Miller Sanford Geoffrey Deuel in “Chisum,” 1970. Everett Collection / Everett Collection Actor Geoffrey Deuel, known for his work on “The Young and the Restless” and in John Wayne’s western “Chisum,” has died at the age of 81. Deuel passed away on Sunday in hospice care in Largo, Florida, following a battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, … Read more
The Kings fired head coach Mike Brown following a 13-18 start to the 2024-25 NBA season, according to ESPN. This decision follows a devastating 114-113 home loss to the Pistons on Thursday in which the Kings led by 10 points with just under three minutes remaining before collapsing. It marked the Kings’ fifth consecutive defeat, … Read more
Big Lots said Friday that it has agreed with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners to sell its stores, distribution centers and intellectual property to retailers, including Variety Wholesalers, in an attempt to maintain its brand and secure some outlets and jobs. The privately-owned Variety Wholesalers plans to acquire 200 to 400 Big Lot stores, two distribution centers, and would retain the associates, … Read more
The director of the Santa Clara County’s child welfare agency, which drew intense scrutiny following the fentanyl-related death of a 3-month-old infant that brought to light the agency’s troubling practice of keeping children in unsafe homes, announced this week that he is resigning. Damion Wright, who became director of the Department of Family and Children’s … Read more
After what has proved to be a tough season for the Jets and Jeremy Ruckert, the tight end knows the high stakes of the 2025 season — the final year of his rookie contract. It has to be his best season yet. Not only that, Ruckert, who is a lifelong Jets fan from Lindenhurst, has … Read more
The family of Christopher Mercurio, who was killed during an encounter with a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy in 2023, allege in a lawsuit that the deputy failed to recognize that Mercurio had mental heath issues before the deadly shooting. (Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office) The family of a 50-year-old man with mental health issues … Read more
The sports world lost a legend on Friday when legendary broadcaster Greg Gumbel died at 78 after a battle with cancer. Media members and fans alike paid tribute to the voice that called scores of NFL games — including two Super Bowls in the booth and three as a host — and was an integral … Read more
The Treasury Department may need to take “extraordinary measures” by as early as Jan. 14 to prevent the US from defaulting on its debt, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told lawmakers in a letter on Friday. Yellen urged lawmakers in Congress to act “to protect the full faith and credit of the United States.” US debt … Read more
Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández celebrates on the field after his team won the World Series at Yankee Stadium. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Teoscar Hernández wanted to stay with the Dodgers. The Dodgers wanted to keep Teoscar Hernández. As the sides grinded through a weeks-long negotiation for the free-agent outfielder this offseason, those truths … Read more
Native Americans in Arizona could swing the election. Activists are pushing them to vote On a recent sweltering Saturday in Phoenix, about 40 Native American leaders and community organizers gathered in an art gallery, where a backdrop had been decorated with posters proclaiming “Native Americans for Harris-Walz.” Mark Kelly, Arizona’s Democratic senator, quickly assessed the … Read more
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