Massive central California wildfire keeps growing and becomes state’s largest blaze of the year 
Crews battle huge fire in North Las Vegas; 1 person injured 
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs loses bid to get out of jail prior to sentencing 
2 stabbed in violent food court altercation inside Southern California mall 
Truck driver was on his phone during I-95 crash that killed 5, NTSB says 
Trump promised mass deportations. Educators worry fear will keep immigrants’ kids from school
Last time Donald Trump was president, rumors of immigration raids terrorized the Oregon community where Gustavo Balderas...
Politics
Trump picks Jay Bhattacharya, who backed COVID herd immunity, to lead National Institutes of Health
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen health economist Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine...
Israeli cabinet to vote on Lebanon ceasefire deal after Netanyahu approves ‘in principle,’ source says
The Israeli cabinet will vote on a ceasefire deal in Lebanon on Tuesday, Benjamin Netanyahu’s...
Opinions
I Have a Dream, 61 years later: What we must fight for daily
Aug. 28, 2024, marks the 61st anniversary of my uncle, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous...
‘I have been researching death for 30 years. I am now convinced it is reversible’
Cancer, heart disease, diabetes… name most major conditions, and treatment today has changed radically from decades past. Except...
Mother wants answers after son comes home from school with hair cut
A family in Red Rock, Oklahoma, wants answers after their son, who is autistic and...
Business
Costco is pushing back — hard — against the anti-DEI movement
Costco is battling an anti-DEI wave with a stern rebuke to activist shareholders looking to...
A boomer retired early and moved to a California beach house. She regretted it, returned to work, and sold the house.
Misty Miller submitted her retirement paperwork seven years ago with over $500,000 saved. A week later, she...
Elon Musk’s Starlink to launch on United Airlines flights by spring
United Airlines flights will have access to Elon Musk’s Starlink Wi-Fi services as early as...
Entertainment
Brad Pitt’s Rep Speaks Out After Police Arrest Imposters for Allegedly Posing as Actor, Scamming Over $350K from Women
“It’s awful that scammers take advantage of fans’ strong connection with celebrities,” said Brad Pitt’s...
Reese Witherspoon is looking for a young Elle Woods for ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel
The time has come for Reese Witherspoon and the team behind the new “Legally Blonde”...
The Masked Singer ‘s First Season 12 Celeb Reveal Is a Total Touchdown
We never thought we’d see this sports star transform into a sea slug. Leaf Sheep—which...
Health
What are tonsil stones? Here’s why they may be the cause of your bad breath.
Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are calcium debris deposits that form on the tonsils. While tonsil...
Crashing by Noon? This Is the Ideal Breakfast for Men Versus Women, Study Suggests
For years we’ve heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Passing on your kid’s...
EPA finalizes stricter rules targeting ‘scourge’ of lead paint dust in homes, child-care facilities
Any level of lead paint dust in is considered hazardous, according to new requirements for...
Sports
Bryce Young trade will continue to haunt the Carolina Panthers for years
There have been plenty of bad, lopsided, franchise-crushing, what-were-you-thinking trades in NFL history. You’d be...
Lionel Messi scores twice vs. Philadelphia Union in return to Inter Miami lineup
Lionel Messi scored twice in four minutes as Inter Miami beat the Philadelphia Union 3-1 in his...
Canelo Álvarez outclasses Edgar Berlanga to retain super middleweight belts in unanimous decision
Canelo Álvarez spent his Saturday doing what he usually does around this time of year amid...