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Supreme Court decision guide: A breakdown of major cases and rulings expected in June and early July
The U.S. Supreme Court will be issuing decisions in a number of high-stakes cases concerning hot-button issues like abortion, gun access and former president Trump's criminal cases. Here's a guide to some of the major cases the justices will rule on in the coming weeks.
8 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
If Gavin Newsom runs for president, how will his record as California governor play nationally?
“The history books are going to judge you based on how you do your job at your current station in political life.”
5 min read - USMiami Herald
$200, a red car and an arrest? Questions loom in murders of elderly Broward couple
Maurice Newson’s arrest warrant, however, was penned by a homicide detective — and delves into developments in the probe, including conflicting statements made by one of the Melvins’ granddaughters.
5 min read - PoliticsSalon
"Coconut-pilled": VP Harris' online stock skyrockets after Biden debate performance
Spending much of her term in a rut of unpopularity, Harris is seeing a viral moment after Biden's debate flop
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
‘Immediate’ evacuations underway for fire in California town of Lower Lake, sheriff says
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office warned residents should leave immediately as flames spread onto a main artery.
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
DUI checkpoints planned for the Sacramento area during Fourth of July stretch. What we know
The Sacramento Police Department and the California Highway Patrol will conduct DUI checkpoints in Sacramento County on Friday.
1 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Buy this quiet corner of the stock market as the US braces for a highly active hurricane season, research firm says
A "very active" hurricane season this summer has been predicted with expectations for 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and five "major" hurricanes.
2 min read - LifestyleSacramento Bee
Best fried chicken in California is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1
The chicken joint started as a food truck.
1 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I tried Guy Fieri and Gordon Ramsay's quick burger recipes, and the best one was easier to make
Both Gordon Ramsay and Guy Fieri have 10-minute burger recipes, but which one is the best? Business Insider decided to find out.
8 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
AI will power the S&P 500 another 27% higher before peaking next year, research firm says
The benchmark index still has room to grow as the rising AI bubble will keep driving stocks higher, Capital Economics says.
2 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
3 tips for making the perfect burger at home, according to the top butcher expert in America
Pat LaFrieda told Business Insider he never adds lettuce to his burger, prefers brioche buns, and uses grape tomatoes for flavor.
3 min read - LifestyleSacramento Bee
Do fireworks freak out your pets? Sacramento experts have advice to ease their anxiety
The Fourth of July can send your dogs and cats into panic mode. Let’s keep them calm and out of the heat.
4 min read - OpinionMiami Herald
Jorge Pérez: Gov. DeSantis, I urge you to reconsider slashing arts funding in Florida | Opinion
The arts are not a luxury; they are a necessity, says Jorge Perez| Opinion
3 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Orlando-based QB commits to Canes; what UM is getting. And more good news on the way?
Miami Hurricanes get commitment from a quarterback
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Hurricane Beryl has devastated the Caribbean. Here’s how you can help from Miami
Where to donate cash, food and clothing to people affected by the storm.
3 min read - USMiami Herald
‘We cannot afford to lose another life’: Advocates urge boat safety for Fourth of July
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava reminded boaters to be responsible this weekend. That means staying sober and being vigilant, she said.
4 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Replacing Biden with anyone but Harris would be a real headache for Democrats
Though the president remains devoted to running, Harris is likely the simplest replacement — with easiest access to the Biden campaign's millions.
5 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Top GOPer Says This Bonkers Rule Would Have Saved Steve Bannon
Oklahoma’s state education official thinks Christian nationalism would have kept Bannon out of jail.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Stock market today: US stocks edge up as traders mull cooler private payroll data
ADP data showed the job market slowed in June, with the private payrolls rising just 150,000, below expectations for 160,000.
2 min read - SportsSacramento Bee
Sacramento Kings rule rookie guard Devin Carter out for California Classic due to injury
The rookie guard from Providence was selected with the 13th overall pick in last week’s NBA draft.
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Working outdoors during this California heat wave? Here are your rights and protections
The rules were established nearly two decades ago, when California became the first state in the nation to implement heat illness standards.
2 min read - HealthBusiness Insider
Experts are racing to contain 'the most dangerous' monkeypox virus yet before it causes a global outbreak
The new monkeypox strain spreads mpox rash in new ways. "There's definitely the opportunity for this to get on an airplane," one health expert said.
4 min read - USSacramento Bee
Neighbor armed with knife terrorized families for months and wasn’t evicted, suit says
Now the Oregon families have filed a $6 million lawsuit.
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California Heat Wave: The underestimated danger of hot surfaces
Ron Falk lost his right leg, had extensive skin grafting on the left one and is still recovering a year after collapsing on the searing asphalt outside a Phoenix convenience store where he stopped for a cold soda during a heat wave. Now using a wheelchair, the 62-year-old lost his job and his home. He’s recovering at […]
7 min read - BusinessKTLA articles
Here’s what will be open or closed on Independence Day
Americans nationwide will be taking time on Thursday to celebrate the birth of the country’s independence. In honor of the holiday, some businesses and establishments will be closed. Here’s what you need to know: Government Offices Nonessential offices, including the DMV and public libraries, will be closed on Thursday. Postal Service Local post offices will […]
1 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Kelly: Who sits on Miami’s salary throne? These are the highest-paid Dolphins players in 2024 | Opinion
Take a look at the 12 highest-paid Dolphins players in 2024.
6 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
My family tried 15 of Costco's premade meals, and we'd buy almost all of them again
My family tried and ranked several of the Kirkland Signature meals from Costco, from the ravioli lasagna to the meatloaf with mashed potatoes.
17 min read - EntertainmentSalon
Bette Midler trolls SCOTUS with "Wizard of Oz" parody tune: "If you only had a heart!"
“Neil and Brett, you spiteful judges/ We gals are holding grudges," Midler sings, among other creative lyrics
1 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
My brother drowned trying to save someone else on the Fourth of July. I dread the holiday every year.
My family had a reunion on the Fourth of July in 1990, and my brother drowned. Ever since he died, I've dreaded the holiday, and don't celebrate.
6 min read - USKTLA articles
Death Valley could set world record for hottest temp next week
The heat is close to unbearable in much of Southern California, but if you’re a weather history buff, at least there’s a silver lining. Death Valley may break its own record for hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth. The current record for the highest reliably measured temperature is 130, set at Death Valley in August […]
1 min read - USFox News
Central Park attempted rape suspect who attacked sunbathing woman is charged, police say
The suspect accused of attempting to rape a sunbather in Central Park in New York has been arrested and charged, authorities said Wednesday.
2 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Another Democrat Breaks Ranks, Calls for Biden to Withdraw From Race
The public calls for Biden to step aside are growing.
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
Record-breaking travel expected in California this holiday weekend. Here’s how to prepare
This Fourth of July weekend could be one of the busiest in history for California’s roadways and airports.
3 min read - LifestyleThe Cool Down
Popular vegan restaurant owner expanding menu to include meat from regenerative farming: 'People are still eating meat everywhere I look'
“I hope that the vegan community and the regenerative community can really come together because I think they’re both powerful, powerful pathways for change.”
4 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
2 House Democrats have now called for Biden to drop out of the race
Rep. Lloyd Doggett and Raúl Grijalva became the first members of Congress to call on Biden to drop out this week.
2 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Preview, predictions as Copa America quarterfinals kick off with Argentina vs. Ecuador
Lionel Messi expected to play for Argentina vs. Ecuador in the Copa America quarterfinals.
6 min read - PoliticsINSIDER
It's getting hard to see how Biden can stay in the race
Biden is insisting he won't drop out. But there's seemingly unstoppable momentum behind efforts to push him aside.
3 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
9 tips for making the perfect burger at home, according to Chili's head chef
Brian Paquette, the head of culinary at Chili's, said the key to making a perfect burger is choosing the right ground meat.
7 min read - USFox News
Diddy sued by former porn star for alleged sex trafficking through 'calculated grooming scheme': lawsuit
Sean "Diddy" Combs faces a new lawsuit filed in New York. A former adult film star accused the producer of sex trafficking from years of working at his "white parties."
3 min read - ScienceBusiness Insider
SpaceX Dragon Capsule debris as big as a car hood crash-landed in North Carolina. It's part of a major space trash problem.
Humans are launching more stuff in space than ever before and we don't have the right models to predict when and where it's going to return to Earth.
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Travis Kelce’s rule appearing with Taylor Swift on stage: ‘Do not drop Taylor’
Swifties weren’t “ready for it” when Travis Kelce made a surprise appearance during the Eras Tour last month. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end was decked out in a three-piece tux and top hat for his onstage debut with his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, during her show at London’s Wembley Stadium on June 23. The surprise […]
3 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Mississippi Republicans’ Maps Struck Down for Being Too Racist
A federal court has just dealt a serious blow to Mississippi Republicans.
2 min read - CelebrityFox News
Nick Cannon, father of 12, explains why he insured his ‘most valuable body part’ for $10 million
Nick Cannon, who has fathered 12 children, shared last month that he got an insurance policy on his "most valuable assets." Now, he's sharing why he made the surprising move.
3 min read - USKTLA articles
Montebello man convicted for his role in smuggling fentanyl into rehab center, leading to OD death
A man from Los Angeles County could spend between 20 years and life in prison for his role in distributing fentanyl into a rehabilitation center that resulted in one man’s overdose death. Juan Carlos Gutierrez, 33, of Montebello was found guilty Wednesday of supplying fentanyl to a woman who then helped smuggle the dangerous narcotic […]
2 min read - SportsSacramento Bee
Free ice cream, misters and cooling stations: How Sacramento-area venues are beating the heat
Local concert venues and sports arenas are taking special measures to “make sure everyone is prepared for the heat.”
3 min read - USKTLA articles
Police go airborne in the war on illegal fireworks
Authorities in one California city are warning anyone who plans to set off illegal fireworks this holiday weekend that cops may be watching – from the sky. Police in Modesto released aerial footage from their surveillance helicopter, Sky1, showing an illegal fireworks display in a residential area on the night of June 29. In the […]
1 min read - ScienceNextShark
Chinese researchers discover gene that protects Asians from obesity
Researchers at Fudan University in China have identified a specific gene variant that appears to protect people in southern China and Southeast Asia from obesity. The study, published in the Journal of Genetics and Genomics last month, involved the analyses of 16 basal mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) haplogroups, genetic families that trace back to a common ancestor.
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
After Supreme Court’s contentious homelessness ruling, what’s next for California cities?
The ruling holds that state and local governments may enact total bans on encampments. Some California cities see an opportunity to enforce ordinances.
7 min read - USNextShark
16-year-old Chinese boy beat with iron rod on New Zealand bus
On Friday morning, during the Maori New Year public holiday, a 16-year-old teen named Jason was brutally attacked on an Auckland bus by a woman wielding an iron rod. The assailant, described as a Maori woman “more than 200 kilograms," hit Jason multiple times and stabbed him in the face, knocking out five of his teeth, on board the bus after having allegedly shouted "ch*nk" at him at Johns Lane stop. Man intervenes: A 75-year-old Chinese man, Penglai Qiuyue, intervened and managed to grab the
1 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Michael Flynn Addresses Speculation About Being Trump’s Vice President
Don’t worry, Donald Trump did not pick Michael Flynn as his running mate.
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