The word Samarkand, for many, conjures up exotic images – from majestic blue tiled mosques to fragrant spice markets. Located in east-central Uzbekistan, it is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia. This mesmerising ancient city embraces its legacy, …
Samarkand travel guide: the cultural heart of Uzbekistan Read MoreA controversy is brewing in New Zealand, as thousands of Kiwis have taken to the streets to protest a bill that would legally define the country’s founding treaty — a change that opponents say would strip fundamental rights from the …
New Zealand is up in arms over Maori rights bill Read MoreSAN JOSE — San Jose Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky knew Macklin Celebrini’s skillset well before the former Boston University standout began his professional career. Now that he’s his head coach, Warsofsky is equally impressed with Celebrini’s ability to adapt. After …
Macklin Celebrini finds new way to impress San Jose Sharks Read MoreDerek Tran maintained his lead over Rep. Michelle Steel in the highly competitive race for California’s 45th congressional district on Monday, still one of the closest House contests in the nation. Tran, a Democrat and Orange-based attorney, increased his advantage …
Democrat Derek Tran now 581 votes ahead of California GOP Rep. Michelle Steel Read MoreThe pilot of a four-seat airplane hit a tree while attempting to make an emergency landing shortly after taking off from Fullerton Municipal Airport on Monday afternoon, Nov. 25. First responders went to the area of Gilbert Street and Artesia …
Small plane crashes while landing on California street, 2 injured Read MoreDisneyland will close three attractions for seasonal refurbishments during the busy winter holidays just as the Christmas season kicks into high gear at the Anaheim theme parks. Storybook Land Canal Boats, Casey Jr. Circus Train and the “Fantasmic” nighttime spectacular …
Disneyland closes 3 attractions during busy Christmas season Read MorePolice arrested a man on suspicion of punching and critically injuring an 86-year-old woman on a Pasadena street on Saturday, Nov. 23. She has a life-threatening head injury, Pasadena police Lt. Matt Campeau said. It was unclear if her injuries …
86-year-old California woman critically injured after unprovoked punch Read MoreThe workwear brand Dickies is shedding its Texas headquarters and moving to Costa Mesa, part of restructuring and cost-savings measures by its parent company, VF Corp., which manages Vans and several other well-known lifestyle brands. Related Articles Retail | Raw …
Dickies, 102-year-old Texas workwear company, moving its HQ to California Read MoreThe Great Greek Mediterranean Grill has opened its second Bay Area location in San Ramon. Following up the success of the Danville location, which has a 4.8-star rating on Google, the newest spot features a 45-seat indoor seating area and …
San Ramon: Greek food now being served at Diablo Plaza Read MoreIn a word? YIKES. Late last week, Mykelti Brown — the daughter of Sister Wives stars Christine and Kody Brown — strongly hinted (for the second time!) at something troubling from her family’s past. She basically said that Meri Brown …
Sister Wives Shocker: Did Meri Brown Abuse Kody?!? Read MoreThe Cowboys, of course, gave away a fourth-round NFL draft pick back in August 2023 for the rights to 49ers bust quarterback Trey Lance. He had been the No. 3 pick in the 2021 draft, so it made sense that …
Cowboys Urged to Make Quarterback Change in Week 13 Read MoreAccording to a press release, the New York Jets hired The 33rd Team “in a support role to help identify and vet candidates in addition to [coordinating] interviews. ” Shortly after that news went public, an article posted by The …
Deleted Jets GM Candidate List Explained, New Big Guns Hired Read MoreThe New York Yankees‘ search for an Anthony Rizzo replacement could go many ways. For one, the Yankees have the necessary funds to sign a first baseman. On top of that, New York could be in the mix to trade …
Proposed Yankees Trade Would Win Them 2025 World Series Read MoreBy AMANDA SEITZ, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Americans with obesity would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a new rule the Biden administration proposed Tuesday morning. …
Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans Read MoreThe good news: I don’t think Donald Trump will cause a global trade war. The bad news: The reason I say that is I believe that a trade war would be coming even if Trump had lost the election, largely …
Krugman: Here’s how Donald Trump could lose the coming trade war Read MoreJayden Daniels authored another miracle Sunday. Then his kicker missed the extra point. The Commanders rookie threw an 86-yard touchdown on a catch-and-run by Terry McLaurin with 21 seconds to play and his team trailing the Cowboys by seven. Austin …
Rating the Rookies: QB Jayden Daniels heaves another miracle, only for his kicker to fail him Read MoreDEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my husband for 10 years. For a long time, I didn’t decorate our house because I didn’t want to spend the money. But for the last few years, I’ve spent many hours poring over Pinterest. …
Dear Abby: I want to decorate but fear my husband will question my choices Read MoreA major part of holding public office is the ability to maintain a sense of professionalism — whether the official is on or off duty. Which brings us to the embarrassing situation of Cook County Board of (Tax) Review Commissioner …
Samantha Steele should resign in the wake of embarrassing DUI traffic stop Read MoreWith the holiday season approaching, it seems our country could not be more divided. That division has been perhaps the main overarching topic of our national conversation in recent years. And it has taken root within many of our own …
Healing America’s divisions starts with our own families during the holidays Read MoreA woman was arrested after she drove into a Norwood Park convenience store, according to Chicago police. The woman, 47, drove a black sedan into a convenience store after being parked in the 5300 block of North Cumberland at 8:38 …
Woman arrested after crashing car into Norwood Park convenience store Read MoreCitations were pending for a motorist who ran into a pedestrian, killing her late Monday in Ashburn on the Southwest Side. Around 11:25 p.m., the woman ran into the street in the 3800 block of West Columbus Avenue when a …
Woman, 47, dead after SUV runs into her in Ashburn Read MoreThere wasn’t much more Derrick Henry could have done to help the Baltimore Ravens dominate the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 12, but Khalil Mack still isn’t impressed. The All-Pro defensive end watched Henry tear through his Chargers defense for …
Ravens RB Derrick Henry Disrespected by All-Pro After Dominating Chargers Read MoreFor days, we’ve been hearing that Yankees star Juan Soto spent last week in Southern California taking meetings alongside agent Scott Boras in an effort to see which teams and situations interested him as he tried to map out the …
Yankees’ Juan Soto Already Has 5 Big Contract Offers: Report Read MoreThe world of professional football is often associated with wealth, luxury and high-octane lifestyles, and one of the most visible indicators of this opulence is the collection of rare and tricked-out cars owned by NFL players. It’s become commonplace for …
10 Insanely Expensive Cars Driven by NFL Stars Read MoreCELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Peter Facinelli, 51; Garcelle Beauvais, 58; John McVie, 79; Rich Little, 86. Happy Birthday: Double-check before signing off on something. Maintaining a stellar reputation will lead to opportunities and connect you to like-minded people who …
Horoscopes Nov. 26, 2024: Peter Facinelli, maintaining a stellar reputation will lead to opportunities Read MoreTODAY’S WORD — DENSITY DENSITY: DEN-sih-tee: The quality or state of being compact. Average mark 22 words Time limit 30 minutes Can you find 28 or more words in DENSITY? The list will be published tomorrow. YESTERDAY’S WORD — HEBDOMAD: …
Word Game: Nov. 26, 2024 Read MoreDear Eric: My spouse of 38 years died a year ago. He was 72, I’m now 72. He was a bit of a loner and had a strained relationship with his only sibling, his younger sister. The last 10 years …
Asking Eric: After brother’s death, sister-in-law won’t stop texting Read MoreI spent 10 years working in juvenile corrections with teenagers charged as adults for their crimes. These young people told me I was the first person to really listen to them. That crushed my heart. It didn’t have to be …
Trained, professional mentors provide ‘life-changing support’ to kids, families Read MoreThe continuous increase in eCommerce, digital payments, and online money transfer has made the life of business owners and consumers alike much more convenient. However, it also opens the gates to fraudulent transactions that can potentially harm your business financially, …
Protecting Your Business from Fraudulent Transactions Read MoreBerry cake Makes 8 servings Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons salted butter, softened 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar …
How to make berry cake? Read MoreIn an alternative to the rampant consumerism of holiday shopping, more than 30 Chicago-area artisans will sell upcycled crafts at the inaugural Reverse Black Friday Market in North Center on Friday and Saturday. The artisans include Maggie Joyce, who makes …
Chicago’s upcycling artisans host alternative Black Friday shopping experience Read MoreDEAR HARRIETTE: My boss is unreasonably strict, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to cope. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: My roommate is so happy about the election, and I want to move out Advice | Harriette Cole: They’re insisting …
Harriette Cole: I don’t know if I can put up with a boss like this Read MoreDear Eric: After reading the letter from “Slighted Stepchild,” whose two stepparents cut him out of their wills after his parents died, I was angry on behalf of him and his brother. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: I told …
Asking Eric: Cut out of the will? I’m angry – and suspicious Read MoreDEAR HARRIETTE: My boss is unreasonably strict, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to cope. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: My roommate is so happy about the election, and I want to move out Advice | Harriette Cole: They’re insisting …
Harriette Cole: I don’t know if I can put up with a boss like this Read MoreDear Eric: After reading the letter from “Slighted Stepchild,” whose two stepparents cut him out of their wills after his parents died, I was angry on behalf of him and his brother. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: I told …
Asking Eric: Cut out of the will? I’m angry – and suspicious Read MoreDEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my husband for 10 years. For a long time, I didn’t decorate our house because I didn’t want to spend the money. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: She makes excuses for her bratty teen, …
Dear Abby: Can I follow my Pinterest dreams without consulting my husband? Read MoreToday is Tuesday, Nov. 26, the 331st day of 2024. There are 35 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 26, 2008, teams of heavily armed militants from the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba stormed luxury hotels, a popular …
Today in History: November 26, Mumbai terror attacks of 2008 begin Read MoreDEAR MISS MANNERS: My brother is intelligent, educated, well-spoken and has a responsible job. He is also openly racist, misogynistic and homophobic — all for religious reasons, of course. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: They’re rude to me, but …
Miss Manners: He’s a charming man if we just avoid certain topics Read MoreMoon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Libra. Happy Birthday for Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024: You’re intelligent and intense, and you want answers. You don’t take things for granted. People rely …
Daily horoscope for Nov. 26, 2024 Read MoreToday is Tuesday, Nov. 26, the 331st day of 2024. There are 35 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 26, 2008, teams of heavily armed militants from the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba stormed luxury hotels, a popular …
Today in History: November 26, Mumbai terror attacks of 2008 begin Read More