has to do with the future of star wide receiver George Pickens. After an impressive first season …
Cowboys Receive Urgent George Pickens Message From NFL Legend Read MoreFormer three-time NBA Slam Dunk champion Nate Robinson believes Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James passed on an opportunity early in his career that once defined NBA superstardom — and, in Robinson’s view, helped contribute to the decline of one …
Former Slam Dunk Champion Nate Robinson Calls Out LeBron James Read MoreCertainly, hopes around how the Dallas Cowboys might approach this 2026 offseason have been raised, with the notion spreading that perhaps the team could take a different tack than we’ve seen in recent years, where the Cowboys so often bungled …
Cowboys ‘Value’ Underwhelming Duo if FA Javonte Williams Leaves Read MoreThird base has been called “the hot corner” for more than 100 years, but Bo Bichette feels he’ll have more time to react to ground balls there. The new New York Mets third baseman explained his enthusiasm for playing third …
Mets Newcomer Bo Bichette Sends Strong Message on Position Switch Read MoreThis season, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is playing his 23rd year. He is the longest-tenured player in NBA history. He has made yet another All-Star team, showing that he is still one of the best players in the …
Lakers’ LeBron James Gives Bold Claim on His Current Level of Greatness Read MoreThe Houston Astros have had a relatively busy MLB offseason, but on Friday they weren’t done making moves. On Friday morning, the Astros pulled off a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays. They sent outfielder Jesus Sanchez to the Blue …
Houston Astros GM Drops Major Tease at More Incoming Moves Read MoreThe Dallas Cowboys have a lot of work to do this offseason. After missing the playoffs in 2025, it’s clear that fans are not happy with the state of the team. Trading Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers right …
Former Cowboys Lineman Gets Pardon From President Donald Trump Read MoreSince taking over as the head football coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide, Kalen DeBoer has been facing a very difficult task. Trying to fill the shoes of a coaching legend like Nick Saban is not an easy job. DeBoer …
Alabama, Kalen DeBoer Hit With Concerning Recruiting News Read MoreThe Boston Celtics entered the 2025-26 season with major questions. Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles during last season’s playoffs as the Celtics attempted to defend their 2024 championship. He has missed most of this season. The Celtics also lost Kristaps …
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Sends Message as Tatum Return Looms Read MoreWith NFL free agency still weeks away, the Kansas City Chiefs are likely leaving very few stones unturned. Projected fits are all over the place, but only those within the building at 1 Arrowhead Drive know who’s on the proverbial …
Chiefs Urged to Sign ‘Overlooked’ RB as Key Free Agent Fit Read MoreThe Edmonton Oilers may have a tough time adding players ahead of the trade deadline. All NHL teams are currently in a roster freeze because of the Olympics. As a result, clubs cannot officially complete trades until February 23. Nevertheless, …
Oilers Linked with Player Swap Involving Former Player Read MoreWhen Nacho Alvarez Jr. arrived at Atlanta Braves camp, he had a surprise waiting for him: catcher’s gear. The 22-year-old will pick up the tools of ignorance during MLB Spring Training in a move that caught the player off guard. …
‘Uh … what?’: Braves Make Drastic Decision on Top Prospect Read MoreThe Las Vegas Raiders could be putting together an exciting offense. They scored fewer points than any team in the NFL last season, but there aressome major upgrades joining the franchise. First, new head coach Klint Kubiak has proven to …
Fernando Mendoza Has Strong Words for Ashton Jeanty & Brock Bowers Read MoreThe West Catholic Athletic League has had a challenging few weeks. When news emerged that Archbishop Riordan had three active tuberculosis cases on campus, the league shifted into a crisis mode similar to the COVID-19 pandemic. Games were postponed, then …
The WCAL’s role in Riordan’s tuberculosis crisis and why Bellarmine, St. Francis were assessed forfeit losses Read MoreThree more people have been federally charged in connection with two chaotic attempted cartel hits by teenage gunmen in 2024 in Chula Vista. The gunmen targeted a man with his family first outside a busy restaurant then opened fire hours …
Three more charged in 2024 Sinaloa cartel-linked attempted hits in Southern California Read MoreSANTA CRUZ — Surfers in Santa Cruz are being lauded as heroes after they swam toward a capsized boat and pulled six injured people onto their boards until emergency crews arrived. Related Articles Two critically injured after apparent DUI crash …
Surfers rescue 6 people after boat capsizes off Santa Cruz coast Read MoreFor parents like Taun Hall, the killing of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, allegedly at the hands of their 32-year-old son, became another painful reminder of the life-and-death struggles they often face in getting treatment for an adult child …
Bay Area mom fights for people with mental illness after son’s police killing Read MoreOAKLAND — A 76-year-old woman was hospitalized after she was shoved to the pavement Thursday in East Oakland by a robber who stole a bracelet and cash from her, authorities said. The woman was in stable condition recovering from bruises …
76-year-old woman hospitalized after Oakland robbery Read MoreSAN JOSE — The future of a San Jose hotel complex is playing out in a Texas bankruptcy case that the property’s owner hopes will help ward off a foreclosure of the lodging site. The property facing foreclosure is a …
San Jose hotel owner hopes bankruptcy will help hold off foreclosure Read MoreThe Denver Police Department arrested Denver Deputy Sheriff Aniel Martinez on Thursday in connection with an incident that happened on Jan. 2, while Martinez was working at the Downtown Detention Center. Related Articles Denver sports bar accused of prostitution may …
Denver police arrest Denver deputy sheriff for bringing vape into jail for inmate Read More