Visit Yosemite has found its new star, a volunteer at the Oakhurst Visitor Center named Susan. In a heartwarming twist, Susan has captured the attention of hundreds of thousands on TikTok and Instagram, showcasing a delightful fusion of generational humor and charm. View this post on Instagram A...
Inflation Gauge Closely Watched by the Fed Falls to Lowest Level Since Early 2021
WASHINGTON — As a presidential race profoundly shaped by Americans' frustration with high prices nears its end, the government said Thursday that an inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve has dropped to near pre-pandemic levels. The Commerce Department reported that prices rose just 2.1% in September from a...
Beyoncé, Shaboozey and Post Malone Topped Country in 2024. How Will Grammys Respond?
NEW YORK — Country music has become a dominant force, bleeding into pop music's mainstream. And artists who might not have been previously associated with the genre — like Beyoncé and Post Malone — have recently released country albums. They've been popular, but their prospects at the Grammys remain uncertain....
Rams Brace for Reunion With Former Star LB Ernest Jones as Seahawks Matchup Looms
LOS ANGELES — Less than two weeks before the regular season began, the Los Angeles Rams abruptly traded linebacker Ernest Jones, their leading tackler and defensive signal-caller, to Tennessee for a minor late-round draft pick upgrade in 2026. Coach Sean McVay curiously called the trade a "football decision" when it...
Trump Says He’ll Protect Women, ‘Like It or Not,’ Evoking His History of Misogyny
Former President Donald Trump said at a rally Wednesday that he would protect American women “whether the women like it or not” — remarks that he cast as paternal but only served as reminders to many of his critics of his history of misogynistic statements and a civil court case...
Cavaliers Blow Out Lakers as Bronny James Scores First NBA Points
CLEVELAND — Evan Mobley scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell added 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 5-0 with a 134-110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night in a game that included a special homecoming for LeBron James and his son, Bronny. The win marks the first...
Schwarzenegger Endorses Harris, Warns Against Another Trump Term
Arnold Schwarzenegger, the former Republican governor of California, made headlines by endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, issuing a stark warning against a second Donald Trump presidency, reports The Hill. “I don’t really do endorsements. I’m not shy about sharing my views, but I hate politics and don’t trust most politicians,”...
Yankees Star Shines and Stumbles in World Series Loss
NEW YORK — Game 5 of the World Series was quite a roller coaster for Aaron Judge. The star slugger busted out of a postseason slump with his first Series home run Wednesday night, connecting for a two-run shot in the first inning that put the New York Yankees ahead...
World Series: Freddie Freeman Wins MVP Award After Tying Record With 12 RBIs
NEW YORK — When the World Series started, it was hard to figure what Freddie Freeman would be able to provide for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He left no doubt about the MVP winner. Freeman broke records by homering in the first four games and matched a Fall Classic mark...
Will Noncitizens Be Able to Vote? This California City Will Decide Their Fate
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Voters will decide whether Santa Ana — a city of about 310,000 in Orange County that's southeast of Los Angeles — could become the first in California to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections under a ballot measure this November. It's illegal for people who...