Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in red and blue states
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom have little in common ideologically, but the two have both been vocal supporters ...
Some immigrants are already leaving the US in 'self-deportations' as Trump's threats loom
Advocates and immigration experts who have noticed such departures say Berrios’ decision to leave the U.S., despite her legal status, shows how uncertainty and threats have led a growing number of ...
The Kellogg Foundation CEO shares her own life story to foster more racial healing
La June Montgomery Tabron believes many Americans have a desire for racial healing. They just don’t know how to start. “It may sound mysterious or challenging,” said Montgomery Tabron, the W.K.
Einarson, Homan chalk up round-robin wins at Grand Slam's Masters
GUELPH, Ont. — Kerri Einarson remains undefeated after beating Momoha Tabata 5-2 at the Grand Slam of Curling’s WFG Masters on Wednesday. Einarson’s team from Gimli, Man., jumped out to a lead with a ...
Stock market today: Asian shares advance after inflation data drives a rally on Wall Street
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Thursday, following a rally on Wall Street driven by encouraging update on U.S. inflation. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 added 0.2% to 38,532.18.
Tropical Thailand takes a break from the heat as it experiences a run of cool weather
Thursday morning’s forecast showed areas all over Thailand were feeling the cool, especially in the north. The Meteorological Department said temperatures in the north and northeast dropped as low as ...
He left his LA-area home to cover the wildfires. But the flames were barreling toward his front door
On Sunday, I put on a bowtie and tux to cover the red carpet at the Golden Globes. Tuesday morning, I drove from my home in Altadena toward the massive Pacific Palisades wildfire to shoot video for ...
Italy's Meloni to leverage strong ties with Trump - but as president whisperer or Trojan horse?
ROME (AP) — After forging unexpectedly fond ties with U.S. President Joe Biden, Italy’s right-wing Premier Giorgia Meloni is poised to leverage a more natural alliance with U.S. President-elect Donald ...
As flames linger, talk turns to rebuilding Los Angeles neighborhoods leveled by wildfires
Because of the ongoing firefighting battle and the likelihood of dangerous refuse in burned areas, many anxious residents have yet to return to see what, if anything, is left of their homes. The ...
Bored by watching tennis on TV? The Australian Open is animating matches with Wii-like characters
Jiri Lehecka, a Czech player seeded 24th in Australia, was checking social media the other day when he came across a “replay” of 2021 U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev’s avatar destroying a net ...
Hawaii lawmakers vow to stabilize property insurance market as climate change fuels higher premiums
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers began a new legislative session Wednesday with a vow to try to stabilize the state’s property insurance market as hurricanes, wildfires and other climate ...