ROME — Pope Francis said he will canonize Carlo Acutis next April, setting the eagerly awaited date for the late teenager to become the Catholic Church's first millennial and digital-era saint. Francis made the announcement at the end of his weekly general audience on Wednesday, saying he would proclaim the...
Lakers’ Dalton Knecht Ties NBA Rookie Record for 3-Pointers in a Game
LOS ANGELES — Dalton Knecht could only shrug when he buried his fourth consecutive 3-pointer and sent the Los Angeles Lakers ' entire arena into a frenzy. That was a very specific shrug by the Lakers rookie, however — the one made famous by Michael Jordan in the 1992 NBA Finals...
Comcast to Spin Off Cable Networks, Once Star Performers for the Entertainment Giant
WASHINGTON — Comcast will spin off many of its cable television networks that were once at the heart of the entertainment giant, with people increasingly swapping out their cable TV subscriptions for streaming platforms. USA, Oxygen, E!, SYFY Among Networks to Be Spun Off Those one-time stars for Comcast's NBCUniversal...
Target Struggles in the Third Quarter Despite Price Cuts and Offers a Tempered Holiday Outlook
NEW YORK — Target etched out a slim sales increase in the third quarter and profits slumped as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending and costs related to a dockworker strike in October dragged on results. The Minneapolis retailer fell short of Wall Street expectations for the quarter and its...
California Governor Will Not Make Clemency Decision for Menendez Brothers Until New DA Reviews Case
SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he won't make a clemency decision on the murder convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez until newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman reviews the nearly 35-year-old case. In October, prosecutors submitted a recommendation for the brothers' resentencing on the murder...
Fewer Kids Are Going to California Public Schools. Is There a Right Way to Close Campuses?
When the superintendent in San Francisco Unified proposed closing schools recently, parents launched a prolonged — and successful — protest. The uproar may have died down for now, but the issue is likely to erupt at school boards across the state — and some say that's a good thing. Declining...
US Vetoes UN Ceasefire Resolution in Gaza Conflict
The United States vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution on Wednesday calling for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, citing the absence of provisions demanding the release of hostages, Reuters reported. The resolution, proposed by the council's 10 non-permanent members, was supported by all other members. A senior...
California Voters Reject Measure That Would Have Raised Minimum Wage to Nation-High $18 Per Hour
SACRAMENTO — Voters in California have rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the state minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2026, the highest in the country. Opponents, including the California Chamber of Commerce, said it would have increased costs, led to higher taxes and pushed businesses to...
To the Wire: Rep. John Duarte Grows His Lead Over Adam Gray In Razor Thin Race
Thursday 5 p.m. Update Adam Gray narrows the gap in the race against Rep. John Duarte, with the Republican now leading by just 194 votes. The latest tally shows Gray at 101,612 votes, trailing Duarte’s 101,806. Wednesday 9 p.m. Update Rep. John Duarte’s lead has grown slightly, following an update...
Bomb Cyclone Kills 1 and Knocks Out Power to Over Half a Million Homes Across the Northwest US
SEATTLE — A major storm swept across the northwest U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that killed at least one person. The Weather Prediction Center issued excessive rainfall risks through Friday and hurricane-force wind warnings were in effect as the...