Governor Gavin Newsom called lawmakers into a special session Saturday to address spikes in gasoline prices. The move follows pushback Newsom received on a request to approve a series of bills that would cut energy costs for Californians and require petroleum refiners to maintain a stable inventory. Prices at the pump typically spike when refiners
Month: September 2024
Russian shelling in the town of Chasiv Yar on Saturday killed five people, as Moscow’s troops pushed ahead in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region.
By Jill Lawless | Associated Press LONDON — Some Oasis fans celebrated like a champagne supernova, while others looked back in anger on Saturday as online ticket sites strained under demand for the band’s first shows for 15 years. The Britpop-era behemoth led by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher is scheduled to play 17 gigs
Aug. 31 (UPI) — The bodies of six Hamas-held hostages were recovered by Israeli forces in a tunnel under the Gaza city of Rafah, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, President Joe … Click to Continue »
Washington opened its 2024 season Saturday night against Weber State with plenty of firsts to celebrate. Yet some things stay the same.
As it turns out, the late theatrics in Colorado Rapids games are not limited to Leagues Cup matches. The Rapids (13-9-5, fourth in Western Conference) looked down and out in their return to MLS play. FC Dallas’ super subs sank them, but Rapids forward Rafael Navarro brought them back to the surface. Darren Yapi, a
NFL Fellow 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel posted on social media that Pearsall is OK. Ricky Pearsall is expected to be OK, according to a social media post by teammate Deebo Samuel. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) By Associated Press August 31, 2024 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot Saturday during
Wordle was invented during the coronavirus pandemic by Josh Wardle, a New York-based software engineer who was simply looking for a game “for me and my partner to enjoy.” In October 2021, Wardle decided to release Wordle to the general public, and the game quickly became a hit across the English-speaking world, with some players
General Daily Insight for September 01, 2024 The planets are keeping themselves busy today. The Moon in Leo gets right down to business when it conjoins messenger Mercury. Next, change-maker Uranus spins retrograde in stable-minded Taurus, giving us time to acclimate to any recent changes. Retrograde Pluto will slip back into Capricorn at 8:10 pm
LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) looks on during the ReliaQuest Bowl against the Wisconsin Badgers on January 1, 2024 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The USC Trojans face the LSU Tigers today in Week 1 of the 2024 NCAA college football season. Each team is rebounding
President Biden announced late Saturday that the bodies of six Hamas-held hostages were recovered by Israeli forces in a tunnel under the Gaza city of Rafah, including that of Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin. “I am devastated and outraged,” Mr. Biden said. “Hersh was among the innocents brutally attacked while attending a music festival for peace
“Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing.” — Henry Russell “Red” Sanders If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve outlasted most of your opponents over the past 22 grueling weeks to advance to the fantasy baseball playoffs. Congratulations! It’s an accomplishment, but your job isn’t done. In fact, it’s just beginning. Keep your eyes on
In New York’s Central Park, a dalmation on a walk spotted a saxophone player and joined in.
Former President Donald Trump advocated for legislation in Florida that would prevent marijuana from being used in public spaces, adding that people did not need to smell it everywhere. In a post on Truth Social, Trump spoke about Florida’s Amendment 3, which would allow adults 21 and older to possess, buy, or use marijuana for
After record-breaking winter rain left Long Beach’s roads riddled with tens of thousands of potholes, residents grumbled about how long it would take to smooth out the motorist minefield. Just a few months later, a significant slice of the maintenance log has been cleared — an accomplishment city officials credited to stepped-up attention and investment.
San Jose – A South Bay family lost their home, which they’ve had since 1990, in a devastating fire. In the days that followed, the owner’s daughter and son said thieves looted the home multiple times. “This was our family room at one point. This is where we used to have our Christmas tree. This