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Winona Fighter has never been a band that’s played it safe. “Punk isn’t just about sound, it’s about doing whatever you want,” lead singer Coco Kinnon shared over a recent phone interview. As the powerhouse behind the Nashville-based pop-punk trio, …

By TIM REYNOLDS San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder, the Spurs announced Thursday. It is a massive blow to …

By STEVE PEOPLES and JOEY CAPPELLETTI TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Some believe the Democratic Party’s next savior is living here, huddled with family, in the relative obscurity of a small city on the shores of Lake Michigan. Related Articles …

Before Ken Rosenthal opened the bakery-cafe that would become Panera Bread, he was a businessman who didn’t know how to cook eggs. Panera Bread founder and Colorado businessman Ken Rosenthal, 81, died on Feb. 14, 2025. (Courtesy of the Rosenthal …

By GEIR MOULSON BERLIN (AP) — German voters go to the polls Sunday to elect a new parliament that will determine how the country is run for the next four years. Related Articles World News | Ex-Spain soccer boss Rubiales …

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday she will propose constitutional reforms aimed at protecting Mexico’s sovereignty after U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration designated six Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. Related Articles World News | …

Every dollar counts, especially during inflationary times. That’s why homebuyers or owners should consider cheaper, adjustable rates when shopping for mortgages. Today, a well-qualified borrower can get an adjustable-rate mortgage or ARM at under 6%, locked in for the first …

TEMPE, Ariz. — When Ron Washington casually mentioned Thursday morning that left-hander Yusei Kikuchi was going to be the Angels’ Opening Day starter, he didn’t seem to think that was much of a revelation. Washington, in fact, said he hadn’t …

By Alex Brown, Stateline.org ISSAQUAH, Wash. — President Donald Trump’s moves to slash the federal workforce have gutted the ranks of wildland firefighters and support personnel, fire professionals warn, leaving communities to face deadly consequences when big blazes arrive this …

The speedy processing of building permit applications is not typically considered a popular political cause. Recent Los Angeles County firestorms may have changed that. Thousands of Angelenos are now desperate to rebuild their homes as quickly as possible. They have …

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the fifth week in a row to its lowest level since late December, a welcome boost for prospective homebuyers in what’s traditionally …

By JUSTIN SPIKE, Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Donald Trump this week falsely blamed Ukraine for starting the war that has cost tens of thousands of Ukrainian lives, causing outrage and alarm in a country that has spent …

By Jaclyn DeJohn In just one year, 5.49 million millennials moved to large U.S. cities. While about 73% of these transplants moved to a big city within their current state of residence, another 19% traversed states to start new—and nearly …

In 2025, California is making significant steps to address the growing concerns over ultra-processed foods, taking a stance to improve public health nutrition. Known for its forward-thinking policies on health and the environment, California is once again leading the way …

By COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate committee voted Thursday to advance Linda McMahon’s nomination to serve as President Donald Trump’s education secretary, bringing her closer to leading an agency the Republican president wants to shut down. Related Articles …

LOS ANGELES — Hearts were in throats throughout Galen Center for a while Wednesday night. JuJu Watkins – the franchise, as far as the USC women’s basketball team is concerned – lay on the floor at one free-throw line as …

Serious problems should be met with serious solutions. We have serious problems, namely a fast-growing debt and a need to extend some tax cuts in an unforgiving environment where interest rates are high and inflation is rising again. Unfortunately, despite …

By BRUCE SCHREINER LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is announcing on Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ultimately ceded ground to the …

By JUSTIN SPIKE KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A planned news conference after talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump’s Ukraine envoy was canceled Thursday as political tensions deepened between the two countries over how to end …

By NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press ROME (AP) — The pope looms so large in everyday Italian life that there are lots of expressions that make light of even a dark event like his death. “A pope dies, they make another,” …

By MATT BROWN and MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration will celebrate Black History Month at the White House on Thursday, preserving a tradition at the same time that President Donald Trump’s executive order ending …

If you think gas prices are high now, just wait till the state takes over the oil refineries.  That’s an option the California Energy Commission is presenting to legislators and other policymakers “to ensure steady gas supplies as oil companies …

Leaders and others at the biggest universities in Southern California are mulling a range of responses to the Department of Education’s new threat to cut federal money to any school that doesn’t end race-specific equity efforts by the end of …

By KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader John Thune teed up a vote this week on a budget plan that sets the stage for a massive boost in defense and border security spending, and leaves a …

By MATT OTT, Associated Press Slightly more Americans applied for jobless benefits last week, but layoffs remained in the same recent healthy range. The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose by 5,000 to 219,000 for the week ending …

Island Packers offers “Winter Whale Watching” excursions through mid-April and departing from Oxnard and Ventura harbors. (Photo courtesy of Island Packers)   EVENTS   Topanga Vintage Market: Find collectibles and other treasures, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 23. Admission $5; free …

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, Associated Press Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart delivered another year of strong sales and profits with its competitive prices an increasingly strong magnet for inflation-weary shoppers, but 2025 appears to come with new challenges in …

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday threw his support behind congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the nation’s capital, saying he approves putting the District of Columbia back under direct federal control. Related Articles National Politics | …

By ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate was set to vote Thursday on whether to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director, a decision that could place him atop the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency despite concerns …

Taco Bell doesn’t usually serve churros, but the fast food giant will be offering them for a limited time. Taco Bell is partnering with Milk Bar on a Birthday Cake Churro. The treat is filled with birthday cake frosting and …

By MOHAMMAD JAHJOUH, WAFAA SHURAFA and MELANIE LIDMAN, Associated Press KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas on Thursday released the bodies of four Israeli hostages, said to include a mother and her two children who have long been feared …

By CHRIS MEGERIAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he likes the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend. …

The National Weather Service issued an updated dense fog advisory at 4:15 a.m. on Thursday in effect until 9 a.m. for Malibu. The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA said, “Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.” “Gusty winds …

Los Angeles County was placed under an updated dense fog advisory by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 4:15 a.m. The advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. According to the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA, “Visibility one quarter mile …

Which Seagate external hard drive is best? We have all heard hundreds of times how important it is to back up our data, yet the majority of us don’t do it often enough. If you have a Seagate external drive available …

Which steak knife set is best? Nothing ruins the chargrilled perfection of a beautifully seared steak faster than a dull knife. The blade grabs and shreds rather than slices, changing the texture of the steak and drying it out with …

Which paella pan is best? Originally from Valencia, a rice-growing region in Spain, paella is a slow-cooked dish of meat, seafood and vegetables that are all simmered with saffron. This deeply flavored culinary masterpiece uses a pan that is wide and …

The timing could not have been better — or worse. The horrendously destructive and deadly Los Angeles wildfires erupted in January just as Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s historic and very controversial overhaul of how insurers calculate premiums was taking effect. On …

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO — The San Juan Hills girls basketball team deployed multiple defensive strategies in its playoff game against Oak Park on Wednesday, but none of them seemed to work. San Juan Hills fell to Oak Park 65-49 in …

LOS ANGELES — The Westchester boys basketball team wasn’t satisfied with just a six-point lead at halftime of its game against Birmingham on Wednesday in the L.A. City Section Open Division quarterfinals. The Comets turned up the heat defensively in …