The first teaser trailer for the highly anticipated "Superman" film premiered all over the internet on Thursday, Dec. 19. According to director and DC Studios co-chairman/co-CEO James Gunn on X: "With over 250 million views and a million social posts, Superman is officially the most viewed and the most talked...
Elon Musk Is Creating His Own Texas Town. Hundreds Already Live There.
Over the past few years, Elon Musk has expanded his footprint in Texas, moving his companies from California and building offices, warehouses and manufacturing plants across a growing number of Texas counties. Now Musk is trying to do something that few, if any, titans of industry have done in a...
Amazon and Starbucks Workers Are Striking. What Does It Mean for Labor Under Trump?
Striking Amazon and Starbucks workers are on picket lines instead of delivering last-minute presents or handing customers Christmas-themed drinks, as their unions pressure the companies during the holidays — and before a less union-friendly president is sworn into office. The workers accuse their employers of refusing to recognize their unions...
CalFire Shares 2024’s Top Images. See Highlights of Intense Wildfire Season.
CalFire took to social media Tuesday to showcase its most viewed images of 2024, offering a poignant reminder of the year’s challenging wildfire season. The agency reported managing 7,994 wildfires that scorched approximately 1,049,956 acres across the state. The fires took a heavy toll on structures, with 2,077 affected. Of...
While Sherrod Motors to Boise, Entz’s Bulldogs Add a Coach, Transfers, Recruits
The 28-20 loss to NIU in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Monday was a disappointing end to what some believed would be a conference championship season. Adding insult to injury, on the same day as the bowl loss, junior quarterback Mikey Keene committed to Michigan. Shortly afterward, running back...
California and Texas Duke It Out for Worst State to Raise a Family
A study named California the worst state to raise a family in 2025, citing poor education, safety, affordability, and overall quality of life. Consumer Affairs ranked California No. 51, behind Texas and New Mexico in quality of life, affordability, and safety. The study also covered Washington, D.C., which was rated...
Musk Slams ‘Wokepedia’ for Biased Editing, Urges Donation Boycott
Elon Musk has sparked controversy by urging his followers to boycott donations to Wikipedia, dubbing it "Wokepedia" until it "restore(s) balance to their editing authority." The tech mogul's comments came in response to a post highlighting Wikipedia's 2023-4 annual report, which showed nearly 30% of its budget allocated to "equity"...
Explore the Holiday Magic in California’s Death Valley
When it's not 130 degrees, the diversity of the 3.4 million acres in Death Valley can make for spectacular sights and unforgettable trips. I toured the national park on Friday and Saturday, enjoying beautiful 70-degree days and crisp 40-degree nights. The convergence of tectonic plates in eastern California created towering...
Visalia Unlicensed Driver Smashes Into Home. No Injuries Reported.
A vehicle crashed into a home near Cain Street and Ferguson Avenue in Visalia on Tuesday morning, prompting a response from the Visalia Police Department and Fire Department. The Visalia police said that the crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. when the driver lost control while heading north on Cain Street,...
Penn State’s Schumacher-Cawley Is 1st Female Coach to Win NCAA Volleyball Title
LOUISVILLE — Katie Schumacher-Cawley took in her milestone moment with a big smile, hugging confetti-covered players and supporters before hoisting the championship trophy that sets her apart from other volleyball coaches. Other than one focus lapse, the Nittany Lions made sure she'd get it. Jess Mruzik made 29 kills with...