KYIV, Ukraine — The Kremlin warned Monday that President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles adds “fuel to the fire” of the war and would escalate international tensions even higher. Biden’s shift in policy added an uncertain, new factor to the conflict...
Trump Promised to ‘End’ Offshore Wind. What Will That Mean for California’s Big Bet?
California's offshore wind industry could be a casualty if President-elect Donald Trump makes good on his promise to sign an executive order to "end" the offshore wind industry. He cannot do it with the stroke of a pen. But Trump can deeply wound the state's next-generation renewable energy source by...
What Makes Walking So Great for Your Health and What Else You Need to Do
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Janet Rapp strode briskly down a paved path through the city zoo, waving at friends and stopping briefly to greet emus she knows by name. The 71-year-old retiree starts each morning this way with a walking club. "I'm obsessed," she said. Not only does it ease her...
Budget-Friendly Hacks for a Friendsgiving Feast to Remember
Friendsgiving is a fun, flexible way to gather with friends before the hustle and bustle of the holidays. But with the rising food prices, not to mention other holiday expenses, hosting can seem out of reach. Discover simple, budget-friendly hacks, from affordable menu ideas to DIY decor, to help throw...
Democrat Josh Harder Wins Reelection to U.S. House in California’s 9th Congressional District
STOCKTON - Democratic Rep. Josh Harder won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Friday, defeating Republican Kevin Lincoln. Harder, who had been a venture capitalist, was first elected in 2018, when he defeated a four-term GOP incumbent. Lincoln is the mayor of Stockton. Democrats Hold Advantage in...
California Will Rename Places to Remove Racist Term for a Native American Woman
SACRAMENTO — California will remove a racist term for a Native American woman from nearly three dozen geographic features and place names on state lands, the state Natural Resources Agency announced Friday. California Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2022 signed a bill into law that bans use of the word "squaw"...
Trump Pentagon Pick Had Been Flagged by Fellow Service Member as Possible ‘Insider Threat’
WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, was flagged as a possible "Insider Threat" by a fellow service member due to a tattoo on his bicep that's associated with white supremacist groups. Hegseth, who...
Trump Names Karoline Leavitt as Youngest Ever White House Press Secretary
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named Karoline Leavitt, his campaign press secretary, to serve as his White House press secretary. Leavitt, 27, currently a spokesperson for Trump's transition, would be the youngest White House press secretary in history. Previously that distinction went to Ronald Ziegler,...
McCaffrey’s Return Elevates 49ers’ Offense Headed Into Matchup vs. Seahawks
SANTA CLARA — The season debut of Christian McCaffrey helped make the San Francisco 49ers' offense look more like it did a year ago than it did in an up-and-down first half of the season. McCaffrey's presence helped create space in the passing game for the rest of San Francisco's...
Herbert and Burrow Face off for 2nd Time as Chargers Host Bengals in Prime Time
EL SEGUNDO — Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter said he hasn't gotten much sleep this week trying to prepare for Cincinnati's prolific duo of Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase. Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo likely feels the same way when it comes to figuring out ways to stop...