A voter ID initiative going to California voters this fall is presenting a thorny situation for California’s top elections officials. On Tuesday, Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber — both Democrats — held a news conference in Sacramento to call on people to report incidents of voter fraud, intimidation, and interference ahead of the June 2 primary, while treading carefully on the issue of voter ID. Weber, whose office would be responsible for implementing the voter ID measure if approved, reiterated her longstanding opposition to such requirements. “I don’t know if it’d be helpful,” Weber said.…
McDonald’s is one step closer to reigning king in the US after its top rival shuttered hundreds of restaurants last year. Though the Golden Arches is the world’s largest fast-food chain, Subway actually comes out on top in the US with nearly 19,000 restaurants across the country. McDonald’s has close…
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Lakers were far from perfect when it came to their game plan execution during Tuesday’s 108-90 Game 1 loss to the Thunder at Paycom Center. But they did enough to hang around against the defending NBA champions. They disrupted Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s offensive rhythm…
The police have completed their interview regarding allegations of Noah Beck’s sister Haley Beck having an alleged relationship with a second student. “We have completed the interview with the reporting party and are continuing to follow up on all leads,” a spokesperson for the Peoria Police Department in Arizona told…
President Trump proved to be a kingmaker in the Indiana and Ohio Republican primaries Tuesday night, where his seal of approval propelled several GOP candidates to landslide victories. In Indiana, Trump’s revenge campaign against incumbent state senators who torpedoed his push last year to redraw the Hoosier state’s congressional boundaries…
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President Trump announced the pause of “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday, indicating that “great progress” has been made toward a peace agreement in Iran. “Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country…
A beloved children’s clothing chain with a huge presence across California is preparing to shutter stores nationwide as it battles rising costs. Carter’s — the Atlanta-based retailer which also operates OshKosh B’gosh — plans to close 150 locations across the US, ramping up an earlier downsizing effort as part of a broader…
During the Tigers’ 10-3 loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday night at Comerica Park, Detroit starter Framber Valdez was ejected after plunking Boston shortstop Trevor Story, which led to both benches emptying out to enter the fray. With the Tigers down 8-2 in the top of the fourth inning,…
Former Pro Bowl defensive end Marcellus Wiley is facing new sexual assault allegations from four women, including a former ESPN production assistant. Wiley, 51, who is married to former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member Annemarie Wiley, played 10 seasons in the NFL before spending five years as an…
California golf legend Phil Mickelson had strong words for the state’s Attorney General, calling Rob Bonta incompetent over his handling of California’s oil supply and the legal drama following it. “The epitome of incompetent leadership right here,” Mickelson wrote on X Monday, characterizing Bonta’s response to a Trump executive order…
A Spirit Airlines pilot choked back tears mid-flight as he broke the shocking news to passengers that the budget carrier was shutting down, a somber video shows. The shattered pilot was captured in a viral TikTok telling stunned passengers they were aboard one of the airline’s final landings, moments after…
UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close received a standing ovation from Regents; a raise is next. Coach Close’s $1.2M salary is a bargain after leading UCLA to its first NCAA title. Close signed a four-year deal last May for $877,500 base, earning $180,000 in bonuses. Cori Close received a standing…
UPDATE 5/5/26 at 3:53 p.m. ET: One day after police in Birmingham, Alabama, asked for help looking for missing person Clisby S. Jones Jr., it was revealed that he was found safe. The Birmingham Police Department confirmed to Us Weekly on Tuesday, May 5, that Jones was located and was…
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy easily waltzed to victory over business owner Casey Putsch in the GOP primary for Ohio governor, teeing up a November showdown against Democrat Dr. Amy Acton, where polls show a close race. Buoyed by his 2024 presidential bid, Ramaswamy had entered the gubernatorial race in his…
Napa Valley wineries have been getting some stiff competition from the county to the north as of late, with Sonoma County tasting rooms seeing far more visitors keeping sommeliers on the job. The 2026 Tasting Room Survey Report found that there was a smaller decline in foot traffic at wineries…
DES MOINES, Iowa — Vice President JD Vance made a marathon campaign swing to three states Tuesday to haul in cash, buzz and votes for Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections. Vance, 41, made the packed day-trip about six months before the general election, joined by his 6-year-old son…
Californians watching the gubernatorial debate Tuesday night won’t just be deciding who to support for governor — but also whether they’ll vote against a tax on billionaires. A political action committee backed by crypto billionaire Chris Larsen is debuting an ad during tonight’s debate attacking the proposed tax, Politico reported.…
Stefan Diggs’ ex-personal chef was “goofing around,” dancing and enjoying herself at a colleague’s home just days after the NFL star allegedly choked her, as captured in a video shared at the tail-end of the trial. Jamila Adams, who worked as a live-in cook for the NFL wide receiver at his…
Fans of Whitney Leavitt can rejoice — the reality TV star will appear in the upcoming The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 5 before her official exit from the show. “You’re going to want to sit down for this video. I am leaving The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.…
California political kingmaker Will Brown made a surprise endorsement in the governor’s race — throwing his support behind billionaire Tom Steyer. Brown, the former mayor of San Francisco, said in a statement that he’s known Steyer “for many years” and praised his ability to lead. “I’ve seen how how he…
A product meant to preserve heat is costing people their sight. Thermos recalled over 8 million of its Stainless King Food Jars and Bottles after receiving 27 reports of customers being struck by a stopper that ejected from the product, leaving three with “permanent vision loss,” according to the Consumer…
A low resting heart rate is often seen as a sign of good health, but now, a large study suggests that both very low and very high heart rates may be linked to an increased risk of stroke.The findings, presented May 6 at the European Stroke Organisation Conference 2026 in…
As the U.S. enters its fifth year of inflation running above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, major retailers are responding to softer demand and increased competitive pressure. With consumer sentiment in 2026 divided and the cost of living remaining a top concern among Americans, Target announced Wednesday that it will reduce prices…
Team USA should be drinking some honorary espresso shots right now. Thanks to Italy’s 9-1 win over Mexico on Wednesday night, the Americans have advanced to the quarterfinals in the World Baseball Classic. The Italians’ rout of Mexico saved the U.S. from any of the WBC’s tiebreakers, including the much-discussed…
Police have arrested a Texas man who allegedly held his disabled wife captive for five years and gave her little access to food — until she managed to make a call to 911 for help. James Earl Johnson, 46, is now charged with injury to a disabled individual and abandoning…
A majority of California voters fear that the billionaire tax will force businesses to flee the state — as the controversial proposal has only reached 25% of the signatures it needs to make the ballot. In a new poll, 64% of respondents were worried that the 5% wealth tax on…
Winter ended early on the slopes of a popular Northern California ski resort after unusually warm weather and steady rain wiped out much of the mountain’s snow. Mt. Shasta Ski Park declared its 2025-26 ski season officially over after closing on Tuesday. Operations had already been paused on March 2…
TAMPA — Spencer Jones’ power is awe-inspiring. George Lombard Jr. seems to do everything well. Carlos Lagrange’s velocity has become the talk of camp. But arguably the most intriguing prospect the Yankees have will be seldom seen publicly during spring training outside of the Spring Breakout series. Dax Kilby is…
Kacey Musgraves has addressed the rumors of a longstanding feud between her and Miranda Lambert — and says they’ve put all past beef behind them. Musgraves, 37, and Lambert, 42, recorded their first-ever duet for Musgraves’ upcoming album, Middle of Nowhere, which she announced on Wednesday, March 11. The collaboration…
President Trump renewed his love affair with tariffs at a rally in Kentucky Tuesday as his administration prepares new plans to make the levies stick despite last month’s controversial Supreme Court ruling. At the free-wheeling rally in Hebron, Ky., Trump also took aim at his foes and even crowned his…
Dead pedophile Jeffrey Epstein tapped Bill Clinton’s former White House press secretary Joe Lockhart — calling him “lockhard” in what looked like an email typo — for help with damage control over a widening sex-trafficking scandal in 2015, according to documents released by the Justice Department and reviewed by The…
PORT ST. LUCIE — In this era of advanced statistics, Bo Bichette is something of a throwback, embracing batting average. Bichette’s career mark is .294, which is tied for fifth among active players behind only Luis Arraez (.316), Jose Altuve (.303), Freddie Freeman (.300) and Trea Turner (.297). The new…
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass appears to be heading into the thick of her re-election campaign on shaky ground. A new poll from Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics shows Bass leading a crowded field of potential challengers with just 20% support, while a majority of voters — 51% — say they…
Oil went on an unprecedented roller coaster ride at the start of the week, with the price surging more than 30% to near $120 a barrel late Sunday – only to erase all of those gains just hours later. Sure, a war is happening in the Middle East – but…
When an athlete reaches the latter stages of a Hall of Fame career, the company he keeps on various statistical lists is always impressive. Rangers backup goalie Jonathan Quick surpassed franchise legend Henrik Lundqvist for 17th on the NHL’s career shutout list with his 65th in Tuesday’s 4-0 win over…
Kylie Jenner is lighting up the latest cover of Vanity Fair — quite literally. The reality star-turned-beauty mogul, 28, is shown smoking a cigarette for the magazine’s Spring Issue released on Wednesday, March 11, donning a satin Dolce & Gabbana bra, Hermès riding breeches with a Balenciaga belt, a vintage…
President Trump brought boxer Jake Paul on stage during a rally in Hebron, Ky., on Wednesday, and predicted the social media star will someday run for office. “I’m going to make a prediction that you will be, in the not too distant future, running for political office,” Trump said. “And…
President Trump signaled on Wednesday that he plans to tap into the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an effort to bring down rising gas prices. “I filled it up once, and I’ll fill it up again, but right now, we’ll reduce it a little bit, and that brings the prices…
A bedtime story turned nightmare: an Amazon Alexa device interrupted a 4-year-old’s tale to ask an ‘inappropriate’ question, prompting a Texas mom to pull the plug. Christy Hosterman, 32, said the unsettling exchange happened last month while she was using the smart speaker to find her a dinner recipe. Her…
As expected, the 49ers are expected to release wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, perhaps as soon as Wednesday. The club had held out hope that a team would trade for him before the start of the new league year on Wednesday. But with no one willing to assume his contract, which…
UPDATE — 3/11/26 at 11:58 a.m. ET: Nearly three months after Dan Davis went missing, his family confirmed that he was found dead. Chicago Police confirmed that Davis’ body was located, though they have not shared any further details. Davis’ daughter, Wendy Davis, took to Facebook on Tuesday, March 10,…
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