To improve Bakersfield’s image and quality of life, a group of residents is working to restore water to the city’s long‑dry Kern River, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Led by the nonprofit Bring Back the Kern, the project would return a flowing river to the heart of California’s ninth‑largest city. Long‑time resident Bill Cooper...
Universal Studios Fan Fest 2025 to Feature Immersive D&D Attraction and More
Universal Studios Hollywood is gearing up to launch an exciting new attraction inspired by the popular role-playing game DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. According to TravelPulse, the theme park unveiled a sneak peek of the upcoming "DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep" experience, set to debut during Universal Fan Fest Nights starting...
Trump Admin Asserts COVID-19 Originated in Chinese Lab, Targets Fauci
The Trump administration launched a webpage Friday, which asserts that COVID-19 originated from a laboratory leak in China and accuses public health officials of deliberately suppressing this theory for political reasons. "Public health officials often mislead the American people through conflicting messaging, knee-jerk reactions, and a lack of transparency," the...
AOC Emerges as Top Democratic White House Contender for 2028
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is gaining momentum as a potential frontrunner for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, according to Newsweek. The New York congresswoman has been drawing massive crowds alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders on their "Fighting Oligarchy" tour, with recent rallies attracting over 30,000 attendees in multiple cities. Their appearance in...
Republicans Weigh Tax Increase on Wealthy in Trump Agenda Bill
Republican lawmakers are considering allowing tax rates to increase for high-income earners as part of President Donald Trump's agenda bill, according to an NBC News report. This potential move, driven partly by a need to limit deficit spending and fund other priorities like immigration enforcement and military spending, marks a...
White House to Use 30,000 Real Eggs for Easter Egg Roll Despite Shortages, Dividing Farmers
The White House will maintain its tradition of using real eggs for the annual Easter Egg Roll despite ongoing concerns about egg prices and supply shortages caused by avian flu. The decision has sparked mixed reactions from American egg farmers, according to NBC News. "They were saying that for Easter...
Homeless Man Wins Life-Changing $1 Million on Lottery Scratcher in SLO
A homeless man in San Luis Obispo struck luck last week, winning $1 million on a California Lottery scratcher ticket purchased from Sandy’s Deli-Liquor downtown. According to Sandy’s manager, Wilson Samaan, the man, described as a loyal customer, initially thought he’d won $100,000. “Bro, you hit the jackpot,” Samaan told...
Up to $20 Million Lost After Thieves Tunnel Into LA Jewelry Store
Thieves tunneled into a downtown Los Angeles jewelry store, stealing millions in merchandise and cash, according to a report by NBC Los Angeles. The owners of Love Jewels, a family-operated store, discovered the sophisticated break-in after the weekend and estimate losses could reach $20 million. “They probably went in there...
Zakaria Warns of ‘Crony Capitalism’ in Trump’s Tariff Reversal
Political commentator Fareed Zakaria criticized former President Donald Trump’s recent tariff reversal on Sunday, warning it could usher in a new era of corruption and crony capitalism. Trump paused his sweeping tariffs for 90 days — except on China — despite previously refusing to ease trade penalties and attacking those...
Lucid Motors to Acquire Nikola’s Arizona Facilities in $30M Deal
Lucid Motors is set to acquire certain facilities in Arizona previously owned by Nikola, according to Engadget. Nikola, an electric truck maker, filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. The deal, valued at $30 million in cash and non-cash considerations, includes state-of-the-art manufacturing and warehousing buildings, along with specialized equipment. Lucid...