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 
Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as the next Senate majority leader,...
Politics
The House now belongs to the GOP. Here’s what party leaders say they’ll do first.
The House of Representatives will be under GOP rule next year, cementing Republicans’ unified control...
It’s easier than you might think for teens to buy restricted e-cigarette devices online
Although sales of tobacco products have been restricted in hundreds of municipalities across the US,...
Opinions
Gender equality at the Olympics is a gold medal victory. But there’s still work to do.
Women athletes have come a long way since the 1900 Paris Olympics, where they were first allowed...
As an Afghan woman athlete, I’m proud to see us at the Olympics despite the Taliban
I began playing basketball at my school in Kabul, Afghanistan, at age 14. Because of...
US Senator Mike Lawler is Committed to “Covering People’s Mouth”, Making Freedom of Speech into Futility
In May 2024, Lawler’s Anti-Semitism Awareness Act put Israelis and Jews into the vortex of...
Business
The Fed could be on the verge of ripping up its rate script for 2025
Investors are betting a final 2024 rate cut this Wednesday is a sure thing from the Federal...
Consumer backlash erupts after backpack in video from UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting is identified by its manufacturer
The CEO of a company that makes high-end backpacks said he and his employees have...
Egg prices may soon ‘flirt with record highs,’ supplier says. Here’s why.
It’s déjà vu for grocery shoppers, as the price of those Grade A eggs has spiked in...
Entertainment
‘Inside Out 2’ Sets Disney+ Premiere Date
Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is set to begin streaming on Disney+ on September 25, the studio announced...
Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to impaired driving in New York
Justin Timberlake urged drivers not to get behind the wheel of a car after even a...
Jon Bon Jovi praised for talking woman off the ledge of a Nashville bridge
Police in Nashville, Tennessee, praised singer Jon Bon Jovi for helping prevent a tragedy by...
Health
Many older people relocate after dementia diagnosis
A new diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or other dementia often spurs a person to move from their home,...
New cervical cancer treatment cuts risk of death from disease, according to trial results
Adding a six-week course of chemotherapy to the standard course of treatment for locally advanced...
Why taking a break during exercise can help you burn more calories: study
Stop more to lose more. Researchers have recently discovered that taking breaks during a walk...
Sports
Steph to stay! NBA superstar inks new deal with Warriors
Curry is 36 and won’t turn 37 until March, but since the extension would activate...
What to know for the start of the Paralympic Games
The summer of games is not over. After what might be considered the first true post-Covid...
The Caitlin Counter: How Clark and the Fever have benefited from the Olympic break
Caitlin Clark received a gift bestowed to only a handful of WNBA rookies in the...