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US President Joe Biden called for voters to view the upcoming midterm elections as a choice between the parties, rather than a referendum on his administration, while speaking in Miami on Tuesday. “This election is not a referendum. It’s a choice. It is a choice between two vastly different visions for America,” he told supporters. … Read more

US President Joe Biden wrongly claimed that his son Beau Biden died in Iraq after confusing the Middle-Eastern country with Ukraine, during a speech on inflation in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday. “Inflation is a worldwide problem right now because of a war in Iraq, and the impact on oil and which Russia is doing. I … Read more

University of Florida students held a protest outside the Emerson Alumni Hall on Tuesday, after Republican Senator from Nebraska, Ben Sasse, was unanimously selected as the university’s new President by the board of trustees. The student protesters were seen wearing masks of Sasse’s face to protect their identities after the University of Florida issued a … Read more

San Francisco residents reacted on Friday to entrepreneur Elon Musk’s acquiring the social media platform Twitter. “He may streamline the company, and hopefully, it will become profitable and it will be better for everyone. I mean he’s a pretty successful guy,” resident Daniel Arguelles said. “I think we finally got our freedom of speech back … Read more

Footage filmed on Friday features police officers outside US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s residence in San Francisco after her husband was attacked. David DePape, 42, a suspect, was reportedly searching for the House speaker and will be charged with attempted homicide, among other charges, according to the police. The motive is still being determined. Paul … Read more

Activists dumped the coal on the floor at BlackRock headquarters’ lobby as part of a climate change protest in New York on Wednesday. Footage shows activists with pitchforks and banners dumping coal on an escalator and chanting slogans. A while after the action began, dozens of police officers arrived at the office of financial-investment company. … Read more

People vs. Fossil Fuels staged a funeral march to the White House in Washington on Tuesday, demanding the Biden administration declare a climate emergency. Footage shows activists wearing black t-shirts marching with black banners such as ‘Biden: Declare a national climate emergency’. Demonstrators were also seen carrying a coffin to the sound of drums and … Read more

Voters across Texas began casting ballots for November’s midterm elections on Monday, as early voting began for the upcoming US midterm elections. Footage shows citizens voting at a polling station in Dallas. “Governance rights for me are definitely the most important because there are many issues that I think affect us, like abortion and other … Read more

Dog owners brought their cutely costumed pets to join annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City on Saturday. Footage shows dogs in different Halloween costumes with their owners spending good time during one of NYC’s most beloved Halloween traditions. “Everybody is happy. No pressure and its not about you it’s about them, … Read more

More than 30,000 people reportedly gathered in Mexico City for its annual zombie walk. Participants dressed as zombies with their fake blood-makeup marched through the Mexican capital, as seen in the footage. “Because we really like the theme of zombies, brain-eaters, we are fans of this type of movies, we like it a lot and … Read more

An astronaut commented on her mission before the CREW-4 space capsule successfully landed near Florida on Thursday. Footage showed an astronaut in zero gravity state on the International Space Station, while NASA scientists could be seen working inside a control station on Earth. Afterwards, the landing of a capsule with the help of parachutes was … Read more

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre refused to answer journalists’ questions about whether the US administration would release barrels of oil from its strategic reserve to control the price of gas, during a press conference in Washington DC, Tuesday. “I don’t have anything to announce at this time, as you know you may have heard … Read more

On Monday, a Jury in Virginia began deliberations in the trial of Igor Danchenko, the Russian analyst behind the Trump-Russia dossier. The jury will decide whether Danchenko lied to the FBI about where he received the information included in the ‘Steele Dossier’, a research report containing accusations of conspiracy between former US President Donald Trump’s … Read more

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre during a press briefing in Washington on Monday accused Iran of lying claiming Tehran ‘is considering selling still more destructive weapons to support an invasion they claim to oppose’. “This was part of Russia’s plan to import hundreds of Iranian UAV’s of various types and Russian operators continue to … Read more

A parade of various Chevrolet Corvette modifications was held for the thirty-fifth time on Saturday in Ocean City, Maryland. Hundreds of Corvettes came from all over North America to mingle with fellow Corvette enthusiasts and exchange emotions. “I am the owner of a Corvette too … All I want is just to see other ones … Read more

SAN JOSE – The momentum was all in Bellarmine College Prep’s favor. The Bells scored 10 consecutive points to seize the lead early in the fourth quarter of the West Catholic Athletic League football contest and Archbishop Mitty’s quarterback was hurt. So how did we get to the point where Mitty coach Danny Sullivan was … Read more

Police are searching for a suspect who stabbed a man outside of a Jack in the Box in Ventura on Friday. The stabbing happened in the restaurant’s parking lot near 2115 S. Victoria Ave. around 2:45 a.m., according to the Ventura Police Department. Officers arriving at the scene found a 40-year-old man who had been … Read more

Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — Dallas guard Luka Doncic had a bewildered smile on his face as he got up from the court late in the third quarter. He had just been fouled and sent to the floor after the Utah Jazz had unsuccessfully tried to trap him … in the … Read more

NBA roster cutdowns are difficult for all involved. There are plenty of quality players, but only so many roster spots. After releasing guard Saben Lee (acquired in the Bojan Bogdanovic trade) this past Sunday, the Utah Jazz had 18 contracts remaining going into Friday night’s preseason finale (including the non-guaranteed deal of center Cody Zeller). … Read more

Moon Alert After 11:30 a.m. Chicago time, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Cancer. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today you have lots of energy to express yourself, which is why conversations with siblings, relatives and daily contacts will be dynamic, even explosive. (Perhaps over the top.) Later in … Read more

After Friday’s debate with Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock, Herschel Walker can now relate to what it felt like when I was ridiculed by my entire fifth-grade class after bringing my great grandmother’s onyx ring to school and telling everyone that I was a witch and the ring was, somehow, proof. Mid-way through their one and only debate … Read more

At least five were killed and two others were injured after a 15-year-old opened fire in a residential neighbourhood in Raleigh on Thursday Night. Among those killed were an off-duty police officer, three women and a 16-year-old boy. Two other people were injured as the suspect opened fire in a residential neighbourhood. Police later arrested … Read more

Nearly a month after he awkwardly tried to say these losses mean more to the players than anyone else following a loss to the Packers, Justin Fields sounded like just another frustrated Bears fan Thursday night. “Everybody is feeling this way. Everybody is mad. Nobody is happy about this loss,” Fields said after a 12-7 … Read more

The love boat soon will be making another run. And this time it sails as a reality show. According to a CBS press release, “‘The Real Love Boat’ brings singles together to cruise the Mediterranean while looking for love. Destination dates, challenges and surprise singles will test the couples’ compatibility and chemistry.” After watching the … Read more

Break out the umbrellas because rain is in the forecast this weekend for Los Angeles and Ventura counties, according to the National Weather Service. Showers and thunderstorms are expected Friday night and Saturday. Impacts of the incoming storm include brief heavy downpours with minor flooding possible, dangerous lightning and gusty winds, according to the Weather … Read more

As a constitutional lawyer, Mike Lee should have stood against Trump. (Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Evan McMullin, the Independent party candidate for the 2022 U.S. Senate greets supporters at a rally, Sept. 7, 2022. McMullin, who is hoping to unseat incumbent Mike Lee, addressed a crowd of about 200 people in Salt … Read more

BYU notebook: A look at the run-heavy Razorbacks and some key injury updates. (Tyler Tate | AP) BYU Cougars wide receiver Puka Nacua, left, runs the football behind blocking teammates running back Christopher Brooks (2) and offensive lineman Vae Soifua (73) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 in Las Vegas.   | … Read more

One day I decided to walk home from work. My office was about 3 miles from home with much of the journey along a beautiful city trail with the remaining mile following a busy roadway. As I walked that last stretch, I had several good neighbors who were driving by, slow down and offer me … Read more

Special counsel John Durham lashed out at his own witness during the trial of a Russian-born businessman who was a key source in Christopher Steele’s dossier. Senior FBI intelligence analyst Brian Auten, who oversaw part of the bureau’s early investigation into Donald Trump’s ties to Russia, helped prosecutors by testifying that Igor Danchenko withheld information … Read more

Law enforcement officers congregate outside an armored vehicle at the Aldi on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh after five people were shot and killed in the Hedingham Neighborhood and Nuese River Trail area in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday. (Travis Long, The News & Observer via AP) Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes RALEIGH, N.C. — A 15-year-old … Read more

After she got off of work Tuesday afternoon, Donna Lowe-Stern planned to spend some time with her son at his grave in a Dallas-area cemetery. It had been exactly one year this week since the body of Aaron Lowe, a beloved member of the University of Utah football team, was interred there — one difficult, … Read more

Lincoln-San Jose football player Salvador Espinoza and Willow Glen water polo player Nolan Lynch each received more than 29,000 votes in this week’s Bay Area News Group boys high school athlete of the week poll. When the deadline arrived Wednesday, Espinoza had a 182-vote lead. He is the athlete of the week for Oct. 3-8 … Read more

No. 3 Simeon vs. No. 24 Morgan Park, 1 p.m. Saturday at Gately It’s been a while since so much has been riding on the Battle of Vincennes. Both teams are 7-0 overall, 4-0 in the Red South and loaded with top talent. Simeon has had only one close call all season, beating Bolingbrook 35-31 … Read more

What began as a family conversation about challenging questions facing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has exploded five years later into a multidimensional platform with a popular podcast, book publishing, online courses, and, just last weekend, an in-person conference that attracted some 1,500 attendees. It’s called Faith Matters, which defines itself as … Read more

The Jan. 6 committee’s final public hearing before the midterm election ended with a bang, not a whimper. At the conclusion of the hearing the committee’s nine members voted unanimously to subpoena former President Donald Trump to testify. After their two-and-a-half hour presentation, it’s hard to imagine how they ever could have contemplated doing otherwise. … Read more

AT&T Illinois has agreed to pay a $23 million fine for trying to illegally sway former state House Speaker Michael Madigan by steering $22,500 to a Madigan ally as key legislation moved through Springfield. Former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza, 65, also now faces charges for conspiring to influence Madigan. The utility has also … Read more

The Hispanic Heritage Parade makes its way through The Gateway in Salt Lake City on Sept. 3, 2016. The parade has kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month in Utah since it started in 2016. (Laura Seitz, Deseret News ) Estimated read time: 6-7 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — Gene Hayes had zero interest in participating in … Read more

Nothing feels more like fall than seeing leaves turn vivid colors of crimson red, orange, and yellow. Californians mostly miss out on Mother Nature’s annual October spectacle. But there are some patches of the Golden State were leaf-lovers can find forests filled with vibrant fall foliage. “Dude, autumn happens here too,” wrote California Fall Color, … Read more

Speaker Wilson’s second Great Salt Lake Summit highlights water wins and hints at future policy. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Antelope Island looms over hikers at the Great Salt Lake on Saturday, June 18, 2022.   | Oct. 14, 2022, 12:00 p.m. | Updated: 1:26 p.m. Ogden • The Great Salt Lake will get … Read more

New York Attorney General Letitia James accused former President Donald Trump of forming a new company called “Trump Organization II” in a possible bid to dodge accountability in a lawsuit she brought against him, his company and his family. James last month filed a lawsuit accusing Trump, three of his adult children and the Trump … Read more

The first three rows Emily Ann Meyer knitted were of the same slate grey yarn, an ominous beginning to a season-long endeavor. The Orioles season-ticket holder had decided to knit a scarf throughout the 2022 campaign, a way to visualize the team’s progress from start to finish. But with a three-game sweep to the Tampa … Read more

Attorneys with the Rocky Mountain Innocence Center worked for years to prove Michael W. Thompson’s innocence. (Scott Sommerdorf | Tribune file photo) The Matheson Courthouse in 2016. Michael W. Thompson will receive $300,000, as required by Utah law, to account for the seven years he spent incarcerated after being wrongfully convicted. A judge found Thompson … Read more

Plastic recycling labels are everywhere: The ubiquitous “chasing arrows” symbol adorns everything from plastic bags and water bottles to kids’ toys.  Most commonly, these symbols appear with a number — 1 through 7 — that identifies the type of plastic resin a product is made of. A number 1, for instance, corresponds to polyethylene terephthalate, … Read more

Two of the nation’s largest grocers have agreed to merge in a deal they say would help them better compete with Walmart, Amazon and other major companies that have stepped into the grocery business. Kroger on Friday bid $20 billion for Albertsons Companies Inc., or $34.10 per share. Kroger will also assume $4.7 billion of … Read more

By Michelle F. Davis, Ruth David, Ed Hammond and Crystal Tse | Bloomberg Kroger Co. is in talks about a tie-up with rival Albertsons Cos. in a deal that would create a US grocery giant, people familiar with the matter said. A cash-and-stock deal valuing Albertsons at about $25 billion could be reached as soon … Read more

Even with large numbers of neighbors avidly opposed to putting a new gas station on the edge of Sugar House Park, it’s an open question how much that flak will matter. Plans to build a Kum & Go fueling station and convenience store where the vacated Sizzler restaurant stands at 1300 East and 2100 South … Read more

The 18 stations will keep Utah travelers within 50 miles of a charger, and more are coming. (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Cars charge at the electric vehicle charging station at Soldier Hollow Golf Course, in Midway, on Monday, June 20, 2022. The Utah Department of Transportation has identified 18 sites around the … Read more

LAS VEGAS — Long behind the NHL curve in terms of investment in analytics, the Blackhawks are now catching up — at least in terms of staffing. The Hawks hired five new employees this summer to work in their Hockey Strategy and Analytics department — increasing the department to six total members — according to … Read more

SAN JOSE – An argument can be made that Brent Burns is the most unique and talented player to ever wear a San Jose Sharks uniform. Was there ever another Sharks player who was as prolific as Burns as both a defenseman and a forward? Was there another 6-foot-5, 230-pound beast who was an elite … Read more