Newsom called it a ‘gimmick.’ Now he’s using the trick to lower California’s massive deficit
SACRAMENTO — With a windfall of cash five years ago, Gov. Newsom said he was doing away with a state budget “gimmick” one of his predecessors…
Silence spoke volumes about O.J. Simpson’s football legacy
The terse response from the Pro Football Hall of Fame to O.J. Simpson’s death says so much in so few words. No flowery language. No…
Met Police knew about Westminster ‘honeytrap’ messages last year
Concerns have been raised that the unsolicited, flirtatious WhatsApp messages from people calling themselves "Charlie" or "Abi" were part of an organised attempt, possibly by…
Coachella ticket sales down: Why hasn’t this year sold out?
In 2015, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was one of the hottest tickets in town, selling out in record time: 40 minutes. AC/DC…
OJ Simpson, former football star accused of murder, dies
O.J. Simpson, whose rise and fall from American football hero to accused murderer to prison inmate fueled a rancorous public drama that obsessed the nation…
After a year of war in Sudan, what is the situation now? | Conflict News
It has been nearly one year since war broke out in Sudan, causing a devastating humanitarian crisis and bringing long-existing political and ethnic tensions into…
Can Rory McIlroy finally win the elusive Masters and career slam?
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy is a green jacket away from a career grand slam, something only five players have done in the history of golf.…
The top 10 most expensive dog breeds to feed – and the one that costs nearly £1K per year in food
ARE you desperate to own a dog but aren’t sure what breed is perfect for you? You may wish to check which ones are most…
Homeland Security secretary navigates working with Republicans
WASHINGTON — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas was expected to be testifying about his agency’s 2025 budget Wednesday just as House Republicans advanced…
Rod Carew lashes out at Arte Moreno and Angels leadership
One of the most celebrated players in Angels history is so estranged from the club that he believes there is only one possible path toward…
Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban was modeled on California’s
It was the era of the Wild West, when white men from back East were flooding into Arizona to reap the golden bounty of the…
Here’s how many of Caitlin Clark’s WNBA games will be on national TV
Caitlin Clark has helped take NCAA women’s basketball to unprecedented heights of popularity. Now the WNBA appears ready to see if the University of Iowa…
Former Trump executive sentenced to 5 months in jail for lying
NEW YORK — Allen Weisselberg, a retired executive in Donald Trump’s real estate empire, was sentenced Wednesday to five months in jail for lying under oath…
CinemaCon 2024: Exhibitors want more movies, less piracy
Somehow, heartbreak feels good in a place like CinemaCon — where no matter how many hits the motion picture industry has taken over the last…
Richard Leibner, pioneering agent of TV news stars, dies at 85
Richard Leibner, the accountant-turned-agent who turbocharged the careers of numerous TV journalists, died Tuesday after a long illness. He was 85. Jay Sures, vice chairman…
Todd Chrisley ordered to pay $755,000 in defamation lawsuit
Imprisoned reality TV star Todd Chrisley is facing even more legal and financial woes. Last week, a federal jury found that the real estate tycoon,…
Gaza war reshapes somber Ramadan in Jerusalem’s Old City
JERUSALEM — The Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which ends this week, is a time of spiritual renewal, communal bonding and reflection on one’s relationship with…
Trump says leave abortion to the states. What does that mean?
Former President Trump released his 2024 stance on abortion Monday, saying he supports leaving it up to states to determine abortion access — in essence…
Tiger Woods is back at the Masters: ‘I think I can get one more’
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The dramatic elevation changes of Augusta National are not always evident in Masters broadcasts. It’s a common observation by first-timers to the storied…
Oregon tribe’s casino bid sparks furor over what land they call home
YREKA, Calif. — It was midafternoon at the Rain Rock Casino in this faded Gold Rush town, and Jody Criner had just won $47 on the…