INGLEWOOD — If the Seattle Seahawks had secured one more victory or the Los Angeles Rams had dropped one more close game down the stretch, the NFC West rivals' meeting on Sunday could have been a one-game showdown for the division title and a playoff berth. Instead, the Seahawks (9-7)...
Wayne Osmond, Singer and Guitarist for The Osmonds, Is Dead at 73
NEW YORK — Wayne Osmond, a singer, guitarist and founding member of the million-selling family act The Osmonds, who were known for such 1970s teen hits as "One Bad Apple," "Yo-Yo" and "Down By the Lazy River," has died. He was 73. Sibling Merrill Osmond posted on his Facebook page...
Apple to Pay $95 Million to Settle Lawsuit Accusing Siri of Eavesdropping
OAKLAND - Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices. The proposed settlement filed Tuesday in an Oakland, California, federal court would resolve a 5-year-old lawsuit...
CA’s Monster Christmas Storm May Have Created Tallest Wave Ever Surfed
The same storm that destroyed the famed Santa Cruz wharf may have also created the largest wave ever surfed — bringing the record to California. On Dec. 23, Santa Cruz surfer Alessandro "Alo" Slebir took to the coast off Half Moon Bay for the annual Mavericks Big Wave Invitational. As...
2 Dead and 19 Injured in Southern California Plane Crash
FULLERTON — Two people died and 19 were injured Thursday when a small plane crashed through the roof of a sprawling furniture manufacturing building in Southern California where at least 200 people were working, police said. The people who died were believed to have been on the plane, while those...
Tulare County At-Risk Man Missing After Leaving Hospital Found
Update on Jan. 3, 2024 at 4:10 p.m. The Tulare County Sheriff's Office has reported that Tristin Hanson has been found. Original Story Tulare County Sheriff's Office detectives are searching for Tristin Hanson, an at-risk adult reported missing Thursday evening, they said in a Friday morning statement. Deputies were contacted...
John Thune Takes Charge in the Senate, Ushering in a New Leadership Era
WASHINGTON — John Thune won election to the Senate in 2004 by conquering Sen. Tom Daschle, the powerful Democratic majority leader, only to quickly face a mortal threat to his political future when a major Air Force base in his state was threatened with closure. He beat back the effort...
10 Tips From Experts to Help You Change Your Relationship With Money in 2025
NEW YORK — With the end of 2024 around the corner, you might be reflecting on financial goals for 2025. Whether you're saving to move out of your parents' house or pay off student loan debt, financial resolutions can help you stay motivated, said Courtney Alev, consumer advocate for Credit...
After Fierce Lobbying, Treasury Sets Rules for Billions in Hydrogen Subsidies
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Friday made final its long-awaited plan to offer billions of dollars in tax credits to companies that make hydrogen, in the hopes of building up a new industry that might help fight climate change. When burned, hydrogen mainly emits water vapor, and it could...
US Fines JetBlue $2 Million for ‘Chronic’ Flight Delays on Several East Coast Routes
NEW YORK - The Transportation Department said Friday it will hit JetBlue Airways with a $2 million penalty for chronically late flights along the East Coast, and half the money will go to passengers who were delayed. The agency said it's the first time it has fined an airline for...