NEW YORK — Former Vice President Kamala Harris is to receive the NAACP 's Chairman's Award during the civil rights organization's Image Awards ceremony this weekend. Harris, defeated by Donald Trump in last year's presidential election, was the first woman and the first person of color to serve as vice...
‘Life-Threatening Cold’ Expected as Polar Vortex Stretches Across US
BISMARCK, N.D. — Harsh weather moved west on Monday as a polar vortex was expected to grip the Rockies and the northern Plains after winter storms pummeled the eastern U.S. over the weekend, killing at least 10 people, including nine victims in Kentucky who died during flooding from heavy rains....
Where to Chill on the Cheap in the Caribbean
(Frugal Traveler) When it's cold in northern North America, it's high season in the warm reaches of the south — especially in the Caribbean — as snowbirds flock to sunnier shores. High season ushers in high prices, but bargain-seekers can claim a stretch of sand by considering the value of...
Should Builders Permit Their Own Projects? Post-fire LA Considers a Radical Idea
The speedy processing of building permit applications is not typically considered a popular political cause. The recent Los Angeles firestorm may have changed that. Thousands of Angelenos are now desperate to rebuild their homes as quickly as possible. They have the sympathy and focus of elected leaders at every level...
I Was a Bad Father. How Do I Live With the Regret?
(Science Times) ; (Ask the Therapist) Q: At 60-something, I am often troubled by regret over interactions with my three children when they were young. During their preteen and teen years, I would lose my temper as a result of their doing something I now recognize as insignificant. For example,...
Royal Caribbean to Launch First-Ever San Diego Cruises in 2026
Royal Caribbean International is set to make history by basing a cruise ship in San Diego for the first time. Starting October 2026, Serenade of the Seas will offer three-, four-, and seven-night Mexican Riviera cruises from the Southern California port. This expansion marks a significant development for West Coast...
What Is Field Hockey? Fresno’s Sikh Community Explains
Southeast Fresno residents are getting something that isn't at other city park — a turf field! The city of Fresno revealed the amenity Wednesday at the ceremonial groundbreaking for a sports complex on South Peach Avenue. People in attendance were excited, especially members of the Sikh community. Field hockey is...
Sean Combs Sues NBC Over Documentary That He Says Defamed Him
Sean Combs, the music mogul facing federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges, sued NBCUniversal and its streaming service Peacock on Wednesday, accusing them of airing a documentary that "shamelessly advances conspiracy theories" about him. The documentary, "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy," is one of several about Combs' life...
European Detour Destinations Are 2025’s New Travel Trend
When asked, 63% of travelers will likely visit lesser-known and less crowded destinations in 2025. This is according to Expedia's travel trend report, which surveyed 25,000 respondents from 19 countries. With American tourists who plan to visit Europe dropping to 37% this year, prioritizing small European towns is the key...
California’s Aging Population Will Test Whether Its Demography Is Destiny
California is a living laboratory for the observation that demography is destiny, first uttered by the 19th century French philosopher Auguste Comte. During the first 150 years of its statehood, California's population grew briskly thanks to the effects of immigration from other countries and other states. However, although its ethnic...