SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions tuned up for their Week 18 division showdown against Minnesota by beating the San Francisco 49ers 40-34 on “Monday Night Football.” Goff threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown in the final minute of the third quarter following the first of Kerby Joseph’s two second-half … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions beat the San Francisco 49ers 40-34 in a tuneup for Week 18 division showdown
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Charles Shyer, ‘Father of the Bride’ and ‘Baby Boom’ filmmaker, dies at 83
Charles Shyer, the Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker known for classic comedies like “Private Benjamin,” “Baby Boom” and “Father of the Bride” that he made alongside Nancy Meyers, has died. He was 83. Shyer died in Los Angeles on Friday, his daughter, filmmaker Hallie Meyers-Shyer told The Associated Press on Sunday. No cause was disclosed. A son of Hollywood, whose father … [Read more...] about Charles Shyer, ‘Father of the Bride’ and ‘Baby Boom’ filmmaker, dies at 83
Jimmy Carter’s 1979 visit to Thornridge recalled
When he arrived by helicopter at Thornridge High School in Dolton the morning of Oct. 16, 1979, Jimmy Carter’s election to a second term as president was no certainty. Fewer than a third of voters approved of his performance, and it would be just a few weeks before 53 American diplomats and citizens were taken hostage in Iran. Carter was also trying to battle rising inflation … [Read more...] about Jimmy Carter’s 1979 visit to Thornridge recalled
Penalties sink the Chicago Blackhawks in a 5-1 loss to the Dallas Stars — and 6 more takeaways
Connor Bedard scored his third goal in the last four games, but Tyler Bertuzzi’s ejection for an elbow proved pivotal in the Chicago Blackhawks’ 5-1 loss to the Dallas Stars on Sunday at the United Center. In fact, the game’s 11 penalties played a big factor. Bedard scored the opening goal on a first-period power play, his third goal amid his current four-game point streak The … [Read more...] about Penalties sink the Chicago Blackhawks in a 5-1 loss to the Dallas Stars — and 6 more takeaways
Daily Horoscope for December 29, 2024
General Daily Insight for December 29, 2024 When we do the work, we can achieve visible results. The Moon in Sagittarius begins with a trine to Chiron. This activates Chiron’s healing potential before it turns direct at 4:13 pm EST, stabilizing our paths toward soothing catharsis and emotional progress. The Moon will then square off Neptune, which does risk inciting a bit of … [Read more...] about Daily Horoscope for December 29, 2024