Some Tesla owners are reconsidering their loyalty to the EV brand due to founder Elon Musk's recent political alignment, the Los Angeles Times reports. As President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader since January 2025, Musk's conservative stance has ignited controversy among Tesla's traditionally liberal customer base. David Andreone,...
Trump’s Budget Plan Puts David Valadao on the Medi-Cal Hot Seat
Rep. David Valadao (R-Kings County) finds himself in a precarious position as President Trump pushes for budget cuts that could impact Medicaid, the Los Angeles Times reports. Valadao represents a district where two-thirds of residents rely on Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid program. However, he voted for a budget resolution that may...
Meta to Start Testing Crowd-Sourced Fact-Checking, Based on X Example, Next Week
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms Inc. said Thursday it will begin testing its crowd-sourced fact-checking program, Community Notes, on March 18. It will initially based on a ratings system used by Elon Musk's X. Meta ended its fact-checking program in January. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said at the time...
The One-Take Wonder of ‘Adolescence,’ a Family Drama About Knife Crime
LONDON — Each episode of "Adolescence," the four-part Netflix drama premiering Thursday, was filmed in a single continuous shot. While shooting the British show, which traces the emotional fallout after a teenage stabbing, the camera was handed between operators like a relay race, clipped on and off drones and passed...
Senate Dems Refuse to Go Along With GOP Spending Plan, as Shutdown Deadline Nears
WASHINGTON — A day before a shutdown deadline, Senate Democrats are mounting a last-ditch protest over a Republican-led government funding bill that already passed the House but failed to slap any limits on President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk's efforts to gut federal operations. Senate Democrats are under intense...
49ers Agree to 2-Year Contract With QB Mac Jones, AP Source Says
SANTA CLARA — Quarterback Mac Jones will finally join the San Francisco 49ers four years after the team nearly drafted him third overall. Jones agreed to a two-year deal worth $7 million with $5 million guaranteed to join the Niners, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press...
Belgian Prosecutors Arrest Suspects in Huawei Bribery Probe Targeting EU Parliament
BRUSSELS — Belgian federal prosecutors on Thursday announced the arrests of several people in a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament and the Chinese company Huawei, which is suspected of bribing EU lawmakers. The arrests came as an investigation by Le Soir newspaper and other media said lobbyists working...
Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on EU Wine in Response to Proposed US Whiskey Tax
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey. The European import tax, which was unveiled in response to steel and aluminum tariffs by the U.S. administration, is expected...
Putin Agrees in Principle With US Proposal for 30-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but the terms need to be worked out, and he emphasized that it should pave the way to lasting peace. "So the idea itself is correct, and...
Playful Laser-Dot Chasing Bogey Is Ready to Be Your Buddy
Bogey is the absolute best! This playful little 9-month-old guy has a charming bend in his tail that adds to his irresistible cuteness. At just 3 weeks old, he was rescued from a parking lot with his sister, and now he’s ready to find his forever home! Bogey loves to...