This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. If Kim Nickols eats dairy, peanuts or wheat, her blood pressure drops and she loses consciousness. When Amy Lewis touches shellfish, hives erupt on her body and her throat swells. And if Addie Lao consumes even small amounts...
Iran Threatens to Strike US Bases in Region if Military Conflict Arises
(DUBAI) (Reuters) -If nuclear negotiations fail and conflict arises with the United States, Iran will strike American bases in the region, Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh said on Wednesday, days ahead of a planned sixth round of Iran-U.S. nuclear talks. "Some officials on the other side threaten conflict if negotiations don't...
Trump Has Cut Science Funding to Its Lowest Level in Decades
The National Science Foundation, which funds much of the fundamental scientific research at American universities, is awarding new grants at the slowest pace in at least 35 years. The funding decreases touch virtually every area of science — extending far beyond the diversity programs and other "woke" targets that the...
Fresno Measure C Transportation Tax Talks Continue Amid Renewal Uncertainty
Potentially competing sales tax measures to fund future Fresno County transportation projects could merge — if continued negotiations are successful. Representatives of the government coalition behind Measure C are optimistic that they can work a deal with Transportation For All, a coalition of social justice groups. Both have differing ideas...
Judge Bars Trump Administration From Detaining Mahmoud Khalil
A federal judge on Wednesday barred the Trump administration from continuing to detain Mahmoud Khalil. However, the judge, Michael E. Farbiarz, paused his own order, saying that it would not go into effect until 9:30 a.m. Friday, which would allow the administration to appeal. Khalil, whose wife and infant son...
Is a Waxed Apple ‘Ultra-Processed?’ CA Bill Could Trigger a Lawsuit Barrage
A new California bill could pit farmers and food processors against state legislators as one lobbyist says it opens up a new field of class-action lawsuits similar to Proposition 65. Assembly Bill 1264 from Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) would require the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment to define "particularly...
Edmunds: These Five Vehicles Are Hidden Automotive Gems
There are some new cars that many shoppers tend to overlook even though they have a lot to offer. These hidden gems boast a special combination of attractive qualities and can potentially make excellent choices for savvy folks who want their ride to stand out from the sea of mainstream...
GM to Invest $4 Billion to Shift Some Production From Mexico to the US
DETROIT - Shares of General Motors rose before the opening bell after announcing plans to invest $4 billion to shift some production from Mexico to U.S. manufacturing plants as the automaker navigates tariffs that could drive prices higher. President Trump signed executive orders in April, relaxing some of his 25%...
How Your Air Conditioner Can Help the Power Grid, Rather Than Overloading It
As summer arrives, people are turning on air conditioners in most of the U.S. But if you're like me, you always feel a little guilty about that. Past generations managed without air conditioning – do I really need it? And how bad is it to use all this electricity for...
Hundreds of Laid-off CDC Employees Are Being Reinstated
NEW YORK — More than 460 laid-off employees at the nation's top public health agency received notices Wednesday that they are being reinstated, according to a union representing the workers. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services confirmed reinstatement notices went out to the former Centers for Disease Control...