With five days to figure out an alternative, notices went out to Blue Shield of California members this week that their coverage with Community Health Systems would end Sunday. Though negotiations are ongoing, the letter, dated Jan. 27, informs members that their doctors would not be able to use facilities...
Trump Signs Order for IndyCar Race in Washington to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday calling for an IndyCar race to roar through the streets of Washington in honor of the 250th birthday of the United States. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. would mark the first-ever IndyCar street race in the nation's capital,...
Catherine O’Hara Dies at 71, TMZ Reports
Catherine O’Hara, the Canadian actress known for “Home Alone” and Emmy-winning “Schitt’s Creek,” died Friday, two sources tell TMZ. Cause of death is unclear. O’Hara also appeared in “Beetlejuice,” “Best in Show,” and “A Mighty Wind,” and most recently starred in Apple TV+’s “The Studio.” Read more at TMZ.
Justice Dept. Opens Civil Rights Inquiry Into Killing of Alex Pretti
The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into the shooting of Alex Pretti, the intensive care nurse who was killed in Minneapolis last weekend by federal immigration agents, Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, said Friday. The announcement marked a significant reversal in the department’s approach to Pretti’s...
Millions of Pages of Epstein Documents Released
The Justice Department on Friday released 3 million more pages of documents from its Jeffrey Epstein files, and thousands of videos and images, as the Trump administration sought to bring an end to the accusations and speculation swirling around the case. The documents posted online are the largest batch of...
Measles Cases in South Carolina Rise by 58 to 847, State Health Department Says
South Carolina reported 847 measles cases on Friday, state health data showed, including 58 additional infections since Tuesday, as officials warned the widening outbreak could last weeks or months amid lagging vaccine uptake. There are currently 443 people in quarantine and 20 in isolation. The latest end of quarantine for...
Odds of US Government Shutdown Rise After Funding Deal Stalls in Senate
Odds of a partial U.S. government shutdown rose on Friday after new barriers emerged in the Senate to a deal that would ensure funding for agency operations would not be interrupted. The deal, announced by Senate Democrats and President Donald Trump, would allow Congress to pass a spending bill that...
Gold Set for Steepest Daily Drop Since 1983, Silver Eyes Worst Day Ever
Gold fell and was poised for its biggest daily loss since 1983 on Friday, as the dollar strengthened after U.S. President Donald Trump announced his choice for Fed chair, while silver was heading for its worst day on record. Spot gold dropped 8.9% to $4,915.17 per ounce at 12:30 p.m....
Fresno CHP Highlights Compassionate Response to Emergencies, Pedestrian Calls
The California Highway Patrol’s Fresno office on Friday highlighted its role in responding to medical emergencies and pedestrian incidents on and off local freeways, emphasizing care and compassion alongside law enforcement. In a public message, CHP said officers frequently encounter people experiencing some of the most traumatic moments of their...
Oil Holds Near Six-Month High as Investors Track US-Iran Tensions
Oil prices consolidated their recent gains and held near six- month highs on Friday, supported by uncertainty over the future relationship or conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Brent crude futures were up 6 cents at $70.77 a barrel by 11:27 a.m. CST (1727 GMT). The March contract expires later...