Christmas tree fires pose heightened January risk. Here's how to dispose of them
Christmas tree fire dangers become more severe after the holidays. As the tree dries over time, it becomes more flammable and burns quicker.
New California law bars public libraries from banning books based on their content
The new law requires public libraries to adopt a written and publicly available collection development policy. It prohibits libraries from banning materials based on topics addressed or views based on ...
New California law bans forced outings of LGBTQ+ students
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — California Assembly Bill 1955, known as the SAFETY (Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today's Youth) Act, went into effect on January 1, 2025. Its purpose is to ...
Judge sets Trump's sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10, but signals no jail time
NEW YORK — In an extraordinary turn, a judge Friday set President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case for Jan. 10 — little over a week before he's due to return to the White House — ...
No, the president can’t privatize the U.S. Postal Service
No, the president cannot privatize USPS. Because federal law establishes the postal service as a core function of the government, privatizing USPS would require Congress to pass a new law. The U.S.
Questions remain about soldier's motive in Cybertruck explosion outside Trump's Las Vegas hotel
LAS VEGAS — Investigators know that a highly decorated Army soldier shot himself in the head inside a Tesla Cybertruck packed ...
Carlsbad man linked to Wisconsin school shooter now under criminal investigation
Alexander Paffendorf appeared in court for a gun violence restraining order. The hearing was continued to April to allow time for investigation.
Viral image of Temu warehouse fire is AI-generated
A fake image of a Temu warehouse fire created with artificial intelligence as a joke left many appearing to believe it was real.
Dense fog rolls into coastal areas of San Diego County
A dense fog advisory is in effect in coastal areas of San Diego County until Friday morning. SAN DIEGO — The National Weather ...
Surgeon General calls for cancer warning on alcoholic drinks
Americans should be better informed about the link between alcohol and cancer, the nation's top doctor said on Friday.
No, Donald Trump is not the only president to skip his successor’s inauguration
President Biden claimed Trump is the only president to avoid his successor’s inauguration. But several outgoing presidents in history have skipped the ceremony.
Verizon to bring Super Bowl FanFest to life in 30 cities, offering NFL championship hype nationwide
The massive coast-to-coast event will transform stadiums and venues across 30 NFL markets for what's being called the “largest simultaneous Super Bowl party.” ...