LOS ANGELES — Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma who became a country music superstar and an A-list Hollywood actor, has died. Kristofferson died at his home on Maui, Hawaii, on Saturday, family spokeswoman Ebie McFarland said in an email. He was 88....
Caleb Williams Leads 4 Scoring Drives as Bears Beat Rams
CHICAGO — Once Caleb Williams and the Bears' offense found their rhythm, they started stringing together the sort of possessions the team and its fans envision on a regular basis. Williams led four scoring drives, D'Andre Swift had 165 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown, and Chicago held off the...
It’s a ‘Very Difficult Time’ for U.S. Jews as High Holy Days and Oct. 7 Anniversary Coincide
Known as "The Days of Awe," Judaism's High Holy Days — which begin on Wednesday — annually provide an emotional mix of celebration, introspection and atonement for Jews around the world. This year, for many, the emotions will be extraordinarily powerful, given that the midpoint of the 10 days spanning...
FBI to Pay $22M to Settle Claims of Sexual Discrimination at Training Academy
WASHINGTON — The FBI has agreed to pay more than $22 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging female recruits were singled out for dismissal in training and routinely harassed by instructors with sexually charged comments about their breast size, false allegations of infidelity and the need to take contraception...
Conservative Christians Were Skeptical of Mail-in Ballots. Now They Are Gathering Them in Churches
MENIFEE, California — With Election Day just a few weeks away, longtime church members Lucky Hartunian and Janie Booth sat outside the Revival Christian Fellowship's sanctuary in Menifee, California, inviting congregants to register to vote. The women urged those streaming into the evangelical church's Saturday morning civic engagement event to...
A Dockworkers Strike Could Shut Down East and Gulf Ports. Will It Affect Holiday Shopping?
NEW YORK — U.S. ports from Maine to Texas could shut down Tuesday if a union representing about 45,000 dockworkers carries through with a threatened strike. A lengthy shutdown could raise prices on goods around the country and potentially cause shortages and price increases at big and small retailers alike...
California Governor Signs Bills to Protect Children From AI Deepfake Nudes
SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a pair of proposals Sunday aiming to help shield minors from the increasingly prevalent misuse of artificial intelligence tools to generate harmful sexual imagery of children. The measures are part of California's concerted efforts to ramp up regulations around the marquee industry that...
California Governor Vetoes Bill to Create First-in-Nation AI Safety Measures
SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models Sunday. The decision is a major blow to efforts attempting to rein in the homegrown industry that is rapidly evolving with little oversight. The bill would have established some...
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Hangs Near Its Records After Wild Swings in Asian Markets
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are hanging near their records Monday following a wild start to the week for financial markets in Asia, where Japanese stocks tumbled and Chinese indexes soared. The S&P 500 was flat in midday trading, coming off its sixth winning week in the last seven. The...
Purdy, Warner Propel 49ers Past Patriots to Snap Losing Streak
SANTA CLARA — Even after all the success the San Francisco 49ers had the past few seasons, a two-game skid and a string of injuries early in the season can raise some doubts for any team. Considered those answered for one day at least. Brock Purdy threw a touchdown pass,...