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It is that time of year again. The American Tort Reform Foundation has published its annual Judicial Hellholes report evaluating jurisdictions “where judges in civil cases systematically apply laws and court procedures in an unfair and unbalanced manner.” California as …

Q: When should I prune my rose bushes? They never really go completely dormant, in that they keep their leaves and occasionally bloom throughout the winter. Although roses sometimes don’t go completely dormant, they experience a period of slow growth …

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM, Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lawyers for the 22-year-old Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk are due in court Thursday as they push to further limit media access in the high-profile criminal case. Related …

By STEVE KARNOWSKI SHAKOPEE, Minn. (AP) — Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” officially entered the race for Minnesota governor Thursday in hopes of winning the Republican nomination to …

Winter brings a unique combination of shorter days, cooler temperatures and increased exposure to seasonal stressors that can influence overall wellness, cardiovascular health and immunity. Polyphenols are drawing renewed attention for their potential to support winter wellness. These naturally occurring …

The Associated Press Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and will bring characters such as Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and Luke Skywalker to the AI company’s Sora video generation tool, in a licensing deal that the two companies announced on …

By Luke Ramseth, The Detroit News New car prices didn’t spike after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs in the spring, as some experts and dealers projected. Related Articles A sharp drop for Oracle keeps Wall Street in check as …

By STAN CHOE, Associated Press Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks are rising on Thursday, but a drop for Oracle is holding Wall Street back as investors question whether its big spending on artificial-intelligence technology will pay …

By Stephanie Armour, Amanda Seitz, KFF Health News Maddy Olcott plans to start a career once she graduates from college. But the junior at the State University of New York-Purchase College is so far not planning to start a family …

By CEDAR ATTANASIO and CLAIRE RUSH, Associated Press MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — Washington state was under a state of emergency Thursday from a barrage of torrential rain that has sent rivers flowing over their banks, caused a mudslide to …

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Googoosh was one of Iran’s most famous women, a child star who grew up to become a bona fide pop culture phenomenon. She released hit albums, starred in acclaimed films and saw women style their …

By DAVID KLEPPER, BEN FINLEY and STEPHEN GROVES, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators for the first time are questioning military leaders over President Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard in American cities, an extraordinary move by the White …

Let’s face it, winter in Southern California isn’t as chilly as the rest of the country, but that doesn’t mean we don’t want that cozy, warm feeling we get from sipping a hot beverage this season. Coffee may get all …

By JOSH FUNK and MARK VANCLEAVE, Associated Press RANDOLPH, Minn. (AP) — When Donald Trump promised new tariffs while running for president, Gene Stehly worried that trade disputes would jeopardize his international sales of corn, soybeans and wheat. Related Articles …

Few things could be worse than ending up in jail; few jobs tougher than guarding the incarcerated. They’re troubled, they’re in trouble, and many are mentally ill and/or addicted to drugs and alcohol, coming down. As UCLA scholar Terence Keel …

GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A federal judge in Maryland ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from immigration detention on Thursday while his legal challenge against his deportation moves forward. Related Articles Climate change is straining Alaska’s Arctic. A new mining road …