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California doesn’t observe Columbus Day, but there will still be Oct. 13 closures Read MoreNew York (CNN) — OpenAI was an artificial intelligence research lab little known outside of Silicon Valley before ChatGPT debuted in November 2022. Three years later, OpenAI has become synonymous with the AI boom, making it the envy of its …
OpenAI wants to build the next era of the web, and it’s shelling out billions to do it Read MoreBy MICHELLE L. PRICE and SOPHIA TAREEN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the Illinois governor and Chicago mayor, both Democrats, should be jailed as they oppose his deployment of National Guard troops for his immigration and crime crackdown in the nation’s …
Trump says Illinois governor and Chicago mayor should be jailed as they oppose Guard deployment Read MoreBy CHRISTOPHER WEBER and ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities in California have made an arrest in connection with the deadly January wildfire that erupted into the most destructive blaze in Los Angeles history and destroyed much …
Authorities make an arrest related to deadly January wildfire that leveled LA neighborhood Read MoreENFIELD, U.K. — As the Broncos prepare for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets, they’re also adjusting to life without left guard Ben Powers. Denver will have a new player in place of the veteran offensive lineman, who is …
Broncos’ Sean Payton mum on plan to replace LG Ben Powers Read MoreThe last thing the Bears want to discuss these days is their epic loss to the Commanders nearly a year ago. Head coach Ben Johnson dismissed the subject Tuesday by saying, ‘‘We’re a new team,’’ and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson, who …
Nearly a year after the ‘Fail Mary,’ all eyes on CB Tyrique Stevenson as Bears visit Commanders Read MoreBy KATIE WORKMAN, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Some flavor crazes flirt with us and fade. Others stay and make themselves at home. It’s too soon to tell for sure, but the Dubai chocolate movement seems to have put …
The Dubai chocolate craze is now about much more than bars Read MoreBy MICHAEL CASEY, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Joan B. Kennedy, the former wife of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy who endured a long and troubled marriage marked by family tragedies, her husband’s infidelities and her own struggles with alcoholism and …
Joan Kennedy, first wife of Sen. Edward Kennedy, has died Read MoreA Disneyland visitor who suffered a heart attack while riding the Haunted Mansion was unresponsive when her ride vehicle returned to the unload station and was pronounced dead after reaching the hospital, according to officials. Anaheim Fire & Rescue responded …
Disneyland visitor dies after suffering heart attack on Haunted Mansion Read MoreWith Gov. Gavin Newsom pouring through hundreds of bills sent to him by the California Legislature, we would like to credit the governor for vetoing one of the most deplorable bills of the legislative session. Assembly Bill 699, introduced by …
Newsom’s best veto yet with AB 699 Read MoreBy FATIMA HUSSEIN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The global economy is holding up better than expected despite major shocks such as President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but the head of the International Monetary Fund says that resilience may not last. …
IMF chief warns of economic uncertainty and offers this advice: ‘Buckle up’ Read MoreDisneyland has softened the blow of the latest price increase with a new discount promotion for California residents offering parkhopper tickets for as little as $83 a day — more than 50% off the cost of a multiday ticket. Disneyland …
Disneyland offers 50% off 3-day tickets for California residents Read MoreWoman tried to abduct a baby from her pram outside a shop Disguised in a mask and with a huge scar running down her forehead, a stranger tries to snatch a baby on the Blackpool beachfront teeming with families. Nicolette …
Moment stranger tries to snatch baby while mum looks the other way in Blackpool Read MoreThe 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is still underway, and experts are warning of a weather system that is developing off the US East coast that could turn into a tropical storm in the next few days. The threat comes just …
Storm Karen heading for US ‘could turn into hurricane’ Read MoreUK train passengers face a ‘labyrinth of fares and prices’ (Picture: Carla Francome) A frustrated passenger has accused the rail ticketing system of being ‘ridiculous’ and ‘trying to catch passengers out’ after she tried and failed to buy a ticket …
‘I tried to buy a simple train ticket but the system just tries to catch you out’ Read MoreBy MARIA SHERMAN, Associated Press NEW YORK — Taylor Swift says she did not turn down the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, which will be headlined by Bad Bunny. “The Life of a Showgirl” singer paid a visit to “The …
No, Taylor Swift did not turn down the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show Read MoreBy KOSTYA MANENKOV, STEFANIE DAZIO and CHRISTINA LARSON, Associated Press STOCKHOLM — Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in chemistry on Wednesday for their development of metal–organic frameworks that could eventually help reduce pollution and combat climate change. A member …
Molecular discovery that won Nobel Prize in chemistry is likened to ‘Harry Potter’ enchanted handbag Read MoreBy Malena Carollo, CalMatters The state’s two largest utilities routinely drag their feet connecting solar panels to the electric grid, missing state-mandated deadlines as much as 73% of the time, according to a complaint filed to regulators by solar advocates. …
Regulators know PG&E, Edison are slow to hook up solar. Why are there no penalties? Read MoreAs anyone who’s seen “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story” knows, John C. Reilly has got serious pipes. And on one Monday in October, at Livermore’s Bankhead Theater, he’ll show them off in a heartfelt way for his world-traveling musical, …
John C. Reilly brings his musical “Mister Romantic” to the Bay Area Read MoreLOS GATOS — Some memories don’t fade away. So it was that Los Gatos High School, on Friday night against Pittsburg, rechristened its traditional “Pink Out” game as the Allan McGurk Memorial Cancer Awareness Game. Because to those at Los …
Los Gatos football fondly remembers former coach Allan McGurk at ‘Pink Out’ game that now bears his name Read More