Chancellor Rachel Reeves made growth the new Labour government’s “national mission” in a speech at the Treasury today. After the socialist leadership of Jeremy Corbyn, Labour under Keir Starmer has been “rebuilt as a business-friendly centrist party”, said Philip Aldrick …
How conservative is Labour? Read MoreThe literary legacy of Alice Munro threatens to be overshadowed by claims that she stood by her husband after learning he sexually abused one of her daughters. The Nobel laureate’s estranged youngest daughter, Andrea Robin Skinner, made the allegations in …
The Alice Munro claims rocking the literary world Read MoreBy JOCELYN GECKER | Associated Press Americans are increasingly skeptical about the value and cost of college, with most saying they feel the U.S. higher education system is headed in the “wrong direction,” according to a new poll. Related Articles …
Is college worth it? Poll finds Americans increasingly skeptical Read MoreChris Maurer of Redhouse Studio is working with NASA Ames scientists to revolutionize how we house ourselves in space, using “bio-bricks,” a fusion of fungi mycelium and plant waste. To build a home on Earth, it’s simple: Call Home Depot …
NASA’s fungus could be used to build future homes on the Moon . . . or Mars Read MoreSolar power panels have long seemed an appealing option in California, a state with lots of sunny days that adores its electronic gadgetry and environment, yet is saddled with the highest residential electricity rates in the continental U.S. But how …
Are solar panels a good investment? New Berkeley study offers an answer Read MoreSAN JOSE — South Bay property values have begun to wobble due to a steadily weakening commercial real estate market in the wake of tech layoffs and an office sector that has floundered, a new report shows. The assessed value …
South Bay property values suffer slowing growth as real estate flops Read MoreDEAR TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER: I’m having a problem with a flight refund and need your help. I recently booked a round-trip flight on Aerolineas Argentinas from Miami to Buenos Aires, Argentina. The flight was supposed to depart at 5:15 p.m. I …
Travel Troubleshooter: I tried to cancel my ticket to Argentina. Can you find my refund? Read MoreWe’ve got a Barbie baby on the way! Yes, Margot Robbie is pregnant, and she and husband Tom Ackerley are expecting their very first child! The joyous news comes to us courtesy of a new report from People. While there’s …
Margot Robbie Pregnant: Expecting First Child With Husband Tom Ackerley! Read MoreWhat weighs most heavily on older adults’ minds when it comes to health care? The cost of services and therapies — and their ability to pay. “It’s on our minds a whole lot because of our age and because everything …
Senior living: Lack of affordability tops older Americans’ list of health care worries Read MoreA view from the San Fernando Valley: The Woodland Hills Recreation Center’s pool looks like a cool oasis in the San Fernando Valley on Friday, June 21, 2024, for the first weekend of summer. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los …
Community meetings in the San Fernando Valley, July 8-15 Read MoreLast season, three of the Warriors’ Top 8 scorers were 21 years old or younger: Brandin Podziemski, Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody. The team’s No. 4 rebounder, Trayce Jackson-Davis, was 23. For a team that was good but far from …
Warriors Potential Trade of Stephen Curry ‘Unthinkable’: Ex-NBA Exec Read MoreSeason 29 “Dancing With the Stars” champ Kaitlyn Bristowe recently opened up about her relationship with Shawn Booth. They first met on her season of “The Bachelorette” and got engaged on the show’s finale. Although Bristowe and Booth didn’t end …
DWTS Champ Speaks Out About Ex 6 Years After Their Shocking Split Read MoreFormer “American Idol” judge Ellen DeGeneres has canceled a number of stops on her “Ellen’s Last Stand… Up” tour. The comedian has canceled four tour stops without any explanation. On the Ticketmaster website, dates in Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, and …
Former ‘American Idol’ Judge Abruptly Cancels Upcoming Shows Read MoreKansas City Chiefs wide receiver Richie James had career-low numbers during his first season with the Chiefs. But according to a post by James on X, formerly Twitter, it made sense given the investments around him on offense. “Love playing …
Chiefs WR Sets Record Straight on Lack of Production: ‘It Is a Business’ Read MoreThe Miami Heat remain in an enviable position in the NBA. They have a young star big man to whom they’ve committed—Bam Adebayo—as well as a young scorer (Tyler Herro) and a star-caliber two-way wing (Jimmy Butler). That’s the foundation, …
Heat ‘Desperation’ Trade for $160 Million Star Would Require Help of ‘Nemesis’ Read MoreBy Will Wade and Brian Wingfield | Bloomberg Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Texas coast early Monday, bringing heavy rains and life-threatening storm surge after churning across the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. Related Articles Crashes and …
Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas; flash flooding expected Read MoreMore than 70 minors were detained at the SouthBay Pavilion Mall on Saturday evening after a disturbance involving hundreds of juveniles, authorities said, and two youths accused of throwing fireworks at police were arrested. Deputies were sent to the mall …
More than 70 teens detained after disturbance at California mall Read MoreHey! I’m Darwin! Seeking an adorably dorky biologist kitty? Adopt me and let’s study the world together! My playful spirit and energy make every day an exciting expedition. I love chasing feather toys, climbing to new heights and discovering hidden …
East Bay pets of the week for July 12 Read MoreOctavio Solis’ richly imagined “Mother Road” combines his lyrical poetry into a captivating play which runs through July 21 at Berkeley Rep’s Peet’s Theatre. The story reverses the migration in John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath” with the last living …
Curtain Calls: Berkeley Rep sets stage for reverse migration to ‘Grapes of Wrath’ Read MoreFor Brentwood’s Denise Nickolas, it was just another day as a single mom with two kids. But for her son, CJ, now 22, those days still inspire him. He remembers his mom working all day as a nurse and running …
How East Bay taekwondo fighter CJ Nickolas became a gold medal contender at the Paris Olympics Read MoreEditor’s note: First in a series previewing the Broncos’ position groups entering training camp. Today, quarterbacks. On the roster (three): Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson How many on the 53? Likely two, outside chance for three. Most impactful …
Broncos position preview: Can rookie Bo Nix prove he’s ready to be Sean Payton’s quarterback in training camp? Read MoreI live by the philosophy of trying almost anything once. I’ve ticked paragliding in Peru, cliff jumping in Kaua’i and driving a motorcycle in Colorado off my bucket list. But I’ll admit that the idea of hiking in the woods …
I hiked with nudists at a Colorado campground. Here’s how you can, too. Read MoreTWIN LAKES — For decades, a beloved pond on the outskirts of town served as a quiet thinking and fishing spot for locals and an oft-photographed stop for road-tripping tourists hoping to capture Colorado’s rugged beauty. Photos of the pond, …
A beloved Colorado mountain pond has been reduced to mud. Is a luxury developer at fault? Read MoreAt RedLine, Darrell Anderson’s “Risk & Change” The exhibition “Risk & Change,” at RedLine, looks back at the career of Darrell Anderson. (Ray Mark Rinaldi, Special to The Denver Post) Walking into this career retrospective of artist Darrell Anderson’s work …
3 art exhibitions to see right now in Denver Read MoreWhen the city council in Cortez seated its first pregnant councilwoman a couple of years ago, the seven-member body scrambled to provide arrangements for mother and baby. “We set up a room in case we needed to stop the meeting …
Colorado No. 1 in share of women leading at the municipal level Read MoreThe bat hit the ball with a solid whack, sending runners scurrying. The men on the field quickly determined which teammate could make the play and cheered him on. The ball bounced into his hands. The runners halted. They’d scored …
Don’t understand cricket? Here’s a primer, with help from Colorado teams Read MoreAfter years of undersupply, metro Denver’s housing market is experiencing a surge in listings that has brought counts to levels not seen since the fall of 2013, according to a monthly update from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors. Buyers …
Sales slump is boosting home inventory Read MoreColorado’s Medicaid program now covers doula care for all pregnant and postpartum members, but advocates don’t expect to see an immediate improvement in maternal health. Doulas aren’t medical providers, but provide support during pregnancy, birth and the weeks that follow. …
Medicaid now covers doulas for pregnant and postpartum Coloradans Read MoreBy Will Wade and Brian Wingfield | Bloomberg Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Texas coast early Monday, bringing heavy rains and life-threatening storm surge after churning across the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. Related Articles Crashes and …
Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas; flash flooding expected Read MoreMore than 70 minors were detained at the SouthBay Pavilion Mall on Saturday evening after a disturbance involving hundreds of juveniles, authorities said, and two youths accused of throwing fireworks at police were arrested. Deputies were sent to the mall …
More than 70 teens detained after disturbance at California mall Read MoreFor Brentwood’s Denise Nickolas, it was just another day as a single mom with two kids. But for her son, CJ, now 22, those days still inspire him. He remembers his mom working all day as a nurse and running …
How East Bay taekwondo fighter CJ Nickolas became a gold medal contender at the Paris Olympics Read MoreThe Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby are close to finalizing a new contract, according to multiple sources briefed on the negotiations. The sources spoke to The Athletic’s Rob Rossi, who reported both sides are”closing in on a new contract” on …
Penguins & Sidney Crosby ‘Closing In On a New Contract’: Report Read MoreLindsay Hubbard doesn’t care what her ex, Carl Radke, thinks of her surprise pregnancy news. On July 4, 2024, the 37-year-old “Summer House” star revealed she is expecting a baby with her new boyfriend. Hubbard’s baby news comes less than one …
Lindsay Hubbard Says Carl Radke’s Reaction to Her Surprise Pregnancy Isn’t Her ‘Problem’ Read MoreFor the first time in 13 years, Stephen Curry is preparing to take an NBA court without the promise of suiting up with Klay Thompson. Sure, they’ve played games without each other plenty of times—Thompson did miss two full seasons …
Warriors’ Stephen Curry Sounds off on Klay Thompson Departure Read MoreJackie Goldschneider thinks the cast of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” is in danger of permanently destroying the show. The Bravo star, who appears in a “friend of” role for season 14, spoke out about the toxicity of the long-running reality …
RHONJ Star Says ‘Toxic’ Cast Destroyed the Show in Season 14 Read MoreThe Toronto Maple Leafs have done most of their offseason work already but they still have to fix a lack of talented depth at the center position. According to Jonas Siegel of The Athletic, that could prove to be a …
Insider Thinks Maple Leafs ‘Lack Ammunition’ to Improve Roster Read MoreToday is Monday, July 8, the 190th day of 2024. There are 176 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 8, 2018, divers rescued four of the 12 boys who’d been trapped in a flooded cave …
Today in History: July 8, Thai cave rescue Read MoreToday is Monday, July 8, the 190th day of 2024. There are 176 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 8, 2018, divers rescued four of the 12 boys who’d been trapped in a flooded cave …
Today in History: July 8, Thai cave rescue Read MoreDEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for 34 years. Seven years ago, we retired to a little town on the Oregon coast. I love the ocean and the area we are living in. There is so much …
Dear Abby: I’m going stir crazy as my retired husband watches news 24/7 Read MoreAfter reading “Tyranny of the Minority: Why American Democracy Reached the Breaking Point” by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, I am more certain that Ald. Debra Silverstein’s push for education in reporting hate incidents is a thinly veiled attempt to …
Criticism of Israel and pro-Palestinian rallies shouldn’t be called ‘hate incidents’ Read More