Usa new news - Part 700

Illinois’ ‘Shoebox Scandal” might be on its last legs with sale of old Paul Powell home

Illinois Secretary of State Paul Powell (right) at a campaign dinner in 1968 with Mayor Richard J. Daley (left) and Gov. Sam Shapiro at what was then the Conrad Hilton Hotel in Chicago. Chicago Sun Times archives It was called …

Seward: King Charles ‘encouraged William to spend more time with the family’

Ingrid Seward is still trying to promote her latest royal book, which is supposed to be about King Charles’s relationship with his mother, but is in actuality all about C-word’s unhinged delusions about the Sussexes and Prince William (and poor …

Wendy Williams diagnosed with progressive aphasia & frontotemporal dementia

Lifetime has a new documentary about what happened to former talk show Wendy Williams in recent years, starting with her declining health in 2017-21 to the cancelation of her talk show in 2022, to her attempt to relaunch herself with …

Is Prince Harry trying to get the Invictus Games platformed on a streamer?

A huge shift is already happening in sports programming and live-event programming. AppleTV and ESPN+ have shown that people will tune into live sporting events on a streamer, which ends up negating the importance of traditional TV rights for a …

Travis Kelce, loaded up with friendship bracelets, went to Taylor Swift’s Sydney show

Here are some photos of Taylor Swift performing the first night out of four consecutive nights at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia. Taylor has been in Sydney all week after her successful shows in Melbourne last week. Travis Kelce flew …

Cillian Murphy: ‘I still have all my CDs & DVDs & Blu-Rays. I cannot get rid of them’

Cillian Murphy covers GQ as part of his Oscar campaign, and this is arguably the most thorough interview I’ve read with him during the entire Oppenheimer promotion and campaign. He’s reflective and relaxed, mostly because he’s being interviewed in his …

King Charles’s handsome aide ‘Major Johnny’ is moving to a ‘less public-facing’ role

Since King Charles’s reign began, there’s been one bright spot during the king’s events – he’s usually trailed by his very handsome equerry, Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Thompson, aka “Major Johnny.” Major Johnny is a dreamboat compared to the grizzled, wizened …

Eden: Prince Harry is being ‘isolated’ by his brother… but not his father!

Last weekend, the Times claimed that Prince Harry was “willing to return” to the UK to take on a temporary royal role while his father is being treated for cancer. Spoiler: the Times did not get this story from sources …

Fitzwilliams: Duchess Meghan should not ever return to the UK, ever!

The Duchess of Sussex was making the most of her time away from Montecito on Thursday. Not only was she spotted at Cipriano’s in Beverly Hills for lunch with Clare Waight Keller, she went out to dinner with friends at …

Rob Lowe on Ozempic: ‘What’s the plan for the longevity of everything?’

Rob Lowe turns 60 years old in March. Lowe is an OG Brat Packer and, back then, I never would have thought that he would have the kind of career longevity he’s had. He’s currently on 9-1-1: Lone Star and …

Duchess Meghan made a ‘surprise appearance’ at her old UK patronage, Mayhew

The Duchess of Sussex was out and about in Beverly Hills on Thursday. The photos are exclusive, and the Daily Mail was one of a handful of outlets to to buy them, so they’re running the pics as an exclusive …

This weekend is the two-month anniversary of the last time Princess Kate was seen

Sunday, February 25th will mark the two-month anniversary of the last time the Princess of Wales was seen and photographed in public. That was on Christmas Day at Sandringham, where she appeared to be fine as she spoke to well-wishers …

“Amanda Seyfried wore Givenchy to her Berlinale premiere” links

Amanda Seyfried wore Givenchy to the Berlinale premiere of her latest film, The Seven Veils. I actually like the lace but the whole look is kind of meh. [RCFA] KFC has released “Chizza” – chicken pizza. [OMG Blog] Oh, Ben …

White House, tribal leaders hail deal to restore salmon runs

By Matthew Daly | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Biden administration, leaders of four Columbia River Basin tribes and the governors of Oregon and Washington celebrated on Friday as they signed papers formally launching a $1 billion plan to help …

Laid-off JPL workers spark surge of job seekers at Long Beach ‘Space Beach’ job fair

Around 400 job-seekers, at least half of whom were affected by a recent JPL laid off, attended a job fair at Long Beach Friday, Feb. 23. Space Beach Job Fair, hosted by the city of Long Beach, aimed to connect …

Fans snap up Olivia Rodrigo cookies in Palm Desert before singer’s tour-opening show

Dozens of fans lined up to pick up Olivia Rodrigo’s signature cookie at Crumbl Cookies in Palm Desert on Friday, Feb 23. Chris Rodrigo, the singer’s father, was at the store to pick up cookies for his daughter, who is …

U.S. sponsors for unaccompanied migrant children not properly screened, federal watchdog says

The Department of Health and Human Services placed unaccompanied migrant children crossing the border in 2021 with some U.S. sponsors who weren’t properly vetted, raising concerns they could be exploited, according to a new report from the agency’s government watchdog. …

Antelope Valley girls basketball runs past St. Pius X-St. Matthias in Division 5A championship game

Ziyah Moss #23 of Antelope Valley celebrates with her team after defeating St. Pius X-Matthias Academy 71-44 to win a CIF-SS Division 5A girls basketball championship game in the Felix Event center on the campus of Azusa Pacific University in …

LA wants to use ‘master leasing’ approach to housing for homeless

By JOSE HERRERA LOS ANGELES — The City Council moved forward Friday on plans to begin a “master leasing” program in the city — picking up an approach already in use by LA County to expand the number of available …

Barger says ‘no’ to closing Chiquita Canyon Landfill, lashes out at state legislators

Minutes after residents protested and filed a lawsuit on Thursday demanding Los Angeles County close the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic due to continual toxic releases into the community that are making residents sick, they got their answer. Supervisor Kathryn …

High school girls basketball: North Summit advances to 2A championship game

Kanab’s Rylee Little reaches for the offensive rebound in a semifinal matchup against Draper APA North Summit 54, Beaver 40 Each year since its 2021 championship, No. 1 North Summit has been knocked out of the state tournament in the …

BYU basketball: Will Spencer Johnson play at Kansas State?

BYU’s Spencer Johnson greets fans following BYU’s victory over Iowa State on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in the Marriott Center. BYU Photo When BYU faces off with Kansas State Saturday, it will be Spencer Johnson’s first time taking the floor …

Lions Urged to Steal 5-Year Veteran Guard From Division Rival

The Detroit Lions are expected to see some departures from the offensive line that paved the way for one of the league’s best offenses in 2023, but a report suggests they could look to a division rival for one key …

‘Bold Move’ Sees Vikings Trade Projected $117 Million Star, Let Kirk Cousins Walk

The Minnesota Vikings are stuck between sub-optimal options at the quarterback position, which may clear the way for a couple of big swings on calculated risks. One such move that has gained popularity in recent days is trading star wide …

8-Time PGA Tour Winner Pinpoints Why Tiger Woods Was So Dominant in His Prime

While Tiger Woods obviously wasn’t unbeatable during his prime, it certainly felt that way at times, not only to golf fans fortunate enough to witness his incredible performances over the years but to his fellow competitors as well. Geoff Ogilvy …

Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Addresses Rotation Crunch With Chris Paul’s Return

The Golden State Warriors have found stability, winning nine of their last 11 games, including their 128-110 rout of the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, February 22. Warriors coach Steve Kerr will again toe the delicate line of …

Buccaneers ESPN Trade Pitch Adds Projected $283 Million QB, Dumps Baker Mayfield

There is plenty of buzz building around the potential for the Bears to pull off trade quarterback Justin Fields. There’s also buzz about Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield working out a deal to stay in Tampa Bay at next week’s NFL …

Georgia College Student Laken Riley’s Accused Killer Jose Ibarra Is Not a U.S. Citizen, Police Say

Jose Antonio Ibarra was named as the suspect in the murder of college student Laken Hope Riley, who was attacked while jogging on the University of Georgia’s campus on February 22. That’s according to the University of Georgia Police Chief …

Jury finds Wayne LaPierre must repay the NRA more than $4.3M

By Sabrina Souza and Emma Tucker | CNN A jury in a lawsuit brought by the New York Attorney General’s Office against the National Rifle Association found Friday that the powerful gun rights group mismanaged its charitable funds when it …

Company says lunar lander is on its side on moon’s surface

By Marcia Dunn | Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A private U.S. lunar lander tilted over at touchdown and ended up on its side near the moon’s south pole, hampering communications, company officials said Friday. Intuitive Machines, the company …

Letters: Thirsty marijuana | Council qualifications | Shake up | Utility tax

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Thirsty pot plantsare bad for dry state Re: “Did legal marijuana help or harm Californians?” (Page A1, Jan. 28). In response to the front-page article …

Letters: Transparency needed | Lee for peace | Trump unelectable

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Transparency neededon local measures Re: “We’re being duped by officials who write local ballot measures” (Page A6, Feb. 22). Bravo Sandy McCabe and Michael Henn. …

Single-family house sells in Saratoga for $3.5 million

19701 Via Escuela Drive – Google Street View A spacious house located in the 19700 block of Via Escuela Drive in Saratoga has a new owner. The 2,500-square-foot property, built in 1965, was sold on Jan. 30, 2024, for $3,500,000, …

John Lennon Compared Himself and Yoko Ono to Sonny & Cher

While discussing his marriage, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/john-lennon/”>John Lennon</a> once compared himself and Yoko Ono <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/the-beatles-knocked-sonny-chers-i-got-you-babe-off-no-1-spot.html/”>to Sonny & Cher</a>. He also tried to distance himself from Sonny & Cher. Perhaps his mixed attitude about the “I Got You Babe” singers …

‘The Way Home’ Season 2 Episode 5 Preview Teases Kat’s Reunion With Jacob

Has Kat Landry finally found who she’s looking for? A preview for the Feb. 25 episode of <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/hallmark-channel/”>Hallmark Channel</a>’s The Way Home teases Kat’s much-anticipated reunion with her <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/the-way-home-season-1-finale-reveals-happened-jacob.html/”>missing brother Jacob</a>. <h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-does-kat-encounter-another-time-traveler-in-the-next-episode-of-the-way-home-nbsp”>Does Kat encounter another …

Psychic Predicts Prince William Will Continue to Struggle With ‘Intrusions’ in His Everyday Life, But Kate Will Remain ‘Unflappable’

Shortly after 2023 began, two surprising announcements were made regarding the health of two key members of the royal family. On Jan. 17, it was announced that the Princess of Wales (<a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/dont-be-fooled-this-is-what-kate-middleton-was-really-like-in-school.html/”>formerly known as Kate Middleton</a>) …

‘Jersey Shore’: Angelina Pivarnick Says She Takes the ‘Easy Way Out’ With Plastic Surgery

MTV’s <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/jersey-shore-family-vacation/”>Jersey Shore: Family Vacation</a> Season 7 is here, and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/jersey-shore-star-angelina-pivarnick-addressed-plastic-surgery-rumors-after-she-posted-this-picture.html/”>Angelina Pivarnick’s plastic surgery</a> is fully displayed. Angelina has gotten candid about <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/did-angelina-pivarnick-get-the-same-surgery-as-kim-kardashian-west.html/”>her various surgeries and body alterations</a>. And she once said she liked to take …