Judge refuses request to acquit Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death
In this image from video, Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill discusses motions before the court Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in the trial of former MinRead More…
Richard Thompson describes how Bob Dylan and the Band inspired Fairport Convention
Singer-songwriter Richard Thompson says he resisted the idea of a memoir for years, but once he decided to write one he found his objections soon drifRead More…
Filmmakers hope new film ‘Mission Stories’ will become inspiring series
Sister Washington (Nadia Sine), left, and Sister Zeller (Monica Moore Smith) speak with a man about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints inRead More…
Shailene Woodley has been Aaron Rodgers’ biggest fan during his ‘Jeopardy!’ hosting stint
There have been so many great things about Aaron Rodgers hosting Jeopardy! — there was how well he took the contestant roasting the Green Bay PacRead More…
Catelynn Lowell Confesses to Miscarriage: “It Just Sucks…”
Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra ended this latest season of Teen Mom OG on a low note. One of the lowest notes possible, if we’re being honeRead More…
Housing: Affordable homes eyed near downtown San Jose
SAN JOSE — A new affordable housing development with nearly 100 homes has been proposed for a site just south of downtown San Jose, city planning dRead More…
Facebook is under investigation in the EU for its massive leak of 533 million people’s data — and it could face a fine in the billions (FB)
Summary List PlacementEurope’s leading privacy regulator is investigating whether Facebook broke the law in its handling of a leak of over 533 milRead More…
Instagram, Facebook users could soon hide ‘like’ counts
By Barbara Ortutay | The Associated Press
The tiny red hearts that appear under Instagram photos of kids, kittens and sandwiches can be a source of sRead More…
SF Giants’ unique bullpen combo of Rogers, McGee creating highlights: ‘It’s a nightmare for hitters’
SAN FRANCISCO — When Tyler Rogers releases his 84-mile per hour fastball, the right-hander’s knuckles nearly scrape the dirt on the pitcher’s moRead More…
A New Restaurant from the N/Naka Team Traces the Immigrant Journey from Japan to America
Ovens weren’t common in midcentury Japanese homes, so baked treats—like this coconut cake—were a novelty.For now, the opening offering is a bentRead More…
The CDC says airplanes should leave middle seats empty to reduce COVID-19 spread — after every major US airline decided it was unnecessary
Summary List PlacementThis summer, every major airline across the US will have middle seats open for purchase on planes.
But a new Centers for DisRead More…
Harris planning first trip abroad to Mexico, Guatemala
Vice President Kamala Harris is planning a trip to Mexico and Guatemala as she leads the White House’s diplomatic efforts to tackle the migration chRead More…
Probe faults DC Guard use of aircraft during June protests
Members of the Washington D.C. National Guard lacked clear guidance and didn’t fully understand how to appropriately use helicopters during the civil Read More…
Federal detainees want judge to order COVID-19 measures at downtown jail
Inmates at the Metropolitan Correctional Center hold up signs asking for help during the coronavirus pandemic on April 20, 2020. | Ashlee Rezin GarciaRead More…
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s ginormous Bottega Veneta tote: love it or hate it?
I love purses. Purses and jewelry, I could talk about them all day. So let’s talk about Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s amazing purse!! Rosie wasRead More…
If the US doesn’t un-pause the J&J vaccine it will hit a key vaccination threshold almost 2 months later, analysts say
Summary List PlacementIf the US were to totally stop using the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, it would significantly push back its timeliRead More…
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens welcomes critically endangered gorilla infant
We can’t handle the overall cuteness of all these photos! Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens welcomed a male western lowland gorilla Friday morning. ThiRead More…
NASCAR at Richmond Raceway: Starting lineup for the 2021 Toyota Owners 400
After eight NASCAR Cup Series races this season, we finally have a two-time winner after Martin Truex Jr. took the checkered flag Sunday at MartinsviRead More…
City/Suburban Hoops Report Coach of the Year: DePaul Prep’s Tom Kleinschmidt
DePaul Prep coach Tom Kleinschmidt encourages his players during the championship game of the Chipotle Classic. | Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-TimesThRead More…
Users could soon hide ‘like’ counts on Instagram, Facebook
The tiny red hearts that appear under Instagram photos of kids, kittens and sandwiches can be a source of stress for many users, an insidious way of Read More…
The 5 best TV antennas in 2021 for watching free local channels
Table of Contents: Masthead StickySummary List PlacementAn indoor antenna is a cheap and simple way to get local TV channels without a cable or streamRead More…
Instagram reveals mixed results from its experiment hiding ‘likes,’ and will now test letting users decide whether to keep them
Summary List PlacementInstagram is now testing the option to allow users to decide if they want to see or hide “likes.”
Some users prefer not seRead More…
Kailyn Lowry Reveals Miscarriage: Was Chris Lopez to Blame?
Kailyn Lowry is one of the most divisive figures in the Teen Mom universe. Some love her brash, outspoken demeanor, while others have accused of bRead More…
Hank Azaria: Part of me feels I need to ‘personally apologize’ to every Indian person
For years, everyone on The Simpsons and people in the Indian-American community knew that the Apu character is problematic, and that Hank Azaria’sRead More…
Senate Majority Leader Lightford tests positive for COVID-19
Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford, D-Maywood. | Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP fileIn a brief phone conversation with theRead More…
Walmart, Delta, and Coca-Cola refused to join hundreds of other companies in opposing restrictive voting laws — here’s why (DAL, WMT, JPM)
Summary List PlacementWhile hundreds of major companies signed a new letter Wednesday opposing restrictive voting rules in the wake of Georgia’s elRead More…