■Rafah's population swells to 1.5 million due to war. ■Satellite images show the massive population shift in Gaza. ■Concerns raised over civilian safety in Rafah. Israel has identified the southern Gaza city of Rafah as the next target in its military offensive against Hamas. Rafah, which borders Egypt, is normally...
Modesto Company’s Recalled Bean Dips, Enchiladas, & Taco Kits Linked to Listeria
■More foods recalled due to listeria outbreak. ■Rizo Lopez Foods of Modesto identified as the outbreak source. ■Outbreak has killed two and sickened more than two dozen since 2014. More foods are being recalled in the wake of a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning, including snack foods that may...
Check Out the Super Bowl Ads Your Friends Will Be Talking About Sunday
■This story includes many of the Super Bowl ads that will air during Sunday's game. ■More than 50 advertisers are trying to capture the attention of 100 million game viewers. ■The going rate is $7 million per 30-second spot. NEW YORK — If you watch the Super Bowl for the...
California Bill Would Ban All Plastic Shopping Bags at Grocery Stores
■As San Francisco's mayor in 2007, Gavin Newsom signed the nation's first plastic bag ban. ■Study found the amount of plastic shopping bags trashed per person grew from 8 pounds in 2004 to 11 pounds in 2021. ■Twelve states, including California, already have some type of statewide plastic bag ban....
Newsom Sending Prosecutors, 120 CHP Officers to Oakland to Battle Crime
■Newsom sending prosecutors and 120 CHP officers to Oakland. ■Brazen daylight robberies taking place in the city. ■Critics say Newsom's plan is “a band-aid to fix a broken arm.” OAKLAND — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced plans Thursday to send prosecutors to Oakland in his latest move to crack down on...
The Supreme Court Seems Poised to Reject Efforts to Kick Trump off the Ballot over the Capitol Riot
■Supreme Court likely to reject attempts to bar Trump from 2024 ballot. ■Justices question if Trump can be disqualified due to 2020 election efforts. ■Colorado's Supreme Court ruled Trump incited Capitol attack, applying 14th amendment. WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seems poised to reject attempts to kick former President Donald...
Ukraine’s President Replaces Top General to Shake Up Deadlocked War with Russia
■Ukraine's president replaces top general amid war with Russia. ■Newly appointed leader, Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, credited with major war successes. ■Change in leadership aims to reignite momentum and prevent stagnation. KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s president replaced his top general Thursday in a shake-up aimed at reigniting momentum in the...
Biden’s Memory Is ‘Hazy’ and ‘Poor,’ Says Special Counsel’s Report in Documents Case
■A special counsel's report describes Biden's memory as "hazy" and "poor." ■The report's assertions could undermine Biden's message to voters. ■White House disputes the report's characterization of Biden's memory. WASHINGTON — The longstanding concerns about President Joe Biden's age and memory intensified on Thursday after the release of a special...
AI-Generated Voices in Robocalls Can Deceive Voters. The FCC Just Made Them Illegal
■FCC outlaws AI-generated voices in robocalls. ■New ruling allows FCC to fine companies using AI voices. ■AI-generated robocalls used to mislead voters and scam people. NEW YORK — The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday outlawed robocalls that contain voices generated by artificial intelligence, a decision that sends a clear message...
Russian Election Officials Reject Antiwar Politician’s Bid to Oppose Putin in Next Month’s Vote
■Russian election officials reject antiwar politician Boris Nadezhdin's candidacy. ■Nadezhdin's rejection clears path for Putin's fifth term in power. ■Nadezhdin plans to appeal his disqualification in court. TALLINN, Estonia — Antiwar politician Boris Nadezhdin was rejected Thursday as a candidate in next month’s presidential balloting by Russian election authorities, a...