Exclusive | California 911 network contractors break silence after state scraps nearly $500M project
The companies hired to replace California’s “vulnerable” 911 network with a new cutting-edge system claim the state abruptly abandoned a fully built, deployment-ready system and replaced it with a new plan they say could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions more. The state, which has already spent nearly $500 million building a regional Next Generation 911 (NGA 911) network, decided to pull the plug and leave the majority of its emergency call centers on a decades-old analog system while it pursues a new statewide design. “It doesn’t make sense to anyone other than that little bubble they have in Sacramento,” said…
Lamar Odom is reflecting on the idea that he was married to Khloé Kardashian for “clout.” “I gotta ask you — because my wife loves the Kardashians, my wife loves you — and she was saying that they were dragging you because [someone] in the Netflix documentary said you were…
“The View” co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin dug into the Democratic Party over the “botched” vetting of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on Wednesday as he remains embroiled in several scandals, including sexual abuse allegations.Co-host Sunny Hostin said that Platner needed to get out of the race because Democrats needed to flip the Senate. “I’m…
Tony Dokoupil’s “CBS Evening News” grappled with a fresh round of missteps over the Fourth of July weekend — the latest snafus that have dogged Bari Weiss’ overhaul of the Tiffany Network’s news programming. On Friday, the last-place news program — which was relaunched in January with Dokoupil taking the…
Los Angeles has a bed bug problem — and only Chicago appears to have it worse. LA ranked No. 2 on Orkin’s 2026 Bed Bug Cities List, trailing only the Windy City in the pest-control company’s annual rankings. The City of Angels jumped two spots from last year, beating out Detroit,…
NEW YORK — E. Jean Carroll can be paid the $5.8 million that was set aside after a jury found three years ago that President Donald Trump sexually abused her in 1996 before he became president and defamed her after she publicly revealed the attack, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Judge Lewis A. Kaplan…
A terminally ill bride married her partner of 33 years in her hospice bed – after years of putting off tying the knot. Heartbreaking pictures show newlywed couple Karen and Stephen Glossop beaming with happiness moments after saying their vows during an emotional service. The couple was joined by their…
In a chaotic game on a dreary Tuesday night at Citi Field, Tyler Tolbert was making history. The Royals outfielder, often utilized as a defensive specialist and pinch runner, tied the major league record with hits in 12 straight plate appearances with his fifth-inning infield single, his fifth hit of…
After an offseason of major change in Buffalo, quarterback Josh Allen isn’t getting distracted by any outside noise. In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Allen, 30, was asked how much weight he feels on his shoulders to finally get the Bills to a Super Bowl in his ninth season…
Ruth didn’t want to pay a plastic surgeon to give her the body of her dreams. She wanted to do it herself. Rather than forking over nearly $100,000 on traditional liposuction, under the supervision of a medical expert, the 55-year-old instead purchased a $95 kit of Korean fat-dissolving fluids online,…
WASHINGTON — Prosecutors under former special counsel Jack Smith apparently disclosed classified material after bringing charges against President Trump over identical violations, according to internal government records released Wednesday. Messages between members of the special counsel’s office from July 2023 show that investigators seemed to provide “access to classified materials”…
The Federal Reserve rate-setting committee agreed to keep its key rate unchanged at its meeting last month, though most officials were split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according to minutes released Wednesday. In the first set…
Halle Berry is opening up about a painful condition that affects nearly half of perimenopausal and menopausal women. “I was 54 years old and plummeted into perimenopause,” Berry told the Healthy. “I had [what felt like] razor blades in my vagina.” “I didn’t know what the heck was happening, and…
Keith Hernandez became upset out of nowhere on the Mets broadcast Tuesday night. In the sixth inning of the Mets’ 16-12 loss to the Royals, Hernandez and SNY play-by-play man Gary Cohen discussed names being passed down from generation to generation, where Hernandez lamented the fact that his family lineage…
President Trump abruptly announced Wednesday that he won’t be flying out of Turkey aboard his prized new Air Force One — claiming he wanted to send the luxury jet to the UK to allow American troops to tour it before he takes it back to Washington. The announcement sparked speculation…
CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss has reportedly intervened in another politically sensitive “60 Minutes” story. She yanked veteran “60 Minutes” reporter Holly Williams from a planned interview of British populist politician Nigel Farage in favor of newly hired senior global affairs correspondent Sir Trevor Phillips, according to Breaker Media. The…
Little kids get a lollipop for going to the doctor — shouldn’t grown-ups also get a little treat for staying on top of their health? That’s the concept behind a new health platform and clinic launching in New York City this month: Get the tedious checkups done, stay active and…
It’s been a tumultuous season for the San Francisco Giants. Entering Wednesday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Giants had 38 wins on the season. The same win total as the NL-worst Colorado Rockies. President of baseball operations Buster Posey seemingly set up the team for success by signing…
WASHINGTON — Three illegal immigrants armed with AK-style assault rifles were arrested last month after crossing into the US from Mexico, The Post has learned. Mexican nationals Edgar Barrios-Najera, Misael Hernandez-Rodriquez, and Braulio Murrillo-Tevarez now face federal weapons charges after being apprehended by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) near Presidio,…
Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin is reportedly kicking off a $10 billion fundraising round that values the rocket company at $130 billion, hot on the heels of last month’s historic IPO for Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The deal, reported by DealBook, would expand Blue Origin’s investor base beyond the deep-pocketed Bezos for…
A secretive Chinese spacecraft has captured the first-ever close-up photo of one of Earth’s temporary “quasi-moons” after arriving there for a potential first-of-its-kind landing.The space probe is supposed to scoop up samples from the newly imaged space rock and return them to Earth next year. However, the blurry photo and…
A teen put her headaches down to dehydration during a heatwave, but they were a sign of a ruptured tumor. Danielle Andersen, 17, had the pain for five days before she went to the A&E department in July 2025. A consultant noticed something unusual in her eye tracking, and a…
Devan Kaney is Windy City bound. Months after she was blindsided by losing her job as WIP’s Eagles sideline reporter, Kaney, who was also a Fox 29 anchor in Philadelphia, announced Tuesday on X that she’ll be a Bears reporter for Fox 32 news in Chicago. Kaney’s announcement comes just…
In the age of instant everything, the modern workplace is evolving faster than ever. Customers expect seamless experiences, employees crave simplicity, and business leaders demand speed without chaos. For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), keeping up with this pace often means one thing: automation. Yet, while many businesses rush to…
The £42,000 Expat Tax Shock That Could Have Been £0 Sarah Thompson left London for Dubai in June 2023. She sold her flat, closed her UK bank accounts, and assumed — like most expats — that her tax ties were severed. Two years later, in August 2025, an HMRC letter…
The launch of a new platform is poised to redefine how Americans book private transportation. From luxury wedding cars and limousines to party buses, charter buses, supercars, and (soon) helicopters, RentX.com is bringing technology, trust, and transparency to the private hire industry. A Smarter Way to Book Transportation RentX…
Summary: Global workspace platform The Office Providers has launched a new directory showcasing flexible office spaces across Austin, Texas. Austin, the fifth-largest city in Texas and the 13th most populous in the United States, continues to experience strong business and population growth. To support companies entering or expanding within…
Mountainside Treatment Center has reported a rise in kratom detox admissions as regulatory action and public health concern around the substance—and its potent derivative 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)—intensify across the United States. The trend coincides with Florida’s recent statewide ban on 7-OH and the pending Connecticut bill (HB 6855), which…
DEVELOP LLC, an established leader in single-source manufacturing automation, has revealed it has become a FANUC Authorised System Integrator (ASI). The new certification highlights DEVELOP’s depth of knowledge and hands-on experience in FANUC robot integration, enabling the company to deliver tailored, high-performance automation systems for a wide range of industries…
Slumber, trusted by upwards of 150,000 customers, has today launched its Pure Sleep™ Fast-Acting Sleep Gummies. Infused with Azuca’s Time Infusion® Technology and delivering 20 mg of CBN, the gummies are supported by Slumber’s Stay Asleep Complex™ – a mix of botanicals and amino acids designed to aid slumber within…
SciSure and My Green Lab® have announced a strategic collaboration to advance safe, reproducible, and environmentally responsible science. The partnership integrates SciSure’s scientific management technology with My Green Lab’s globally respected sustainability standards, enabling laboratories to set new benchmarks for safety and environmental performance. “This partnership reflects what both our…
Colin’s Sash Windows, a well-known UK supplier of windows and doors, has published a new trend report forecasting that steel-look and heritage-inspired styles will take centre stage in American home renovation projects in 2026. The findings, which examine both UK and U.S. market activity, point to rising interest in black-framed…
The Strap Tailor Ltd., a UK-based leader in luxury handcrafted watch straps, has partnered with Digital Tails Group and Cyberfox Agency to launch an advanced 3D configurator designed to enhance the customer shopping experience. This innovative tool enables shoppers to personalise their straps in real time, choosing from multiple leather…
A Devon-based mother has used her family’s struggles as the inspiration behind Känna, a new online clothing brand that today celebrates its official UK launch. Känna delivers stylish, sensory-friendly clothing designed to meet the unique needs of neurodivergent children. Founder Katie Lodge created the brand after witnessing her daughter Evelyn’s…
Erdos Tracks founder Dan Herbatschek has introduced a significant platform enhancement that gives contractors real-time visibility into profit and loss (P&L). With this upgrade, the system unites core contractor functions—bidding, quoting, project management, dispatch, fleet operations, and analytics. Its AI-driven job costing tool ensures contractors maintain accurate and instant oversight…
For years, keyboard enthusiasts have debated the perfect layout. Most now agree that the 96 percent layout strikes the ideal balance, preserving the full functionality of a number pad, arrow keys, and function row while eliminating unnecessary bulk. The result is a compact board that doesn’t feel cramped and is…
Leading general contractor 123 Remodeling has unveiled new collaborations with local Dallas suppliers in a bid to speed up project timelines and enhance the customer experience. With faster access to high-demand materials for kitchens, bathrooms, and interiors, the company is aiming to streamline operations. The partnerships highlight a broader effort…
Summary: The London office provider achieves a key social media milestone after pivoting from conventional leases to high-spec flexible workspaces. Prestige Offices has achieved a new milestone in its growth journey, gaining 1,000 LinkedIn followers just under two years after it shifted its focus to the premium flexible workspace sector…
The prospect of mining cryptocurrency can feel overwhelming — with high-tech gear, soaring energy costs, and a steep learning curve. But MintMiner, a UK-based cloud mining provider, is offering a far simpler route. This UK MintMiner, eliminates the typical hurdles. No specialised tools, no huge power usage – just an…
A South Wales native turned global coach has made literary waves as her latest collaborative book When Hearts Heal becomes a chart-topping success around the world. Natasha Leigh Bray, a former social worker and now a multi-seven-figure entrepreneur, has brought together 18 transformational voices in her newest bestseller. The book…
SafeGuest, a leading platform for host protection in the short-term rental market, has launched a new risk scoring tool to help users instantly identify high-risk guests — all at no cost. The Guest Risk Assessment Tool evaluates each booking using advanced verification checks, behavioural cues, and predictive analytics. Guests are…
The SaaSy People, a top-tier provider of SaaS consultancy and implementation services worldwide, is entering the US market as part of a major growth strategy. This expansion includes a newly formed North American partnership with monday.com, sponsorship of the prestigious monday.com NYC Elevate 2025 event, and the opening of new…
KYND has been officially included in the AIFinTech100 2025, a prestigious list by FinTech Global celebrating the most influential companies using AI to revolutionise the financial sector. Known for delivering advanced cyber risk intelligence, KYND has been recognised for its impact on resilience and risk management within the industry. The…
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