Meta, Google and TikTok sued California on Wednesday, accusing the state of unlawfully trying to take over the role of editor, curator and parent in deciding what young people see online. The tech mammoths each filed separate federal lawsuits against state Attorney General Rob Bonta seeking to block Assembly Bill 1709, a law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Sept. 10 that bars social media platforms from offering so-called “addictive features” to users under 16. The law is set to take effect Jan. 1. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now.…
Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas gigafactory around the middle of next year, CEO Elon Musk said on Friday, as the futuristic model once touted as a rival to legacy pickup trucks struggles to win mass-market appeal. Musk said in an X post the production wind-down would…
The Seaford Vikings are on another journey to Valhalla. Nassau County’s defending football champions are gearing up for what will ideally be another title run — this time finishing the job in the Long Island Championship, where the Norsemen heartbreakingly fell 20-19 to Bayport-Blue Point on a record-setting 47-yard walk-off…
Grey’s Anatomy shook things up with a couple getting back together in the aftermath of an emotional death. During the Thursday, November 5, episode of the ABC show, Jules (Adelaide Kane) and Winston (Anthony Hill) kept awkwardly dancing around each other at the hospital. They struggled to work together on…
The National Capital Planning Commission gave President Trump the green light Thursday to break ground on a massive memorial arch just outside Washington, DC. In an 8-4 vote, the commission approved plans to build the 250-foot-high arch just across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial, on a traffic circle…
A convicted child molester and illegal alien from Venezuela could soon be back on the streets unless authorities in Seattle ditch their sanctuary city policies and cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has sent a detainer request to the liberal Pacific Northwest enclave for Leomar Alexander Lopez Zambrano,…
An infant in Wisconsin died of measles, marking the state’s first death linked to the disease in 36 years, the state’s Department of Health Services announced on Thursday. The Department of Health Services said the child died in southwestern Wisconsin but did not provide a more precise location. The department said it…
It’s been a historic year for the Dalers boys soccer team, which claimed its first Long Island championship with a 2-1 win over Lindenhurst on Wednesday — and the squad got a kick from an impromptu parade home with blaring fire trucks and troves of fans waiting for them on…
Sarah Drew is explaining why season 3 of Mistletoe Murders looks a little different after a time jump — and more changes. During the Thursday, November 5, premiere, local Christmas shop owner Emily (Drew) left the town of Fletcher’s Grove for close to a year after her former boyfriend, Aaron…
Rosie O’Donnell dabbled in the idea of returning to the States while celebrating the midterm election results. O’Donnell – a consistent critic of the current administration – fled the United States for Ireland after Donald Trump was elected president for a second term in 2024. While the former talk show…
Brandon Aiyuk’s return to the NFL comes with several complications. The estranged 49ers wide receiver is set to return to the team facility Friday afternoon, but the reunion is sure to be awkward. The latest report states Aiyuk owes the 49ers roughly $13 million in bonus forfeiture, according to NFL…
Jodie Sweetin has reaped the benefits of fame, but during her lowest of lows, she was barely making ends meet. “[It’s] not like I was ever a materialistic person,” Sweetin, 44, said during the Wednesday, November 4, episode of the “We’re Still Here, Babe” podcast. “But you learn humility when…
Democratic Socialist Nithya Raman was spotted for the first time since winning the race for Los Angeles mayor, making her the first mayoral challenger to defeat an incumbent since 2005. Raman made her way from her home to a combined yoga studio and workspace in downtown LA. “Los Angeles, I’m…
The Rangers were forced to put their fourth lineup staple on injured reserve or long-term injured reserve. Sean Durzi was placed on IR with a lower-body injury ahead of the Blueshirts’ matchup with the Flyers on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. Defense was the last area of the Rangers…
Many stars grew their families in 2026. Ushering in the year, Becca Kufrin, Justin Theroux, MLB player Freddie Freeman, TikTok star Allison Kuch and NFL star Baker Mayfield all welcomed little ones into their respective families in April, followed by Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden in May. The second half…
The reverberations from California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to commute the death sentences of all 548 condemned inmates in California has left surviving loved ones reeling, including one 78-year-old mother who broke down in tears in an interview with The California Post. Phyllis Loya is the mother of Larry Lasater.…
Fresh off her surprise win in Tuesdayâs midterm election, North Carolina Democrat LaKesha Womack is set to appear in court next week on a felony car theft charge. Womack, one of more than 40 Democrats who flipped Republican-held House seats in the blue wave election, defeated GOP Rep. Tim Moore…
Just a few years after Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook and Mark Zuckerberg marshaled behind Donald Trump at his inauguration, questions are mounting about whether tech titans will stick with the Republicans now that the party has lost Congress and could be poised to lose power altogether in 2028.…
Anthony Santander appeared to be unhappy with Michigan electing Abdul El-Sayed on Tuesday, as the Blue Jays outfielder made multiple posts on social media attacking the senator-elect’s Muslim faith. Santander, 32, reposted two videos to his Instagram story attacking the Democrat, with one captioned “America voted for Sharia Last Night,”…
The 10-step routine wore you out, and you are not alone. After years of chasing trending serums and TikTok hacks, the people who turned skincare into a lifestyle are stepping back, and the beauty industry is finally catching up. Gen Z and Gen Alpha together control spending power projected to…
President Trump blamed the Democrats’ blue wave election wins for Thursday’s unprecedented stock market sell-off that saw firms lose trillions of dollars in value in a single day. “The Stock Market suffered one of the Worst Days in History based on the results of the Election,” Trump fumed on Truth…
A beloved San Francisco staple that has spent nearly three decades feeding downtown office workers has been forced out of its long-running location after its corporate landlord pulled the rug out from the under the owners. Oasis Grill, a family-owned Mediterranean eatery that has dished out gyros, shawarma wraps and…
What initially appeared to be a minor injury for Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie is suddenly becoming a major concern this week. McDuffie missed his second consecutive practice Thursday as the Rams prepare for Sunday’s pivotal matchup against the Commanders, raising questions about whether their All-Pro cornerback will be available. The…
Almost half of American parents give their kids melatonin to help them sleep. Could it actually be doing the opposite? A new study suggests that melatonin, the second-most popular supplement for kids after multivitamins, may reduce the time they spend in a critical phase of sleep that affects memory, learning,…
PHOENIX – What if Edwin Diaz’s problems were never the loose bodies that were removed from his elbow four months ago? What if the Dodgers burned $69 million on Diaz a year after they flushed $72 million down the toilet to sign Tanner Scott? What if Diaz is just cooked?…
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Jorge Messi, the father of soccer great Lionel Messi, died Friday night at a clinic in Rosario, Argentina after a long battle with illness, according to multiple Argentine and Spanish outlets. He was 68. Jorge Messi’s battle with illness became a story during the World Cup that saw his son’s…
Spencer Pratt detailed his recent meeting with President Donald Trump following his loss in the Los Angeles mayoral race. “Working with the President on a 25% FEDERAL film tax credit to bring back Hollywood,” the Hills alum, 42, wrote via Instagram on Friday, August 7. “While Gavin Newsom’s commissioner is…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to defy 9/11 victims’ families by attending the 25th-anniversary ceremony of the terror attacks at Ground Zero, but he ditched this year’s ceremony for the victims of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Instead of attending the solemn ceremony on Feb. 26 at…
About 2,500 years ago, people in what is now India and Sri Lanka were manufacturing an exceptionally high-quality type of steel. Wootz steel was extraordinarily strong and sharp, and they exported it globally — in the Middle East, it was used to forge the legendary Damascus blades. But around A.D.…
Earlier this week, San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announced he will retire following the 2026 season, as he’s been battling a degenerative muscle disease called body myositis for the past two decades. On Friday, Giants radio play-by-play commentator Jon Miller appeared as a guest on 95.7 The Game and…
When Boston Blue returns for season 2, there will be another familiar face: Jamie Reagan! Will Estes, who was a fan-favorite on Blue Bloods, is officially set to make a cameo on the CBS spinoff, according to a new photo shared by Donnie Wahlberg. “Welcome (back) to the Family! Jamie…
The high price of a fresh slice. Driven in part by A-list celebrities like Kris Jenner and Denise Richards, facelifts are on the rise. According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), facelifts ranked as the second-most popular plastic surgery procedure in 2025. While popularity is…
Millions of people across Europe and North America will witness a solar eclipse on Wednesday, Aug. 12, but the event will vary greatly depending on the location. A narrow corridor stretching from Greenland to northeastern Spain will experience a total solar eclipse, much of Europe will enjoy a deep partial…
There will never be another Brock Lesnar, the most unique combat sports athlete we will ever see. Lesnar, 49, is of a dying breed in pro wrestling — a legit ass-kicker with the resume to back it up, who so often shunned the spotlight. The Beast announced his retirement from…
While the vision for Sterling Point includes more seasons, is every cast member coming back for a potential season 2? The show, which is streaming now, follows Annie Jacobson (Ella Rubin), whose life takes a turn when she inherits her mysterious grandfather’s island in Canada. This leads to new friends,…
Nico Iamaleava’s coaches didn’t have any gripes about his play last season … well, maybe one. The UCLA quarterback tended to take too many hits while running, in part because of his resistance to sliding. But times change and self-preservation may be higher on his to-do list in 2026. It…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Even when she’s busy touring the world, Hilary Duff always appears cheerful and well-rested — and her secret is a beauty hack that’s easy to copy. For her Madison Square…
Yams and sweet potatoes are often confused, and the names are sometimes used interchangeably in the U.S. However, they’re two different crops. So what sets them apart?The differences lie mainly in these vegetables’ classifications, plant growth, and nutritional profiles, experts told Live Science.Despite both growing underground and appearing somewhat similar,…
Over the last week, momentum has been at an all-time high regarding a potential reunion between Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams and whether Donald can still play at the level he once did. Donald’s former teammate Michael Brockers appeared as a guest on the Jim Rome show and…
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was narrowly confirmed by the Senate on Saturday to lead the Justice Department on a permanent basis under President Trump. Blanche’s nomination was approved in a 50-49 vote, with two Republicans, Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), voting with all Democrats against his…
Stefon Diggs has never shied away from confidence, and after more than a decade in the league, that mindset isn’t changing. Now with the Commanders after signing as a free agent on Wednesday, the four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver is settling into his new home and is planning to maintain…
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