SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green proudly rocks a Golden State Valkyries No. 25 jersey, signifying the WNBA’s return to Northern California in 2025. Warriors coach Steve Kerr regularly takes the podium for interviews wearing the expansion franchise’s signature purple T-shirts. With 5-year-old Chase Center under the spotlight during NBA All-Star Weekend, many eyes are also on the women’s game. Caitlin Clark made headlines for not participating. A’ja Wilson and other WNBA players are making headlines with their presence. And yes, the WNBA’s new expansion franchise that is coming to the bay is also getting a good look during All-Star Weekend.…
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DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has temporarily paused downloads of its chatbot apps in South Korea while it works with local authorities to address privacy concerns, according to South Korean officials on Monday. South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission said DeepSeek’s apps were removed from the local versions of Apple’s App Store and Google Play on Saturday evening and that the company agreed to work with the agency to strengthen privacy protections before relaunching the apps. The action does not affect users who have already downloaded DeekSeek on their phones or use it on personal computers. Nam Seok, director…
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Chicago White Sox prospect Noah Schultz threw two well-placed fastballs for called strikes against Jake Amaya on Sunday at Camelback Ranch. After missing away with a couple of pitches, Schultz got Amaya to swing-and-miss to complete the first at-bat of a live batting practice session. After Schultz cycled through Amaya, Oscar Colás and Tim Elko, it was Hagen Smith’s turn to take a test. The 2024 first-round draft pick passed as well, facing Amaya, Matt Thaiss and Elko. Smith later said the focus Sunday was “attacking with my stuff.” “(I’m) working on more offspeed for strikes,” Smith…
The media mogul rolled the dice in trying to secure his empire for son Lachlan and has ended up pitting the latter against the collective might of his siblings. The media mogul rolled the dice in trying to secure his empire for son Lachlan and has ended up pitting the latter against the collective might of his siblings. Business Companies Rupert Murdoch Opinion Elizabeth Knight Business columnist February 17, 2025 — 2.57pm February 17, 2025 — 2.57pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to…
Jack Nicholson made a rare appearance at the SNL50 celebration Sunday, appearing in the audience to introduce Adam Sandler, on stage to play and sing a ballad marking the show’s half century mark. “Let’s hear it for Jack, baby! Jack baby out tonight!” Sandler said when introduced. On guitar, Sandler sang a five-minute salute to […]Jack Nicholson made a rare appearance at the SNL50 celebration Sunday, appearing in the audience to introduce Adam Sandler, on stage to play and sing a ballad marking the show’s half century mark. “Let’s hear it for Jack, baby! Jack baby out tonight!” Sandler said…
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has halted the firings of hundreds of federal employees who were tasked with working on the nation’s nuclear weapons programs, in an about-face that has left workers confused and experts cautioning that DOGE’s blind cost cutting will put communities at risk. Three U.S. officials who spoke to The Associated Press said up to 350 employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration were abruptly laid off late Thursday, with some losing access to email before they’d learned they were fired, only to try to enter their offices on Friday morning to find they were locked out.…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to the United Arab Emirates late Sunday as momentum grows for potential peace talks ending Moscow’s war on the country. U.S. President Donald Trump last week suggested he would be meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia. The UAE, home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, long has been floated as a possible site for peace talks as well given the large population of Russian and Ukrainian expatriates who have flooded the country since the war began, and due to the Emirates’ work on prisoner exchanges in the past. Zelenskyy arrived in Abu Dhabi after…
Lincoln Minerals’ review of historical drill data has unveiled multiple sulphide-rich zones across 7km at its Minbrie copper and base metals project in SA. Lincoln Minerals’ review of historical drill data has unveiled multiple sulphide-rich zones across 7km at its Minbrie copper and base metals project in SA. Sponsored Business Companies Bulls N’ Bears Brought to you by BULLS N’ BEARS By Craig Nolan February 17, 2025 — 3.11pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement Lincoln Minerals has re-evaluated…
MESA, Ariz. — In the quiet moments on a 75-degree day at Chicago Cubs camp, Ryne Sandberg leaned against the cage taking in batting practice. To the Baseball Hall of Famer’s left stood shortstop Dansby Swanson, the two sharing notes on spring training strategies and how to prepare as a hitter over the course of the six weeks to be ready for the start of the season. Sandberg has been a near-annual presence at Cubs’ spring training since he retired following the 1997 season, which capped a 15-year playing career with the organization. Sandberg was not being able to attend…
Yura Borisov does not have a flashy entrance in “Anora.” His character Igor isn’t even introduced until the movie’s nearly halfway through. He’s just the hired muscle, quietly observing and reacting to the quickly devolving situation around him. And yet you can’t take your eyes off of this stranger. Up until that point it’s been the Mikey Madison show, a chronicle of her character Ani’s whirlwind romance with the spendy, wild son of a Russian oligarch. Igor arrives at the turning point, the end of the honeymoon and the beginning of a swift descent into a chaotic, all-night manhunt. And…
Steph Curry shows his class during the All-Star match. Steph Curry shows his class during the All-Star match. Video: Curry lands insane half court shot Curry lands insane half court shot We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement Sport Basketball Steph Curry shows his class during the All-Star match. February 17, 2025 — 3.18pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save videos for later Add videos to your saved list and come back to them any time. Loading Replay Latest in Video Loading Advertisement
A modern reimagining of the graphic novel “The Crow” starring Bill Skarsgård plus Canadian pop musician Tate McRae offering her third album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: NBC has a new “Suits” spin-off series, Robert De Niro stars in a limited series for Netflix called “Zero Day” and there’s a full production of “Hamlet” inside the violent, bloody, video game world of “Grand Theft Auto.” NEW MOVIES TO STREAM FEB. 17-23 — An…
By TIM REYNOLDS SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The winning total last year: 211 points. The winning total this year: 41 points. An All-Star Game like none other — since it was three games, not one — still had plenty of flash and not a lot of fire. And in the end, Boston’s Jayson Tatum had the dunk that decided a crown. Shaq’s OGs won the first All-Star mini-tournament in NBA history on Sunday night, getting 15 points from Tatum and 12 from Stephen Curry — three of them on a half-court shot, the sort of highlight the All-Star Game is…
The SNL50: The Anniversary Special on Sunday brought back Kate McKinnon’s signature Colleen Rafferty alien abductee character in a special edition of the popular recurring sketch “Close Encounter,” with a special appearance by Meryl Streep as her mom, Mrs. Rafferty. In addition to McKinnon, also back was SNL alumna Aidy Bryant as one of two […]The SNL50: The Anniversary Special on Sunday brought back Kate McKinnon’s signature Colleen Rafferty alien abductee character in a special edition of the popular recurring sketch “Close Encounter,” with a special appearance by Meryl Streep as her mom, Mrs. Rafferty. In addition to McKinnon, also…
Good-government advocates, anti-tax conservatives, politicians of various stripes and everyday Americans grouse about “waste, fraud and abuse” across the U.S. government. President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency, led by the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, opened the latest chapter for a phrase hailed as common sense and derided as propaganda. “It’s a very broad idea,” said Matt Weidinger of the right-leaning American Enterprise Institute. “But this phrase ‘waste, fraud and abuse’ obviously means different things to different people.” Here is a look at this rhetorical cudgel and how it relates to the outset of Trump’s second administration.…
Canada’s visiting trade minister said Australia and Canada should forcefully argue the case for free trade as Donald Trump upends the global trading system. Canada’s visiting trade minister said Australia and Canada should forcefully argue the case for free trade as Donald Trump upends the global trading system. Exclusive Politics Federal Trade By Matthew Knott Updated February 17, 2025 — 3.21pmfirst published at 2.55pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement Middle powers such as Australia and Canada should forcefully…
Lanae Adams, 28, was charged with murdering Darnesha Williams, 29, at an Oakland gas station. OAKLAND — A woman was arrested and charged with murdering another woman in a recent shooting at a local gas station, records show. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Trial ends for San Pablo man accused of killing his wife and mother-in-law Crime and Public Safety | Oakland: Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of rapper Too Short’s brother Crime and Public Safety | Man dies in Antioch shooting Crime and Public Safety | East Bay man suspected of killing his girlfriend in 2023 homicide…
By DAN GELSTON DAYTONA BEACH, Fla (AP) — William Byron raced to his second straight Daytona 500 win, dodging a string of late-race wrecks that knocked out a chunk of contenders and sent the Hendrick Motorsports driver into victory lane Sunday night at Daytona International Speedway. Ninth in the No. 24 Chevrolet with one lap left, Byron was in the right place by racing near the outside wall in overtime to became the first back-to-back winner since Denny Hamlin in 2019-20. Byron took advantage of another wreck on the final lap — NASCAR did not drop the caution and let…
It wouldn’t be a Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary celebration without a John Mulaney musical sketch. Once again joined by Pete Davidson, Sunday night’s iteration had some subtle political undertones as it took viewers on a journey through New York City’s own history over the past five decades. The sketch began with Mulaney selling hot […]It wouldn’t be a Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary celebration without a John Mulaney musical sketch. Once again joined by Pete Davidson, Sunday night’s iteration had some subtle political undertones as it took viewers on a journey through New York City’s own history over the…
A look inside 2025 Chicago Cubs spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. Get more news from Cubs camp here — and sign up for our Cubs Insider newsletter here. Chicago Cubs infielder Nicky Lopez and Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong watch Chicago Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario practice bunting during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong carries a bat before hitting during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ and…