‘Aliens? UFOs? You cared more about Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul.’ Kristin Brey at USA Today You would think if “anything could break through the noise of our news cycle, UFOs could,” says Kristin Brey. Last week’s “collection of testimony …
‘This needs to be a bigger deal’ Read MoreThis week’s question: As part of its efforts to cut red tape, the Argentine government may soon scrap a 1974 law intended to protect children from turning into werewolves. If a U.S. lawmaker were to introduce a similar anti-werewolf measure …
The Week contest: Werewolf bill Read MoreBy Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES — Several Southern California teachers are facing disciplinary action after fervid anti-Trump outbursts made in the wake of the November election that rattled school communities and generated fierce debate over teachers’ …
Some California teachers are cursing Donald Trump in the classroom. Is it their right? Read MoreJust before 3 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, a South Pasadena officer spotted an older-model Toyota Corolla with a dark headlight that ran a stop sign, police said. The officer hit his red lights to try and pull over the …
Driver in 3 a.m. police chase was 13-year-old California boy in family car Read MoreDUBLIN — The murder trial for an Oakland man will come down to whether jurors accept his claim that he was justified when he shot and killed a man outside of a San Leandro bar two years ago. Louis Ray …
He shot and killed a man outside a San Leandro bar. The murder trial centers on his reason why Read MoreThere goes the Big 12, wheeling and dealing its way to increased media exposure for football and men’s basketball through an industry trade between ESPN and Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns TNT and TBS. Actually, check that: The Big 12 …
On media: How the ESPN deal with Warner Bros. Discovery is a big win for the Big 12 Read MoreFilmmaker Jon M. Chu played essential roles in delivering not one but two bundles of joy this month. The first arrived Nov. 9 when the Palo Alto-born filmmaker and his wife Kristin Hodge welcomed daughter Stevie Sky into their enchanted …
Jon M. Chu talks directing ‘Wicked,’ fatherhood, Palo Alto roots Read MoreHAYWARD — A 66-year-old man died Wednesday afternoon after he fainted and was run over by a vehicle, police said. The name of the man, a Hayward resident, has not yet been released pending notification of his family. An autopsy …
Man faints, later dies after being run over in Hayward parking lot Read MoreState inspectors are investigating a ride malfunction at Knott’s Berry Farm that left nearly two dozen thrill seekers stranded in the air for more than two hours when a six-story thrill ride suddenly stopped working. The California Division of Occupational …
State inspectors investigating Knott’s Berry Farm ride malfunction Read MorePaige Smith | (TNS) Bloomberg News The top U.S. consumer watchdog will supervise Apple Inc. and other major technology firms that offer digital wallets and payment apps, finalizing a proposal from last year with several changes. The U.S. Consumer Financial …
Apple Pay, other tech firms come under CFPB regulatory oversight Read MoreImagine you learn a family member has defrauded your mother of $800,000 in home equity — and that they did it with help from an unscrupulous mortgage lender. This is the story of Reginald Byron Jones-Sawyer Sr.’s mother. Her doting …
Criminal charges and jail time now part of predatory mortgage lending law in California Read MoreFederal officials released a range of scenarios Wednesday that could be used to manage the overallocated and shrinking Colorado River as time for the seven basin states to reach an agreement grows short. The Bureau of Reclamation’s four proposed plans …
Feds release options for future of Colorado River as negotiations between states stall Read MoreThe Buffalo Bills are heading into the bye week carrying the momentum from a big win over the Kansas City Chiefs, and may have gotten more good news after an injury scare for quarterback Josh Allen. Allen had his throwing …
Bills HC Gives Update on QB Josh Allen After Injury Scare Read MoreBERKELEY — Councilmember Sophie Hahn has conceded after a tight race for Berkeley’s top elected role, thanking supporters for their backing and wishing winner Adena Ishii best of luck as mayor. “While it’s not the outcome we hoped for, I’m …
Sophie Hahn concedes race for Berkeley mayor Read MoreBy CHRIS MEGERIAN WASHINGTON (AP) — When Elon Musk first suggested a new effort to cut the size of government, Donald Trump didn’t seem to take it seriously. His eventual name for the idea sounded like a joke too. It …
Elon Musk’s budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump’s second term Read MoreBy THALIA BEATY and FARNOUSH AMIRI WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House passed legislation Thursday that would give the Treasury Department unilateral authority to strip the tax-exempt status of nonprofits it claims support terrorism, alarming civil liberties groups about how …
House passes bill that would allow Treasury to target nonprofits it deems to support terrorism Read MoreGoalie Yaroslav Askarov will make his San Jose Sharks debut on Thursday night when the team faces the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center to complete a two-game road trip. Askarov, the Sharks’ top goalie prospect, was recalled from the …
Askarov to make Sharks debut tonight vs. Blues Read MoreBy AAMER MADHANI and COLLEEN LONG WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has been notably quiet since the Democrats’ gut-wrenching defeat at the polls. After warning voters for years that a Donald Trump win would be calamitous for American democracy, …
Biden has become notably quiet after the 2024 election and Democrats’ loss Read MoreThe Dandy Warhols are turning 30 this year. Related Articles Music | 7 terrific Bay Area things to do this weekend Music | Coachella 2025: 4 takeaways from the lineup including how the women artists will rule the festival Music …
Dandy Warhols celebrate 30 years of radical coolness during California run Read MoreBy DAVID KOENIG Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg snapped back Thursday at criticism from airline executives who say the Biden administration over-regulated them, pointing out that some of those airlines are making large profits despite new passenger-protection rules. Buttigieg said the …
Airline CEOs and Transportation Secretary Buttigieg fight over regulations even after election Read MoreTaco Bell temporarily restored its Caramel Apple Empanada to the menu on Thursday, Nov. 21, as part of its “Decades” lineup of nostalgic, retired food items. The dessert features warm apples in a crispy crust and goes for about $2.99. …
Taco Bell brings back its Caramel Apple Empanada Read MoreA “grim-faced” Alec Baldwin was seen walking through New York City on Wednesday, a few hours after skipping the world premiere of his controversial film “Rust” in Poland, the Daily Mail reported. Actually, the 66-year-old Baldwin wasn’t invited to the …
‘Rust’ audience uncomfortably ‘watched Alec Baldwin shoot people’ Read More<p id=”par-1_69″>King Charles and his son, <a href=”https://cheatsheet.com/tag/prince-harry”>Prince Harry,</a> have had a rocky relationship for years. Prior to leaving the royal family in 2020, tensions were high between Harry and Charles. Unfortunately, things have not improved much. Although Harry and …
King Charles’ Greatest Concern Over Reconnecting with Prince Harry Actually Has Nothing to do With the Royal Feud Read More<p id=”par-1_75″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/hip-hop/?swcfpc=1″>Hip-hop</a> mogul <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/sean-diddy-combs-seized-do-list-included-telling-family-find-dirt-2-victims.html/”>Sean “Diddy” Combs is in jail</a> following the <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/inside-p-diddys-40-million-los-angeles-home-raided-homeland-security.html/”>Homeland Security raid</a> on two of his properties. Combs now faces charges for racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution, as well as numerous …
Meek Mill Slams Reports of ‘Disgusting’ Aftermath of 900-Guest Diddy Party Read More<p id=”par-1_82″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/cher/?swcfpc=1″>Cher </a>has spent decades in the public eye, but until recently, fans didn’t know the inner workings of her day-to-day life, including just how dark and lonely her private life once was. Her memoir, <em>Cher: The Memoir</em>, was …
Lucille Ball’s Advice Helped Cher Leave Sonny Bono Read More<p id=”par-1_58″>In 2003, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/sean-diddy-combs/?swcfpc=1″>Sean “Diddy” Combs</a> and Kim Porter reunited after several years apart. They had three children together over the course of their <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/celebrity-relationships/?swcfpc=1″>relationship</a>, and Combs referred to her as his soulmate. Still, he said he didn’t …
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Shared Why He Didn’t Feel ‘Ready’ to Marry Kim Porter Read More<p id=”par-1_70″><a href=”http://cheatsheet.com/tag/actors”>Actor</a> Cynthia Erivo’s beauty is undisputed. It comes from within and outside, allowing for a personal and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/ariana-grande-cynthia-erivo-break-down-wicked-set-most-difficult-day-filming.html/?swcfpc=1″>professional transformation</a> from long tresses to a bold bald look throughout a decade in the spotlight. However, the <em>Wicked</em> star …
Cynthia Erivo Before and After ‘Wicked’: Bald Head a Part of Stunning Transformation Read MoreCoach Prime just landed his biggest recruit yet, receiving a verbal commitment Thursday from prep quarterback Julian Lewis, ESPN’s No. 2 recruit in the Class of 2025. Lewis, a five-star QB out of Carrollton, Ga., is one of the top …
Five-star prep QB Julian Lewis commits to CU Buffs, Deion Sanders Read MoreDenver lacks important security measures at its homeless shelters, does not keep track of its spending on the facilities and is unable to ensure city funds are used appropriately, according to a city audit of the program released Thursday. The …
Denver isn’t keeping homeless shelters safe or tracking city’s spending on program, audit finds Read MoreState Sen. Janet Buckner, an Aurora Democrat, announced Thursday that she plans to resign at the start of the legislative session in January. Buckner is the second senator to announce their resignation in the weeks following their reelection. She was …
Colorado state Sen. Janet Buckner, an Aurora Democrat, to resign Jan. 9 Read MoreDenver Post beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden break down Bo Nix’s breakout performance against Atlanta in which he threw for 307 yards and four touchdowns. What’s led to the improvement from Denver’s rookie quarterback? And did his outing …
Broncos podcast: Can Bo Nix continue his breakout stretch Sunday at Las Vegas? Read MoreThe Sun-Times’ experts offer their picks for the Bears’ game Sunday against the Vikings at Soldier Field (noon, Fox 32): Rick Morrissey Vikings, 24-17: The big question now — besides whether Matt Eberflus will be fired the day after the …
Bears predictions: Week 12 vs. Vikings Read MoreAmericans don’t put much stock in philosophy — or so I assume. Whenever somebody else makes a sweeping statement like that, I always scowl, thinking: “Really? How do you know? Met ’em all, have you?” My guess is that most …
‘Consider the Turkey’ at Thanksgiving? — philosopher and animal rights activist Pete Singer’s new book Read MoreThe Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that a defamation lawsuit linked to Chicago Sun-Times coverage of a Trump Tower property tax appeal should proceed against the newspaper because it didn’t prove that a former state official it reported on …
Defamation suit can proceed against Sun-Times over Trump Tower stories, Illinois Supreme Court rules Read MoreNam khao, or crispy rice salad, is a signature dish from Laos. Jasmine rice with red curry is fried then flavored with fish sauce, cilantro and lime, and eaten on top of a crunchy lettuce leaf. It’s also made with …
Chicago food startup Laos to your House takes national approach with ready-made meals Read MoreCook County commissioners unanimously approved a $9.94 billion budget on Thursday for 2025, including more money for reproductive health services as supporters prepare for a Donald Trump administration that could potentially roll back protections. Democratic Commissioner Bridget Degnen spearheaded the …
Cook County Board unanimously approves nearly $10 billion budget for 2025 Read MoreAntisemitism exists in U.S. medicine — the healing profession. We educate future doctors in medical schools and residency, including in Chicago. We care about clinical skills, scientific knowledge and moral compass. A stethoscope and technical skills are not enough. They …
Root out antisemitism in hospitals, medical schools Read MoreBy ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following continued scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the …
Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general, averting confirmation battle in the Senate Read MoreBERKELEY — Councilmember Sophie Hahn has conceded after a tight race for Berkeley’s top elected role, thanking supporters for their backing and wishing winner Adena Ishii best of luck as mayor. “While it’s not the outcome we hoped for, I’m …
Sophie Hahn concedes race for Berkeley mayor Read MoreGoalie Yaroslav Askarov will make his San Jose Sharks debut on Thursday night when the team faces the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center to complete a two-game road trip. Askarov, the Sharks’ top goalie prospect, was recalled from the …
Askarov to make Sharks debut tonight vs. Blues Read More