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Pay raises across Southern California have shrunk to their smallest level in five years – hikes that barely keep pace with inflation. With government economic data delayed by the federal government shutdown, any hint of business conditions draws a larger-than-normal …

The new “Soarin’ Across America” films coming to the venerable flight simulator rides at Disneyland and Disney World will debut just in time for the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The new “Soarin’ Across America” attractions …

By MUSTAKIM HASNATH, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around …

Winter is almost here and as people get ready for the holidays they’re going to need some comfort food that’s going to keep them warm and content on the inside. So with that in mind we found some comfort food …

By MATTHEW LEE, AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered diplomatic correspondence to stop using the Calibri font and return to the more traditional Times New Roman effective Wednesday, reversing a Biden administration shift …

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and THOMAS BEAUMONT, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Dallas congresswoman opened her Senate campaign by telling voters that she “has gone toe to toe with Donald Trump.” Her Democratic primary opponent insisted that Americans are tired …

By THALIA BEATY, Associated Press The billionaire and author MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits Tuesday, bringing her overall giving since 2019 to $26.3 billion. Related Articles Trump’s crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child …

The Corner House Inn in Llangynwyd, Wales, temporarily shut its doors last week after dozens of customers fell ill (Picture: Google Street View) Tucking into a classic British Sunday lunch at a pub in Wales has left dozens of diners …

Leaf me alone: Pensioner Roy Marsh has been fined £250 for ‘spitting out a leaf’(Picture: Jane Marsh Fitzpatrick Facebook) A pensioner has been left ‘anxious’ to go outside after being fined by the council for spitting out a leaf that …

People visiting Bristol’s Castle Park after dark have been urged to ‘remain vigilant’ (Picture: Getty) A man has been arrested and at least one more is being hunted in connection with a string of attacks apparently targeting men in Bristol. …

In the world of luxury home design, trends come and go, but some architectural elements never truly disappear, they simply evolve. One such element making a bold comeback in 2025 is the great room. Once the hallmark of grand estates …

By JANIE HAR, Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO  — Self-driving Waymo taxis have gone viral for negative reasons involving the death of a beloved San Francisco bodega cat and pulling an illegal U-turn in front of police who were unable to …

OAKLAND — Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson’s office formally asked a judge this week to dismiss the manslaughter case against the former San Leandro police officer accused of fatally shooting Steven Taylor during an April 2020 shoplifting call. …

By Todd Woody, Bloomberg A California state agency won’t meet Governor Gavin Newsom’s year-end deadline to finish long-delayed regulations to protect homes from wildfires, rules that experts say could have limited the destruction of the January Los Angeles firestorms. At …

The New York Liberty officially introduced Warriors assistant coach Chris DeMarco as the WNBA franchise’s new head coach on Wednesday afternoon. During his half-hour news conference, DeMarco, 40, outlined his coaching philosophy and coaching ethos. It is a foundation that …

By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer Charli XCX is making a trip to the Sundance Film Festival in January. The pop singer-songwriter appears in three films premiering at the 2026 festival, including a mockumentary that she produced and stars in. …

OAKLAND — An Orinda police officer placed an armed felony suspect into the back of a patrol car after failing to find the loaded gun on the 27-year-old man’s waistband, allowing him to stash the pistol inside the vehicle, where …

By MARK KENNEDY NEW YORK (AP) — Diana Ross has been named the headliner on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” Related Articles Meghan Markle blames tabloid for delay in contacting estranged dad after leg amputation California TV producer who …

Sharon Osbourne is revealing Ozzy’s last words to her, minutes before the rocker suffered a fatal heart attack this summer. The heavy metal star’s widow, 73, told “Piers Morgan Uncensored” on Wednesday that Ozzy woke her at around 4:30 a.m., …

Under a new system rolled out Wednesday, Dec. 10, almost every transit system in the Bay Area will allow riders to pay by tapping a credit or debit card. Related Articles Transit agencies across Bay Area to begin accepting credit, …