NOTE: Due to COVID-19 cancellations or postponements, listed game times and dates may change. Saturday TV/Radio Boxing PBC: prelims 4 p.m. FS1 PBC: Dirrell vs. Davis 5 p.m. FOX College men’s basketball Michigan at Indiana 9 a.m. FOX Texas at Texas Tech 9 a.m. CBS Tennessee at Auburn 9 a.m. ESPN Liberty at Bellarmine 9 […]
U.S. bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia
WASHINGTON — The United States launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, targeting facilities near the Iraqi border used by Iranian-backed militia groups. The Pentagon said the strikes were retaliation for a rocket attack in Iraq earlier this month that killed one civilian contractor and wounded a U.S. service member and other coalition troops. The airstrike […]
Bernie Sanders says Democrats will try to devise a backdoor to implement a $15 minimum wage after major stimulus setback
Summary List Placement Sen. Bernie Sanders said Democrats would try to devise a backdoor to implement a $15 minimum wage after a pay hike was struck from the $1.9 trillion stimulus package on Thursday evening — a major setback for progressives. Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth McDonough ruled that a $15 minimum wage violated the strict guidelines […]
Rockies’ Garrett Hampson sets sights on starting in center field
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Playing center in Coors Field’s wide-open spaces requires speed, instincts, a sure glove, verve and confidence. Garrett Hampson, who’s come up as an infielder, believes he meets all of those requirements. “I’m excited about the outfield,” said Hampson, 26, who will be given every chance to secure the job in center. “I […]
THE GLOBAL SMB NEOBANKS REPORT: How 17 upstarts are tailoring solutions to tap the $850 billion annual opportunity in addressing the unmet needs of SMBs
Summary List Placement This is a preview of The Global Small Business Neobanks research report from Insider Intelligence. Purchase this report. Insider Intelligence offers even more fintech coverage with Fintech Pro. Subscribe today to receive industry-changing finance news and analysis to your inbox. Neobanks — digital-only banks with industry-leading capabilities that don’t operate physical branches […]
San Jose: Recent shootings linked to alleged illicit nightclub activity, COVID-19 violations
SAN JOSE — Two separate shootings last weekend that left a man dead and two women injured had been under investigation for alleged illegal after-hours activity in defiance of COVID-19 restrictions, according to San Jose police. As those weekend shootings continued to be investigated, another deadly shooting erupted at Café Paradise on Monterey Road late […]
San Jose nixes plan for dozens of new billboards. So why will you still see some go up?
San Jose leaders have nixed a highly-disputed plan to dot the city’s freeways with LED-illuminated billboards. But that doesn’t mean that residents will be free of the signs entirely. During a special meeting Thursday night, the San Jose City Council voted to shelf work on a years-in-the-making proposal to allow for up to 75 new […]
Oakland Unified board wants students back in school next month
OAKLAND — Oakland Unified School District leaders told families in a letter this week they want students back in school by the end of next month. According to the letter, which was sent to families and posted on the school district’s website on Wednesday, the plan is to bring back the district’s youngest students first, […]
After a chaotic year, Biden moves to reclaim the USPS, despite a defiant Postmaster General Louis DeJoy
Summary List Placement After weeks of mounting pressure from Democrats, President Joe Biden named three nominees to open positions on the US Postal Service’s governing board Wednesday, as a first step toward securing control of the agency that became a point of contention under the Trump administration last year. Biden nominated two Democrats and a […]
‘We can’t shoot our way out of this’: Parks district considers new policy after fatal cat shootings
OAKLAND — After getting heat for shooting 13 cats in a nature preserve, East Bay Regional Park District will likely work more closely with feline rescue groups to trap and remove the cats, but is not ruling out lethal force if necessary. The district’s Natural and Cultural Resources Committee unanimously agreed at its meeting Thursday afternoon […]
Nuggets’ Michael Malone pleased with findings of recent Elijah McClain investigation
Nuggets coach Michael Malone said he and his staff were pleased to see the conclusions of an independent investigation which found Aurora police officers made substantial errors during their fatal interaction with Elijah McClain in August of 2019. On what would’ve been Elijah McClain’s 25th birthday Thursday, Malone spoke passionately about McClain, who he honored […]
Biden orders airstrikes against infrastructure used by ‘Iranian-backed militant groups’ in Syria
Summary List Placement US President Joe Biden ordered the military to carry out airstrikes against the assets of “Iranian-backed militant groups” in Syria on Thursday evening, the Pentagon said in a statement. The strikes come after militants last week fired rockets that hit an Iraqi airbase used by the US military. That attack killed a […]