It has been more than a decade since the NHL last participated in the Olympics and almost nine years since the league’s top players took part in an international tournament. That wait is about to end when the puck drops on the 4 Nations Face-Off involving the United States, Canada, Sweden and Finland. The slimmed-down event taking place in Montreal and Boston lacks history, tradition and some of the top talent from elsewhere on Earth, but the prolonged gap between the 2016 World Cup of Hockey and this makes it a must-see, premier showcase of the sport. “It’s been a…
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Docent to present artifacts from Computer History Museum. Computer History Museum docent David Hoyt will present stories drawn from artifacts on display at the Mountain View museum on Feb. 17 at the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum. (Courtesy photo) Computer history talk Computer History Museum docent David Hoyt will present stories drawn from artifacts on display at the Mountain View museum on Feb. 17 at 7 pm. at the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum, 570 E Remington Drive. In his talk “The Dawn of the Digital Age,” Hoyt will follow the evolution of the computer from the 1880s to the 1980s, from…
The 2025 Chicago Auto Show has opened with two indoor EV test tracks, high-profile debuts and the first appearance by homegrown Rivian. The auto show runs through Feb. 17. Antonio Bustamante, 30, from Venezuela, looks at a 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place, Feb. 9, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) A 2025 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon is driven on a test track at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place, Feb. 9, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) People walk past a 2025 Chevy Equinox ACTIV at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick…
More than half of Milpitas facility still unusable after a month. The Humane Society Silicon Valley in Milpitas is recovering from a fire that broke out on Dec. 16 and destroyed half of the building, including its medical center. (Humane Society of Silicon Valley Facebook) In the aftermath of a Dec. 16 fire at its Milpitas facility, Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) has found that the damage was far more extensive than initially anticipated. Related Articles Pets and Animals | 5 big whale festivals in Northern California for spring 2025 Pets and Animals | 5 reasons why pets make great…
By JOSH DUBOW NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The officials were a big storyline headed into the Super Bowl thanks in part to social media conspiracy theories about favoritism toward the Kansas City Chiefs. They were a big part of the first quarter of the game with both teams ending up on the wrong side of a close call. But in the end, none of the calls all game came close to proving decisive as Philadelphia dominated the game, winning 40-22 on Sunday night. “I saw a lot of stuff about the refs coming into this game,” Chiefs receiver DeAndre Hopkins…
Feb. 14 event features musicians from opera, symphony, Camp Rock. Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) The “Sonic Runway” in front of San Jose City Hall will become a “Sonic Loveway” on Valentine’s Day with musical help from Opera San José, the Symphony San Jose Chorale, Camp Rock and the Silicon Valley Youth Harp Ensemble. V-Day ‘Loveway’ Related Articles Local News | Cupertino City Council makes commission, committee appointments Local News | ‘Dawn of the Digital Age’ topic of Feb. 17 talk Local News | Campbell Chamber hosting 133rd annual Heritage Day Luncheon Local News | Philanthropists donate $1.7 million…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A federal court on Sunday blocked the Trump administration from sending three Venezuelan immigrants held in New Mexico to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba as part of the president’s immigration crackdown. In a legal filing earlier in the day, lawyers for the men said the detainees “fit the profile of those the administration has prioritized for detention in Guantanamo, i.e. Venezuelan men detained in the El Paso area with (false) charges of connections with the Tren de Aragua gang.” It asked a U.S. District Court in New Mexico for a temporary restraining order blocking their transfer,…
During Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime performance, a protester ran onto the field and unfurled a red, black, green and white and Palestinian flag. The protest started onstage during Lamar’s set, with the man unfurling the banner with the words “Sudan” and “Gaza” written its one white stripes. In video shot by Deadline, the man […]During Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime performance, a protester ran onto the field and unfurled a red, black, green and white and Palestinian flag. The protest started onstage during Lamar’s set, with the man unfurling the banner with the words “Sudan” and “Gaza” written its…
Council members interviewed 64 applicants for 22 openings. Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group Clouds fill the sky above the Don Burnett Bicycle-Pedestrian Bridge in Cupertino in this file photo. The Cupertino City Council late last month made appointments to multiple city committees and commissions, including the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission. Commission appointments Related Articles Local News | Valentine’s ‘Loveway’ lights up San Jose City Hall Local News | ‘Dawn of the Digital Age’ topic of Feb. 17 talk Local News | Campbell Chamber hosting 133rd annual Heritage Day Luncheon Local News | Philanthropists donate $1.7 million to West Valley College Local…
Samuel L. Jackson, dressed as Uncle Sam, introduced Kendrick Lamar for the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show – a powerful, commanding creative choice by the first solo hip-hop artist to ever headline the coveted slot. NEW ORLEANS — “Salutations!,” the actor Samuel L. Jackson, dressed as Uncle Sam introduced Kendrick Lamar at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome for the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show – a powerful, commanding creative choice by the first solo hip-hop artist to ever headline the coveted slot. As if there were any doubts of the Pulitzer Prize winning rapper’s ability to put on a show. He…
A frightening reality for the future of our black swans has emerged as wildlife groups rally to move young swans to wetter ground. A frightening reality for the future of our black swans has emerged as wildlife groups rally to move young swans to wetter ground. By Claire Ottaviano February 7, 2025 — 2.00am All but two of 32 cygnets hatched at a black swan refuge in South Perth that cost nearly $2 million to build – but is the subject of no official ongoing monitoring – have died, according to residents who frequent the area. The black swan habitat…
By DAN GELSTON NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saquon Barkley set an NFL single-season rushing record in the Super Bowl, held his young daughter as a torrent of confetti fluttered around them and flashed a smile as he held a Philadelphia newspaper with “CHAMPS!” stamped above his photo. The Eagles running back then grasped what he really wanted to kiss and hold on this night in the Superdome — what he could only hope was ahead following his tumultuous end in New York that diverted his career down the turnpike to Philadelphia. The 2,000-yard rusher earned his turn with the Lombardi…
Shoutout to BDN for the burn on Brady Shoutout to BDN for the burn on Brady Getty Images Tom Brady has a weird connection to all things NFL. It’s what happens when you play in the league for 20+ years. But he’s now been in the building for both of the Super Bowls in which Patrick Mahomes was blown out and in the building for both of the Super Bowls won by the Eagles. The man who took Brady down in that first Eagles win, Nick Foles, jumped on social media in the wake of the Eagles’ 40-22 demolition of…
The Philadelphia Eagles have spoiled the Kansas City Chiefs’ bid for a three-peat, winning the Super Bowl 40-22. Here’s the latest: ___ Will Travis Kelce retire? The Chiefs wasted no time turning their attention to next season. Whether that will include Travis Kelce remains to be seen. The star tight end has been noncommittal about retirement, and Mahomes said he would give his good buddy the time and space necessary to make that decision. “He’s given so much to this team and to the NFL and been such a joy, not only for me to work with, but for people…
Former Nationals MP James Hayward — who was serving almost three years in jail for child sex abuse until having his conviction quashed — has lifted the lid on his 410-day prison stint as he awaits a date for his retrial. Former Nationals MP James Hayward — who was serving almost three years in jail for child sex abuse until having his conviction quashed — has lifted the lid on his 410-day prison stint as he awaits a date for his retrial. By Jesinta Burton February 7, 2025 — 12.59pm Former Nationals MP James Hayward — who was serving almost…
The green beverage has not only taken over the internet, but also Brisbane’s cafe scene. Here are the top spots to get your matcha fix. The green beverage has not only taken over the internet, but also Brisbane’s cafe scene. Here are the top spots to get your matcha fix. , 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. One of the things we social media producers first bonded over was our shared love of the internet’s favourite drink: matcha. Don’t know matcha?…
Renée Zellweger returning to one of her most indelible roles in “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” and Questlove offering the definitive documentary on funk crossover star Sly Stone 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: husband-and-wife duo The War and Treaty return with the album “Plus One,” ice skaters of color and their coaches are the focus of a new docuseries called “Harlem Ice” and the first two episodes drop of season three of…
Retired New York Giants quarterback and future Hall of Famer, Eli Manning, didn’t leave the football world after retirement. Neither did his brother, Peyton. For the last three years, the brothers have hosted “ManningCast” every Monday night during Monday Night Football, but that’s not the only venture the brothers are part of. For the third time, FanDuel ran the Kick of Destiny challenge on Sunday, dubbed Kick of Destiny 3. What started as a Super Bowl commercial featuring Rob Gronkowski attempting a 25-yard field goal is being morphed into something else. This year, the Manning brothers took it to a…
The Perth community has rallied behind the daughters of a Perth couple after they drowned at Conspicuous Cliff Beach. The Perth community has rallied behind the daughters of a Perth couple after they drowned at Conspicuous Cliff Beach. By Claire Ottaviano February 7, 2025 — 3.59pm The Perth community has rallied behind two girls who were orphaned after their parents drowned in the state’s Great Southern in December. A GoFundMe for the daughters of Sabrina Ahmed, 40, and Dr Mohammad Shahidul Hasan Swapan, 44, has raised more than $11,000 since its launch on Friday morning. Mohammad Shahidul Hasan Swapan (second…
“Salutations!,” the actor Samuel L. Jackson, dressed as Uncle Sam introduced Kendrick Lamar at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome for the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show — a powerful, commanding creative choice by the first solo hip-hop artist to ever headline the coveted slot. As if there were any doubts of the Pulitzer Prize winning rapper’s ability to put on a show. He started with “GNX” moving into “Squabble Up.” For just under 13 minutes during the halftime show sponsored by Apple Music and Roc Nation, Lamar commanded the field. Dancers dressed in red, white and blue joined Lamar. But even…