Activists mark five years since the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange outside Belmarsh Prison in London on April 14, 2024. David Cliff/AP WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been imprisoned in London for five years, while Texas journalist Priscilla Villarreal …
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange published U.S. secrets as a journalist. He’s no criminal. Read MoreThe injectable drug Ozempic is shown Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Houston. Starting July 1, Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro will be covered for state employees in Illinois. David J. Phillip/AP The country’s obesity rates have …
Taxpayers need to know how heavy a toll they’ll be paying for weight-loss drug coverage Read MoreMayor Brandon Johnson is being urged to ensure that city-funded affordable housing is accessible to tens of thousands of low-income Chicagoans with disabilities. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Over the past 35 years, the city of Chicago has invested billions of dollars in …
When is Chicago going to make affordable housing accessible to people with disabilities? Read MoreA few days ago, Kim Kardashian made a dramatic hair change. She went back to “icy blonde” and cut her hair/took out her extensions. The new hair color does nothing for her, but the point is that something happened recently …
Kim Kardashian & Odell Beckham Jr. ‘fizzled out’ after seven months of quiet dating Read MoreIn March Pierce Brosnan resolved that little misunderstanding he had with Yellowstone National Park. You remember, the “recollections may vary” moment where he originally pleaded Not Guilty to trespassing on a protected thermal spring area, despite photographic evidence to the …
Drunk man arrested at Yellowstone after being treated for injuries from kicking a bison Read MoreRyan Gosling and Emily Blunt’s new movie, The Fall Guy is out in theaters on Friday, May 3. I’m really looking forward to seeing this movie! It looks like so much fun. As you know, Ryan is fresh off of …
Ryan Gosling & Mikey Day were Beavis & Butthead at ‘The Fall Guy’ premiere Read MoreLast November US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy was announced as one of the leaders of a commission to study the impact of loneliness on all aspects of our well being. This appointment came on the heels of the World …
Sharon Stone: ‘We’re all trying to confront our demons and we’re all acting out’ Read MoreWednesday morning, police continued to guard entrances to Cal Poly Humboldt. Police refused access to the campus to the Times-Standard following a crackdown on a week-long occupation of the quad area, with 32 protesters arrested by Tuesday. Related Articles Education …
Cal Poly Humboldt closure still enforced after crackdown on protesters Read MoreUniversity of California President Michael Drake and UCLA Chancellor Gene Block have pledged to investigate the slow response from campus and outside law enforcement agencies during a violent protest that injured at least 15 people, officials said Wednesday, May 1. …
Slow police response at violent UCLA protest under investigation Read MoreThe Toronto Maple Leafs were able to dodge the first elimination bullet they have faced this postseason on Tuesday by beating the Boston Bruins 2-1 in overtime. That, however, doesn’t mean any of the core members of the franchise is …
Leafs Forced to Fire Sheldon Keefe? It Will Depend on Stars Read MoreCELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Andrea Bang, 35; Ellie Kemper, 44; David Beckham, 49; Dwayne Johnson, 52. Happy Birthday: Keep an open mind. Research, adjust your thinking and refuse to be funneled in a contrary direction by someone using manipulation. …
Horoscopes May 2, 2024: Dwayne Johnson, don’t trust others to do the legwork Read MoreDear Amy: I grew up in the same town as “Carly,” the woman I later married. Her older sister “Susan” and I were in the same class in high school. Susan and I were friendly in high school, but I …
Ask Amy: Sister’s revelation lobs secret bombshell Read MoreDETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 08: David Montgomery #5 of the Detroit Lions celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Ford Field on October 08, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty …
NFC North report: Even with Caleb Williams, Bears likely looking up at Lions Read MoreThe line-ups and timings for the world’s largest classical music festival have been released, with this year’s performers ranging from Daniel Barenboim and Yo-Yo Ma to Florence Welch and even Daleks. Stretching over eight weeks this summer, the BBC Proms will …
How to enjoy the Proms 2024 Read MoreBubble tea is booming in Britain, with a Taiwanese chain planning to open 500 new branches across the UK to capitalise on the trend. The drink, also called boba tea, originated in Taiwan in the 1980s. A sweet, milky beverage, …
Our growing taste for bubble tea Read MoreThe Tampa Bay Lightning crashed out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, April 30, at the hands of the Florida Panthers after falling 4-1 in their first-round matchup. Lightning head coach Jon Cooper wasn’t happy with the two disallowed …
Lightning’s Jon Cooper Under Fire for Misonygystic, Sexist Take Read MoreDEAR HARRIETTE: I am the fourth of five sisters, and with the weddings of the older three it became a silent tradition that the next in line served as the maid of honor. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: I …
Harriette Cole: Now that I’m the bride, I want to ditch my sisters’ tradition Read More1573 Camino Monde – Google Street View A house located in the 1500 block of Camino Monde in San Jose has new owners. The 1,056-square-foot property, built in 1948, was sold on April 18, 2024, for $2,900,000, or $2,746 per …
Sale closed in San Jose: $2.9 million for a two-bedroom home Read MoreDear Amy: We live on a street with curb parking in front of the houses, as well as private driveways. Related Articles Advice | Ask Amy: I’m uneasy about what they’re building in the basement Advice | Ask Amy: She …
Ask Amy: The new neighbors are posting photos of my cars on NextDoor Read MoreA wedding ring may be the only jewellery that many men habitually wear, but a growing number are embracing earrings, necklaces and other such accessories. According to Euromonitor, the global value of the men’s luxury jewellery market reached around $7.3 …
Why more men are wearing jewellery Read MoreDEAR HARRIETTE: I am the fourth of five sisters, and with the weddings of the older three it became a silent tradition that the next in line served as the maid of honor. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: I …
Harriette Cole: Now that I’m the bride, I want to ditch my sisters’ tradition Read MoreDear Amy: We live on a street with curb parking in front of the houses, as well as private driveways. Related Articles Advice | Ask Amy: I’m uneasy about what they’re building in the basement Advice | Ask Amy: She …
Ask Amy: The new neighbors are posting photos of my cars on NextDoor Read MorePresident Joe Biden will add nearly 106,000 acres to the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument on Thursday, May 2, expanding the monument designated 10 years ago by President Barack Obama by nearly one-third, according to the White House. Also, Biden …
Biden to expand the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, add forest rangers, funding Read MoreThe Cleveland Browns are banking on Deshaun Watson looking like a franchise quarterback next season. If he doesn’t, a prominent insider believes the team will not hesitate to change course. Watson hasn’t lived up to expectations so far in Cleveland …
Browns Insider Says Team Won’t Give Deshaun Watson Long Leash Read MoreDEAR ABBY: After 10 years of being with my wife, including eight years of marriage, I accidentally discovered she was having affairs online. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: I fell hard for my boss. She has asked me not …
Dear Abby: After I caught her in the act, my wife unleashed all this drama Read MoreDEAR MISS MANNERS: I am socially engaged in my community through volunteering. I tend to be an outgoing, cheerful person who gets frequent invitations to many wonderful social events. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: I end up yelling into …
Miss Manners: I was embarrassed to say why I couldn’t join their posh trip Read MoreMoon Alert: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 5 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. EDT today (2 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.). After that, the Moon moves from Aquarius into Pisces. Happy Birthday for Thursday, May 2, 2024: You are courteous, …
Daily horoscope for May 2, 2024 Read MoreDEAR ABBY: After 10 years of being with my wife, including eight years of marriage, I accidentally discovered she was having affairs online. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: I fell hard for my boss. She has asked me not …
Dear Abby: After I caught her in the act, my wife unleashed all this drama Read MoreDEAR MISS MANNERS: I am socially engaged in my community through volunteering. I tend to be an outgoing, cheerful person who gets frequent invitations to many wonderful social events. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: I end up yelling into …
Miss Manners: I was embarrassed to say why I couldn’t join their posh trip Read MoreLOS ANGELES — There’s blood in the water, and Luka Doncic and his gang of sharks can smell it. That isn’t to say that the fourth-seeded Clippers – who drowned in a big moment on Wednesday night, falling behind 3-2 …
Swanson: Clippers in trouble entering Game 6 vs. Mavericks Read More211 Helado Road – Google Street View A 1,569-square-foot house built in 1975 has changed hands. The property located in the 200 block of Helado Road in Fremont was sold on March 11, 2024. The $2,285,000 purchase price works out …
Single-family residence sells for $2.3 million in Fremont Read MoreThink of a May vacation as being one last spring fling, a chance to enjoy a getaway before the summer crowds arrive. When you are one step ahead of the masses, you are assured a more pleasant travel experience — …
7 magnificent hotels to visit before the summer crowds descend Read MoreBay FC’s opening-season struggles continued Wednesday as it fell behind by two early in the first half and then gave up the winning goal in the 78th minute in a 3-2 loss to the Portland Thorns before an announced crowd …
Brace by NWSL’s leading-scorer hands Bay FC another bitter loss Read MoreMoon Alert Caution: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 4 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Aquarius into Pisces. Aries (March 21-April 19) At this time, your chart has a strong emphasis on …
Horoscope for Thursday, May 2, 2024 Read MoreAmerica is stumbling in its battle against the bird flu. A mishmash of federal agencies are “slowing the country’s ability to track and control” the virus, said The Washington Post, a faltering response that “has echoes of the early days …
The bird flu fight is faltering Read MoreThis week’s question: British sheep farmers have discovered a surprising way to stop their rams from fighting and butting heads: douse them with Axe body spray. In seven or fewer words, come up with an advertising slogan that Axe could use …
The Week contest: Sheep spray Read More