DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas was back on track Sunday as the militants freed 17 more hostages, including 14 Israelis and the first American, in a third exchange under a four-day truce that the United States said it hoped would be extended. In turn, Israel...
Think They’ve Seen It All? Holiday Gift Ideas for the Movie Lover Who Wants More
It’s been a wonderful year at the movies for cinephiles, but what do you get for the film lover who has seen everything already? The holidays always bring anniversary releases of tried-and-true classics, like the 4K Ultra HD 25th Anniversary Titanic re-release, as well as tricked-out 4K sets of the...
A 2023 Gift Guide That Will Strike a Chord: 10 Ideas for the Music Lover in Your Life
LOS ANGELES — For the obsessive record collector or the casual listener, the shower singer or the rock star of tomorrow, a music-inspired gift is never a faux pas over the holidays. The challenge, of course, is in the decision making. Is a genre-specific festival ticket the way to go? What about...
Former Fresno State CB Wants More Pick Sixes After Tying NFL Record
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland knew coming into last Sunday’s game he needed one more Pick Six to etch his name into the NFL record books. Now he wants the record all to himself. Bland intercepted Carolina Panthers' No. 1 pick Bryce Young in the fourth quarter...
More Americans Are Expected to ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ for the Holidays. Analysts See a Growing Risk
NEW YORK — Consumers are expected to use “buy now, pay later” payment plans heavily this holiday season, a forecast that bodes well for retailers but that has credit experts again sounding alarm bells. The short-term loans often come with consumer-friendly interest rates and allow shoppers to make an initial...
No Sign of Terrorism in Explosion at Rainbow Bridge Border Crossing: NY Governor
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A vehicle speeding toward a U.S.-Canada bridge from the American side crashed and exploded at a checkpoint in Niagara Falls on Wednesday, killing two people and prompting the closing of border crossings in the area, authorities said. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said there was “no...
49ers Return to Form Ahead of Thanksgiving Game vs. Seahawks
SANTA CLARA — The San Francisco 49ers got back to their early-season form just in time for their most crucial stretch of the regular season. Thanks to a flawless performance from Brock Purdy, big plays from Brandon Aiyuk, and a strong defensive performance, the 49ers beat Tampa Bay 27-14 on...
Voter-Approved Oregon Gun Control Law Violates the State Constitution, Judge Rules
PORTLAND, Ore. — A voter-approved Oregon gun control law violates the state constitution, a judge ruled Tuesday, continuing to block it from taking effect and casting fresh doubt over the future of the embattled measure. The law, one of the toughest in the nation, was among the first gun restrictions to be...
California Can Share Gun Owners’ Personal Information with Researchers, Appeals Court Rules
SACRAMENTO — A state appeals court ruled that California can continue providing personal information of gun owners to researchers to study gun violence, reversing last year's decision by a lower court judge who said such data sharing violates privacy rights. Background of the Case In 2021, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom...
Musk’s X Sues Liberal Advocacy Group Media Matters Over Its Report on Ads Next to Hate Groups’ Posts
Elon Musk’s social media company X filed a lawsuit against liberal advocacy group Media Matters for America on Monday, saying it manufactured a report to show advertisers’ posts alongside neo-Nazi and white nationalist posts in order to “drive advertisers from the platform and destroy X Corp.” Media Matters, a Washington,...