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Which work boots are best? In some professions, it’s essential to protect your feet from potential hazards and injuries. Those professions include working in construction, carpentry, logging or any job that requires you to work with heavy objects and dangerous tools. …

Fog clings to the Golden Gate, swallowing the booming horns of cargo ships as they attempt to warn other vessels of their presence. Onboard a small research vessel nearby, underwater microphones called hydrophones are lowered beneath the surface along with …

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, an all-but-certain candidate for president in 2028, jumped at the chance to address a forum of business executives and other A-list figures last week and burnish his credentials as President Donald Trump’s most vocal critic. He excoriated …

Dear Readers: On November 9, I answered a letter from someone who was trying to find a way to acknowledge her impending divorce in her Christmas cards, which would contain a photo of the letter writer and her kids, sans …

Which camera bags are best? A good-quality camera bag is just as crucial as having the right equipment. You could have a complex camera, but if you don’t have a safe and secure way of storing it, you can’t take …

One of the greatest threats facing our democratic republic is the influence the wealthiest have in our politics. The painful reality is that, given the importance of campaign donations, far too many politicians focus on the needs of the wealthy …

Rejoice, New Year’s dieters: Oreos are getting a sugar-free option. Mondelez said Tuesday that Oreo Zero Sugar and Oreo Double Stuf Zero Sugar will go on sale in the U.S. in January. They’re a permanent addition to the Chicago company’s …

Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson pushed back Tuesday against the Trump administration’s threat to cut off federal transit funding unless the Democratic leaders “take immediate action” to bolster CTA security. Citing the horrific case of a woman doused …

As coach Neil Alexander wrapped up the first couple of weeks of his 49th season as a high school basketball head coach this past weekend, he didn’t give any thought to what the four wins his Lincoln Railsplitters have secured …

Last week, the Sun-Times and the r/chicago subreddit came together to hold an AMA, or Ask Me Anything, on federal immigration enforcement in Chicago and the suburbs. National politics reporter Tina Sfondeles, federal courts reporter Jon Seidel and news reporter …

Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday that bars civil immigration arrests from being made in or near courthouses, and gives residents more leeway to sue federal agents over alleged civil rights violations. Illinois’ “ICE out” legislation was approved this fall …

Never has a December game against the lowly Hornets meant more in recent years. But here the Bulls are, free of games for four days this week before they visit Charlotte on Friday to try to find a pulse in …

This year, children designed the front of the GCHQ Christmas cards (Picture: GCHQ) Is it turkey, tinsel or the tree that makes you feel all Christmassy inside? For some people, it’s not truly the festive season until they’ve had a …

The Black Death decimated the medieval European population — but rats may not be entirely to blame. Volcanic eruptions that took place several years prior may have significantly contributed, with a new study revealing that a spell of unusually cold …

The drink is a staple at Christmas time (Picture: Shutterstock / Patryk Kosmider) A festive alcoholic drink sold in supermarkets across the UK has been urgently recalled over fears of glass inside. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned consumers about the …

The new regulations could affect travellers from 42 countries (Picture: Getty) Five years of social media history, telephone numbers, emails, and family members’ names could be shared with Border Control for travellers going to the United States. Travellers from 42 …

Bonnie Blue was arrested over a ‘raunchy game’ she allegedly filmed with tourists (Picture: EPA) Adult content creator Bonnie Blue has been spotted for the first time since her arrest in Bali. The sex star, whose real name is Tia …

A massive pile of raw sausages has been dumped on a Bristol footpath (Picture: REDDIT/ Jakeness64) A meaty mystery has gripped Bristol residents after hundreds of raw sausages were dumped on a footpath. The pile of bangers was fly-tipped near …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Raven-Symone, 40; Emmanuelle Chriqui, 50; Meg White, 51; Kenneth Branagh, 65. Happy Birthday: Focus on filling in the gaps and acquiring knowledge, experience and skills that can guide you toward a promising and hopeful future. …

TODAY’S WORD — MESQUITE (meh-SKEET: A spiny tree or shrub chiefly of the southwestern U.S.) Average mark 20 words Time limit 30 minutes Can you find 25 or more words in MESQUITE? The list will be published tomorrow. YESTERDAY’S WORD …