Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. Good Weekend Superquiz, February 15 Good Weekend Superquiz, February 15 We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement National The Quiz February 14, 2025 — 10.59pm , 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 By Brian Yatman Looking for Target Time? We have a new digital version of our popular nine-letter puzzle. See…
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In a family-friendly suburb northwest of Chicago, local officials were worried about a proliferation of shops selling hemp products that can get users high. One smoke shop in Rolling Meadows moved in next to a Dunkin’ Donuts. Two more are down the street from a middle school. Because hemp products are largely unregulated, the shops faced no restrictions on the age of their customers or the amount they can buy. The shops also aren’t required to test and report on their products’ potency, or the impurities they contain. Citing safety concerns, particularly for kids, Mayor Lara Sanoica and the City…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Who says Valentine’s Day is nothing but a Hallmark holiday?!? On Friday, February 14, Kate Middleton and Prince William marked the very special day in a rare move… by posting a photo of themselves sharing a public display of affection on social media. You can check it out here: Kate Middleton and Prince William shared this sweet snapshot in honor of Valentine’s Day 2025. (The Prince and Princess of Wales/Instagram) The snapshot included a caption with no words; just single red love heart emoji. It was initially released by the famous spouses in September 2024 as…
The region is home to more than a dozen services scattered across San Francisco and the South and East Bay. Douglas Spreng and his wife, Peggy Lucchesi, at their Los Altos home on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group) It’s 2020, and Douglas Spreng is on a mission — to find a romantic companion. Fresh off of his second divorce, the 81-year-old retiree had spent most of that year on a dating website. He was looking for someone who lived nearby, meshed well with his personality and enjoyed the same hobbies he did, like traveling and watching…
Superannuation, the age pension, housing, healthcare and the cost of living are all on the table, and the choices made in this election will shape the future for millions of Australians in their 50s, 60s, and beyond. Superannuation, the age pension, housing, healthcare and the cost of living are all on the table, and the choices made in this election will shape the future for millions of Australians in their 50s, 60s, and beyond. Money Super & retirement Retirement living By Bec Wilson February 14, 2025 — 11.05pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for…
A look at three potential trade packages that could make sense to land Stafford A look at three potential trade packages that could make sense to land Stafford Getty Images One of the more criminally underrated storylines of the upcoming offseason is that Matthew Stafford could be on the move. The former Super Bowl champion quarterback technically has two years remaining on his current contract, but it’s essentially set up that he’s been going year to year with the Los Angeles Rams. That opens the door for a decision to be made by both sides in the coming weeks and…
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WASHINGTON — Many U.S. adults believe the federal government is overspending — but polling also shows that many Americans, including Republicans, think the country is spending too little on major government programs such as Social Security. The polls from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research suggest that as President Donald Trump and adviser Elon Musk push for extensive cuts throughout the federal government, slashing funding for humanitarian aid and turning their attention to the Department of Education and the military, Americans may not agree with where Trump and Musk’s cuts should ultimately fall. About two-thirds of Americans say…
Names like Jaecoo, Deepal and Zeekr wouldn’t be familiar to most Australians, but their cars will soon join the likes of BYD in shaking up the local auto scene. Names like Jaecoo, Deepal and Zeekr wouldn’t be familiar to most Australians, but their cars will soon join the likes of BYD in shaking up the local auto scene. Technology Electric vehicles By David Swan February 14, 2025 — 11.15pm , 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 2025 marks the year…
Love isn’t the only thing in the air this Valentine’s Day — so are heat and humidity, as South Florida remains locked in an extended warm spell with no sign of cooler temperatures ahead. Leer en español Local 10 meteorologist Julie Durda says the region’s streak of above-average temperatures is holding strong. “As you walk out the door, you’re gonna be like, ‘What? When are we getting a chilly change?’” Durda said. “Unfortunately, that’s not happening in the next seven days.” As of Friday morning, temperatures were already in the low to mid-70s, with highs expected to climb into the…
SportsLine expert Mike Barner just revealed his NBA picks and All-Star Weekend predictions for Saturday’s NBA 3-Point shooting contest as Damian Lillard looks to win his third in a row SportsLine expert Mike Barner just revealed his NBA picks and All-Star Weekend predictions for Saturday’s NBA 3-Point shooting contest as Damian Lillard looks to win his third in a row Getty Images Damian Lillard will look to win his third NBA 3-Point Contest in a row when he returns to his Bay-area roots at Chase Center in San Francisco on Saturday. The event is scheduled to begin around 8 p.m.…
Immigration raids on campuses are unlikely to occur but the district is ready in case they do, West Contra Costa Unified School District leadership said. In this July 8, 2019, file photo, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer looks on during an operation in Escondido, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File) RICHMOND — With the Trump administration now in place, West Contra Costa school leadership has been ramping up communication on how the district plans to keep its community safe from potential immigration raids, with more work to come. “Our first priority is ensuring that your students are safe,”…
MUNICH — The suspect in the car-ramming attack in Munich that left more than 30 people injured appears to have had an Islamic extremist motive, but there’s no evidence that he was involved with any radical network, authorities said Friday. The 24-year-old Afghan, who arrived in Germany as an asylum-seeker in 2016 and lived in Munich, was arrested after driving his Mini Cooper into the back of a labor union demonstration in the Bavarian city on Thursday. Police officers pulled him out of the car after firing a shot at the vehicle, which didn’t hit him, and arrested him. It…
Friday marked seven years since the tragic school shooting in Parkland. Parents of one of the victims continue to fight against gun violence. Leer en español The parents of Joaquin Oliver are featured in a new immersive museum experience, which the Olivers hope will change minds and create change. The Oliver family has channeled their grief into activism to prevent gun violence. On the eve of the tragedy’s anniversary, they are highlighting that work in Washington D.C. “We are just ready to continue to fight and work,” Patricia Oliver, the mother of Joaquin Oliver, said. Patricia Oliver and her husband…
Just over 14% of San Mateo County’s funds come from federal sources. San Mateo County Supervisor David J. Canepa speaks at the San Mateo County Center in Redwood City, Calif., on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved Tuesday an update to the county’s 2025 budget, ensuring money is available for essential services without cuts, despite a possible federal funding freeze put in place by the Trump administration. While the county did not revise budget figures, it presented an overview of its fiscal health, highlighting that it has maintained stability…
LAS VEGAS — Back when egg prices remained securely under $2 a dozen in 2021, Nevada joined several other states concerned about animal welfare in requiring cage-free eggs. Now four years later, a dozen eggs costs an average of nearly $5 in the U.S. because of the lingering bird flu, so Nevada passed a law the governor signed Thursday that will allow the state to suspend that law temporarily in hopes of getting residents some relief at the checkout counter. But it is not quite that simple, which is why the other six states with the same laws are so…
A boil order is in effect for north suburban Skokie after a water main break at East Prairie Road and Emerson Street, officials said. Officials said the break occurred about 5:15 a.m. and warned against drinking tap water without boiling it first. Some residents reported very low water pressure or no water at all, officials said. Bottled or boiled water should be used for drinking, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation, officials said. Traffic will be affected as roads have been closed at McCormick to Dempster to Golf and East Prairie from Church to Golf. Crews were working to…
The NBA is hosting its customary dazzling walk-up to the All-Star game with the 3-point, slam dunk and skills competition on All-Star eve. While we won’t see a re-match of last year’s 3-point showdown between Bay Area faves Steph Curry and Sabrina Ionescu, there will still be plenty of hometown heroes to cheer on. Here’s Golden State Warriors Draymond Green #23 is congratulated as he leaves the court after their 104-99 NBA win against the Orlando Magic at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) Related Articles Sports | Why…
A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting and stabbing incident that left one person dead and two others injured during a dispute at a Hialeah home on Wednesday, authorities confirmed Friday. Leer en español Milton Cao, 50, was taken into custody and is facing one count each of second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted person, according to Hialeah police. The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at a home in the 3900 block of West 10th Court. Officers responded to reports of a shooting and arrived to find one person dead and…
At Thursday’s Kane County Board Committee of the Whole meeting, Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain said the state’s new bail reform is to blame for recent public safety data that shows an increase in the county’s jail population and arrest warrant entries. According to the sheriff’s presentation on Thursday, the average annual population at the Kane County Jail fell to 221 in 2024 (after the bail reform had taken effect), but has shot up to over 300 per day in 2025. Hain attributed much of the uptick to the institution of the Pretrial Fairness Act in Illinois. “All it has…