Spuds and bubbles — a match made in heaven. French fries and Champagne are the high-brow, low-brow pairings you never knew you needed in your life — like potato chips and caviar. Salt and fat from potatoes. Acidity of Champagne. …
Which Champagnes and sparkling wines to pair with French fries? Experts weigh in Read MoreAfter stepping gingerly down a slick bank following a thunderstorm, I was struck by a lively creek in the middle of a metro area. Leaving out the truck and traffic sounds from a road on the other side of the …
The layers of wading into an urban waterway for the first time Read MoreBusiness and real estate interests spent millions to tank Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to raise Chicago’s real estate transfer tax on high-end home sales to create a dedicated revenue source to combat homelessness. They also bankrolled a $2 million independent …
Business leaders form political action committee to ‘cut across party lines’ Read More(Image credit: Frank Hansen / Copyright 2024 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.) (Image credit: John Deering / Copyright 2024 Creators Syndicate) (Image credit: Joe Heller / Copyright 2024 Hellertoon.com) (Image credit: Dave Whamond / Copyright 2024 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.) (Image credit: Michael …
Today’s political cartoons – July 24, 2024 Read MoreWhat happened A week after he was convicted of 16 federal corruption charges, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez announced Tuesday that he would resign from the Senate seat that he has held since 2006, effective as of Aug. 20. …
Bob Menendez to resign after corruption conviction Read MoreThe final remnants of the July heat that dominated the weather pattern were apparent Wednesday before the sun even rose. In Brentwood, it was 75 degrees at 5 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. In San Jose, was 73. …
For Bay Area, one final day of heat before the thermometer dramatically dips Read MoreThe 49ers pursued a former New England Patriots legend this offseason for the second time in as many years. Kyle Shanahan, who admitted before February’s Super Bowl that he and the Niners had tried to convince Tom Brady to join …
Shanahan: Belichick ‘politely turned down’ 49ers job this offseason Read MoreYou know how Jon Voight calls out Angelina Jolie on social media? Well, now he’s doing it in interviews. He is consistent, if nothing else. For years, Jon Voight has loudly attacked other celebrities and more than half of the …
Jon Voight Condemns Daughter Angelina Jolie In Explosive Interview Read MoreTori and Zach Roloff spent the duration of their time on Little People, Big World stirring up a scant amount of controversy. Now that the spouses have left this TLC reality show, however? It hasn’t taken them long to garner …
Tori and Zach Roloff Mourn Miscarriage, Shock Fans with Views on Abortion Read MoreWe know that Prince Harry and Kate Middleton have not been on speaking terms for some time now. And one royal expert says the situation has caused Harry a tremendous amount of pain. According to journalist Tom Quinn, Harry is …
Prince Harry’s Falling Out With Kate Is His ‘Second Great Loss’ After … Read MoreBy GRAHAM DUNBAR PARIS (AP) — What was expected to be a simple coronation of Salt Lake City as the 2034 Winter Olympic host turned into complicated Olympic politics Wednesday, as the IOC pushed Utah officials to end an FBI …
IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation Read MoreNow it’s Donald Trump versus Kamala Harris. But there will be another choice on your ballot: Chase Oliver. Both Trump and former Democrat-turned-independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed the Libertarian Party convention, asking for their nomination, but Oliver won their …
John Stossel: Unsatisfied with Trump and Harris? Consider Chase Oliver for president. Read More“Alright, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up.” Fading movie star Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson) utters those words in the final scene of “Sunset Boulevard,” Billy Wilder’s 1950 film noir that exposes the dark reality that lies behind Hollywood’s glamorous …
California’s image will be a weapon if Kamala Harris faces Donald Trump this year Read MoreThirty years ago, my mom started making beautiful, delicious cakes and cookies that bring a special sweetness to Orange County families’ celebrations. I’ve helped run her dessert business since 2010, and together we’ve grown it from a home-kitchen hobby into …
Proposed digital ads tax is terrible news for small businesses like my family’s bakery Read MoreSara Hughes goes after the ball during a match against Macy Jerger and Megan Rice during the AVP Huntington Beach Open earlier this year. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) Beach volleyball players Kelly Cheng, left, and Sara Hughes …
Former USC stars Kelly Cheng, Sara Hughes bring innovative relationship to Olympic beach volleyball Read MoreDisneyland unions and Disney negotiators have reached a tentative contract agreement seeking higher pay for ride operators, store clerks, ticket takers and other workers that narrowly avoided a strike at the Anaheim theme park. Master Services Council, which represents 14,000 …
Disneyland unions reach tentative contract agreement averting strike Read MorePursuing a pie in the sky trade for Daniel Jones’ replacement wasn’t the only deal the New York Giants tried to line up on the first day of the 2024 NFL draft. General manager Joe Schoen also “had a trade in …
Giants Had ‘Trade in Place’ for 2 Malik Nabers Alternatives on Draft Day Read MoreThe Los Angeles Lakers could be in the mix to land an impact player after a quiet offseason so far. After finishing eighth in the tough Western Conference and losing in the first round, the Lakers need to do something …
Lakers Urged to Trade for $160 Million ‘Best’ Wing Option Amid Quiet Offseason Read MoreTraining camp is a great way to get an early look at some younger players, and the Green Bay Packers are already getting rookie Evan Williams some starting opportunities. There were some key lineup adjustments on the second day of …
Surprising Packers Rookie Cracks Starting Lineup at Training Camp Read MoreThe Minnesota Vikings invested heavily in their defense over the 2024 offseason. They replaced three edge defenders and their Week 1 starting middle linebacker all of whom left in free agency. They also added cornerback depth via the 2024 draft …
$4 Million Defender Sends 3-Word Reaction After Signing Contract With Vikings Read MoreBy LISA BAUMANN | Associated Press BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather. Interstate …
Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather Read MoreBy Kristen Rogers | CNN How often you poop may influence more than whether you’re uncomfortably bloated. The frequency may also affect your gut microbiome and risk of chronic disease, a new study has found. Gut bacteria that digest fiber, …
How often you poop could suggest more than you think, study finds Read MoreAn Amtrak train Sunday struck a person who snuck onto the train tracks in Grand County. The California Zephyr train was traveling from Chicago to San Francisco Bay on Sunday when it spotted a person on the tracks about two …
Amtrak train crashes into person on tracks just west of Granby Read MoreGood afternoon, Chicago. ✶ One night last fall, nearly 1,000 birds were killed after slamming into the McCormick Place Lakeside Center. That’s more than 14% of all Chicago building strike bird deaths for the average year. These losses add up and affect ecosystems far …
Afternoon Edition: Why McCormick Place is for the birds Read MoreSALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City was formally awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics following a Wednesday vote by the International Olympic Committee in Paris, giving Utah its second Games after hosting in 2002. About a thousand sports fans gathered …
IOC awards 2034 Winter Olympics to Salt Lake City Read MoreA former prosecutor and Attorney General of California before she became a U.S. Senator and then Vice President, Kamala Harris identifies as a justice warrior more than as a culture warrior — and her presidential campaign has so far pushed …
Kamala Harris Slams “Predator” Donald Trump’s “Type” — “Cheaters Who Broke The Rules” Read MoreBy LISA BAUMANN | Associated Press BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather. Interstate …
Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather Read MoreBy Kristen Rogers | CNN How often you poop may influence more than whether you’re uncomfortably bloated. The frequency may also affect your gut microbiome and risk of chronic disease, a new study has found. Gut bacteria that digest fiber, …
How often you poop could suggest more than you think, study finds Read MoreA juvenile humpback whale is free thanks to the patience and diligence of a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-led rescue effort that tracked the whale every day for nearly a week, officials said. On Friday, July 19, about three miles …
Humpback swims free after effort by NOAA-led rescue teams Read MoreThe Department of Transportation recently announced the distribution of $5 billion to repair “nationally significant” bridges across the country. Pledging infrastructure investment is one thing, but converting the money into finished projects that benefit American taxpayers is another. Thus far, the White …
Taxpayers are getting a poor return on federal infrastructure investments Read MoreOur dog Lil Wayne has been scratching a lot lately, so I had to do something I try desperately to avoid: I took him to the vet. I always feel badly about this for various reasons. One: Because he gets …
Frumpy Mom: The small beast and his flea-sized problem Read MoreThe New York Jets and Haason Reddick are involved in a very public contract dispute. However, that doesn’t mean that their relationship with each other will end anytime soon. Connor Hughes of SNY revealed on social media that, “The Jets …
Jets Send ‘Clear’ Message to Haason Reddick About a Potential Trade Read MoreThe Washington Commanders need to make sure they have depth all over the field in 2024 â mainly because almost every starter is going to have a quick hook if they don’t play well. One position where they’re not being …
Commanders Projected to Only Keep Two QBs on 53-Man Roster Read MoreHallmark star Autumn Reeser embarked on a family adventure with her two sons that she’s describing as “glorious.” She shared the emotional backpacking journey with her friends and followers on Instagram, emphasizing that she’s “proud of how much we’ve overcome …
Hallmark Star on Emotional Family Journey: ‘We’ve Overcome’ Read MoreThere were more than a few eyebrows raised this week when ESPN veteran NBA reporter Brian Windhorst reported, cryptically (as he so often does), that big man Jonas Valanciunas could still wind up with the Lakers in due time, though …
Lakers ‘Brilliant’ Trade Proposal Lands Coveted $30 Million Star Read MoreDesperate times call for desperate measures, and desperate measures could bring Tarik Skubal to the Yankees in a blockbuster MLB trade deadline deal. The Yankees are currently one game away from ceding a season sweep to their rival Mets. Even …
Monster Trade Proposal Would Send Cy Young Favorite to Yankees Read MoreThe Los Angeles Lakers have multiple holes on their roster after not making any meaningful moves in the offseason yet. As currently constructed, all the Lakers have done is add Bronny James and Dalton Knecht, two rookies they drafted in …
All-Rookie Center Named Lakers Trade Target to Backup Anthony Davis Read MoreThe number of students enrolled in California’s ambitious universal preschool program — a new grade for 4-year-olds called transitional kindergarten — has doubled in size over the last two years, the Governor’s Office revealed earlier this month. Related Articles Education …
‘Where have all the preschoolers gone?’ new UC Berkeley study asks Read MoreRICHMOND — An East Bay school district accused of breaching California law by failing to adequately address chronic staffing vacancies and dangerous facilities is being sued for what advocates describe as an ongoing “systemic failure” to properly educate its students. …
This Bay Area school district is being sued over teacher vacancies. Is it violating students’ civil rights? Read MorePLEASANTON – The future of the Stoneridge Mall remains in limbo as city officials poke and prod its owners to make a move on building housing and redeveloping closed parts of the shopping center. But within a year, the city …
Pleasanton threatens to ‘pull the plug’ on Stoneridge Mall project if property owners don’t move forward Read More