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Major storm slams in Southern California, flash flood warnings issued

The atmospheric river storm is likely to cause a slew of hazards this week across California, including urban flooding, downed trees, outages and travel delays.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 6 minutes ago

Opinion - Can Grand Slam Track craft a new narrative after botched rookie season that led to bankruptcy? After Grand Slam Track cancelled the finale of its inaugural season, it was thought the upstart simply ran out of money. However, a steady stream of news leaks, public statements and a mid-December bankruptcy filing have made clear that they never had it. Sports - | 5 hours ago

After Grand Slam Track cancelled the finale of its inaugural season, it was thought the upstart simply ran out of money. However, a steady stream of news leaks, public statements and a mid-December bankruptcy filing have made clear that they never had it.

CBC News - Sports - 38 minutes ago

Joe Rogan, Tom Segura Mock Bill Clinton's Epstein Files Statement: 'The Killer Joining the Search Party'

Podcaster Joe Rogan and comedian Tom Segura suggested that the released files about convicted child sex predator Jeffrey Epstein could be fake while also roasting former President Bill Clinton's response to being in so many of them.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 43 minutes ago

Nearly 100 Minnesota mayors sound alarm over state fraud scandal

South St. Paul Mayor Jimmy Francis and Crosslake Mayor Jackson Purfeerst discuss the alleged fraud scandal under Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and who should be held accountable on ‘Fox & Friends.’

Fox News - Opinion - 47 minutes ago

Pentagon Uses Military Housing Funds for $1,776 "Warrior Dividend" -- A one-time $1,776 payment was issued to service members, drawing on existing Pentagon housing funds approved earlier by...

A one-time $1,776 payment was issued to service members, drawing on existing Pentagon housing funds approved earlier by Congress.

Military.com - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

U.S., Ukraine reach consensus on key issues to end war, but territorial disputes remain -- -

The United States and Ukraine have reached a consensus on several critical issues aimed at bringing an end to the nearly four-year conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but sensitive issues around territorial control and managing its nuclear plant remain unresolved, Zelenskyy told journalists on Tuesday.

CBC News - World - 1 hour ago

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) will seek power in next year's state elections. Civil society groups are alarmed.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) will seek power in next year's state elections. Civil society groups are alarmed, as are security services, which have found that some of its factions represent extremist threats.

Deutsche Welle - World - 2 hours ago

Matti Friedman: Israel Had a Disorienting 2025. What Comes Next? -- As the world's attention moves away from the Jewish State, its people are left to pick up the pieces.

As the world’s attention moves away from the Jewish State, its people are left to pick up the pieces, writes Matti Friedman.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Colorado mom accused of killing 2 children and fleeing to UK returns stateside to face murder charges

Colorado mother accused of killing two of her children, injuring another during custody battle extradited from U.K. to face murder charges after lengthy international legal fight.

Fox News - US News - 3 hours ago

US and Ukraine reach consensus on key issues, but territorial disputes unresolved

KYIV, Ukraine —  The United States and Ukraine have reached a consensus on several critical issues aimed at bringing an end to the nearly four-year conflict, but sensitive issues around territorial control in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland, along with the management of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, remain unresolved, Ukraine’s president said.

Manila Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

NSW state gun laws are now Australia's toughest

New South Wales now has the toughest gun laws in the country. They were among a suite of new changes aimed at cracking down on protests, and hate speech, which passed the state parliament. The changes were put through in an emergency sitting, in response to the Bondi terror attack. But the…

SBS - World - 4 hours ago

Sahel states reject 'predatory' foreign influence

Niger’s transitional leader has declared that the Alliance of Sahel States will not accept any foreign political diktat

Russia Today - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Retiring state Senator Patricia Jehlen has been the very model of a public servant -- Never seeking the limelight but always in touch with those she represented, her stewardship is a model for young people hoping to build a committed career in public service.

Never seeking the limelight but always in touch with those she represented, her stewardship is a model for young people hoping to build a committed career in public service.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 6 hours ago

Clippers deliver 'good statement win' against HOU

Terry Gannon and Reggie Miller discuss the hot shooting from the Los Angeles Clippers that led to a dominant win, while the Houston Rockets look to rebound from their "disappointing" effort.

NBC News - Sports - 7 hours ago

States Sue HHS, RFK Jr. Over Effort To Curtail Gender-Affirming Care For Kids

It's the latest clash between an administration that's cracking down on transgender health care for children, and advocates who say the care is medically necessary.

Huffington Post - Politics - 7 hours ago

Federal Judge Bars Trump Administration's Funding Cuts to Sanctuary States

The ruling restored more than $233 million in grants to 11 states and the District of Columbia.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

19 states and D.C. sue HHS over effort to ban transgender care for minors -- The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.

The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.

CBS News - Politics - 9 hours ago

Syria ministers talk military cooperation with Putin in Russia — state media

DAMASCUS, Syria — Damascus's foreign and defence ministers met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday during a visit to Moscow where they discussed military cooperation, Syrian state media said.

Manila Times - World - 9 hours ago

Pope Leo XIV 'Very Disappointed' With New Law In His Home State

The Pontiff expressed dismay that Illinois lawmakers have approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide.

Huffington Post - Politics - 10 hours ago

White House statement surfaces after '60 Minutes' delays 'Inside CECOT' story

The White House reportedly sent CBS a statement that was not included in a controversial "60 Minutes" segment pulled shortly before it was set to air on Sunday.

Fox News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

CBS didn't include White House statement about Angel Parents in CECOT segment on '60 Minutes'

The White House reportedly sent CBS a statement that was not included in a controversial "60 Minutes" segment pulled shortly before it was set to air on Sunday.

Fox News - Opinion - 11 hours ago

Trump admin sues Illinois Gov. Pritzker over laws shielding migrants from courthouse arrests

The DOJ sued Illinois Gov. Pritzker over state laws protecting migrants from being detained at sensitive locations such as hospitals, day cares and courts.

Fox News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Delaware state trooper shot, killed at DMV in New Castle

A Delaware state trooper has been killed during a shooting at a motor vehicle agency near Wilmington.

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

ACLU of Missouri Suing to Halt Use of State's New Congressional Map

The lawsuit also seeks a referendum on the issue at the next November election.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Why Hincapie missed Arsenal win as Arteta issues new injury update

Defender was a surprise absentee from the Arsenal matchday squad on Tuesday night

Evening Standard - Sports - 13 hours ago

Passengers Sue Delta and KLM Airlines for $200K, Claiming 'Bed Bug Infestation' Ruined Family Trip

A Virginia family of four is suing Delta Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines for an alleged bed bug infestation during their international flight.

People - Entertainment - 13 hours ago

Waymo sues Santa Monica, and the city sues right back: Court fight ahead

Waymo and Santa Monica are headed to court after the city ordered the company to cease overnight charging of its autonomous vehicles at two facilities, claiming the lights and beeping at the lots were a nuisance to residents.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 13 hours ago

Arteta praises Arsenal squad depth as new issue addressed after win

Conceding a late goal is fast becoming a habit for Arsenal

Evening Standard - Sports - 14 hours ago

Lawmaker sues over renaming of Kennedy Center to add Trump

Representative Joyce Beatty argued that without an act of Congress, the Kennedy Center’s board does not have the power to add the sitting president’s name to the institution.

Boston Globe - Politics - 14 hours ago

Winter Storm Map Shows States Possibly Getting Hit by Snow for Christmas

Millions of Americans are facing heavy snow likely to hit on Christmas as winter storms lash the United States.

Newsweek - US News - 14 hours ago

Steelers star faces major money issue if suspension for fan altercation is upheld

Pittsburgh Steelers star DK Metcalf could lose more than just two games for taking a swing at a Detroit Lions fan. It would also hit him in the wallet.

Fox News - Sports - 15 hours ago

Federal judge says Trump administration must restore disaster money to Democratic states

The ruling solidified a win for a coalition of 12 attorneys general who sued after learning their states would face drastically reduced federal grants over their “sanctuary” jurisdictions.

Boston Globe - Politics - 15 hours ago

VanEck CEO weighs in on state of the AI boom on 'The Claman Countdown'

VanEck CEO Jan Van Eck gives his expertise on the current state of the AI market and how companies are missing large macro trends on ‘The Claman Countdown.’

Fox News - Business - 15 hours ago

Delaware state trooper killed in DMV shooting incident, gunman also dead with no active threat: officials

A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday in a shooting at a Wilmington DMV. Officials say the suspect is dead and the scene is secure.

Fox News - US News - 15 hours ago

Supreme Court says Trump can't deploy National Guard to Chicago for now -- President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.

President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.

CBS News - Politics - 17 hours ago

An attack on US troops by an "Islamic State" supporter in the Syrian military undermines the new Syrian state.

The attack on US troops by a Syrian security forces member who was a supporter of the extremist "Islamic State" group in mid-December has consequences well beyond the four deaths that resulted.

Deutsche Welle - World - 17 hours ago

DeSean Jackson signs new contract as Delaware State football coach

DOVER — DeSean Jackson has signed a contract extension through 2028 as Delaware State State’s football coach. The former NFL star led the Hornets to a record of 8-4 this past fall in his …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Lawmaker sues over renaming of Kennedy Center to add Trump -- Representative Joyce Beatty argued that without an act of Congress, the Kennedy Center's board does not have the power to add the sitting president's name to the institution.

Representative Joyce Beatty argued that without an act of Congress, the Kennedy Center’s board does not have the power to add the sitting president’s name to the institution.

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 18 hours ago

Nearly Entire State of California Under Weather Warnings

Millions in California are facing severe weather on Tuesday as a strong atmospheric river pummels the state days before Christmas.

Newsweek - US News - 19 hours ago

All My Children and One Life to Live Were Both Set in Which U.S. State? -- Ray Hamel

Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Dec. 23, 2025.

Slate - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Youths 'throwing eggs at vulnerable peoples' homes' on Welsh estate

Police say they've had reports from vulnerable people on the street that they're being repeatedly targeted

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

COLLEGE FOOTBALL - DeSean Jackson signs new contract as Delaware State football coach

DOVER — DeSean Jackson has signed a contract extension through 2028 as Delaware State State’s football coach. The former NFL star led the Hornets to a record of 8-4 this past fall in his …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 21 hours ago

10 L-L League standouts earn Pennsylvania Football Writers All-State honors in Class 5A, 3A [lists]

The Pennsylvania Football Writers All-State teams for the 2025 season are rolling out, and 10 Lancaster-Lebanon League players were honored in the first wave of announcements.

Lancaster Online - Sports - 21 hours ago

Georgetown charter school under state review

Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence, a public charter school that opened in fall 2024 in Georgetown, was placed under state review Dec. 19.

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Mankin: Avelo being cheated by state lawmakers

Our legislators never cease to amaze me with the level of virtue-signaling stupidity they possess.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 21 hours ago

Election law expert chosen as new deputy in N.H. Secretary of State's office

Brendan A. O’Donnell was previously the head of the New Hampshire Department of Justice Election Law Unit.

Boston Globe - Politics - 21 hours ago

New York Times reporter sues Google, xAI, OpenAI over chatbot training

New York Times reporter and "Bad Blood" author John Carreyrou filed the lawsuit in California federal court with five other writers.

One America News Network - Technology - 21 hours ago

South Oak Cliff Football Player Arrested After Teammate Shot During State Championship Celebration

A South Oak Cliff High School football player is under arrest after one of his teammates was shot during a state championship celebration.

Breitbart - Sports - 21 hours ago

3 inmate escapees captured a state away after Atlanta jailbreak

Authorities have not shared details about how the escape was carried out

Independent UK - US News - 22 hours ago

Pakistani firm wins auction for majority stake in state airline PIA

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani firm on Tuesday (Dec 23) won an auction with a US$482 million bid for a majority stake in the loss-making national carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), in a deal seen as

Channel NewsAsia - World - 22 hours ago

GLOBE MAGAZINE -- The state wants to replace a crumbling women's prison. But some lawmakers are trying to abolish prisons altogether.

The Commonwealth imprisons fewer people than any other state. Reformers think the conditions are perfect for a radical experiment.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

THE FIFTH ESTATE -- 'This was totally preventable': Proposed rules aim to stop CRA from paying out more bogus refunds -- Canada

When the federal government tabled its 2025 budget last month, it included a proposal that tax fraud experts say is long overdue — if also a belated acknowledgement that the Canada Revenue Agency has been repeatedly duped into paying out millions in bogus tax refunds to scammers.

CBC News - Politics - 23 hours ago

Islamic State supporters guilty of planning 'most deadly' gun attack on Jewish targets

Greater Manchester Police said the consequences of carrying out such an attack on the Jewish community would have been "catastrophic".

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

AI app apologises over false crime alerts across US -- An AI-powered app called CrimeRadar has apologised for the distress caused by false crime alerts issued to local US communities after a BBC Verify investigation. -- US & Canada

An AI-powered app called CrimeRadar has apologised for the distress caused by false crime alerts issued to local US communities after a BBC Verify investigation.

BBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

AI app apologises over false crime alerts across US -- An AI-powered app called CrimeRadar has apologised for the distress caused by false crime alerts issued to local US communities after a BBC Verify investigation.

An AI-powered app called CrimeRadar has apologised for the distress caused by false crime alerts issued to local US communities after a BBC Verify investigation.

BBC News - US News - 1 day ago

Howe issues Pope injury update as Newcastle prepare for Man Utd trip

First-choice goalkeeper has missed the last seven matches

Evening Standard - Sports - 1 day ago

US States Face Resistance in Curbing China's Reach

U.S. states are increasingly enacting legislation to curb Chinese investment and interests as the country is a "foreign adversary"

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

DOJ Sues Illinois Governor, Attorney General Over State Immigration Laws

Monday’s lawsuit is the latest in what’s become a series of legal actions brought by the DOJ against states with policies that hinder federal law enforcement.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

House Democrat sues the Trump administration over move to rename the Kennedy Center

Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex-officio member of the center's board, argued in her lawsuit that adding Trump's name to the iconic performing arts center violated federal law.

NBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Judge Allows Abrego Garcia to Remain Free While She Considers Immigration Issues

Salvadoran national Kilmar Abrego Garcia was freed from ICE custody by an order of the court on Dec. 11.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Ros Atkins on... the oil tanker being pursued by the US -- The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the "active pursuit" of an oil tanker by the US Coast Guard off the coast of Venezuela.

The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the "active pursuit" of an oil tanker by the US Coast Guard off the coast of Venezuela.

BBC News - World - 1 day ago

Allstate plans to hike Illinois homeowners insurance rates

The Northbrook-based insurer said the state's weather and higher repair costs are driving the rate increases.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Sean McVay on the Rams' special teams issues: 'We need to be better'

Rams coach Sean McVay hopes the decision to have Ben Kotwica oversee special teams will allow them "to establish some of the things that we want" before the playoffs.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Dairy, alcohol and a law regulating how much Canadian content is promoted by Netflix are among the main issues the US wants resolved.

Dairy, alcohol and a law regulating how much Canadian content is promoted by Netflix are among the main issues the US wants resolved.

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Conductor haunted by train deaths sues company for $60 million

Darren Brown Jr claims he was forced to return to work with ‘biological matter’ from fatal train crashes still on his clothing

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

DOJ Sues 3 States and DC Over Access to Voter Rolls

A top official said states are required to provide the information to guard against ‘vote dilution’ in elections.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

State Department Recalls 29 Ambassadors

All of the ambassadors were appointed under President Joe Biden.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

'IBPOOPN' and 'ICUP' among 550 license plates rejected by Illinois secretary of state

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ still praised some of the “inflammatory, profane, offensive or too difficult to read” vanity license plate requests turned down in 2025, a small portion of the nearly 56,000 applications it received this year, according to the office.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 1 day ago

These states will get a white Christmas or a travel headache

Deadly flooding is set to continue as record warmth heats up Christmas for millions of Americans

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Tech innovations drive business in Edmonton real estate

The idea to launch his real estate-related business came together quickly for Ryan Brown.

CTV News - Business - 1 day ago

Delaware Supreme Court Reinstates Elon Musk's $56 Billion Tesla Pay Package

The Delaware Supreme Court has ruled that Elon Musk's 2018 Tesla CEO pay package, worth approximately $56 billion, must be restored, overturning a lower court's decision to cancel the compensation plan.

Breitbart - Technology - 1 day ago

US Department of State Issues Travel Advisory Against 2 Middle Eastern Countries

Americans in Yemen have been targeted by Houthi terrorists ‘just because they are U.S. citizens,’ the department warned.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Girls basketball: Skyview routs Thurston 62-26 to advance to championship game of Nike Interstate Shootout

Kennedy Bockert had 19 points, 14 rebounds, five blocks and five steals to lead the Skyview girls basketball into the championship game of the Nike Interstate Shootout with a 62-26 win over Thurston o

The Columbian - Sports - 2 days ago

MGB bolstered its bottom line this year. Other state hospital groups have reported multi-million losses.

The state’s largest health system reported $2.4 billion in surplus, most of it from investment income.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 2 days ago

The State's new financial plan is a bet on economic growth and corporate taxes

The Coalition has promised to reduce spending growth, but risks remain

Irish Times - Opinion - 2 days ago

As storms inundated Washington state, federal grants for flood mitigation work sat on hold

State officials say the recent deluge highlighted the need for projects to protect communities from floods. The Trump administration has tried to cut funding for some of them.

NBC News - Science - 3 days ago

Delaware State winning streak snapped by St. Joe's

PHILADELPHIA — St. Joseph’s built a 15-point halftime lead before downing Delaware State, 67-51, in men’s basketball on Thursday evening. The loss snapped a two-game winning streak for the …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 3 days ago

No. 4 UCLA closes nonconference play with a dominant win over Long Beach State

Gabriel Jaquez and Lauren Betts each score 17 points as No. 4 UCLA closes its nonconference slate with a 106-44 victory over Long Beach State.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 3 days ago

Jordan Says its Air Force Joined US Strikes on Islamic State in Syria -- The Jordanian statement said the operation aimed "to prevent extremist groups from exploiting these areas as launching pads...

The Jordanian statement said the operation aimed “to prevent extremist groups from exploiting these areas as launching pads to threaten the security of Syria’s neighbors and the wider region, especially after ISIS regrouped and rebuilt its capabilities in southern Syria.”

Military.com - Opinion - 3 days ago

Australian state weighs ban on 'globalize the intifada' chants, masked protesters in wake of Hanukkah attack

Australia's New South Wales proposes ban on "globalize the intifada" chants after 15 people were killed in the ISIS-inspired Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting.

Fox News - World - 3 days ago

US Military Launches Strikes in Syria Targeting Islamic State Fighters After American Deaths -- A U.S. official described it as "a large-scale" strike that hit 70 targets in areas across central Syria that had IS...

A U.S. official described it as “a large-scale” strike that hit 70 targets in areas across central Syria that had IS infrastructure and weapons

Military.com - Opinion - 4 days ago

Senior forward leads Millersville to men's basketball victory over Bowie State in choppy game

It was nobody’s kind of college basketball game except, maybe, for Millersville’s Saraj Ali.

Lancaster Online - Sports - 4 days ago

State of global politics 'broken': Emergency relief organization

The International Rescue Committee has released its 2025 report, titled New World Disorder, laying out the top 20 countries at greatest risk of new or worsening humanitarian emergencies. President and CEO David Miliband sits down with guest host Karina Roman to discuss the global surge in humanitarian emergencies throughout 2025.

CBC News - Politics - 4 days ago

How has our state shifted since 2000?

Our new series, “Dynamic Delaware: 2000-2025,” offers several angles on how the First State has changed dramatically in the first quarter of this century. Would you say it has been for better or worse? What have you noticed most during the past 25 years and how has it impacted your life?

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 4 days ago

21 states join FTC lawsuit against Uber over 'scam': 'Free trials should actually be free'

Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber after a "free trial" scam cost customers hundreds of dollars.

New York Post - Technology - 4 days ago

How do you feel about the state of everything as we head into 2026?

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Lancaster Online - Opinion - 4 days ago

At Issue | Canada's biggest political moments of 2025

Elections, resignations, trade twists and a Katy Perry surprise; 2025 shaped up to be a remarkable year in Canadian politics. CBC chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton asks The National’s At Issue panel to break down the biggest wins, losses and stand-out moments.

CBC News - Politics - 5 days ago

Paracetamol warning issued to all Brits as 'super flu' cases soar

With flu cases soaring this winter, a pharmacist has issued an urgent warning about a common mistake people make when taking paracetamol during the winter months

WalesOnline - Health - 5 days ago

TikTok signs Trump-backed deal, sells US entity to 3 investors in a bid to survive in America -- TikTok signed a landmark deal on Thursday to sell its US business to three American investors – Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX - ensuring that the popular video-sharing platform continues to operate in the United States.

TikTok signed a landmark deal on Thursday to sell its US business to three American investors – Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX - ensuring that the popular video-sharing platform continues to operate in the United States.

First Post - Technology - 5 days ago

New images from Epstein estate released as files deadline looms

The images include shocking Lolita messages written on women’s bodies

Evening Standard - World - 5 days ago

Marc Champion: Peace talks have found issue of Ukrainian territory a sticking point for good reason

There are two main sticking points in getting a deal to end the war in Ukraine. There seems to have been a breakthrough on security guarantees, but territo...

Independent.ie - Opinion - 5 days ago

Trump Announces 'Patriot Games' for U.S. 250th Anniversary: Two High School Athletes from Each State to Compete

President Trump announced plans for a "Patriot Games" event next year that will ask for two top high school athletes from each state (one man, one woman) to compete in various sporting events.

Breitbart - Sports - 5 days ago

Federal Regulators Issue Order Requiring Large-Load Users Pay to Grow Grid

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission directs nation’s largest transmission operator to boost co-location capacity for data centers—and send them the bill.

Epoch Times - Business - 5 days ago

State regulators vote to keep utility profits high, angering customers across California

The California Public Utilities Commission voted 4 to 1 on Thursday to keep profits at Southern California Edison and the state’s other big investor-owned utilities at a level that consumer groups say has long been inflated.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 5 days ago

Ontario's real estate regulator CEO to resign amid iPro Realty scandal

The CEO of Ontario’s real estate regulator is stepping down, just weeks after the province appointed an administrator to assume control of the organization amid concerns about its handling of the iPro Realty scandal.

CTV News - Business - 5 days ago

Interstate refugees: Why more Aussies are moving south

New research has found a sizeable number of those on the move are doing so to avoid dangerous climate change.

Sydney Morning Herald - Environment - 5 days ago

Parents of sextortion victim who took his own life sue Instagram owner Meta

Murray Dowey, from Dunblane in Scotland, was just 16 years old when he became a victim of sextortion in December 2023.

Sky News - Technology - 6 days ago

Issues in Elizabethtown nursing home's inspections could stem from staffing, experts say

Problems have surfaced at Emerald Nursing and Rehabilitation in Elizabethtown since at least 2023 that experts say could stem from the facility’s issues in staffing — an issue that also

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Australia is right to support a two-state solution: former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert

Benjamin Netanyahu had no right to claim Australia “poured fuel on the antisemitic fire” that caused the Bondi massacre, writes Israel’s former prime minister.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 6 days ago

State audit dings city of Vancouver's 2024 financial statements, cites errors, lack of controls

A state audit noted errors in city of Vancouver’s 2024 financial statements.

The Columbian - Politics - 6 days ago

Two families sue Meta over teens' deaths by suicide, citing 'sextortion' scams

One boy joined Instagram on Sunday and was dead by Tuesday afternoon. His mother says the app is to blame.

NBC News - Technology - 6 days ago

Transportation -- Allstate: South Florida Drivers Rank Among Winter's Worst

Being merry in South Florida means being wary on the roads this winter, according the insurer's study.

Miami New Times - US News - 6 days ago

Washington infrastructure begins to fail as atmospheric rivers pummel the state

A 33-year-old man died in Snohomish County on Tuesday. Gov. Bob Ferguson said it was a minor miracle there haven’t been more deaths.

NBC News - Science - 7 days ago

State health agency issues first-ever report on alcohol use in Illinois

Among the findings of a statewide study of alcohol use: Nearly 23% of high school students reported drinking at least one alcoholic beverage in the past 30 days; binge drinking was reported by 15% of female students and 8% of male students.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 7 days ago

Minister says 'some pharmacies' wrongly claiming State fees for blister-pack dispensing

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said ‘there has never been a State-funded scheme’ for monitored dosage systems

Irish Times - Politics - 7 days ago

The Surveillance State Is Making a Naughty List—and You're On It

By <a href="/tag/john-whitehead">John Whitehead</a> and <a href="/tag/nisha-whitehead">Nisha Whitehead</a> December 16, 2025 <p class="has-small-font-size"><em>(Views expressed by guest commentators may not reflect the views of OAN or its affiliates.)</em></p>

One America News Network - Opinion - 7 days ago

Donald Trump Sues BBC for Defamation and Violation of Trade Practices

Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against the BBC, alleging defamation and violation of trade practices.

Rolling Stone - Politics - 8 days ago

Monsoon floods devastated this rural community. Months later, residents are struggling to recover.

Monsoon floods devastated this rural community. Months later, residents tell DW how they are struggling to recover and why they think the government is dragging its feet.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 8 days ago

Symptoms of prostate cancer as Sir Cliff Richard reveals treatment

Sir Cliff Richard reveals he was treated for prostate cancer

Evening Standard - Health - 9 days ago

Police update issued after two killed in US university shooting

A 'person of interest' is in custody after two died and nine others were injured in the shooting

WalesOnline - World - 9 days ago

Williams throws 4 TD passes and Washington has 5 INTs in 38-10 rout of Boise State in LA Bowl

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Demond Williams Jr. threw three of his four touchdown passes in the second quarter, and Washington's defense had five interceptions as the Huskies kicked off bowl season

The Columbian - Sports - 10 days ago

L.A. vs. LA28: Could the city sue over the cost of the Olympics?

Is Los Angeles going to sue LA28 over the Olympics?

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 10 days ago

Portland State hires Central Washington's Chris Fisk as new head football coach

The Big Sky Conference's Portland State Vikings have named Chris Fisk as the team's new head football coach.

The Columbian - Sports - 11 days ago

Kirby Moore hired as head football coach at Washington State

Washington State hired Kirby Moore as head football coach, interim athletic director Jon Haarlow announced on Friday.

The Columbian - Sports - 11 days ago

2025 Book Releases Worth Packing for Deployment, And a Few to Leave Stateside

Whether you’re heading downrange, on a long TDY, or just trying to pack light for leave, picking the right book matters. You want something that earns its space. 2025’s publishing lineup delivers plenty to be excited about and a few titles that prove not every author should answer the call. Here’s our take on which ones are worth packing and which are best left stateside.

Military.com - Top Stories - 12 days ago

This word sums up how workers are feeling these days, Glassdoor says -- Here's how many employees say they are feeling amid festering concerns about the economy, AI and other issues, according to the job-search firm.

Here's how many employees say they are feeling amid festering concerns about the economy, AI and other issues, according to the job-search firm.

CBS News - Business - 13 days ago

Ads for 'misleading' prostate supplements and home testing kits banned

The Advertising Standards Authority said misleading claims could give false reassurance or make it harder to know when to speak to a doctor.

Evening Standard - Health - 14 days ago

Official 2025 White House Christmas Ornament Celebrates 150 Years of State Dinners

The Official 2025 White House Christmas Ornament is built around a milestone that shaped American diplomacy: the 150th anniversary of White House State Dinners. For collectors — including many military families — the annual release doubles as a tradition with purpose, helping the White House Historical Association fund preservation and history education. This annual tradition isn’t just a decorative holiday release.

Military.com - Top Stories - 14 days ago

Delaware Day holds special meaning for people of First State

DOVER — How many of you have always been under the assumption that Delaware became the “First State” because of its size? It was Dec. 7, 1787, when Delaware delegates, meeting …

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 17 days ago

State proposing $5 million in upgrades for Weston golf course recently dismissed as the worst in US

The proposal calls for the Leo J. Martin Golf Course to close for the 2026 season, though the driving range would reopen in April.

Boston Globe - Sports - 18 days ago

Dye & Durham ex-CEO Matt Proud sues company two weeks after offering to buy it

Proud alleges board acted to thwart his efforts to purchase D&D

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 21 days ago

Shopify says it fixed login issue affecting merchants on Cyber Monday

Around 4,000 outages were reported, impacting businesses during biggest online shopping day of the year

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 22 days ago

ICC 'in limbo' as chief prosecutor's fate uncertain ahead of member states assembly

UN inquiry into allegations against Karim Khan missed October submission date with no explanation as key annual meeting by International Criminal Court's governing body due to begin

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 25 days ago

US group sues Apple over DR Congo conflict minerals

Apple says it instructed its suppliers to halt the sourcing of material from DR Congo and neighbouring Rwanda.

Aljazeera - Science - 27 days ago

'My husband died before getting his state pension. Am I entitled to any of it?'

What are your rights if your spouse dies before getting their pension? The Money blog team answers in the latest Money Problem.

Sky News - Business - 29 days ago

How to know if your Asus router is one of thousands hacked by China-state hackers

So far, the hackers are laying low, likely for later use.

Ars Technica - Business - 1 month ago

Once planned as America's most expensive new home, $75M estate lists beside Larry Ellison's Florida mansion

An exclusive coastline property lists for $75 million with rare dual-water exposure, as potential buyers could become Larry Ellison's neighbor in a billionaire enclave.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

California Man Headed to Prison for Stealing Missile Defense Secrets -- Chenguang Gong, a dual citizen of the United States and China, pleaded guilty on July 21 to one count of theft of trade...

Chenguang Gong, a dual citizen of the United States and China, pleaded guilty on July 21 to one count of theft of trade secrets.

Military.com - Technology - 1 month ago

Chinese state-owned entities bankrolling projects in US: report

HONG KONG: Despite prevailing trade tensions, the United States is the biggest recipient of China's lending activities globally as revealed in a study tracking Beijing's credit activities...

International The News - Business - 1 month ago

North Korea's female footballers have won back-to-back U17 World Cups. Why is the isolated state so good at the game?

North Korea's young female footballers have won back-to-back U17 World Cups. Why is the isolated state so good at the game?

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 1 month ago

Five years of fighting: The state of digital violence against female journalists and activists in Indonesia

Digital violence against women journalists and activists is not unique to Indonesia, but the country’s experience exposes a broader global paradox.

Global Voices - Technology - 1 month ago

Google sued for using AI to snoop on users

Google has been accused of secretly enabling its AI assistant Gemini to collect data without user knowledge or consent

Russia Today - Business - 1 month ago

DWP state pensions 'set for larger increase' than expected

The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has shown an upward revision to total wage growth

WalesOnline - Business - 2 months ago

Elon Musk Hired a Dozen Texas Lobbyists This Year. State Law Keeps the Extent of Their Influence Under Wraps.

Musk, the billionaire businessman behind Tesla and SpaceX, influenced several new Texas laws this year. How his lobbyists came about these wins, however, is more of a mystery.

ProPublica - Politics - 2 months ago

J.K. Rowling Just Issued A Lengthy Statement Branding Emma Watson "Ignorant," And This Whole Situation Is A Perfect Example Of The Paradox Of Tolerance

“Had Emma not decided in her most recent interview to declare that she loves and treasures me... I might never have been this honest,” Rowling wrote in a lengthy statement earlier today.

BuzzFeed News - Opinion - 2 months ago

Starbucks workers sue over new dress code

Baristas in Illinois and Colorado filed class-action lawsuits against the coffee chain, and California workers filed complaints with the state's labor and workforce agency.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 3 months ago

Amid Rise of RFK Jr., Officials Waver on Drinking Water Fluoridation — Even in the State Where It Started

As federal agencies review their guidance on fluoridation and the nation’s top health official calls fluoride “industrial waste,” state and local governments are pulling back on the practice, upending a decadeslong public health success story.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

Explainer: Turkey's main opposition party faces state-appointed trustee

Should the court rule that violations did indeed happen, it would nullify all decisions taken by the party's current leadership since the congress.

Global Voices - World - 3 months ago

State AG urged to investigate how popular Detroit Democrat avoided mandatory jail time for third DUI

A complaint alleges Wayne County prosecutors “blatantly failed” to enforce a 30-day jail sentence

Detroit Metro Times - Top Stories - 3 months ago

How the Rapid Spread of Misinformation Pushed Oregon Lawmakers to Kill the State's Wildfire Risk Map

After Oregon’s record-breaking fire season in 2020, lawmakers wanted to map out which properties were most at risk. But anger from homeowners escalated quickly.

ProPublica - Environment - 4 months ago

The state of Boston tech, at a glance

How the local technology sector stacks up when it comes to jobs, funding, and more.

Boston Globe - Business - 6 months ago

North Dakota Ethics Commission Has No Authority to Punish Officials Violating Ethics Laws, State Leaders Argue

Voters created an ethics watchdog agency seven years ago. But officials keep pushing to weaken it, even as North Dakotans are filing a record number of complaints.

ProPublica - Politics - 6 months ago

Red State Voters Approved Progressive Measures. GOP Lawmakers Are Trying to Undermine Them.

In the wake of ballot measures that increased abortion access and improved sick leave for workers, a coordinated effort is unfolding across the country to restrict direct democracy — and shift power to partisan legislatures.

ProPublica - Politics - 6 months ago

Liberal Oregon and Washington Vowed to Pioneer Green Energy. Almost Every Other State Is Beating Them.

The Northwest states passed aggressive goals to decarbonize the power supply but left it to the Bonneville Power Administration to build the transmission lines needed for wind and solar. The agency hasn’t delivered.

ProPublica - Environment - 7 months ago

North Dakota Sued the Interior Department at Least Five Times Under Gov. Doug Burgum. Now He's Set to Run the Agency.

The state was hostile to Interior Department policies during the Biden administration. A review of its lawsuits under Burgum reveals an aggressively pro-fossil fuel agenda.

ProPublica - Politics - 11 months ago

ProPublica's Coverage of the Election Issues That Matter to Voters

ProPublica avoids horse race coverage of the election, instead deeply exploring issues that voters care about, like immigration, abortion, health care, the economy, extremism and education.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

This Kenyan entrepreneur cycled through 7 states in India to tackle racism

"The person was killed in a simple auto rickshaw disagreement, a day before his birthday. It portrayed that the life of an African is very cheap ...."

Global Voices - Sports - 1 year ago

How a Washington Tax Break for Data Centers Snowballed Into One of the State's Biggest Corporate Giveaways

Companies have saved $474 million since 2018, with most of the windfall going to Washington-based tech giant Microsoft. Lawmakers repeatedly expanded who qualifies, and they lowered the number of jobs expected in return.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Data Centers Demand a Massive Amount of Energy. Here's How Some States Are Tackling the Industry's Impact.

As the draw on the grid from these computer warehouses undergoes explosive growth, states that offer tax exemptions to support the industry are considering whether their approach still makes sense.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Department of Justice Opens Investigation Into Real Estate Tech Company Accused of Collusion with Landlords

The DOJ will examine whether RealPage helped landlords coordinate rent increases. Questions also swirl around a 2017 merger deal with its largest competitor.

ProPublica - Technology - 3 years ago