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CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amber Heard, 39; Sherri Shepherd, 58; Jeffrey Dean Morgan, 59; Jack Nicholson, 88. Happy Birthday: Pause, think and set your sights on this year’s desired outcomes. There is no need to rush or take on …

Dear Eric: I am 57, and I am the fourth of five siblings. My adolescent years were marked by loneliness, fear, bullying from others because of my weight and anxiety. I had no outlet to express myself so I either …

Illinois residents on both sides of the political aisle strongly support increasing state funding for public colleges and universities, according to a new study released Monday by the nonpartisan research group Public Agenda. Public Agenda President Andrew Seligsohn said the …

Walgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, which accused the pharmacy of illegally filling millions of prescriptions in the last decade for opioids and other controlled substances. The nationwide …

Local leaders and advocates held a news conference in the Loop on Monday morning to speak out about recent staffing cuts and changes to Social Security that they say will hit the most vulnerable the hardest. In Federal Plaza, Rep. …

The Cleveland Browns need to bulk up their backfield and record-setting Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo has been touted as an option. Skattebo is coming off a massive season with the Sun Devils. He helped lead Arizona State to …

The Minnesota Timberwolves walked into Los Angeles and punched first—then kept swinging. Their 117–95 Game 1 beatdown was a statement. A physical, unrelenting, four-quarter showcase that overwhelmed a Lakers team still searching for its playoff edge. And now? The clock’s …

If the Cleveland Browns get trade calls about cornerback Greg Newsome, they’ll be open-minded about making a deal. The Browns added depth and flexibility to their secondary on Monday by signing veteran cornerback Nik Needham. The former Miami Dolphins defender …

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Dear Eric: I work in the public sector in a job that makes me well known in my field of work and in the community where I work. Related Articles Asking Eric: I just found out my baby is not …

With the Philadelphia 76ers’ season now over, members of the roster have been speaking to the media as part of their exit interviews. Multiple Sixers players have used that time to praise Tyrese Maxey‘s improvements. Eric Gordon became the latest …

The Miami Heat lost game one of their playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, April 20. The Cavaliers’ offense put the Heat in a bind and ensured the Heat have a lot of work to do ahead of …

After a tumultuous start to the offseason, Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett is back and looking better than ever. Garrett looked to be on the way out in Cleveland after publicly demanding a trade. He did the media rounds and …

Under Kenny Atkinson, the Cleveland Cavaliers have become one of the best teams in the NBA. Atkinson has instilled a motion-based offense and found ways to get the best out of his young roster. During a recent interview with The …

Seventeen years. Fifteen straight losses. A generation of Detroit basketball fans who had never seen a playoff win. That ended Monday night. The Pistons beat the New York Knicks 100–94 in Game 2 of their first-round series, snapping an NBA-record …

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I were recorded on video and audio on our daughter’s porch, thinking we were talking to each other privately. Related Articles Dear Abby: Is it wrong of me to be stashing away money so I …

Today is Tuesday, April 22, the 112th day of 2025. There are 253 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 22, 1889, the Oklahoma Land Rush began at noon as thousands of homesteaders staked claims to nearly …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I would love your thoughts on how to respond firmly to these statements. Related Articles Miss Manners: What do I say to their implication that my grandchildren aren’t real? Miss Manners: I get vulnerable in front of …

Today is Tuesday, April 22, the 112th day of 2025. There are 253 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 22, 1889, the Oklahoma Land Rush began at noon as thousands of homesteaders staked claims to nearly …

For nearly 60 years, a windswept shoreline along the San Mateo County coast near San Gregorio has been known for more than its stunning cliffs and crashing waves. It has also earned a reputation as one of the most famous …

DALLAS — When Miles Wood is at his best, he’s flying around the ice and creating chaos in the offensive zone. There was plenty of that Monday night in Game 2 of this opening-round series between the Colorado Avalanche and …

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions after 5:30 p.m. EDT today (2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from AQUARIUS into PISCES. Happy Birthday for Tuesday, April 22, 2025: You’re helpful and reliable. Your steadfast, …

Redemption was cruelly taken away from Michael Porter Jr. in one disastrous sequence that left him and the Nuggets licking their various wounds. For Denver, it was a deadlocked first-round series with the Clippers. For Porter, it was a sprained …

The Clippers didn’t just even the series on Monday—they unleashed something far scarier: Playoff Kawhi, fully unleashed. In front of a stunned Denver crowd, Kawhi Leonard delivered one of the most efficient playoff performances in NBA history. 39 points on …

If you’re looking for an event that combines the best of cannabis culture and live music, look no further than Cannifest. This annual festival brings together enthusiasts and industry professionals for a weekend of entertainment, networking, and education. What is …

Three former New York Giants draft picks were labeled “expendable” trade candidates by ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter (via colleague Peter Schrager) ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. “Draft weekend is also a busy time for trades of players already …

The Minnesota Vikings spent more money in free agency than all but one other NFL team this offseason at $264.5 million, per Spotrac. Despite a highly regarded haul, the Vikings are expected to remain active in the next wave of …

By Anthony Washington, The Fresh Toast Spring is in the air and the travel itch is strong, looking for something different? Something elevated, fun, and a bit chill? While 24 states have fully recreational marijuana, some places are better than …

The margin for error between the Nuggets and Clippers is nonexistent. So fittingly, a collection of moments late in Game 2 will haunt the Nuggets if this series doesn’t turn out their way. Aaron Gordon’s missed go-ahead dunk opportunity. Michael …

Another game in the Nuggets’ first-round clash with the Clippers went down to the wire, a final heave from Nikola Jokic falling off as Los Angeles evened the series 1-1 with a 105-102 win Monday night. Let’s break it down. …

Instant reaction from the Avalanche’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars in Game 2 of their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. 1. Avs couldn’t match Stars’ desperation: Lousy ice. Lousy finish. MacKenzie Blackwood and Logan O’Connor deserved so much …

DALLAS — The Colorado Avalanche had a chance to take complete control of this series. That chance slipped away into the Texas night. Colin Blackwell, who didn’t play in Game 1, scored with 2:14 left in overtime of Game 2 …

The Los Angeles Clippers beat the Denver Nuggets 105-102 at Ball Arena in Denver during Game 2 of their first-round series in the NBA playoffs on Monday night, April 21, 2025. Related Articles Nuggets-Clippers Game 2 3-pointers: Kawhi Leonard goes …