With the Oakland school board election last November, the teachers’ union effectively took control of the district. The chaos that has ensued threatens the district’s fiscal stability just as it’s about to emerge this summer from 22 years of receivership …
Borenstein: This Bay Area school board was taken over by the teacher’s union Read MoreLast week I went down to Washington to speak to Hakeem Jeffries, the House minority leader, after he gave a speech marking Donald Trump’s calamitous first 100 days in office. At a time when many Democrats feel leaderless, Jeffries, usually …
Goldberg: Can Hakeem Jeffries break through? Read MoreGov. Gavin Newsom has a lot riding on the success of his plan to rid the state of homeless encampments. With little tangible progress from his efforts to tackle chronic homelessness in his six years as governor, time is running …
If Gov. Newsom doesn’t solve California homeless crisis, can he be president? Read MoreAs he hedges about his future, Gov. JB Pritzker appears to be leaning toward a third term run next year, but it’s a decision that could have an impact on any potential 2028 White House bid of his. The governor …
Gov. JB Pritzker is pondering a reelection run. But should he seek a third term if he wants to be president? Read MoreLynne Jordan never planned to be a professional singer. The Ohio native realized her vocal ability early in life but kept her talents hidden until she attended Northwestern University. One night at a campus party, the bashful journalism major was …
Lynne Jordan brings playful show to Chicago Cabaret Week: ‘My job is done when everyone’s dancing’ Read MoreWhile writing the sequel to her 2003 bestselling debut novel “The Time Traveler’s Wife,” Chicagoan Audrey Niffenegger decided to open an education center teaching people how to make books from scratch. Artists Book House in Irving Park is an interdisciplinary …
Author Audrey Niffenegger brings bookmaking to Irving Park with arts education center Read MoreDEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 33 years, but the last 10 years have been extremely difficult. His attitude and selfishness during that time led me to strongly resent him. He’s now telling me he has changed …
Dear Abby: Husband proclaims he’s changed for the better Read MoreAs a Biden administration ban on so-called “junk fees” took effect Monday, Ticketmaster said it would start displaying the full price of a ticket as soon as consumers begin shopping. Ticketmaster, long a subject of complaints about hidden fees and …
Biden-era ‘junk fee’ rule takes effect, Ticketmaster says it will display fees more clearly Read MoreDear Eric: I had a relationship with a man for eight years, during a turbulent time in my life. We broke up five years ago. He has cut all contact with me. However, he still talks to my mother. She …
Asking Eric: Mother still paying rent for child’s ex Read MoreIt’s a testament to how the Philadelphia Eagles have been assembled that when we talk about their weaknesses headed into the 2025 season, the discussion becomes about things that seem like borderline minutiae. Such is life for the defending world …
Eagles Urged to Sign $22 Million Former Super Bowl Champion Read MoreTHE Sycamore Gap thugs were allegedly quizzed over a homophobic attack that took place just days before they cut down the iconic tree. Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, are understood to have been accused of attacking a man …
Sycamore Gap thugs ‘quizzed over homophobic assault after victim targeted just days before pair cut down famous tree’ Read MoreMAJORCA’S beaches have turned white in an icy hail deluge and more torrid weather is forecast for island. Beaches at Porto Cristo were hit with so much hail on Monday the normally golden sand looked like it was covered with …
Brit hols hotspot Majorca has beaches turned white with ice and is deluged by rain & hail… with MORE bad weather on way Read MoreA RYANAIR jet was forced to land after receiving a bomb threat. Cops are investigating a potential threat after the flight carrying 170 passengers landed in Belgium. A Ryanair plane was forced to make an emergency landing after a bomb …
Bomb alert on Ryanair plane carrying 170 passengers as holiday flight lands in Belgium & ‘cordon set up’ Read MoreBPM People enjoy a sunny day out at Harborne Carnival.[/caption] ORGANISERS of the UK’s second biggest carnival have decided to cancel the event amid fears over “elevated national threat levels.” An “extensive security review” led to the cancellation of the …
UK’s second biggest carnival is AXED over ‘national security threat’ after becoming ‘increasingly vulnerable target’ Read MoreMANCHESTER UNITED goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has caused a social media storm after footage emerged of him apparently celebrating a goal that he had CONCEDED. The game in question was United’s 2-0 home defeat by West Ham United last weekend. Bayindir …
Fans convinced Man Utd keeper Altay Bayindir CELEBRATED West Ham goal as footage emerges Read MoreTHE second golf Major of the season is here with the PGA Championship from the stunning Quail Hollow. Having completed the Career Gland Slam at Augusta in the previous big one, Rory McIlroy will arrive at his most fruitful venue …
PGA Championship 2025 free bets: New customer offers, price boosts and special deals Read MoreEAGLE-EYED fans noticed Evangelos Marinakis was carrying a tech relic during his on-field rant at Nuno Santo. The Nottingham Forest owner stormed onto the City Ground field following Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Leicester. AFP Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis confronted manager …
‘That’s why he’s rich’ – Fans only just realising what Marinakis was holding while ranting at Nuno on Forest pitch Read MoreARSENAL are stuck in a striker dilemma over Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres, according to reports. The Gunners have made it their top priority to bring in a new goalscorer this summer after falling short of silverware once again. Rex …
Arsenal’s striker dilemma laid bare between Gyokeres and Sesko as club ‘have reservations over transfer’ Read MoreSKY SPORTS has been forced to apologise after accidentally broadcasting a foul-mouthed segment featuring a Premier League legend. Ex-Everton and Man City star Peter Reid was being interviewed as part of a farewell to Goodison Park. Sky Sports News had …
Sky Sports forced to apologise after Premier League legend’s live TV interview as fans gasp ‘they really left that in?’ Read MoreCHELSEA are backing Nicolas Jackson following his red card rumpus at Newcastle. The striker is now banned for the rest of the season after being sent off for serious foul play in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat. Nicolas Jackson is out for …
Chelsea files: Reece James could head trio of homegrown stars set for transfer exits for ‘pure profit’ Read More