How Tom Hanks's son Chet spawned a hateful meme online
Study links popular weight loss drugs to debilitating eye condition
Southwest adopts 'poison pill' as Elliott Investment takes stake in the company
FTC moves to block $4 billion merger of mattress giants
Extreme heat will be part of Fourth of July festivities in much of the U.S.
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Hurricane Beryl tracker: Storm downgraded to Category 4 as it churns toward Jamaica, leaving multiple dead in its path
Beryl’s sustained winds have now reached 165 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center, and a hurricane warning has been issued for Jamaica later this week.
3 min read - USYahoo News
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 - WorldSacramento Bee
Condado de Sacramento deja de suministrar agua a indigentes al inicio de ola de calor
“Quizá vaya de puerta en puerta y pida, pero la gente suele enfadarse por eso. Ahora mismo no tengo dinero en efectivo”.
5 min read - SportsMiami Herald
2024 Miami Heat summer league guide, with full roster breakdown and schedule
The Miami Heat begins summer league later this week. Here’s the roster and schedule.
7 min read - SportsSacramento Bee
Gavin Newsom’s latest project? He’ll host a podcast with NFL star Marshawn Lynch
Newsom will join Super Bowl champion Marshawn Lynch and NFL agent Doug Hendrickson in a new weekly show that debuts July 15.
2 min read - CelebritySalon
Ann Wilson shares cancer diagnosis as Heart postpones tour
Sister Nancy Wilson also shared her own comments about the tour
1 min read - CelebrityMiami Herald
Ivanka Trump just broke her silence about her family in new interview: ‘It’s painful’
Former first daughter covered a lot of ground with Lex Fridman
2 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I've visited over 50 cities in Europe. London and Paris were great, but these 5 lesser-known locations are worth a visit.
After traveling to 50 cities in Europe, I've discovered some beautiful hidden gems. From Bath to Bruges, these are the cities worth visiting.
4 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Exploring Dolphins’ options with Tagovailoa. And who advocates a holdout if no new deal
Dolphins have options with Tagovailoa.
7 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Heat makes move to retain Thomas Bryant in free agency. The details and what it means for roster
Thomas Bryant is returning to the Heat on a one-year deal.
5 min read - USMiami Herald
The latest on salmonella outbreaks and cucumbers: 449 people ill, another Florida link
But the FDA doesn’t think this business accounts for all the sick in the outbreak.
3 min read - NewsSacramento Bee
Camión que mató a trabajador de Pitman Farms es de empresa infractora de seguridad
EXCLUSIVO: Pitman Family Farms, la empresa detrás de Mary’s Chicken, también es propietaria de la empresa de transporte implicada en la muerte de un trabajador en su planta de procesamiento de pollo de Sanger.
9 min read - LifestyleSacramento Bee
A taco café? Late night gyros? These 24 restaurants just opened around Sacramento
A taco cafe, a seven-item Italian restaurant and a late-night gyro spot all debuted in June, along with 21 others.
5 min read - HealthINSIDER
Patients on Ozempic are developing a rare form of sudden blindness, doctors say
Doctors are concerned that a small number of patients on semaglutide are coming in with a form of sudden blindness called NAION.
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Massachusetts secured a big raise for Uber and Lyft drivers in the state, but some are worried the deal could have negative side effects
Uber and Lyft settle to pay Massachusetts drivers $32.50 per hour for time spent completing a ride, as well as paid sick leave and accident insurance.
7 min read - WorldINSIDER
Ukraine is killing Russian missiles with hand-me-down air defense weapons the US retired decades ago
The MIM-23 Hawk surface-to-air system was first fielded in the 1960s and has long been considered obsolete, with militaries favoring other weapons.
3 min read - LifestyleBusiness Insider
Instacart shoppers are using the app's 'reorder items' button to see how much grocery prices increased over the years
Receipts from online shopping apps like Instacart give a highly personal view into how inflation has impacted Americans.
3 min read - PoliticsINSIDER
Biden's path to victory is much narrower following his debate disaster with states like New Mexico and Virginia suddenly in play for Trump
If President Joe Biden slumps any further in the polls, states that Republicans haven't carried in decades could be in play.
5 min read - PoliticsSalon
Biden sources say Harris likely to take over if president steps aside, but no decision has been made
A White House spokesperson denied a report that Biden is seriously considering dropping out of the race
2 min read - ScienceSacramento Bee
La sequía afecta el 80% de las cosechas de los cafetaleros de la frontera sur de México
“Que nos apoyen a los pequeños productores en lo que puedan, en el producto del café, lo que se resta de la cosecha”.
3 min read - USSacramento Bee
Four homes destroyed, 13k remain evacuated as Thompson Fire burns 3,000 acres in Butte County
The city of Oroville declared a state of emergency as state and federal resources pour in to fight the place.
5 min read - BusinessINSIDER
I went inside a hidden room where flight attendants sleep on long-haul flights. I was amazed by its small size and comfy beds.
Business Insider's reporter toured a secret room above economy where Air New Zealand flight attendants sleep on long-haul Boeing 777-300ER flights.
6 min read - LifestyleSalon
"Top Chef" finalist Savannah Miller talks eggs, North Carolina and why taking risks is "addictive"
"After filming 'Top Chef,' I've also found a new passion for competition cooking"
14 min read - USFox News
Oklahoma judge charged in drive-by shootings faces suspension for alleged corruption, courthouse sex
Oklahoma Judge Brian Noel Lovell allegedly had sex with bailiffs in the courthouse before and after carrying out drive-by shootings, according to a petition to unseat him.
4 min read - USKTLA articles
Tourist killed in Newport Beach shopping mall robbery identified
Authorities have released the identity of the tourist who was killed during a robbery attempt at Newport Beach’s upscale Fashion Island shopping mall on Tuesday. Patricia McKay, 68, was walking with her husband when two thieves accosted them with a handgun outside the mall’s Barnes and Noble bookstore at about 3:30 p.m., according to the […]
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Nancy Pelosi disclosed stock market trades made by her husband. He loaded up on AI plays like Nvidia and sold Tesla.
Trading activity by members of Congress has come under scrutiny in recent years, with calls to ban Congress from trading individual stocks.
2 min read - USKTLA articles
Driver, 19, suspected of DUI in crash that killed 3 passengers in Los Angeles County
Three passengers were killed in a suspected DUI crash when the driver lost control of her vehicle early Wednesday in the Castaic community of Los Angeles County. A 2010 Toyota Camry was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed just before 12:30 a.m. when the driver was unable to navigate a curve on The […]
1 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Jeff Bezos is cashing out billions in Amazon shares — again
The Amazon cofounder filed a notice with the SEC to sell 25 million Amazon shares worth close to $5 billion on Tuesday.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Google employees react to facial-recognition security being tested at one of its campuses
Google employees are mixed on new facial recognition security being tested at one of their campuses.
4 min read - SportsMiami Herald
A 63 year old is competing at Miss Florida USA pageant. Meet this West Kendall queen
The show will livestream all weekend
1 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I booked the cheapest accommodation on an overnight train in Europe. I'll never do it again.
Business Insider's reporter took an overnight train in Europe from Berlin to Vienna in a seat in a shared cabin with five other people.
7 min read - PoliticsFox News
Top Democrats rage over Biden's debate deflection: 'Don't know who's making decisions'
Top Democrats told Axios they are angry with President Biden's deflection and denial after his poor debate performance, fearing he hurts Democrats' prospects in the House and Senate.
4 min read - USKTLA articles
Fireworks can be breathtaking in more ways that one
As if the high temperatures blasting Southern California weren’t enough, residents also need to be concerned about air quality after the fireworks of July 4. Because of Independence Day celebrations, the South Coast Air Quality Management District anticipates hazardous air quality levels “throughout parts of Los Angeles and Orange Counties and the Inland Empire on […]
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
How hot will Sacramento get on the Fourth of July? Here’s the forecast as heat wave strikes
Triple-digit temperatures have been baking the Sacramento area.
2 min read - PoliticsFox News
Karine Jean-Pierre book excerpt on working for ‘doomed’ candidates resurfaces
A 2020 book excerpt where White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre detailed her past work for "doomed" political candidates resurfaced this week.
3 min read - PoliticsFox News
Anti-Trump Republicans express serious concerns about Biden post-debate: 'It was terrible'
Ex-Republicans expressed serious concerns about President Biden remaining at the top of the ticket for the Democratic Party after watching the presidential debate.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
3 signs the housing market's affordability recession is finally ending
The housing market will see a rolling recovery as supply, price growth, and sales slowly improve, Charles Schwab says.
3 min read - EntertainmentINSIDER
Celebrities who died in 2024
We look back on the stars we lost in 2024, including O.J. Simpson, Robert Towne, Donald Sutherland, and Chita Rivera.
21 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Tech giants like Google and Meta are admitting AI could actually hurt their businesses
AI seems like it's everywhere, with companies racing to develop the new tech. But tech giants have started acknowledging its risks, too.
2 min read - WorldSacramento Bee
México’ shelters at northern border fear rise in migrants due to Biden’ regulating policy
Shelters on U.S.-México border fear surge of migrants
3 min read - USMiami Herald
Heavy traffic expected in the Florida Keys for the Fourth of July parade, weekend
Thursday morning, the annual Independence Day parade is expected to slow traffic in Key Largo from around 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
1 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Democrats are ironically declaring their support for Kamala Harris on social media
The deluge of "coconut tree" memes reveals an emerging truth: Democrats are convincing themselves that the VP can beat Trump, and Biden can't.
4 min read - USThe Cool Down
Famed climber Alex Honnold shines light on 'unfair' conditions faced by large Indigenous community: 'Putting power back into the right hands'
"It's another example of the communities most affected by climate change."
3 min read - PoliticsFox News
Trump campaign rips Biden after former president's mental acuity called into question
The Trump campaign blasted Biden acolytes for trying to turn around concerns about the president's mental acuity on to his Republican challenger.
2 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Biden Campaign Scrambles to Keep Staff Calm After Disastrous Debate
Joe Biden’s campaign is in chaos. Can they calm the panic?
2 min read - PoliticsSalon
Head of group responsible for Project 2025 threatens violence if people challenge their "revolution"
Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, hailed a SCOTUS decision that gave partial immunity to Trump
2 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Team Biden Fumes Over Report He’s Considering Dropping Out of Race
Team Biden is furious over a new report that claims Biden is considering whether to continue in the race. But the story’s details are a bit different.
2 min read - CelebrityKTLA articles
Gov. Newsom and Marshawn Lynch team up for ‘unexpected collaboration’
It’s being called an “unexpected collaboration.” The governor of California and a Super Bowl champion teaming up for a podcast weren’t on our 2024 bingo cards, but here we are. On Wednesday morning, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch announced they’ve started a podcast. The iHeart Media production is called “Politickin'” and also […]
2 min read - PoliticsINSIDER
Biden told an ally he realizes it could be over for him
The president told a key ally that he knows he might not be able to save his reelection bid, per The New York Times and CNN.
2 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
16 easy ways to make your potato salad even better using things you already have in your kitchen
This Fourth of July weekend, adding ingredients like avocado, vinegar, bacon, potato chips, or garlic can elevate a simple potato salad.
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