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Erika Ettin: Look out for these 5 red flags to avoid online dating scams

It seems like every other day, there’s an article about someone falling for a scam that started on a dating website or app. The latest: A recently divorced woman was swindled out of $100,000 by a scammer she met on Tinder. In a months-long scheme, the scammer convinced her to…

Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2023

California’s homelessness crisis is homegrown, study finds

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s homelessness crisis is a homegrown problem that is deepening amid a shortage of affordable housing and emergency shelter, and it’s often the brutal conditions of living on the street that trigger behavioral health problems, such as depression and anxiety, researchers found in a comprehensive study on…

Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2023

Giants erase another deficit to beat Padres, extend winning streak to 9 games

SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants trailed the Padres after six innings Tuesday night. They were down heading into eighth, too.

Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2023

Armie Hammer settles divorce from estranged wife Elizabeth Chambers following years of controversy

Armie Hammer and estranged wife, Elizabeth Chambers, have finally settled their divorce — nearly three years after her initial filing and a mountain of controversy surrounding Hammer.

Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2023

Twins lose to Red Sox again as Bailey Ober gets little support

MINNEAPOLIS — Bailey Ober owns a 2.83 ERA in his 11 starts for the Twins this season, which is really good. If Ober had enough innings to qualify for the ERA title — and he's only about 10 innings shy of it now — he would rank seventh in the…

Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2023

An aggressive Supreme Court reshapes the US as its standing erodes

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court, in the midst of a run of decisions that have stress-tested the core principles of U.S. democracy, has rarely been so aggressive in using its powers — or been viewed with more skepticism by Americans.

Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2023

Orioles bats build early lead, bullpen barely holds on in 8-6 win over Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — In the first two innings Tuesday night, the Orioles made up for three seasons’ worth of struggles against Tyler Glasnow.

Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2023

Kesha says she ‘almost died’ after complications from egg-freezing and autoimmune disorder

Singer Kesha revealed she “almost died in January,” sharing details about her recent health problems in an interview with SELF Magazine, released Tuesday.

Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2023

Pirates’ offense remains quiet during 4-0 loss to Cubs, as losing streak reaches season-high 8

PITTSBURGH — Four hours before the Pirates would host the Cubs for the second game of their series at PNC Park, team president Travis Williams was giving a tour through the team’s revamped clubhouse store along Federal Street.

Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2023

At Dallas fundraiser, VP Kamala Harris warns of ‘full-on attack against hard-won freedoms’

DALLAS — Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday urged Texans to help reelect Joe Biden in order to protect freedoms that she said are under assault by Republican extremists.

Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2023