In April, just blocks from where they’ll play the Lions on Thursday, the Bears embarked on something few teams in the NFL had ever been lucky enough to attempt: they drafted USC quarterback Caleb Williams first overall and, rather than …
Bears’ Caleb Williams is now in the traditional role of a No. 1 pick — needing to improve on a losing team Read MoreCurrent culture tells me I should be practicing gratitude. Or is it mindfulness I’m meant to focus on? Maybe I’m supposed to be mindful of my gratitude. And where does intentionality fit in? This is hard. It’s especially hard in …
On the topic of Chicago sports, things to be thankful for — or not Read MoreThanksgiving 2024. Well, well, well. Here we are again, a nation caught in the crosshairs of geography, politics, egos, moans, drones —and where the hell are we now? Our new president-elect has been declared immune, our country is not yet …
Much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving Read MoreSpecial counsel for the Department of Justice Jack Smith moved to dismiss two federal criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump this week. (Trump, of course, was charged with plotting to subvert the 2020 presidential election and with refusing to return …
JD Vance Admits He Pictured Trump’s Final Days As a Prisoner Read MoreSinger/songwriter Grace VanderWaal became a household name at the age of 12 when she won Season 11 of America’s Got Talent and released her debut EP, Perfectly Imperfect, with AGT judge Simon Cowell‘s record label Syco Music. Since then VanderWall …
Grace VanderWaal Stuns in Sheer Lingerie Mini Dress, “Gorgeous” Read MoreWhat happened Rapper Drake filed a second of two legal petitions over rival Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” diss track Tuesday, accusing Universal Music Group of defamation for allowing the release of the track “falsely accusing him of being a …
Drake claims illegal boosting, defamation Read MoreWhat happened Russia said it was planning a response after Ukraine’s armed forces hit a military and civilian airfield in the Kursk region with U.S.-supplied, long-range ATCMS missiles. Who said what The Russian defense ministry said Ukraine’s latest ATCMS strikes, …
Russia vows retaliation for Ukrainian missile strikes Read MoreOn Nov. 19, President-elect Donald Trump named former wrestling executive Linda McMahon, who led the Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019, to head the Department of Education. McMahon served for a year on the Connecticut Board of Education from …
Linda McMahon, the former wrestling mogul tapped for Department of Education Read MoreThere is no place in the world like Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui. It feels like it is not even of this world. Located more than 2,000 miles from South America’s mainland, it is one of the Earth’s …
Exploring Easter Island, one of the world’s most remote inhabited islands Read MoreSeeking some fun and cozy entertainment comfort this long holiday weekend? Here are some entertaining options that can be viewed at home. Here’s our roundup. “Senna”: Netflix’s addictive six-part series on late Brazilian race car champion Ayrton Senna zips by, …
What to watch: ‘Senna,’ ‘Little Secret’ offer made-to-order holiday home viewing Read MoreHUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A linebacker at Alabama’s largest historically Black university died on Tuesday after a collision during a game in October that left him hospitalized for a month, according to a statement from the university. Medrick Burnett Jr., 20, …
Alabama A&M football player from California succumbs to injuries sustained in a game Read MoreThought just 17, Donald Trump’s granddaughter appears to relish her role as an aspiring, up-and-coming MAGA influencer, as she shares slickly produced videos on social media about the fun she has hanging out with her beloved, president-elect “grandpa.” But there’s …
Kai Trump shows Elon Musk awkwardly tutoring Trump in rocket science Read MoreSAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks will be without leading scorer Mikael Granlund for a second straight game Wednesday when they face the Ottawa Senators at SAP Center. Granlund was on the ice for the Sharks’ morning skate at …
Sharks without leading scorer for second straight game Read MoreAs hundreds of thousands of people filter through the nation’s airports each day for Thanksgiving travel, don’t become one of many who have been found with a gun in their carry-on luggage. The mistake could be costly: a fine up …
Travel tip: Don’t become one of thousands who forget about their gun in carry-on luggage Read MoreKatie Kelton | (TNS) Bankrate.com Imagine you’ve got the perfect holiday gift idea for your kiddo, but it’s sold out in stores. Luckily, you found a seller online who can ship the gift for a low price! They send you …
As you’re shopping this season, beware these common holiday scams Read MoreKatie Kelton | (TNS) Bankrate.com Americans are used to being bombarded with holiday advertising in shopping malls and TV commercials. But now, ads have infiltrated our evening scroll. Companies and influencers tell us to buy this gift or that decoration …
1 in 4 people say they’ll go into debt for the holidays. Is social media to blame? Read MoreBy Deborah Brennan | CalMatters California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed 31 felony charges of wage theft and tax evasion against a construction company that he said cost the state and the company’s workers $2.6 million, he announced Tuesday, Nov. …
California charges construction firm with felony wage theft at Cathedral City project Read MoreIt took three days to do it, but Westlake girls tennis captured its second straight CIF Southern Section championship when it beat Calabasas 10-8 on Nov. 18 for the Division 1 crown. The match had begun in Redlands two days …
Westlake girls tennis isn’t held back by rain delay, beats Calabasas to win CIF-SS championship Read MoreBy Hadriana Lowenkron | Bloomberg Billionaire Elon Musk called for eliminating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, highlighting the renewed threat under President-elect Donald Trump to a regulatory agency that has long been a target of Republicans and business advocacy groups. …
Musk calls for abolishing consumer protection agency Read MoreWith the holiday season comes festive meals, food-centered celebrations and treats. For individuals with food allergies, this time of year brings additional risk. Whether you’re managing your own food allergies, caring for a child with allergies or hosting the party, …
5 holiday strategies to navigate food allergies at work and family events Read MoreA federal appeals court has granted the government’s motion to stay a judge’s ruling ordering the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to build more than 100 temporary housing units for disabled veterans on VA property in West Los Angeles, according …
Work on temporary homeless housing at VA in West LA halted by appeals court Read MoreSixth Street in downtown San Pedro shows off some of the new, lighted holiday decorations put up this year by the area’s downtown business improvement district. (Photo Courtesy Branimir Kvartuc/DiscoverSanPedro.org) San Pedro’s 2023 tree lighting at the Town Square on …
San Pedro’s downtown to kick off the festive season with parade on Sunday Read MoreThe Minnesota Vikings‘ signing of Daniel Jones proved cheap as the crestfallen New York Giants quarterback opted to sign a team-friendly deal to reset his career in Minnesota. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on November 27 that Jones would sign …
Vikings, Daniel Jones Contract Details Reveal Bargain Deal Read MoreThe reality is that the Cardinals — since moving to Phoenix in 1988, at least — haven’t had 10 good quarterbacks. But a Top 4 list doesn’t quite have the same ring to it. One of the oldest teams in …
The 10 Best Cardinals Quarterbacks of All Time, Ranked Read MoreFormer New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad, according to several NFL insiders including Ian Rapoport (NFL Network). The Vikings emerged as a strong contender to acquire Jones on November 24, and in …
Giants ‘on the Hook for’ 8-Figure Amount as Vikings Sign Daniel Jones: Insider Read MoreThe New York Yankees are in a fight to re-sign star outfielder Juan Soto in MLB free agency. One of the top contenders to land Soto appears to be the New York Mets. ESPN’s David Schoenfield predicted one major move …
Juan Soto Predicted to Bolt Yankees for Massive $611 Million Contract Read MoreThe Philadelphia Eagles got a bargain when they signed linebacker Zack Baun to a 1-year, $1.6 million free agent contract in March 2024. At the time, there’s no way they could have realized exactly how much of a deal they …
Eagles Encouraged to Offer Contract Extension to ‘Centerpiece’ Defender Read MoreJeffrey Fleishman | (TNS) Los Angeles Times The national furor in recent years around banning books on race and gender in public schools is intensifying as President-elect Donald Trump threatens to shut down the Department of Education, emboldening conservatives to …
Trump’s promises to conservatives raise fears of more book bans in US Read MoreBy REBECCA SANTANA WASHINGTON (AP) — In a Monday evening announcement, President-elect Donald Trump railed against Mexico and Canada, accusing them of allowing thousands of people to enter the U.S. Hitting a familiar theme from the campaign trail and his …
Trump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crime Read More”Survey says” looks at various rankings and scorecards judging geographic locations while noting these grades are best seen as a mix of artful interpretation and data. Buzz: California confidence plummeted, post-election, as the politically blue state got the blues over Donald …
California consumer confidence tumbles after Trump’s election Read MoreNada Hassanein | (TNS) Stateline.org Houston OB-GYN Dr. Hillary Boswell says she has seen how abortion bans affect teenage girls: More of them are carrying their pregnancies to term. “These are vulnerable girls, and it’s just heartbreaking to see the …
Abortion bans could reverse decline in teen births, experts warn Read MoreBy FATIMA HUSSEIN and JOSH BOAK WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is turning to two officials with experience navigating not only Washington but the key issues of income taxes and tariffs as he fills out his …
Trump fills out his economic team with two veterans of his first administration Read MoreKaren Kaplan | (TNS) Los Angeles Times It’s been two weeks since Donald Trump won the presidential election, but Stacey Lamirand’s brain hasn’t stopped churning. “I still think about the election all the time,” said the 60-year-old Bay Area resident, …
Political stress: Can you stay engaged without sacrificing your mental health? Read MoreBy CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY The states that saw the most active attacks against election certification two years ago certified the results of this year’s races without controversy this week, prompting the Arizona secretary of state to proclaim that “election denialism” …
Southwest states certify election results after the process led to controversy in previous years Read MoreBy JILL COLVIN NEW YORK (AP) — Several of President-elect Donald Trump ‘s Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks,” Trump’s transition said Wednesday. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees and …
Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks Read MoreWelcome to the Holy Score, a weekly assessment of Utah and Brigham Young football with no punches pulled or apologies forthcoming. If one of them stinks, we’ll tell you they stink. Most Utah and BYU fans are entirely reasonable — …
Holy Score: Is this the final game for Utah coach Kyle Whittingham? Our view of his possible retirement Read More<p id=”par-1_45″>Looking for a new episode of <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/chicago-fire/?swcfpc=1″><em>Chicago Fire</em></a><em> </em>and its sister shows, <em>Chicago PD </em>and <em>Chicago Med</em>, tonight? We have bad news. New episodes of the <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/one-chicago-casting-news-changes-2024.html/”>One Chicago show</a>s won’t air on Wednesday, Nov. 27. All three …
Is ‘Chicago Fire’ New Tonight, Nov. 27? Find Out When the One Chicago Shows Return to NBC Read More<p id=”par-1_23″>Amidst rumors that Prince Harry and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/meghan-markle/”>Meghan Markle</a>‘s business partnership no longer serves them, the couple is reportedly “experimenting” with a professional separation.</p> <h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-why-would-prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-split-professionally”>Why would Prince Harry and Meghan Markle split professionally?</h2> <p id=”par-2_46″>Prince Harry and …
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle ‘Experimenting’ With a Professional Separation Read MoreColorado Rapids veteran and fan favorite defender Lalas Abubakar’s time wearing burgundy and blue appears to be over. The club announced decisions on 10 players’ contracts on Wednesday ahead of what could be a pivotal offseason for the franchise. Keeping …
Rapids decline veteran defender Lalas Abubakar’s option, signaling time in Colorado may be done Read MoreMore than 280 flights were delayed and two were canceled at Denver International Airport Wednesday morning as heavy mountain snow spread to metro Denver during a busy holiday travel period. The average delay for flights in and out of DIA …
More than 280 flights delayed, canceled at DIA as snow spreads from mountains across metro Denver Read More