California voters will decide whether to create a $7.5 billion state scientific research arm similar to the National Institutes of Health. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that puts the issue before voters in March 2028.
Efforts to reshape the military include modernizing the technology soldiers will use on the battlefield and the further integration of artificial intelligence. Some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley are working with the Pentagon and cashing in. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Sharon Weinberger, author of "Valley of Death: How Big Tech Is Fueling the Future of War."
On the final day of the 10th annual SCAD AnimationFest in Atlanta, 10 animators and an Oscar-nominated director took the stage to talk about the future of their craft and why the human hand still matters. The 2026 class of 10 Animators to Watch, profiled in Variety’s New York issue, represents a broad cross-section of […]
This month brings gripping new novels and thought-provoking memoirs, including anticipated releases from Kawai Strong Washburn, Nathaniel Philbrick, Chuck Lorre and more.
The zoo released a new video of female giant panda Fu Shuang, just days after she and male giant panda Ping Ping arrived in Atlanta from China over the weekend.
Two Massachusetts men have been sentenced to probation and given fines after they pleaded guilty to setting off fireworks at an empty Harvard Medical School building
In celebration of her tremendous body of work, we at Vogue have turned the clock back to the 1940s–1980s, seeking out some of the best vintage pictures of the wonderful Julie Andrews that we could find.
Jane Austen might have been born 251 years ago, but her depictions of relationships, class, and the domestic minutiae of the human condition have never lost an ounce of appeal—and neither have the flowing column dresses of the Regency era.
President Donald Trump is hitting the campaign trail to support Republican candidates in toss-up races that will determine which party controls Congress for the final two years of his presidency. Here's a list of more than two dozen go-to Trump statements and how they square for accuracy.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he is fundamentally reshaping the culture of the U.S. military. He's removing senior officers, dismantling diversity initiatives and putting a new emphasis on religious faith and what he calls a "warrior ethos." Beyond the cultural changes, Hegseth is accelerating autonomous weapons and other emerging technologies. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Peter Feaver.
Every major technological shift changes work. Artificial intelligence is different primarily in the speed at which it is doing so. Much of the conversation around AI has centered on automation, productivity, and workforce disruption. Those are important discussions, but they …
AXA XL said it launched AXA XL Excess & Surplus Lines Insurance Company (AXA XL E&S), dedicated to exclusively serve wholesale brokers. This strategic move enhances AXA XL’s underwriting focus and capabilities within the Excess & Surplus (E&S) insurance market. …
The screenwriter, who is also taking over the director's chair for 'Social Reckoning' while prepping a Broadway revival of 'A Few Good Men,' is keeping the film under wraps with few test screenings ahead of release.
Frances Haugen, whose memoir 'The Power of One' was adapted into 'The Social Reckoning,' tells THR about giving the rights to the prolific director and the one thing in the film that made her cringe.
After being nearly banned in the U.S. over privacy concerns and launching a new U.S. joint venture, TikTok touts its contributions to California's economy.
Just over than seven months after the British Academy faced one of its biggest controversies in years after the N-word was shouted out during the BAFTA Film awards ceremony, BAFTA has had to revisit the moment as it contends with the upcoming BAFTA Scotland awards. The incident — which came to significantly overshadow the 2026 […]
The clothes in this fun coed show were a mix of classical and modern, including reimagined costumes from the ballet stage and trippy rave colors, including silver lamé, black, pink and kiwi.
Allianz Group announced chief executive officer appointments at Allianz Partners and Allianz Direct, following Tomas Kunzmann’s appointment to the Allianz SE Board of Management. Philipp Kroetz, currently chief executive officer of Allianz Direct, will become CEO of Allianz Partners, effective …
Kindles don't usually change much with each new version, but Amazon is launching next-generation models today that look and feel a whole lot nicer. The base Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Colorsoft are a millimeter thinner and 30 percent faster at opening books, and their power buttons have moved from the bottom to the right […] The base Kindle (shown here), Kindle Paperwhite, and Colorsoft come in aluminum options, not just plastic. | Photo: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge Kindles don't usually change much with each new version, but Amazon is launching next-generation models today that look and feel a whole lot nicer. The base Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Colorsoft are a millimeter thinner and 30 percent faster at opening books, and their power buttons have moved from the bottom to the right edge near the top. They ship in vibrant new colors with a soft-touch plastic
Do we really need a new version of Carrie? That's the question that plagues any attempt to reimagine the classic horror tale. Stephen King's 1974 novel remains one of his most iconic, and the film version from Brian De Palma and Sissy Spacek two years later remains unsurpassed, despite a handful adaptations that followed in […] Do we really need a new version of Carrie ? That's the question that plagues any attempt to reimagine the classic horror tale. Stephen King's 1974 novel remains one of his most iconic, and the film version from Brian De Palma and Sissy Spacek two years later remains unsurpassed, despite a handful adaptations that followed in the ensuing decades. Any new iteration of the story bears the burden of proving why it needs to exist in the first place. Mike Flanagan's new Carrie series on Prime Video manages to do exactly that: It not only captures the terror and dr
“Chicken Shop Date” is coming to Netflix. The final season of Amelia Dimoldenberg’s popular interview series will air on the streamer on Oct. 2, at the same time it will go live on the host’s YouTube and social media channels. Netflix is also adding past episodes from the “Chicken Shop Date” library, including interviews with […]
American Canyon residents and city officials gathered this week for a forum with City Council candidates to discuss environmental conservation amid the city’s major construction projects. On Monday afternoon, about 20 community members attended the forum, hosted by a local Sierra Club chapter. The panel brought together five of the six American Canyon City Council […] The post American Canyon City Council candidates discuss environmental issues at forum appeared first on Local News Matters .
Android Central, a blog focused on the Android ecosystem, laid off its staff yesterday, but owner Future confirms to The Verge that the site will continue publishing. Yesterday, four of the six staffers on Android Central's staff page posted publicly about the layoffs, including Shruti Shekar, Derrek Lee, Harish Jonnalagadda, and Nicholas Sutrich, and former […] Android Central , a blog focused on the Android ecosystem, laid off its staff yesterday, but owner Future confirms to The Verge that the site will continue publishing. Yesterday, four of the six staffers on Android Central 's staff page posted publicly about the layoffs, including Shruti Shekar , Derrek Lee , Harish Jonnalagadda , and Nicholas Sutrich , and former senior editor Namerah Saud Fatmi updated her LinkedIn to indicate that her tenure at Android Central had ended. Both Lee, the site's managing editor, and Sutrich
When it comes to the New York Knicks, Anne Hathaway is their good luck charm. Let’s revisit: On April 20, the Knicks lost Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs series to the Atlanta Hawks. On May 1, Hathaway’s “The Devil Wears Prada 2” premiered and featured a scene where Hathaway’s character chats up Knicks star […]
The move comes as Anonymous moves into becoming a financier of films, rather than just a fee-for-hire production company, with backer Laurene Powell Jobs joining the board.
Christie’s 20th/21st Century Evening Sale in London will auction works donated by artists Igshaan Adams and Patricia Leite, with proceeds benefiting climate action.
Demand on the trade lane jumped 13.2 percent in August, while China's e-commerce air freight to Europe plunged 40 percent following the EU's July de minimis change.
Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald of the Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division released a memorandum today regarding the Division’s corporate enforcement priorities.
ABC7 Eyewitness News meteorologist Drew Tuma says high temperatures will run 10 to 20 degrees above average, with some locations potentially reaching record highs. A heat advisory has been issued for the entire weekend, with forecast highs ranging from 90 to 103 degrees.
Attorneys for three cancer patients told a Missouri jury on Sept. 29 that Bayer’s Monsanto unit failed to adequately test its Roundup weedkiller before selling it, starting a trial that could help determine the viability of some Roundup lawsuits after …
Freebie(s) of the week: Two free festivals this weekend are celebrating Africa’s wide-ranging and exhilarating art and culture. Catch the African Arts Festival Saturday at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts at Mission and Third streets in San Francisco from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is presented by the Duniya Dance and […] The post Best Bets: African culture festivals, Flyaway Productions, Santa Cruz Porchfest, Symphony San Jose, Livermore Opera appeared first on Local News Matters .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Proposition 40, also known as the billionaire tax, is the most contentious fight on Californians’ ballots this November. The proposal to impose a one-time asset tax on the net worth of the state’s approximately 200 billionaires has divided Democrats, galvanized progressives and sparked […] The post Billionaire tax explained: What you need to know about Prop. 40 appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Proposition 40, also known as the billionaire tax, is the most contentious fight on Californians’ ballots this November. The proposal to impose a one-time asset tax on the net worth of the state’s approximately 200 billionaires has divided Democrats, galvanized progressives and sparked […] The post Billionaire tax explained: What you need to know about Prop. 40 appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
Proposition 40 would levy a one-time tax on billionaires. Some say the initiative opens the door to tax flight and more aggressive taxation. Others say there’s no way to predict the outcome.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Proposition 40, also known as the billionaire tax, is the most contentious fight on Californians’ ballots this November. The proposal to impose a one-time asset tax on the net worth of the state’s approximately 200 billionaires has divided Democrats, galvanized progressives and sparked […] The post Billionaire tax explained: What you need to know about Prop. 40 appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Proposition 40, also known as the billionaire tax, is the most contentious fight on Californians’ ballots this November. The proposal to impose a one-time asset tax on the net worth of the state’s approximately 200 billionaires has divided Democrats, galvanized progressives and sparked […] The post Billionaire tax explained: What you need to know about Prop. 40 appeared first on The Almanac .
The Rock Hall of Famer said he didn't want to "personalize" the recent fallout between Sheeran and Macklemore over the rapper's pro-Palestine statements.
Although the rates of women diagnosed with breast cancer have increased, five-year survival rates have risen. Here's what to know about breast cancer by the numbers.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. CalMatters recently welcomed the newest group of student journalists in the College Journalism Network fellowship. The program was started in 2019 with a dual mission: to increase higher education journalism and to lift up the voices of developing journalists. College Journalism Network Editor […] The post CalMatters College Journalism Network program welcomes 2026-27 fellows appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. CalMatters recently welcomed the newest group of student journalists in the College Journalism Network fellowship. The program was started in 2019 with a dual mission: to increase higher education journalism and to lift up the voices of developing journalists. College Journalism Network Editor […] The post CalMatters College Journalism Network program welcomes 2026-27 fellows appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. CalMatters recently welcomed the newest group of student journalists in the College Journalism Network fellowship. The program was started in 2019 with a dual mission: to increase higher education journalism and to lift up the voices of developing journalists. College Journalism Network Editor […] The post CalMatters College Journalism Network program welcomes 2026-27 fellows appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. CalMatters recently welcomed the newest group of student journalists in the College Journalism Network fellowship. The program was started in 2019 with a dual mission: to increase higher education journalism and to lift up the voices of developing journalists. College Journalism Network Editor […] The post CalMatters College Journalism Network program welcomes 2026-27 fellows appeared first on The Almanac .
The owner of a San Gabriel Valley-based technology company was arrested today on a three-count federal indictment charging him with smuggling more than $300 million worth of export-controlled high-end computer servers containing U.S.-manufactured graphics processing units (GPUs) commonly used for Super Intelligence (SI) applications to China.
A medical helicopter transporting a patient crashed off Catalina Island near Los Angeles, killing two people and leaving two hospitalized, authorities said Thursday. Rescuers continued searching Thursday for a fifth person who was aboard the aircraft and went missing after the Wednesday night crash.
The state program started in 2022, offering up to $175 of investment money for babies born after July 1, 2022 and up to $1,500 for eligible public school students.
People convicted of serious sex offenses must serve at least 25 years in prison and cannot receive parole until age 65 under a new California. Previously, some could earn parole at 50.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Wednesday that will raise the age of parole eligibility for sex offenders serving life sentences. A Sacramento-area legislator brought forward the bill, which raises the age of eligibility from 50 to 65 for people who have already […] The post California restricts parole for sex offenders after near-release of 2 convicted of molestation appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Wednesday that will raise the age of parole eligibility for sex offenders serving life sentences. A Sacramento-area legislator brought forward the bill, which raises the age of eligibility from 50 to 65 for people who have already […] The post California restricts parole for sex offenders after near-release of 2 convicted of molestation appeared first on The Almanac .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Wednesday that will raise the age of parole eligibility for sex offenders serving life sentences. A Sacramento-area legislator brought forward the bill, which raises the age of eligibility from 50 to 65 for people who have already […] The post California restricts parole for sex offenders after near-release of 2 convicted of molestation appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Wednesday that will raise the age of parole eligibility for sex offenders serving life sentences. A Sacramento-area legislator brought forward the bill, which raises the age of eligibility from 50 to 65 for people who have already […] The post California restricts parole for sex offenders after near-release of 2 convicted of molestation appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
I'm pretty sure I won't be buying the $1,299 Meta VR Glasses. That's too rich for my blood in today's economy, and my feelings about Meta are… conflicted. But I want you to understand that Meta just changed the game. We've had glasses, but we've never had glasses like this. The Meta VR Glasses are […] Sean wears the Meta VR Glasses. | Photo: Meta I'm pretty sure I won't be buying the $1,299 Meta VR Glasses . That's too rich for my blood in today's economy, and my feelings about Meta are… conflicted . But I want you to understand that Meta just changed the game. We've had glasses, but we've never had glasses like this . The Meta VR Glasses are not an opaque VR headset. They are not a pair of transparent AR glasses. They might be the best of both. After playing with the Meta VR Glasses, Valve's Steam Frame , the Apple Vision Pro, and the Google / Xreal Aura back to back, I think they
Starring Sienna Miller and Dominic West as an ultra-wealthy divorcing couple, George Kay's legal drama series, slated to be an anthology, looks at the law firms representing each side.
Casey Bloys isn’t ready to reveal details on his future at the combined Paramount-Warner Bros. just yet. But speaking Thursday at the Bloomberg Screentime conference, he didn’t deny expectations that he will continue to run HBO Max and add Paramount+ to the mix once the merger is official. “I’m not going to get into my […]
Major changes are coming on Oct. 1 for the tens of millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food assistance.
Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Chase Infiniti (“One Battle After Another,” “The Testaments”) will star in “Portrait of God,” from up-and-coming horror filmmaker Dylan Clark. Lionsgate has acquired the rights and has greenlit the feature for production, with Sam Raimi and Jordan Peele on board as producers. “We’re delighted to deepen our creative partnership with […]
As Qu Shaolong pulls his electric truck into one of the many charging stations that dot the Chinese coal hub of Yulin, the latest phase in the country’s energy transition is playing out in real time. The roads in this …
A jury awarded Maria Avila $12.9 million, but the judge found it wasn't supported by the evidence and gave her a choice between the lower amount or a new trial
“Primetime” is a box office overachiever, but the subject of the A24 film calls it a “complete work of fiction.” Lance Oppenheim’s movie centers on “To Catch a Predator,” the popular “Dateline” segment that ran from 2004 to 2007. In the show, an advocacy group with adult decoys posing as children would chat with online […]
A failed execution in Tennessee is raising more questions about the state's capital punishment protocols after Christa Gail Pike survived two doses of a lethal injection Wednesday evening.
Christa Pike remained alive Thursday, her lawyers said Thursday, a day after she survived a failed attempt to execute her for the 1995 murder in what Tennessee's governor called a "deeply disturbing" procedure.
The event, which honors courageous individuals who have dedicated their lives in pursuit of justice, is slated for Nov. 9 at London's Natural History Museum.
* WHAT...Up to 1.1 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, and Monterey Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. High tides will result in flooding along coastal trails, cut off access to some low- lying beaches and coastal areas, and bring water and waves farther up the beach than typical. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.1 ft above normal (6.92 ft MLLW) at 2:58 PM Thursday 10/01 and 0.9 ft above normal (6.71 ft MLLW) at 3:58 PM Friday 10/02. These predictions include up to 0.7 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacif
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has placed gates around its main courtyard, making it so ticketed and nonticketed guests must go through security to access the space. This is not the public plaza the city was hoping for.
Follow along as Times columnists Anita Chabria, Mark Z. Barabak and Gustavo Arellano chat about the California gubernatorial debate between Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra.
"He created something that changed heavy music forever," band mates say of late singer. "Venom never followed the rules. They forged their own path. And Conrad was there at the centre of it all"
Corte Madera voters will choose three members of the Town Council on Nov. 3 from a field that includes two incumbents and three newcomers with backgrounds ranging from architecture and environmental engineering to education, government finance and community organizing. Councilmembers Eli Beckman and Pat Ravasio are seeking reelection. Mayor Rosa Thomas, whose term also expires […] The post Corte Madera council race brings mix of experience, new perspectives appeared first on Local News Matters .
A Florida appeals court this week underscored state regulators’ authority to investigate insurance service companies, two years after a viatical settlement firm refused to open its books to the state Department of Financial Services. “We agree with the trial court …
The actor-turned-director on saying goodbye to Spencer James, the emotional scene he and co-star Michael Evans Behling could barely get through, and why the ending "felt inevitable."
The former IBM Almaden Research Center in the rolling hills of Coyote Valley has a buyer. Blackstart Digital — a data center development and investment firm focused on sustainable redevelopment — has entered into an agreement to acquire the historic campus in South San Jose, according to land use consultant Erik Schoennauer, who represents IBM.... The post Data center company to acquire former South San Jose IBM site appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, 51, a resident of Richland, Washington, was arrested this morning and charged with attempting to provide material support or resources to the Houthis, a designated foreign terrorist organization. Ellaboudy is scheduled to make an initial appearance before a federal magistrate judge on Oct. 2 at 11:00 a.m. in Richland.
Is Jimmy Kimmel returning to ABC next year? Disney president and chief creative officer Dana Walden says she’s working on it. “It’s a very challenging daypart, late-night,” Walden said during her Thursday morning conversation at Bloomberg’s Screentime. “That’s not to say that Jimmy is not doing a phenomenal job, and his ratings are up, but […]
The partnership pairs Disney’s Hollywood and Korean programming with Vidio’s Indonesian originals and live sports, extending the company’s push to build regional streaming alliances across Asia.
Disney+ has struck its first partnership with Indonesian streamer Vidio. The two are launching a joint subscription that packages Disney+ Standard with Vidio Ultimate All Screen and puts Marvel, “Star Wars” and Korean series in the same plan as Premier League and UEFA Champions League soccer. The offering is called the “Vidio Ultimate Disney+ All […]
The delivery platform also added Anthropologie, Vans, Timberland and The North Face to its online marketplace and unveiled a $7.99 option to have eligible returns picked up from home.
The elderly in-laws of a Dublin homicide victim have been charged with murder, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, both 77, are also charged with personal use of a firearm causing death and lying in wait. If convicted of all charges, the Dublin couple could both be sentenced […] The post Dublin couple, both 77, charged with murder, lying in wait in son-in-law’s fatal shooting appeared first on Local News Matters .
Europe’s insurance and pensions watchdog warned extreme heat is adding to risks the industries face. The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority said multiple sectors are likely to be impacted as temperatures rise, including insurance covering medical costs and income …
U2 and Ed Sheeran collaborated earlier this year on the song “Yours Eternally” off the band’s “Days of Ash” EP, which dropped in February. Bono told Rolling Stone UK in a new interview that Sheeran expressed his resistance to U2 about doing such a politically-minded song. “Yours Eternally” features Ukrainian musician Taras Topolia, and the […]
Eddie Murphy is attached to star in “The Chairman,” a drama series in development at Peacock created by Matthew Weiner. If greenlit, the project will mark his first-ever role in a live-action scripted series. Plot details for “The Chairman” are yet to be announced. The series will be produced by Universal Television and 101 Studios, […]
It’s disheartening how much power gets generated and then promptly lost as it travels through grid networks. Th is leaking of electricity happens when it vanishes as heat as w ell as whe n it is pilfered by thieves and nonpaying customers. More than half of the countries that track these metrics lost at least 10 percent of the ir electricity in 2023, according to the World Bank. Losses topped 20 percent for 24 of those nations. Two countries lost more than half of what they generated . With numbers this high, c utting down on losses makes sense . Electricity demand is rising beyond what many grid operators can supply ; reducing waste would help meet some of that demand without having to build new power plants . Plus, when the power comes from fossil fuels , any loss means emitting even more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. And electric losses hit the bottom lines of power providers,
Grokipedia, SpaceXAI's AI-powered competitor to Wikipedia, recently started incorporating edits again, and today, it got some design tweaks as part of a v0.3 update, including a new logo and refreshes to its homepage and live edits page. SpaceXAI head of design Benji Taylor calls it a "newly refreshed Grokipedia." Grokipedia's old homepage was pretty much […] Grokipedia, SpaceXAI's AI-powered competitor to Wikipedia, recently started incorporating edits again , and today, it got some design tweaks as part of a v0.3 update, including a new logo and refreshes to its homepage and live edits page. SpaceXAI head of design Benji Taylor calls it a "newly refreshed Grokipedia." Grokipedia's old homepage was pretty much just a logo and a search bar, but the updated homepage includes a list of featured articles, a list of the most-read articles, and a tracker showing the "latest edits." The
Emma Chamberlain’s months-long hiatus from the internet is not because she’s “disappearing and being fucking lazy.” More importantly, it’s not forever. “I don’t want to continue living like this necessarily, where I’m pretty offline,” Chamberlain tells Variety. “I want to create things. I want to figure out a way to do this job in a […]
A former fraternity leader at Northern Arizona University has been sentenced to two months in jail and three years of supervised probation for his role in a deadly hazing
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 85 at the coast and 100 in the mountains and Cuyama valley. * WHERE...Cuyama Valley, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very hot temperatures are likely to continue into the second week of October, possibly requiring an extension of this product.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 90 at the coast and 105 in the valleys. * WHERE...Coast and valleys of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very hot temperatures are likely to continue into the second week of October, possibly requiring an extension of this product.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the upper 90s to 106 expected. Nights will be very warm with low temperatures mostly in the upper 60s to mid 70s. * WHERE...San Diego County Valleys. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging from the mid 80s to around 90 near the coast to the lower to mid 90s near higher coastal terrain expected. Nights will be very warm with low temperatures mostly in the lower to mid 70s. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the upper 90s to 106 expected. Nights will be very warm with low temperatures mostly in the mid 60s to lower 70s. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging from the mid 80s to lower 90s near the coast to the mid 90s to around 100 for the mesas and other higher coastal terrain expected. Nights will be very warm with low temperatures mostly in the lower to mid 70s. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s expected. Nights will be very warm with low temperatures mostly in the lower to mid 70s. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid 90s to 104 expected. Night will be very warm with low temperatures mostly in the mid 60s to mid 70s. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the upper 90s to 106 expected. Nights will be very warm with low temperatures mostly in the upper 60s to mid 70s. * WHERE...San Diego County Valleys. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the 90s to 104 expected. Night will be very warm with low temperatures mostly in the mid 60s to mid 70s. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid 90s to near 100 expected. Nights will be very warm with low temperatures mostly in the lower to mid 70s. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging from the mid 80s to lower 90s near the coast to the mid 90s to around 100 for the mesas and other higher coastal terrain expected. Nights will be very warm with low temperatures mostly in the lower to mid 70s. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging from the mid 80s to around 90 near the coast to the lower to mid 90s near higher coastal terrain expected. Nights will be very warm with low temperatures mostly in the lower to mid 70s. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the upper 90s to 106 expected. Nights will be very warm with low temperatures mostly in the mid 60s to lower 70s. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures on the hottest days ranging from around 90 near the coast to the upper 90s to around 105 for the valleys possible. Low temperatures for coastal areas into the western valleys will warm into the lower to mid 70s during the weekend with those warm overnight temperatures continuing for next week. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Valleys, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long-duration heat wave is expected to develop late this week and continue through much of next week into the following weekend with Moderate or greater
The Justice Department says a Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen
From limited-edition footwear and jewelry to charitable collections, fashion brands are raising money for breast cancer research and patient support throughout October.
Oct. 1 marks 33 years since 12-year-old Polly Klaas was abducted during a sleepover at her Petaluma home and found dead 64 days later. After more than three decades, her father says he continues to live with the loss as he prepares to once again see her killer in court.
Two weeks after South Carolina’s insurance regulator took steps to place Atlantic Coast Life Insurance into rehabilitation, another state’s commissioner has suspended the company amid concerns about its finances. “In making the decision to suspend Atlantic Coast’s COA (certificate of …
A man who was among of group of passengers that subdued an attack Wednesday was welcomed by Israeli leaders when he returned to Israel later in the evening.
“Usually, the cadence for an art project is you get the work, you complete the work, you get the work to the gallery, and that’s the work,” Halsey explains to Vogue. This, however, was “a whole ecosystem.”
The showrunner and writer spoke with WWD about adapting John Steinbeck's tome, Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames and the collaborative process behind the costumes.
A former San Mateo County sheriff’s deputy was sentenced to five months in county jail after pleading no contest earlier this year to felony workers’ compensation fraud charges, prosecutors announced. Jorden Faatiga, 35, entered a no contest plea in April to felony charges of workers’ compensation fraud and filing a false document and on Tuesday […] The post Former San Mateo County deputy sentenced to 5 months in jail for workers’ comp fraud appeared first on Local News Matters .
A white Dallas police officer convicted of killing a Black man in his apartment that she mistook for her own was granted parole Thursday after serving seven years of her 10-year sentence.
FBN will replace Bartiromo's old timeslot with 'Big Money in the Morning,' with new co-hosts for the lunchtime program and Liz Claman adding a Friday evening program.
In a cease and desist, WBTV writes that Fox News "improperly capitalizes on WB’s intellectual property and goodwill in the ['Bachelor'] Franchise" in its promos for the Fox Nation series 'The Vow.'
The two candidates to become California's next governor painted vastly different portraits of the state they want to lead during a televised CNN debate Wednesday night — though they both agreed the state faces tremendous challenges.
There are few blockbuster games that are as confident as Gears of War: E-Day. A prequel to one of Xbox's most transformative titles, E-Day knows exactly what it wants to be: a brutal, tense, and self-aware action game, one that is stronger because it doesn't deviate from that premise. Twenty years since the original Gears […] There are few blockbuster games that are as confident as Gears of War: E-Day . A prequel to one of Xbox's most transformative titles, E-Day knows exactly what it wants to be: a brutal, tense, and self-aware action game, one that is stronger because it doesn't deviate from that premise. Twenty years since the original Gears of War , there's still nothing like its particular brand of up-close cover shooter gameplay, and E-Day shows that it still hits hard two decades later. As Xbox moves into a messy new era focused on its biggest franchises, E-Day could be an e
It’s official: Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed and vetoed his last bills as California governor.  Wednesday was the final day for Newsom to weigh in on 1,160 bills that were sent to him by state legislators.  The governor, widely understood to be gearing up for a run for president, wanted the spotlight on some bills […]
"Winning a championship is the ultimate goal." In an interview with ABC7 Eyewitness News, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry discussed his pursuit of another NBA title, his "runner's knee," and his legacy as he enters his 18th NBA season.
The court said the issue isn't in the realm of antitrust laws and should be decided by lawmakers. Publishers have seen drops in search traffic because of AI overviews.
Guided Vision is launching in Gemini Live on compatible Android devices today to use AI to give real-time audio descriptions of anything you point your phone's camera at. By sharing your camera in Gemini Live, you can have Google's AI help with things like reading small text, describing your surroundings, finding or identifying objects around […] Guided Vision is launching in Gemini Live on compatible Android devices today to use AI to give real-time audio descriptions of anything you point your phone's camera at. By sharing your camera in Gemini Live, you can have Google's AI help with things like reading small text, describing your surroundings, finding or identifying objects around you, and describing details on specific objects. Like the VoiceOver Live Recognition feature Apple has added to the iPhone and Vision Pro , it's designed for people who are blind, have low vision, or
Grammy chief Harvey Mason Jr. has issued a statement in which he says the Awards’ controversial newest category, Asian Pop, will go forward for the 2027 ceremony. Mason had previously signaled that the Recording Academy was reconsidering the new category in the wake of decidedly split reactions after it was announced in June. BTS in […]
Coonerty says his ties to developers is not a conflict of interest The post Greensite endorses Coonerty as he shifts his tone on ‘oversized’ housing appeared first on Santa Cruz Local .
HP is announcing a new laptop that's squarely aimed at Apple's MacBook Neo. The 2026 HP OmniBook 5 14 starts at $699.99 with an Intel Core 5 315 "Wildcat Lake" processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. Much of that sounds pretty familiar, being in lockstep with both Apple's Neo and its recent competition […] Does this range of colors look a little familiar? | Image: HP HP is announcing a new laptop that's squarely aimed at Apple's MacBook Neo . The 2026 HP OmniBook 5 14 starts at $699.99 with an Intel Core 5 315 "Wildcat Lake" processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. Much of that sounds pretty familiar, being in lockstep with both Apple's Neo and its recent competition from Dell , Asus , and Acer - the HP even offers a similar four color options in silver, pink, blue, and green. But one thing that separates the OmniBook is its inclusion of an OLED display on all configs. The OmniBook
Shoppers will have one more chance to snag the co-created Extra Baggy Jean and ’90s Low-Rise Loose Jean styles, both $89, when they return to Gap's website on October 2.
Halle Berry is being accused of abusing her 12-year-old son by her ex-husband, actor Olivier Martinez, who has filed a petition for a temporary restraining order against the actress. Martinez alleges that on Sept. 26, the “Catwoman” actress “physically abused our son Maceo, by jumping on him, putting her hands around his neck, and choking […]
A state legislator from San Francisco and the city’s district attorney have announced new legislation to hold individuals accountable for misusing their access to data collected by automated license plate reader, or ALPR cameras. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Matt Haney, D-San Francisco, and District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, will create criminal penalties for law enforcement […] The post Haney, Jenkins propose penalties for officers who misuse license plate reader data appeared first on Local News Matters .
The Oscar-winning actor and producer appears in a 90-minute episode during a season that also features Todd Black, Caleeb Pinkett, MAJOR. and Jon Mone.
Think you can terrify us in 17 syllables? KFF Health News’ eighth annual Halloween haiku contest is now open. Send us your most haunting healthcare verses.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures around 90 near the coast to 103 inland. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Lucia Mountains, Santa Ynez Valley, and Southern Salinas Valley. * WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...High temperatures up to 103 expected. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley and Sierra Foothills. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 10 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to major risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those without effective cooling or hydration.
* WHAT...High temperatures of 94 to 100 degrees expected, with widespread Moderate HeatRisk and areas of Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...Portions of the central and southern Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, Delta and Carquinez Strait, and foothills. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 10 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hottest days expected on Sunday and Monday.
* WHAT...Temperatures in the middle 90s to near 103 expected. Mild lows in the upper 60s to middle 70s in the higher elevations will limit overnight recovery. * WHERE...The East Bay and San Francisco Bay Shoreline, The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, Western Sonoma County Hills, The Santa Cruz Mountains, Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, North Bay Interior Mountains, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 10 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts likely in some health systems, heat-sensitive industries and infrastructure.
Palo Alto's plans for a new bike tunnel at El Dorado Avenue took a turn on Wednesday night, when the Planning and Transportation Commission panned the project and sympathized with neighborhood concerns about the width of the street and eminent domain acquisitions. The post Heeding neighborhood concerns, planning panel rejects for El Dorado bike tunnel appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Despite market challenges, Italy's superyacht industry maintained its global leadership status as sales in the country's recreational boating industry rose 1.4 percent to a record of 8.72 billion euros in 2025.
"All you say is Trump, Trump, Trump," Hilton said on a question about immigration. "Trump, Trump, Trump," Becerra responded. So it went for an hour and a dozen issues.
Getting financial assistance from hospitals often involves filling out cumbersome forms. Some states now require hospitals to identify and automatically enroll patients eligible for charity care.
Luxury and fashion brands ranging from Chanel and Loewe to Abercrombie and Damson Madder are increasingly working with illustrators and other artists, who painstakingly create works by hand, as a cultural counterweight to the rise of AI-generated content.
Over the last few years, Chinese Android manufacturers have followed Vivo's example of launching add-on "teleconverter" lenses for their flagship phones, enabling long-distance photography that the phones on their own could never match. Today, Huawei one-upped everybody with the add-on lens for its Mate 90 Pro Max flagship, which is not only a comically huge […] I’m sorry, this is just a camera that makes phone calls. | Image: Huawei Over the last few years, Chinese Android manufacturers have followed Vivo's example of launching add-on "teleconverter" lenses for their flagship phones, enabling long-distance photography that the phones on their own could never match. Today, Huawei one-upped everybody with the add-on lens for its Mate 90 Pro Max flagship, which is not only a comically huge zoom lens, but also includes its own image sensor. The 1-inch-type, 50-megapixel RYYB sensor in
Indigenous designer Justin Jacob Louis talks about his now-viral sweater. “It’s cool when somebody who has that much influence sees and appreciates your work.”
Gov. JB Pritzker is setting up a new group within state government to explore more regulations for artificial intelligence as calls grow across the country for new restrictions. Pritzker signed an executive order lsat week to establish an AI Cabinet …
In their only debate, Xavier Becerra repeatedly linked Steve Hilton to President Donald Trump — while Hilton accused him of dodging California’s real problems.
In their only debate, Xavier Becerra repeatedly linked Steve Hilton to President Donald Trump — while Hilton accused him of dodging California's real problems.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Californians watching Wednesday night’s gubernatorial debate would be forgiven for thinking the candidates for governor are President Donald Trump and the Democratic Party. Trump was the central topic in the debate between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton, with Becerra repeatedly tying […] The post In Becerra and Hilton’s only scheduled debate, Trump was the main character appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Californians watching Wednesday night’s gubernatorial debate would be forgiven for thinking the candidates for governor are President Donald Trump and the Democratic Party. Trump was the central topic in the debate between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton, with Becerra repeatedly tying […] The post In Becerra and Hilton’s only scheduled debate, Trump was the main character appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Californians watching Wednesday night’s gubernatorial debate would be forgiven for thinking the candidates for governor are President Donald Trump and the Democratic Party. Trump was the central topic in the debate between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton, with Becerra repeatedly tying […] The post In Becerra and Hilton’s only scheduled debate, Trump was the main character appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Californians watching Wednesday night’s gubernatorial debate would be forgiven for thinking the candidates for governor are President Donald Trump and the Democratic Party. Trump was the central topic in the debate between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton, with Becerra repeatedly tying […] The post In Becerra and Hilton’s only scheduled debate, Trump was the main character appeared first on The Almanac .
Last week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella hosted an intimate, invite-only event for leaders from some of its key enterprise customers. Instead of a flashy media event, Nadella outlined the future of Copilot directly to the customers Microsoft really cares about, pitching its latest rethink of the AI assistant as the "OS for work." Microsoft is […] Last week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella hosted an intimate, invite-only event for leaders from some of its key enterprise customers. Instead of a flashy media event, Nadella outlined the future of Copilot directly to the customers Microsoft really cares about, pitching its latest rethink of the AI assistant as the "OS for work." Microsoft is adding coding and agent capabilities directly into Copilot, as well as bringing the full power of Office into Copilot for the first time. Nadella is betting that AI will change the way people work in the
Today I’m talking with Josh Dzieza, a longtime features writer here at The Verge, about Kevin O’Leary’s plans to build a massive data center in Utah.  The idea was to build the world’s biggest data center — a 40,000-acre AI campus with nine gigawatts of power, or more than double the average power usage of […] Today I’m talking with Josh Dzieza, a longtime features writer here at The Verge , about Kevin O’Leary’s plans to build a massive data center in Utah . The idea was to build the world’s biggest data center — a 40,000-acre AI campus with nine gigawatts of power, or more than double the average power usage of the entire state of Utah. The project is technically called Stratos, but it’s more prominently known as Wonder Valley, a reference to O’Leary’s nickname on Shark Tank . Josh has spent months reporting on this project, and it’s fair to say Wonder Vall
Inside the "Coven Academy" premiere celebration! Hear from Malina Pauli Weissman, Swayam Bhatia and more before the launch of the new Disney series, premiering Oct. 1 on Freeform and next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
A regional official briefed on the investigation said the suspect, an Omani citizen, was under arrest and confirmed that Saudi authorities were working with countries, including Israel, to try to determine a motive.
Many fear two prominent Iraqi archaeologists were arrested due to public comments they made about corruption at the State Board of Antiquities and Heritage.
Films fronted by Jackie Chan and Anil Kapoor are among the 335 national winners named by the Asian Academy Creative Awards. “The Shadow’s Edge” won Best Feature Film for Chinese Mainland, and “Subedaar” won it for India. The winners come from 18 nations and territories and span 39 categories. They now move on to the […]
“Sunset P.I.” has found a handful of new cast members. The upcoming NBC comedy led by Jake Johnson will feature guest stars Spencer Moss (“She’s Fine,” “Doctor Odyssey”), Nelson Franklin (“Veep,” “The Social Reckoning”), Patrick Gallagher (“Big Sky,” “Joe Pickett”), David Paymer (“Dave,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) and Wrenn Schmidt (“For All Mankind,” “Nuremberg”). Premiering […]
Jake and Romy Reiner teamed with their aunt, Martine Singer, president and CEO of Children's Institute, to create in the inaugural award. "Our parents taught us what it means to be good, decent human beings. And they didn't just talk about it; they led by example," said Jake.
Japan's Prime Minister said her government's policies will lift confidence in the yen, following underwhelming success in prior efforts to boost the currency.
The Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti-starring musical comedy directed by Eisenberg will open the Vancouver Film Festival Thursday night after drawing rave reviews out of Telluride and Toronto.
Jim Carrey has tied the knot with Min Ah, his girlfriend of several years, The Times confirms. This is the third marriage for the 'Sonic the Hedgehog' actor.
The judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder case on Thursday refused to declare her not guilty, turning down a defense motion that had argued there wasn't enough evidence to prove she was responsible for killing her three children.
The judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder case on Thursday refused to declare her not guilty, turning down a defense motion that had argued there wasn't enough evidence to prove she was responsible for killing her three children.
A federal judge has dismissed a pair of antitrust lawsuits filed by Chegg and Rolling Stone parent company Penske Media Corporation, which accused Google of driving away web traffic with its AI-powered search features, as reported earlier by Reuters. US District Judge Amit Mehta takes Google's side in a ruling on Wednesday, writing that PMC […] A federal judge has dismissed a pair of antitrust lawsuits filed by Chegg and Rolling Stone parent company Penske Media Corporation, which accused Google of driving away web traffic with its AI-powered search features, as reported earlier by Reuters . US District Judge Amit Mehta takes Google's side in a ruling on Wednesday , writing that PMC and Chegg's claims don't stand up to antitrust law. In lawsuits filed last year, Chegg and PMC accused Google of abusing its monopoly power by coercing publishers into supplying content for AI Overviews
A judge in the nation's capital agreed on Thursday to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a move that could prevent federal prosecutors from reviving the case under political pressure from President Donald Trump.
Julianne Moore will be honored with a lifetime achievement award at the Rome Film Festival. The Oscar-winning actress will attend the Italian premiere of her new film “The Debut,” directed by Jesse Eisenberg, who will also hand her the prize. The Rome Film Festival honor for Moore was announced in a statement by Salvatore Nastasi, […]
Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the State of Maryland, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, Prince George’s County, and Montgomery County, challenging their unconstitutional attempt to regulate federal law enforcement officers by prohibiting federal officers from wearing masks and requiring they provide identification in the manner prescribed by Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety §§ 3-207, 3-535, 3-536, Prince George’s Co., Md Code § 18-124, and Montgomery Co., Md. Code § 35-13E.
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced today investigative findings that the University of California-Los Angeles School of Law (UCLA Law) discriminated against white and Asian students in granting admission to its 2023, 2024, and 2025 incoming classes. UCLA Law’s discriminatory conduct violates Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or color, and the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard ( SFFA ), which banned race discrimination in admissions.
Karl Rove is known for his hardball politics promoting the GOP. But in the past two weeks, he announced that this year he is voting for a Democrat. Lisa Desjardins sat down with Rove and another architect of modern politics, Democrat David Axelrod. Their conversation covered election security, whether Rove will vote for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton and their midterm predictions.
The longtime producer, handpicked by George Lucas to lead his company, reflected on her time at the top of the ‘Star Wars’ franchise in an interview on Wednesday.
Kelly Clarkson has shared her admittedly “controversial” opinion on artificial intelligence, saying she thinks it can do “amazing things” but shouldn’t be able to create anything that competes with humans, particularly on music charts. The pop star shared her feelings about the technology during an appearance on the Las Culturistas podcast, saying she “loves AI” […]
He’s a “great guy who’s incredibly humble” who has also produced 38 movies in 17 years that have delivered more than $35 billion at the box office. Twelve of those titles delivered more than $1 billion; three of them generated $2 billion apiece. Not to mention, Kevin Feige is the architect of the most meticulously […]
The firm includes banker Stephen Langer and Isabel Keulen, formerly head of Stockholm School of Economics' business incubator and venture capital fund.
L.A. city officials have asked the 2028 Olympic organizers to obtain $650 million in insurance to cover potential losses if a disaster interrupts or cancels the Games.
Hedy Torres started the portraits during the first Trump administration, vowing to complete them when her subjects attained lawful permanent residency.
Charter Amendment LA would take power away from the Board of Public Works and give it to the agency’s director. But does anyone even hold the title “director of Public Works?”
Laura Benanti is out of the woods and into a thicket that is very different from her initial Broadway base: the world of stand-up comedy. Officially, “Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares” is a “one-woman show,” but she says the only reason she shies away from calling it stand-up at all is because she respects the people […]
With ballots dropping soon, key officials abandon the D8 candidate after more accusers came forward in The Standard. Three opponents have also urged him to drop out.
The owner of a high-end car rental company has been sentenced to four years in state prison for insurance fraud involving a staged car crash and fraudulent insurance claim. Bozena A. Kolc of Edgewater was also ordered to pay approximately …
Thousands of Lyft drivers will be eligible to get paid for lost wages and benefits from 2016 to 2020, when they would have been considered employees under California labor law.
The designer looked to the '60s French movement Narrative Figuration and early Pop Art for inspiration, and collaborated with his brother, Gaspard, for lively tiger prints.
Welcome to the coven, witches. 🕯️ Malachi Barton and Malina Pauli Weissman open up about their "Coven Academy" characters and the juicy love triangle brewing. It premieres Oct. 1 on Freeform and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
A Massachusetts man has been arrested in a federal case alleging he cyberstalked conservative podcaster and former Trump administration official Katie Miller
Kevin Eduardo Cataneo Salazar, 32, was convicted earlier this year for the September 2023 killing of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer outside the Palmdale Sheriff's Station.
Shares of toymaker Mattel rose Thursday after the Wall Street Journal reported that Authentic Brands Group had expressed interest in buying the toy maker.
The L.A.-based Iranian American comedian, who is touted as being the world's most watched comedian on the internet, comes home to the Dolby Theatre for six shows starting this weekend.
Add one more popular face to the growing universe of superheroes on TV and streaming services and in film. Megan Fox, the well-known actress and model, has a starring role in a new ad campaign from telehealth company Ro and her mission, done while donning a skintight red suit and portraying herself as the human […]
Vincent Paterson will be honored with the Legacy Award at the 2026 World Choreography Awards (WCA), celebrating the most innovative choreographers across the globe. Set for Nov. 8, Paterson will be recognized for his contributions to dance, which include choreographing films such as “Evita,” “The Birdcage,” “Closer,” “Dancer in the Dark,” “Hook,” “The Mighty Quinn” […]
After nearly 18 years at LinkedIn and Microsoft, Ryan Roslansky is leaving the company. Roslansky, who until recently was the CEO of LinkedIn, was promoted to the head of Office last year and then took control of Microsoft Teams earlier this year. Roslansky's departure has triggered another leadership shuffle inside Microsoft. "Ryan leaves the organization […] After nearly 18 years at LinkedIn and Microsoft, Ryan Roslansky is leaving the company. Roslansky, who until recently was the CEO of LinkedIn, was promoted to the head of Office last year and then took control of Microsoft Teams earlier this year. Roslansky's departure has triggered another leadership shuffle inside Microsoft. "Ryan leaves the organization in a strong position," says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in an internal memo . "Over the past year, Ryan's team has done critical work bringing together the product, enginee
“Being Heumann,” Oscar winner Siân Heder’s Apple Original Film, will close the 14th Middleburg Film Festival, which runs Oct. 15-18. The festival has also set Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s “La Bola Negra” as its Friday Spotlight and Tony Gilroy’s “Behemoth!” as its Sunday Spotlight. As previously announced, the festival will open with Jesse Eisenberg’s […]
A majority, 65%, of U.S. adults now blame Trump's policies for persistently high costs more than factors outside of his control, signaling growing weariness over his aggressive use of tariffs and continued unhappiness with the war with Iran.
A woman was charged with murder in connection with the death of her 4-month-old baby who was found dead in a dumpster earlier this week in South Los Angeles.
New York City residents struggling to get out of recurring subscription fees can now submit complaints to the city government. As of Thursday, the city's click-to-cancel rule has taken effect, which requires businesses to make it as easy to cancel a subscription as it is to sign up. That means a gym that lets you […] Image: Angela Weiss / AFP via Getty Images | AFP via Getty Images New York City residents struggling to get out of recurring subscription fees can now submit complaints to the city government. As of Thursday, the city's click-to-cancel rule has taken effect, which requires businesses to make it as easy to cancel a subscription as it is to sign up. That means a gym that lets you join online, for example, can't make you call or go in person to end your subscription. It's the first municipality to see the rule take effect, after an appeals court struck down a federal vers
Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have given Native tribes greater say on decisions about water. One tribal leader said it shows that the governor "doesn't care about tribes."
Beyond their ideas on how to curb housing prices, Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nitya Raman have little to offer that would lower living costs in L.A.
If Ted Sarandos is concerned about any competitive edge that a Paramount/Warner Bros. merger might pose, he’s not showing it. Speaking Wednesday at the Bloomberg Screentime conference, Sarandos was mostly dismissive of any rivalry: “It’s looked on paper so far it’s one and one,” he said, referring to the company’s two streaming services. “So I […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law limiting the use of so-called Perkins operations against young people. The undercover stings are under scrutiny at the California Supreme Court.
The Trump administration would require U.S. taxpayers to disclose their citizenship and work authorization status to the IRS as part of a proposed change to the annual tax form that nearly all workers file each year.
The annual convening of activists, corporate changemakers, politicians, and public figures was bigger than ever this year. But does talking about the industry’s issues actually help solve them?
Candidates for open seats in Menlo Park City and Sequoia Union High school districts are raising thousands of dollars in the run-up to November’s general election. The post Newcomer in Sequoia board race leads in campaign fundraising appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
Candidates for open seats in Menlo Park City and Sequoia Union High school districts are raising thousands of dollars in the run-up to November’s general election. The post Newcomers in Sequoia, Menlo Park school board races lead in campaign fundraising appeared first on The Almanac .
In our news wrap Thursday, the Supreme Court agreed to review the Trump administration's mandatory detention policy for migrants, UK police arrested a British-Iranian citizen on suspicion of planning a terror attack following a security incident at an air base and a Russian drone slammed into a school in Kyiv as the capital endured yet another day of aerial attacks.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s shrinking news industry just got a major lifeline. Gov. Gavin Newsom endorsed a novel plan to boost California’s struggling local media landscape, signing a law that will give news organizations tax breaks. The governor signed a bill Wednesday to give local newsrooms […] The post Newsom signs first-in-the-nation law to bolster struggling local news organizations appeared first on The Almanac .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s shrinking news industry just got a major lifeline. Gov. Gavin Newsom endorsed a novel plan to boost California’s struggling local media landscape, signing a law that will give news organizations tax breaks. The governor signed a bill Wednesday to give local newsrooms […] The post Newsom signs first-in-the-nation law to bolster struggling local news organizations appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s shrinking news industry just got a major lifeline. Gov. Gavin Newsom endorsed a novel plan to boost California’s struggling local media landscape, signing a law that will give news organizations tax breaks. The governor signed a bill Wednesday to give local newsrooms […] The post Newsom signs first-in-the-nation law to bolster struggling local news organizations appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s shrinking news industry just got a major lifeline. Gov. Gavin Newsom endorsed a novel plan to boost California’s struggling local media landscape, signing a law that will give news organizations tax breaks. The governor signed a bill Wednesday to give local newsrooms […] The post Newsom signs first-in-the-nation law to bolster struggling local news organizations appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Days after signing a package of bills to rebuff aspects of federal immigration enforcement in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed two bills from Los Angeles lawmakers that targeted public employment for federal agents.
The measure would have allowed the Office of the Inspector General that oversees the high-speed rail authority to hire more highly trained workers for audits and investigations.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that aimed to boost oversight of California’s High-Speed Rail Authority. Assembly Bill 1608 by Assembly Transportation Committee Chair Lori Wilson, a Suisun City Democrat, would have allowed the Office of Inspector General that oversees the high-speed rail […] The post Newsom vetoes high-speed rail oversight bill weeks after scathing audit of rail agency appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that aimed to boost oversight of California’s High-Speed Rail Authority. Assembly Bill 1608 by Assembly Transportation Committee Chair Lori Wilson, a Suisun City Democrat, would have allowed the Office of Inspector General that oversees the high-speed rail […] The post Newsom vetoes high-speed rail oversight bill weeks after scathing audit of rail agency appeared first on The Almanac .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that aimed to boost oversight of California’s High-Speed Rail Authority. Assembly Bill 1608 by Assembly Transportation Committee Chair Lori Wilson, a Suisun City Democrat, would have allowed the Office of Inspector General that oversees the high-speed rail […] The post Newsom vetoes high-speed rail oversight bill weeks after scathing audit of rail agency appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that aimed to boost oversight of California’s High-Speed Rail Authority. Assembly Bill 1608 by Assembly Transportation Committee Chair Lori Wilson, a Suisun City Democrat, would have allowed the Office of Inspector General that oversees the high-speed rail […] The post Newsom vetoes high-speed rail oversight bill weeks after scathing audit of rail agency appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have penalized people for using smart glasses to record people without their permission in changing rooms, doctor’s offices and other spaces people generally consider private
Newsom vetoed legislation that would have penalized Californians for using smart glasses to record people without their permission in spaces people generally consider private.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have penalized people for using smart glasses to record people without their permission in changing rooms, doctor’s offices and other spaces people generally consider private
The SEC wants retail investors to access private markets, and with all the hype around tech darlings going public, there's plenty of potential reward and risk.
The actor, who recently starred in Prime Video's 'Spider-Noir,' said he "would like to see it [MCU] get back to telling the stories and not just cutting to the wrestling match."
Nike shares fell another 6% after the company reported a 5% revenue dip in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, missing expectations. Nike introduced a new program, Pace, which will involve layoffs.
Nike's Caitlin 1s, the first signature shoe for Indiana Fever basketball star Caitlin Clark, have nearly sold out less than two hours after their U.S. release.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejected all petitions for rehearing in cases challenging a land exchange that is necessary for the Resolution Copper project in Arizona. The order leaves in place the March 13 decision by the court’s panel, which allowed the federal government to proceed with a congressionally mandated land exchange crucial to advancing development of one of the largest known copper deposits in the world.
The case, filed against the breakout singer's label and publisher, claims her song “I’ve Seen It” stole key elements from the famed 1980 song by Bill Withers.
The publisher of Withers’ catalog filed the new lawsuit against Dean's label and publishers, claiming her song "I've Seen It" stole from the 1981 R&B classic
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. On the final day to act on his last scheduled legislative session, Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed several bills to protect workers from artificial intelligence, including limits on the use of AI in patient care and in firing people. At the same time, […] The post On AI, Newsom gives labor only some of what it demanded appeared first on The Almanac .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. On the final day to act on his last scheduled legislative session, Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed several bills to protect workers from artificial intelligence, including limits on the use of AI in patient care and in firing people. At the same time, […] The post On AI, Newsom gives labor only some of what it demanded appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. On the final day to act on his last scheduled legislative session, Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed several bills to protect workers from artificial intelligence, including limits on the use of AI in patient care and in firing people. At the same time, […] The post On AI, Newsom gives labor only some of what it demanded appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. On the final day to act on his last scheduled legislative session, Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed several bills to protect workers from artificial intelligence, including limits on the use of AI in patient care and in firing people. At the same time, […] The post On AI, Newsom gives labor only some of what it demanded appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
A program dedicated to providing low-income California residents with extra money for fruits and vegetables has returned this month after facing financial troubles this summer.
For this Thursday’s episode of “The Run-Through,” Grace Coddington joined Chloe in the studio for a conversation about her latest book, “Grace: Now,” a massive yellow tome compiling her favorite fashion shoots from the last decade.
After 48 years, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon is nearing the end of its mandate. Its planned withdrawal comes at a time when the Israeli military occupies around 6% of Lebanese territory. Special Correspondent Simona Foltyn and videographer Adrian Hartrick gained rare access with the peacekeepers, traveling south of Israel's "yellow line."
At OpenAI's annual DevDay conference, the company pulled out all the stops to compete with its rivals - primarily Meta, whose Muse AI agent platform has seen early runaway success. CEO Sam Altman walked onstage to cheers and announced Dots, a "real-deal AI" agent powered by GPT-6 Astra, "inspired by the cool agents that we […] A pop-up shop for "dots," a personal assistant agent at OpenAI DevDay 2026. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images) | Getty Images At OpenAI's annual DevDay conference, the company pulled out all the stops to compete with its rivals - primarily Meta, whose Muse AI agent platform has seen early runaway success. CEO Sam Altman walked onstage to cheers and announced Dots, a "real-deal AI" agent powered by GPT-6 Astra, "inspired by the cool agents that we all watched in movies growing up." Similar to Muse, Dots aims for disarming cuteness, taking the form of colorf
“R.L. Stine’s Afraid of Clowns,” a new original horror movie from the prolific “Goosebumps” author, is coming to Tubi in 2027, Variety can exclusively reveal. Cast members for “Afraid of Clowns” include Frankie Honey, Ava Ferrer, Azriel Dalman, Joe Moore and “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” Season 8 champion Jimbo. An official logline for the […]
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect […]
San Francisco-based Outmarket AI announced it has raised $34.5 million in Series B funding. The round was led by SignalFire, with participation from Fika Ventures, Permanent Capital Ventures, TTV Capital and Dash Fund. The funding comes months after the company …
"Erik brings an exceptional combination of creative vision, deep industry relationships and strategic communications expertise to PMK," said company CEO Cindi Berger.
After Power Play raised questions about the use of the mayor’s name, the firm said Alexander Lurie was not aware of it and that the practice would stop.
Cristian Mungiu’s “Fjord,” which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes this year, will open Jakarta World Cinema, the Indonesian festival said Thursday as it revealed a 2026 program that also includes the top prize winners from Venice and Berlin. The Indonesian premiere of Thai filmmaker Banjong Pisanthanakun’s “Inherit” will close the event. The lineup draws […]
Palo Alto has a complicated relationship with outside consultants, a professional class that has been both publicly vilified and heavily rewarded over the past year. City leaders hope their new "best practices" guide will turn down the temperature. The post Palo Alto looks to rein in consultants, with a little help from one appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Palo Alto’s plans for a new bike tunnel at El Dorado Avenue took a turn Wednesday, when the Planning and Transportation Commission panned the project and sympathized with neighborhood concerns about the width of the street and eminent domain acquisitions. The tunnel at El Dorado was one of eight potential options the city explored for... The post Palo Alto planners reject bike tunnel after neighborhood concerns appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Paramount Skydance and CNN chief Mark Thompson are in the “early stages” of discussions that could keep him as the leader of the news giant, according to a person familiar with the matter, a sign that the company is likely to keep CBS News and CNN apart initially as it navigates acquisition of Warner Bros. […]
The incident occurred at around 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of Somerset and Anita avenues. Authorities say the male victim was using the crosswalk when he was hit.
American International Group (AIG) said Turab Hussain was appointed executive vice president and chief risk officer of AIG, effective Oct. 12. Hussain will report to Eric Andersen, president & CEOr, AIG and will serve on AIG’s Executive Leadership Team. He …
Plymouth Rock Home Assurance Corp. headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, named Jared Stuckey as vice president of customer service and underwriting. Stuckey previously led underwriting strategy and managed personal and commercial products for Plymouth Rock’s Independent Agent auto business. He will …
On Sept. 14, San Jose recorded its 18th pedestrian death of 2026. That sobering milestone came during California Pedestrian Safety Month. While “18th pedestrian death” sounds abstract, it is important to realize that this statistic tells us something crucial: Traveling on foot or using a mobility device — one of the most fundamental ways we... The post Philbrick: How can we stop pedestrian deaths? appeared first on San José Spotlight .
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area, a protected space managed by the National Park Service, held a ceremony Wednesday to celebrate the opening of the Vista Point Trail on the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge. “We’re going to save lives today,” U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman, D-San Rafael, said at the end of his […] The post Photos: Vista Point Trail creates safer path for bicyclists crossing Golden Gate Bridge appeared first on Local News Matters .
Police Blotter: September 13, 2026- September 19, 2026 STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS September 13 - September 19, 2026 Weekly Arrests (Includes cite/released): 41 Homicide 0 Weekly Calls for Service: 1,960 Assault—Great Bodily Injury 13 Weekly Reports Taken: 188 Burglary— Non Residential 3 Weekly Complaints (against HPD) : 2 Burglary—Residential 1 Weekly Calls Received: 5,670 Theft 20 This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. &n
Police Blotter: September 6, 2026- September 12, 2026 STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS September 6 - September 12, 2026 Weekly Arrests (Includes cite/released): 54 Homicide 0 Weekly Calls for Service: 2,111 Assault—Great Bodily Injury 17 Weekly Reports Taken: 208 Burglary— Non Residential 208 Weekly Complaints (against HPD) : 0 Burglary—Residential 0 Weekly Calls Received: 5,576 Theft 34 This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. &n
Even as President Donald Trump has tried to block CNN and MS NOW from covering the White House, his administration has purchased pro-Trump TV ad time on the news networks — using taxpayer money. The ads began running on Fox News and Newsmax last week, and the White House has now aired spos on CBS, […]
A PROPOSITION GOING BEFORE CALIFORNIA VOTERS in November could make it more difficult for local governments and agencies to get funding from tax measures by raising the approval threshold. Proposition 43 would require a two-thirds majority vote for citizen initiatives pertaining to sale taxes — such as real estate, utilities and transit — which under […] The post Prop. 43 would raise bar for voter-backed local taxes, worrying Bay Area leaders appeared first on Local News Matters .
Quavo recently opened up about how the death of his nephew and Migos groupmate Takeoff impacted his then-fractured relationship with fellow group member Offset. “I feel like it eased it a little bit,” said the singer during a video interview with Complex. “It threw out all the things that I was upset about or that […]
Renee Good's family has sued the U.S. government and several immigration officials, alleging wrongful death, conspiracy and other violations in the 37-year-old woman's killing by an immigration officer.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered Iran's foreign minister and his delegation to the U.N. General Assembly to leave New York earlier than they had planned
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has waived a restriction on $320 million in military aid to Egypt that had been previously withheld over human rights concerns
The Trump-Xi summit offered limited relief, while fresh North American trade tensions, short-term preference renewals and new presidential tariff powers leave fashion’s sourcing outlook in flux.
Sabu’s “Arrested Memory” topped the field for the 63rd Golden Horse Awards with 11 nominations, one ahead of Shu Qi’s “Girl,” which picked up 10. Joseph Hsu Chen-chieh’s “Double Happiness” and Yeung Leung-chuen’s “We Are Born Good” are next with nine each. All four titles are in the running for best narrative feature and best […]
Samantha Josephs’ upcoming debut horror novel “Carrying,” about a transgender woman living in secret who miraculously discovers she’s pregnant, is getting a feature adaptation from Tommy Dorfman’s Good Girl Productions. Dorfman is set to direct and produce the project while Josephs will pen the screenplay. An official logline for “Carrying” reads, “Martha is trans, so […]
The base Galaxy S26 with 256GB of storage costs nearly $1,000 after Samsung raised prices in the US by $100 or more, Phone Arena reports. The Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus were already $100 more expensive than their S25 predecessors when they launched earlier this year, which Samsung said RAM price hikes were partly to […] The base Galaxy S26 with 256GB of storage costs nearly $1,000 after Samsung raised prices in the US by $100 or more, Phone Arena reports. The Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus were already $100 more expensive than their S25 predecessors when they launched earlier this year, which Samsung said RAM price hikes were partly to blame for. With both price hikes combined, the base S26 will now set you back $200 more than the base S25 would have. Apple and Google have also raised prices on their phones this year. Nearly every phone in the S26 lineup is $100 pricier on Samsung's official
San Francisco police will begin using new boundaries Thursday at six district stations as part of a required 10-year review of station boundaries. The changes will affect the Central, Tenderloin, Northern, Southern, Richmond and Park districts. The San Francisco Police Department is required under the city charter to review district boundaries every 10 years to […] The post San Francisco police rolls out new district boundaries appeared first on Local News Matters .
San Francisco's AI surge is driving massive office demand, but local nonprofits are getting priced out. Dev/Mission - which has trained low-income youth and placed nearly 400 grads into tech roles - faces a rent jump to $20,000 a month.
Residents are calling for San Jose’s police chief to step down, after revelations that a police officer used license plate tracking technology to help his cousin stalk a woman she alleges abused her. In addition, a coalition of groups — including Safety over Surveillance, Services, Immigrant Rights and Education Network (SIREN), Working Partnerships USA, Electronic... The post San Jose residents want city to stop using Flock cameras after misuse appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Santa Ana Police shared a disturbing surveillance camera video on Wednesday in hopes of identifying a woman who appears to deliberately run over and kill a 9-month-old puppy.
Voters in Santa Cruz County will be asked this November to consider increasing the local sales tax by a half-cent on the dollar, or 0.5%. Measure E would generate about $27 million a year and expire after five years, according to an analysis by Laura Bowers, the county’s auditor-controller and treasurer-tax collector. It would apply […] The post Santa Cruz County Measure E would raise sales tax to fund safety net, general services appeared first on Local News Matters .
A Santa Cruz deputy police chief has been tabbed to serve as the department’s interim chief in late October, city officials announced Wednesday. Deputy Chief Jose Garcia was appointed by City Manager Matt Huffaker to serve as interim chief starting Oct. 31 following the retirement of current Chief Bernie Escalante. Garcia has been with the […] The post Santa Cruz deputy police chief picked to serve as interim chief starting Oct. 31 appeared first on Local News Matters .
The actor wore a Simone Rocha sheer gown, along with a matching ribbon in her almost knee-length hair, for a special event at the New York City Ballet.
For years, residents of this Southern California beach town could walk a mile along a stretch of cream-colored sand and dip their toes in the waves lapping ashore. That trip has been cut short. Coastal erosion has been eating away …
Searchlight Pictures will officially submit “Your God Is Sleeping” from “Behemoth!,” a new drama film by Tony Gilroy, for consideration in the original song category at the Oscars, Variety has learned exclusively. The film stars Pedro Pascal as Alex Serian, a gifted musician and cellist who returns home to Los Angeles after 20 years on […]
The US Senate on Sept. 30 blocked legislation requiring state utility regulators to consider whether large electricity users, including data centers, should bear the incremental costs of power infrastructure built to serve them and thus ease the burden on households. …
The U.S. job market has been stuck in what economists call a low-hire, low fire mode for the past two years — and the September employment report is likely to be in line with this unusual trend.
Seven people were indicted this week in a years long arson-related insurance fraud scheme involving fires set intentionally in Monroe, Louisiana. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Louisiana alleges that between 2019-2026, the defendants rented homes, obtained …
Woodside residents were ordered to shelter in place Thursday morning after a gas leak was reported on Woodside Road near Martin Lane. The post Shelter-in-place ordered after Woodside construction project causes gas leak appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
Woodside residents were ordered to shelter in place Thursday morning after a gas leak was reported on Woodside Road near Martin Lane. The post Shelter-in-place ordered after Woodside construction project causes gas leak appeared first on The Almanac .
The Chinese accessories brand’s latest Paris exhibition and planned openings in Hong Kong and Datong show how it is turning cultural authenticity into a retail experience.
Sony Pictures Television distribution and networks co-president Mike Wald is retiring after 32 years with the company, the studio was set to announce Thursday morning. The news comes as Sony Pictures’ TV exec VP of North America Distribution Flory Bramnick also recently announced her departure. “I have had the distinct privilege of working closely with […]
Sony is launching a new AI upscaling technology specifically for the regular PS5. The new tech, called Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR), is a "new performance tier of AI upscaling" that's a result of Sony's Project Amethyst work with AMD, according to a blog post. Sony says that PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), which is […] Sony is launching a new AI upscaling technology specifically for the regular PS5. The new tech, called Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR), is a "new performance tier of AI upscaling" that's a result of Sony's Project Amethyst work with AMD, according to a blog post . Sony says that PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), which is available on the PS5 Pro , "remains the gold standard," and in Digital Foundry 's early hands-on with the tech , it does seem that QSSR isn't as fast as PSSR because the PS5 doesn't have dedicated machine le
The U.S. announced plans for up to $200 billion in South Korean investment, though Seoul has yet to finalize the participation in the Alaska LNG project.
After a nearly five-month delay, 125 cameras are expected to be installed throughout the city to catch those driving over the speed limit. Fines will range from $50 to $500.
Our picks include Halloween staples — Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch, 'Carved' at Descanso Gardens and Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights — along with some campier events.
UPDATED: Starz did indeed go dark for Verizon Fios subscribers on Wednesday night, as both sides failed to come to a carriage agreement. “Despite extensive efforts by Starz to reach a renewal agreement and preserve uninterrupted access for Verizon Fios customers, Verizon has chosen to remove Starz. Verizon has mischaracterized our position, shown an unwillingness […]
The Steam Deck is four and a half years old, and handheld gamers are eagerly awaiting a Steam Deck 2 - but Valve has consistently said it needs a new chip with a "generational leap" in performance and efficiency before building the sequel. There's some reason to believe that chip has now broken cover: AMD […] The Steam Deck LCD’s “Aerith” APU. | Photo by Fritzchens Fritz The Steam Deck is four and a half years old, and handheld gamers are eagerly awaiting a Steam Deck 2 - but Valve has consistently said it needs a new chip with a "generational leap" in performance and efficiency before building the sequel. There's some reason to believe that chip has now broken cover: AMD Gainsborough. But I'm a tad skeptical. As leaker Moore's Law is Dead and IT Home report, the latest AMD drivers have leaked the codename for a previously unknown chip: an "AMD Gainsborough." The first Steam Deck c
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. All kindergartners, first- and second-graders in California will take a basic math skills test under a law signed last week by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The new law, Senate Bill 1067, is an effort to reverse the state’s abysmal math scores, which have improved […] The post Student math scores are abysmal. A new California law requires early testing for skill appeared first on The Almanac .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. All kindergartners, first- and second-graders in California will take a basic math skills test under a law signed last week by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The new law, Senate Bill 1067, is an effort to reverse the state’s abysmal math scores, which have improved […] The post Student math scores are abysmal. A new California law requires early testing for skill appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. All kindergartners, first- and second-graders in California will take a basic math skills test under a law signed last week by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The new law, Senate Bill 1067, is an effort to reverse the state’s abysmal math scores, which have improved […] The post Student math scores are abysmal. A new California law requires early testing for skill appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. All kindergartners, first- and second-graders in California will take a basic math skills test under a law signed last week by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The new law, Senate Bill 1067, is an effort to reverse the state’s abysmal math scores, which have improved […] The post Student math scores are abysmal. A new California law requires early testing for skill appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
The demonstrations erupted in Paris-region schools last week and have snowballed, with police making hundreds of arrests in clashes with the young protesters.
San Francisco officials gathered Wednesday along Sunset Boulevard’s greenbelt, a 2-mile strip of plants and trees along the road, to celebrate an integral financing step in a project to deliver recycled water as the landscape’s irrigation source instead of potable water. “It is a very important project, and it is long overdue,” said state Sen. […] The post Sunset Boulevard recycled water irrigation project advances with $1M in state funding appeared first on Local News Matters .
The nation’s flood insurance program struggles to balance affordability, flood protection and cost to taxpayers, leaving millions vulnerable at a time when climate change is driving flood risk higher. Nationwide, just 2.4% of properties are covered by 4.5 million federal …
The Grammy-nominated singer competed on season 35 of 'Dancing With the Stars' this year, and has been working on his debut solo album, planned for release in 2027
Tennessee officials were unable to carry out the execution of Christa Gail Pike for a 1995 murder on Wednesday, media witnesses said, after the lethal injection was halted for hours as courts considered a last-minute appeal. Authorities appeared to give Pike two doses of pentobarbital, and she was still awake and snoring more than 40 minutes after the last dose.
Pike, 50, was alive and loudly snoring after the attempted lethal injection and taken by ambulance from the prison, her attorneys said. She was being treated at a hospital, but they said they hadn't been told about her condition.
The parent company of the Texas Stock Exchange raised $155 million in a third funding round, bolstering its financial firepower as it challenges the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq for equities listings. TXSE Group Inc.’s existing shareholders are …
Spotted on the spring runways at Bottega Veneta, Dior, and more, the slouchy handbag is here to stay. Shop the best slouchy handbags for all occasions.
Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the University of Delaware for violating federal law by prioritizing the needs of illegal aliens over U.S. citizens in defiance of Congress’s commands. The Department is challenging the University of Delaware’s policy which grants in-state tuition for illegal aliens while denying reduced tuition to U.S. citizens. This policy unconstitutionally discriminates against U.S. citizens who are not afforded the same reduced tuition rate, which is in direct conflict with federal law.
On the morning of May 11th, the celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary appeared on Fox Business and announced that he was under attack by Chinese agents.  For weeks, he had been going on TV and posting online to tout his project, called Wonder Valley, after his nickname from the reality show Shark Tank, Mr. Wonderful. It […] On the morning of May 11th, the celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary appeared on Fox Business and announced that he was under attack by Chinese agents. For weeks, he had been going on TV and posting online to tout his project, called Wonder Valley, after his nickname from the reality show Shark Tank , Mr. Wonderful. It was going to be enormous, “the largest data center in the world,” sitting on 40,000 acres north of Great Salt Lake in rural Box Elder County, Utah. A dedicated gas power plant would tap into an interstate pipeline and generate 9 gigawatts of ele
A pair of tailored trousers worn with a tank top, flowery belt and hippie beads telegraphed the laid-back, on-the-road mood of this collection, as did a striped sarong-style skirt worn with a breezy white T-shirt.
Keenan and Grace Adele Wade overcame friends’ confusion, family objections, and a crazy market to land a place in the Sunset just in time for Hardly Strictly Bluegrass.
Stocks are facing a lot of issues right now, even if investors think everything looks great on the surface warns DoubleLine Capital’s Jeffrey Gundlach.
As the summer box office closes at an all-time high, theaters across North America are aiming to keep audiences engaged by spending $2.7 billion over the past two years on upgrades and innovations. The exhibition chains are investing big in amenities such as premium large formats and expanded food and beverage services, according to Cinema […]
It is a controversy actually worthy of an exclamation point. When was the last time the internet lost its collective stuff over a single song the way it did this past week with Taylor Swift’s “Cleveland!”? And they say there’s no such thing as a monoculture anymore. It might have felt like everyone you knew […]
It is a controversy actually worthy of an exclamation point. When was the last time the internet lost its collective stuff over a single song the way it did this past week with Taylor Swift’s “Cleveland!”? And they say there’s no such thing as a monoculture anymore. It might have felt like everyone you knew […]
Agora, the industry section of the Thessaloniki Film Festival, has selected 14 film projects from 15 countries for the Crossroads Co-production Forum, which runs from Nov. 8-12. The projects come from across Southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean region. The jury consists of Ioanna Bolomyti, producer and founder of Atalante Productions (Greece), Fred Burle, producer at […]
The Lemmo 3 is the first cargo bike from the respected German e-bike maker. This premium, step-through longtail is a slightly less insane take on Rivian's Also TM-B, with one major advantage: It's one of the first electric bikes to feature a semi-solid state battery. Semi-solid state batteries are far safer than traditional lithium-ion batteries. […] Lemmo wants you to call it an SUV. | Image: Lemmo The Lemmo 3 is the first cargo bike from the respected German e-bike maker. This premium, step-through longtail is a slightly less insane take on Rivian's Also TM-B , with one major advantage: It's one of the first electric bikes to feature a semi-solid state battery . Semi-solid state batteries are far safer than traditional lithium-ion batteries. Their gel-like composition offers improved energy density, with far less risk of thermal runaway. That translates to improved range and long
Three members of the Unknown Vice Lords (UVL), a violent street gang in Memphis, Tennessee, were sentenced to a total of over 42 years in prison for conspiring and attempting to commit a gang-related murder and firearms violations.
A federal judge has ruled that the Connecticut town of East Haven is not entitled to insurance coverage for a civil lawsuit and $11 million judgment against it regarding the closure of a local quarry in 2017 for political reasons. …
Prosecutors say Nicole Linton was off her medication when she barreled into an intersection and left six dead. Defense lawyers say she is not criminally responsible.
"Operation Economic Outcast" was touted by President Donald Trump as Iran's "economic D-Day" when Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled it in August.
Eric Weinberg, who worked as a producer or screenwriter on more than 90 episodes of the beloved sitcom "Scrubs," has been charged with luring several women to his Los Angeles home and sexually abusing them.
More than 60 million children have been automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts, according to a Treasury Department announcement exclusively provided to CNBC.
Trump could seek to remove Jerome Powell, Lisa Cook and Michael Barr from the Federal Reserve, but court rulings and lengthy litigation could limit him.
The rally is part of President Donald Trump's recent campaign push through deep red states, where he has been stumping for Republican candidates and promoting his agenda ahead of November's midterm elections.
The success of MGAs needs little introduction. For the past several years, the MGA story has been one of growth, and that trend appears to be continuing, with Conning reporting the MGA direct written premiums grew 12% from 2024 to …
American manufacturers are expanding and have plenty of new orders, but high energy prices and new Trump tariffs appear to be blocking even faster growth.
UAE prosecutors have opened an investigation into the incident involving a FlyDubai flight that was diverted to Saudi Arabia after an altercation in the cockpit.
A US fund has filed a criminal complaint in Switzerland accusing Radiant World and related companies of fraud and money laundering, according to a US court filing, adding a new jurisdiction to the iron ore trader’s escalating legal and financial …
The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain low and and most American workers enjoy job security
The exec will be joined by newly elevated managing partners Allan Haldeman, Blair Kohan, Jay Gassner and Julien Thuan, as well as a Filmed Entertainment Board.
UTA has taken a dramatic step to streamline the leadership of its film and TV lit and talent departments to reflect the industry trends of blurring lines between disciplines. As part of the change, agency veteran Matt Rice has been promoted to president of the new UTA Filmed Entertainment unit. In the new structure, UTA’s […]
This report describes mystery patient drills conducted in health care facilities in New Jersey, New York, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to simulate response to an infectious disease outbreak.
PG&E confirmed the explosion was caused by a low-voltage underground cable. Surveillance video captured flames erupting as people ran for cover, seeking safety inside a building.
Conrad “Cronos” Lant, the frontman for the legendary Northern British heavy metal band Venom, has died, according to a post on the band’s social media sites and the Guardian. No cause of death was cited; he was 63. “For more than four decades, Conrad’s voice, bass and vision were at the heart of Venom,” reads […]
Think of Venus retrograde, which runs from October 3 to November 13, as a steamy, scandalous romance novel that fuels our passions and liaisons. Read on for our astrologer’s full breakdown by zodiac sign of what the Venus retrograde 2026 signifies.
Community members are expected to gather Thursday evening to mourn a Benjamin Franklin High School student who fell to his death Wednesday at the campus. Police are investigating the fatal fall.
It's a quirk of the release calendar that when Vivo's X Fold 6 launched in China this June, it was just another foldable. Now that it's ready for its global release, the size and aspect ratio feel oddly old-fashioned. The X Fold 6 is much the same size as Vivo's previous foldables, and most other […] The X Fold 6 looks like foldables did three months ago. It's a quirk of the release calendar that when Vivo's X Fold 6 launched in China this June, it was just another foldable. Now that it's ready for its global release, the size and aspect ratio feel oddly old-fashioned. The X Fold 6 is much the same size as Vivo's previous foldables, and most other foldables that launched before both Apple and Samsung pivoted to a shorter, wider form factor with the Z Fold 8 and iPhone Duo . The 6.51-inch cover display is in the standard smartphone 20:9 aspect ratio, opening to an almost square 8.02
Four astronauts rocketed into orbit Thursday on a space station mission that will stretch until spring, among them a Canadian whose wife will give birth while he's away.
Vice President JD Vance will be stumping in Florida, putting the Republican Party's highest-ranking officials in areas where GOP candidates once expected to have glide paths to victory but are now facing tougher races.
Arike Ogunbowale scored a WNBA playoff-record 45 points, including a tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation, and the Dallas Wings beat the Golden State Valkyries 108-100 in an overtime thriller Wednesday night, forcing a deciding Game 3 in their first-round series.
Before you call that fight with your partner a red flag, listen to what the argument is telling you. Kim Polinder, author of the new book “Why We Fight,” said conflict can expose what matters — and even bring couples closer.
Florence Pugh, Chris Abbott and Mike Faist spoke about portraying the leads in the Netflix adaptation of John Steinbeck's timeless masterwork and the nuances of their characters.
"The streaming services eventually will be able to be good at live TV, but right now, live TV is something where we have much more to offer," Luis Fernández told Iberseries & Platino Industria in Madrid.
Getting a look on a celeb can be a lightning rod moment for a young brand, but capitalizing on the moment can prove challenging — especially while forging a brand identity.
On Monday, Variety reported that RoseBerry Media is recutting episodes of the Australian soap opera Neighbours "into microdramas." These clips will be available on Epis, a short-form vertical video streaming platform. Though Neighbours ran for 41 seasons from 1985 to 2025, at launch, RoseBerry is only recutting two storylines from the late aughts focused on […] On Monday, Variety reported that RoseBerry Media is recutting episodes of the Australian soap opera Neighbours "into microdramas." These clips will be available on Epis , a short-form vertical video streaming platform. Though Neighbours ran for 41 seasons from 1985 to 2025, at launch, RoseBerry is only recutting two storylines from the late aughts focused on a character played by the now-internationally famous Margot Robbie. In a statement about the project, RoseBerry cofounder / CEO Guy Hameiri described Neighbours as "an i
Tennessee officials failed to carry out the lethal injection of death row inmate Christa Pike on Wednesday. Her attorneys say she is alive and in critical condition after being given two separate doses of pentobarbital meant to kill her. Pike was sentenced to death for the gruesome murder of her classmate in 1995. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Deborah Denno, a professor at Fordham School of Law.
Hundreds of millions of dollars meant to serve unhoused Angelenos are on the line as government officials and a federal judge navigate a difficult transition.
For the second year in a row, about 1,200 Designer Brands Inc. corporate employees worldwide will volunteer with nonprofits and community organizations on Friday.
When legacy acts score album of the year nods (and wins), it doesn’t always go over well — but this year, three deserving veterans who generated buzz could be deserving nominees.
Generac Power Systems, a Wisconsin generator manufacturer, reached an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to resolve for monetary and injunctive relief a religious accommodation charge involving an employee’s request to use biological pronouns for another employee, …
Marton Csokas (“The Lord of the Rings,” “The Equalizer”) and Jemima Kirke (“Girls,” “Sex Education”) have joined the cast of Woody Allen’s new feature, which is set to begin shooting in Madrid on Oct. 5. WestEnd Films has boarded world sales. Written and directed by Allen, the contemporary comedy will also star Jakob Oftebro (“Hamilton,” […]
Country star Wynonna Judd has revealed, ahead of her new album release, that she and sister Ashley Judd are currently taking a break from their relationship.
Ynon Kreiz, as David Ellison’s right-hand man at the merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery, is getting a big pay bump over his pay package as CEO of Mattel. Kreiz, 61, signed an initial five-year employment contract with Paramount. He starts Oct. 5, one day before Paramount is set to close its $111 billion merger with Warner […]
Los Angeles City Charter Amendment SC would clarify language in the city charter to make clear candidates for the LAUSD Board of Education face the same campaign finance rules as mayoral candidates.
County voters are being asked to fill in gaps to implement previously approved ethics reforms and fix a goof that invalidated a jail alternatives proposal.
Prop 2 guide: California Democrats want to change the state constitution to allow them to deposit more money into budget reserves, creating another option to avoid giving excess revenue back to taxpayers.
Prop 40, which would tax the assets of California billionaires to mostly fund healthcare, has divided Democratic politicians, labor unions and other groups.
Prop 43 would require two-thirds voter approval for all local special taxes, including citizen-sponsored measures that California courts have allowed to pass with a simple majority.
Prop 44 asks voters to require federally funded community health centers to spend at least 90% of their total annual revenue on "program services advancing their charitable purpose."
Democratic Rep. George Whitesides is facing off against Republican challenger Jason Gibbs, who serves on the Santa Clarita City Council, in the race to represent Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley in Congress.
Republican Young Kim and Republican Ken Calvert are facing off to keep representing California's newly drawn 40th Congressional District. Here's what you need to know about the race.
California Congressional District 45 race: Democrat Derek Tran faces upstart Chuong Vo, a retired police officer who beat out a slew of fellow Republicans to reach the general election.
State Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) is facing off against former San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim in the race for California insurance commissioner.
California's low-profile lieutenant governor race pits Democratic Treasurer Fiona Ma against former Democratic Senate leader Gloria Romero, who's running as a Republican.
California voters will decide whether incumbent Shirley Weber will be reelected as secretary of state of California or her challenger, Republican Don Wagner, will take the office.
Although the race for state superintendent of public instruction is nonpartisan, Sonja Shaw aligns closely with Trump Republicans, while Richard Barrera aligns with liberal Democrats.
The race for California's open treasurer seat is between Eleni Kounalakis, the current lieutenant governor, and Republican Jennifer Hawks, who has not held elected office.
Los Angeles County voters face four runoff contests for Superior Court seats on Nov. 3, deciding who will preside over criminal and civil cases across the region.
After a primary battle that ousted the incumbent, L.A. County prosecutor John McKinney squares off against Marissa Roy, a deputy attorney general with the California Department of Justice, in the race to become city attorney, a position that defends L.A. from lawsuits and prosecutes misdemeanors.
Five candidates are vying for Seat 2 on the board of trustees for the Los Angeles Community College District, where they will oversee some 200,000 students and an annual budget around $10 billion. Here is your voter guide.
Seven candidates are vying for Seat 4 on the board of trustees for the Los Angeles Community College District, where they will oversee some 200,000 students and an annual budget around $10 billion. Here is your voter guide.
Also starring Mike Faist and Christopher Abbott, Netflix's miniseries adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic novel features standout performances by Hoon Lee, Ciarán Hinds and Martha Plimpton.
Zurich Insurance Group has completed its £8.1 billion ($10.7 billion) of Lloyd’s insurer Beazley, effective today. Beazley shares were suspended this morning from the London Stock Exchange with delisting planned for Oct. 2. Under the terms of the deal (known …
Warner Bros. TV and Fox Nation are butting heads over the latter’s upcoming series, “The Vow,” hosted by former “Bachelor” host Chris Harrison. In the letter obtained by Variety, sent Sept. 18, WBTV, the studio that produces “The Bachelor,” sent a cease and desist to Fox Nation, claiming the new series appears to be, through […]
The 27th annual Newport Beach Film Festival will close with “Behemoth!” on Oct. 22, with writer and director Tony Gilroy set to attend. Pedro Pascal stars as gifted cellist Alex Serian, who returns home to Los Angeles and embarks on a life-changing adventure after spending the past 20 years performing on the road. The film […]
For Liz Helenchild, the fight against offshore oil drilling isn’t abstract policy. It’s personal. “This is deeply, deeply my home, and it is clear to me that I have to go to the mat to protect and maintain the territory, protect and maintain the food supply, protect and maintain the scenic beauty,” said Helenchild, who […] The post ‘Deeply, deeply my home’: Residents rally against offshore drilling at Big River Beach appeared first on Local News Matters .
“Doraemon” has been on Indian television for 21 years, long enough, by TV Asahi’s reckoning, for the franchise to start passing from one generation of viewers to the next. Now the Japanese broadcaster is taking the franchise into cinemas. “Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil” opens across India on […]
The “Fast & Furious” TV series, first revealed to be in development earlier this year at the NBCUniversal upfronts, is closer to reality. Peacock announced Thursday that it has greenlit a new scripted television series based on the franchise. Vin Diesel, who revealed that a “Fast & Furious” scripted series was in development during the […]
A European art dealer goes on the run from seven ruthless assassins, whose assignment to take her out may or may not be connected to her checkered past as a high-flying drug dealer.
“La Bola Negra” star Guitarricadelafuente will be honored with the Discovery Award at this year’s SCAD Savannah Film Festival. The musician is being recognized for his breakout feature acting debut in the Oscar-buzzy drama. In the movie, directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi — popularly known as Los Javis — Guitarricadelafuente stars as Sebastián, […]
“Landman” Season 3 is officially in production, with the hit Paramount+ oil industry drama promoting four cast members to series regular status. Colm Feore (Nate), Mustafa Speaks (Boss), Bobbi Salvor Menuez (Paigyn), and Francesca Xuereb (Cheyenne) have all been promoted going into the new season, which is shooting in Fort Worth, TX. Billy Bob Thornton […]
The seventh episode of “Lanterns” reached 7 million viewers in the U.S. in its first three days of availability. That total comes from a combination of Nielsen’s measurement of linear viewers on HBO’s cable channel plus streams on HBO Max. The DC Universe series has shown strong viewership thus far, averaging above 12 million viewers […]
“Neagley” has been renewed for Season 2 at Amazon, Variety has learned. The “Reacher” spinoff series originally debuted on Prime Video on Sept. 16, the same day as the “Reacher” Season 4 finale. Per Amazon, the first season has reached 40 million viewers in its first 13 days of availability, though Amazon does not define […]
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 2 first two episodes of the “Scrubs” revival, which aired Wednesday night on ABC and will stream next day on Hulu. When ABC’s “Scrubs” returned earlier this year after a nearly 16-year break, fans were quite divided on one major change in character dynamics: J.D. (Zach […]
Jurors were told Thursday that TV writer Eric Weinberg posed as an amateur photographer in order to lure seven women to his Los Feliz home where he sexually assaulted them. Weinberg, 66, was a writer and producer on “Scrubs,” “Californication” and other shows. He has been in jail since 2022 awaiting trial on 23 counts […]
In the second episode of “South Park” (or, rather, “South America”) Season 29, an impassioned Butters sets out to rid South Park of “billionaire weenies” — which, as it turns out, are literal penises — when their data centers start getting in the way of him and his favorite thing: Dr. Pimple Popper. Because of […]
An opening text announcing “This film is influenced by real events” provides the first and last moment of inspiration in “The Influencer Project,” whether the joke is deliberate or not. Mike Nybroe’s debut feature is far from the first horror movie to posit practitioners of the titular digital-age profession as a killer’s prey, and surely […]
“The Social Reckoning” soundtrack, featuring music by composer Alexandre Desplat, is set to be released on Oct. 9. Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, the film stars Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, Bill Burr and Jeremy Strong. Strong takes on the role of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, succeeding Jesse Eisenberg, who led “The Social Network” […]
A scheduled three-day trial began Thursday with crown prosecutors declining to present evidence against Smith, best known for playing Bubbles on the cult Canadian TV comedy.