State’s stem cell agency seeks more time, money
When millionaire Silicon Valley real estate developer Bob Klein launched his ballot drive to create a $3-billion state fund for stem-cell research in 2004, he…
Former chief adviser to NYC mayor indicted on bribery, money laundering charges
1 of 3 | Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a former top aide to New York Mayor Eric Adams, arrives at State Supreme Court for her arraignment proceedings…
Many Black women feel disheartened, betrayed by Kamala Harris’ loss
The day Joe Biden faced reality, stepped aside and cleared the way for Kamala Harris to replace him atop the Democratic ticket, Teja Smith felt…
Fury vs Usyk 2: Boxing title bout pair dragged away from 11-minute face-off | Boxing News
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk had to be pulled away from each other after an 11-minute faceoff ahead of their title fight.Heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr…
Court removes Fani Willis from Georgia election case against Trump
ATLANTA — A state appeals court on Thursday removed Fulton County Dist. Atty. Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others…
European Commission hearing feedback on Apple’s compliance with rivals
The Apple logo hangs outside of an Apple retail store in the SoHo Section of Manhattan in New York City on March 21, 2024. The…
Government shutdown at risk as Trump’s demands put Speaker Johnson in a bind
WASHINGTON — A government shutdown at risk, House Speaker Mike Johnson is fighting to figure out how to meet President-elect Donald Trump’s sudden demands — and…
From Gaza to the Arctic: A Palestinian filmmaker caught between two worlds | Documentary
Mohamed Jabaly finds himself stateless in Norway when the Gaza border suddenly closes.Palestinian director Mohamed Jabaly travels abroad for the first time when he is…
Fox News anchor Neil Cavuto departs in cost-cutting move
Neal Cavuto, the first anchor hired by Fox News in 1996, is leaving the network, another casualty of cost-cutting in the TV news business.Cavuto, 66,…
Premier League: Wolves hire Pereira from Saudi Pro League’s Al Shabab | Football News
Vitor Pereira leaves Saudi Pro League club Al Shabab to take immediate charge at the English Premier League strugglers.Premier League struggler Wolverhampton Wanderers have hired…
Calmes: A peaceful transfer of power — you can thank Harris and Biden
Did you miss it? On Tuesday, the electoral college made official what we’ve known for six weeks: Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris for the presidency.Americans…
Brazil court orders Adele to delete song ‘copied’ from local musician | Music
NewsFeedA judge in Rio de Janiero has ordered the global withdrawal of the song “Million Years Ago” by British singer Adele, following a plagiarism claim…
After an oil spill, he took a vow of silence. Today he preaches kindness
Before watching “Planetwalker,” a short documentary released this month by L.A. Times Studios and Bloomberg Green Docs, I had never heard of John Francis. When…
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of ‘extermination’ by intentionally depriving Gaza of water
Amal al-Robayaa embarks on the daily struggle to find water and food on November 7, 2023, amid the ruins of the family home destroyed in…
Paris Hilton, gender parity, Siberian tigers: 3 good-news stories for the holidays
Hello and happy Thursday. There are 32 days until the inauguration and, bust out the tissues, this is my last newsletter until Jan. 7. That…
Christmas in Damascus is different this year, after al-Assad’s fall | Syria’s War News
Damascus, Syria – There’s something different about Christmas this year, Damascenes say. Although the decorations may have been more elaborate last year, Carol al-Sahhaf says this…
Women’s prisons are rife with trauma. Can California set a new course at Chowchilla?
CHOWCHILLA, Calif. — Gazing across the crowd of women, fresh from county jail in their orange prison jumpsuits, Lena Coleman wishes she could save them all.…
Justice Department sues CVS for allegedly filling unlawful opioid prescriptions
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against CVS for unlawfully filling opioid prescriptions. File Photo by Michael Kleinfeld/UPI | License Photo Dec. 19 (UPI) --…
Transgender government employees see peril under Trump
WASHINGTON — The Air Force lieutenant colonel left the Pentagon one day and returned the next — with a new name and a new gender identity.Bree…
Red Bull names Liam Lawson as new F1 driver alongside Verstappen for 2025 | Motorsports News
Lawson replaces Sergio Perez, who exited Red Bull Racing on Wednesday after four years with the world championship team.New Zealander Liam Lawson will replace Sergio…