Today:Early fog in the far southwest clears quickly. Most areas stay dry with sunshine and variable cloud, though northern and northeastern regions may see isolated showers. Light winds overall, ...

When it comes to chess, I have a big player ego. Boasting a 1,200+ ELO rating, I have unceremoniously decimated colleagues, relatives, and occasional overconfident players. But finding a truly worthy ...

On March 7, 2026, Magnolia Intermediate School hosted a Gold Country Chess Kids (GCCK) tournament. The event featured three sections—K–5, 6–8, and 9–12 grades—with both individual and team awards. A ...

This year, the Canadian University Chess Championship was held by the Hart House Chess Club at the University of Toronto. [Photo provided by Derek Ma] Last month, more than 200 chess players from 23 ...

Photo Credit: Waimea Cherry Blossom Fest. The 33rd annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival returns Feb. 7 and features multicultural performances, hands-on demonstrations and dozens of craft ...

Duolingo is down 70% from its highs primarily due to market sentiment on bookings growth amid AI concerns, not a change in fundamentals or the core narrative. Today, Duolingo is an industry leader in ...

Chess pieces are assembled on a board at the Albany Chess Center on Sept. 19 in Colonie. Founder John Oyeyemi Fawole and his team operate the center seven days a week and run programming not just at ...

I’m embarrassed to admit this in my mid-forties, but I’ve never understood chess well enough to play a full game. My son and daughter both learned how to play in elementary school. I was glad they had ...

Jack has loved video games ever since sneaking a peak at his dad playing Age of Empires when he was a child, followed quickly by his first gaming acquistion - Super Mario 64 DS and a lime-green DS ...

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