Usa new news - Part 13

CFP opening-round reaction: Higher seeds dominate, format changes needed and how Tennessee’s loss helps the little guys

Six reactions to the inaugural opening round of the College Football Playoff … 1. The first on-campus playoff games in college football history resulted in the following score: Home teams 145, visitors 68. Average margin of victory: 19.3 points. Four …

Prince and The Clash head list of 2025 Grammy Lifetime Achievement honorees

The Clash and the late Prince head the list of artists who will be honored with Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Awards one day before the 2025 edition of the Grammy Awards. Related Articles Music | Kehlani shares how taking risks …

California judge issues rare acquittal of pair in securities fraud case

A federal judge in San Diego has acquitted two businessmen who were charged with securities fraud, ruling prosecutors failed to come up with convincing evidence against the pair, who were among four men charged with allegedly running an illegal pump-and-dump …

Flu surges in US as vaccinations lag, and here’s where COVID, RSV infections are climbing

By MIKE STOBBE | Associated Press NEW YORK — The US flu season is underway, with cases surging across much of the country, health officials said Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted sharp increases in several measures, …

California school superintendent asked to resign amid transgender athletes controversy

More than 200 people attended an emotional Riverside school board meeting as the community clashed over the rights of transgender students and free speech on campus while many called for Superintendent Renee Hill to quit. Demands for Hill’s resignation at …

UCSC, other campuses resolve Gaza protest discrimination complaints from Jewish, Muslim students

By JOCELYN GECKER | Associated Press The U.S. Department of Education said Friday it has reached an agreement with the University of California system resolving complaints from Jewish and Muslim students of discrimination and harassment during protests last spring over …

As we enter the shortest days of the year here’s the history of light bulbs

Bright ideas Saturday, December 21 is the shortest day of the year so we thought it would be a good time to appreciate the history of light bulbs. RELATED: Livermore’s 123-year-old Centennial Lightbulb glows up We walk into a dark room …

Top 10 new theme park attractions in the U.S. for 2025

It’s never too early to look ahead at what’s on tap for next year and 2025 is already shaping up as a good year for roller coaster enthusiasts, thrill ride junkies and theme park fanatics in the United States. Consider …

The California sheriff has firmly rebuffed the county’s latest immigration policy. Now what?

A rare showdown is taking shape between the county Board of Supervisors and the sheriff over barring cooperation with federal immigration authorities in the jails, a clash that’s emerging weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes office for a second term …

CFP opening-round reaction: Higher seeds dominate, format changes needed and how Tennessee’s loss helps the little guys

Six reactions to the inaugural opening round of the College Football Playoff … 1. The first on-campus playoff games in college football history resulted in the following score: Home teams 145, visitors 68. Average margin of victory: 19.3 points. Four …

Embrace the spirit of the holiday season

As we enter into Christmas week, the holiday season is peaking. And as many gather with family and friends around the Christmas tree, it shouldn’t be forgotten that it truly is a joyous holiday season. Because this time of year …

Trump’s call to bust budget cap fiscally irresponsible

If the fight over Congress’ continuing resolution is any indication, the incoming Republican-controlled body likely will be defined by chaos. Republican lawmakers, who cling to a razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives, will likely just wait for directions from …

What you need to know about volunteering after retirement

Q. I recently retired as a customer service specialist in the healthcare industry. I loved my work, the connection to people and feeling I made a difference. I have been slow to look for volunteer work. When I finally decided …

Celtics Payton Pritchard Drops Unfiltered Message For Armchair 3-Point Critics

The Boston Celtics won the 2023-2024 NBA championship by relying on the 3-point shot. The Celtics led the NBA in 3-point attempts and 3-points shots made while placing second in 3-point shooting percentage. As defending champions, the Celtics 3-point shooting …

Linebacker Patrick Queen Calls Out Steelers Defense After Consecutive Losses

The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t have much time to do anything but move on to the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs after falling to the Baltimore Ravens on December 21. But Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen did have time to be highly …

NFL Hands Down 5-Figure Fine After Punishing Hit on Giants QB Tommy DeVito

It’s been a brutal couple of months for the New York Giants, who have not won a game since October 6. And although Week 15 against the Baltimore Ravens wasn’t necessarily rock bottom, it was another punishing loss for an …

Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority seeks volunteers

The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority is looking for a few good residents to join its 2025 Volunteer Cohort. Volunteers can take on a variety of roles to help advance the authority’s mission to care for open spaces and …

Repairing shepherd skulls and broken camel necks: How a Bay Area community restored one of the area’s most unique Christmas traditions

EL CERRITO — For the 75th year, an empty hillside off Moeser Lane will once again be transformed into a luminous symbol of peace, community and interdenominational holiday cheer — but this time, with something extra. Related Articles Local News …

Oregon’s Dana Altman, Stanford’s Kyle Smith reflect on renewal of old Pac-12 rivalry in San Jose

SAN JOSE — Stanford and Oregon aren’t members of the Pac-12 Conference anymore. But for one Saturday night in San Jose, the two longtime Pacific Coast rivals could play against each other and pretend. “It was just nice,” said Stanford …

Croissanté Bakery brings a taste of France to Los Gatos

Life in Los Gatos is a little more buttery and sweet now that Croissanté owner Sean Kang has opened an additional location of his popular bakery and coffee shop. Related Articles Restaurants, Food and Drink | ‘Like a family’: Big …

Travis Kelce ‘Can’t Wait’ to ‘Hang Up His Boots’ and Retire After Marrying Taylor Swift, Source Says

<a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/taylor-swift/?swcfpc=1″>Taylor Swift</a> and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/travis-kelce/?swcfpc=1″>Travis Kelce</a> fans can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store for the power couple. Swift and Kelce made waves in 2024 and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-travis-kelces-friends-expect-engagement-announcement-come-soon-year-ends-source-says.html/”>sparked engagement rumors</a> on several occasions. And they have …

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Feel ‘Betrayal’ From Prince William After William’s Latest Move: ‘This Cuts Deep’

Prince Harry and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/meghan-markle/?swcfpc=1″>Meghan Markle</a> have not been on good terms with Prince William for quite some time. The Prince of Wales and his younger brother <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/royal-insider-finally-admits-prince-harry-prince-william-dont-speak.html/”>had a falling out</a> not long after Harry began dating Meghan, …

Government Pressing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Co-Conspirators to ‘Flip,’ Criminal Defense Attorney Reveals

<a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/hip-hop/?swcfpc=1″>Hip-hop</a> mogul <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/sean-diddy-combs-racketeering-charge-unique-attorney-says.html/”>Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared in court on Wednesday</a>, Dec. 18, 2024. Federal agents arrested him in September 2024 on charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. According to a criminal defense …

Jennifer Lopez’s Family Stepping In: Mom and Sisters Spent Daily Time With Her After Ben Affleck Moved Out, Insider Claims

<a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/jennifer-lopez/?swcfpc=1″>Jennifer Lopez</a> and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/ben-affleck/?swcfpc=1″>Ben Affleck</a> continue to work through <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/jennifer-lopez-knows-written-said-amid-ben-affleck-divorce.html/”>their divorce as 2024 ends</a>. The couple tied the knot in 2022, and Jennifer served Ben with divorce papers in August 2024. According to insiders, Jennifer is …

Why Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Purposely Kept Their Wedding ‘Simple’

<a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/gwen-stefani/?swcfpc=1″>Gwen Stefani</a> and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/blake-shelton/?swcfpc=1″>Blake Shelton</a> married in 2021 after they began <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/celebrity-relationships/?swcfpc=1″>dating</a> in 2015. Their wedding took place at the couple’s ranch in Oklahoma. Despite their wealth and celebrity, sources close to the couple said they …

Another Royal Feud Could Be Looming as 4 Major Royals Back Out of Christmas at Sandringham

For years, the only major discussion among royal relationships was Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s estranged relationship with Harry’s father and brother, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/king-charles/”>King Charles</a> and Prince William. Harry and Meghan left the family in 2020, and while they …

Lea Michele Wows in Plunging Satin Dress, ‘Everything’s Coming Up Roses’

Hollywood and Broadway star Lea Michele (Glee, Funny Girl) turned heads this week on the red carpet at the Broadway opening of Gypsy. As seen below, Michele wowed in a stunning navy blue dress with a plunging neckline and thin …

Repairing shepherd skulls and broken camel necks: How a Bay Area community restored one of the area’s most unique Christmas traditions

EL CERRITO — For the 75th year, an empty hillside off Moeser Lane will once again be transformed into a luminous symbol of peace, community and interdenominational holiday cheer — but this time, with something extra. Related Articles Local News …

Oregon’s Dana Altman, Stanford’s Kyle Smith reflect on renewal of old Pac-12 rivalry in San Jose

SAN JOSE — Stanford and Oregon aren’t members of the Pac-12 Conference anymore. But for one Saturday night in San Jose, the two longtime Pacific Coast rivals could play against each other and pretend. “It was just nice,” said Stanford …

How Trump handles the U.S.–Mexico relationship is vital, for the U.S. and California

In response to President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House, much has been written about how this will impact America’s relationship with foreign countries. And while much of the focus has been on relations with NATO, Europe, and China, …

When you’re full of joy and falling (safely) down the staircase

Had I known that “The Waltons” television series was filmed in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, in the small town of Schuyler, a mere two-hour drive from Radford where I went to college, perhaps I would have become a viewer …

Insider: Chiefs Are ‘Potential Landing Spot’ for Recently Cut WR

The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver room is as close to full strength as it will be for the remainder of the season. But that doesn’t mean they won’t keep adding to it. That’s why ESPN’s Adam Schefter named the …

Wife Brittany Reveals Week 16 Meant ‘A Little Extra’ for Her & Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes made playing quarterback on a high ankle sprain look easy throughout Week 16 as the Kansas City Chiefs rolled to a 27-19 win over the Houston Texans and the two-time NFL MVP posted his second best total QBR …

Bills QB Josh Allen Playing Through Significant Injury This Season

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is no stranger to lingering injuries, suffering through nagging bumps and bruises through each of the last two seasons. But it’s a much more significant injury that has been hampering Allen this year, an insider …

Share the Spirit: Beating addiction and finding purpose in life

PITTSBURG — Life has always been challenging for Christopher Stockton. Born into a home where substance abuse and financial hardships were constant struggles, his early years were marred by instability. While living in Phoenix, Arizona, his family constantly moved and …

From the archives: How Oakland A’s legend Rickey Henderson was molded by ‘Billy Ball’

Editor’s note: This story originally published on July 4, 2009. Rickey Henderson died on Friday at 65. He would have turned 66 on Christmas Day. Rickey Henderson has lost track of how many times it has happened. All he knows …

What’s Santa Clara County done since Baby Phoenix’s death a year ago to better protect vulnerable kids?

SAN JOSE — In the year since the shocking fentanyl overdose death of baby Phoenix Castro, Santa Clara County supervisors demanded reforms to its child welfare agency that sent the infant home with her drug-abusing father, and frustrated social workers …

‘Like a family’: Big Daddy Ross’s Cafe to close after 26 years

PITTSBURG — After 26 years of serving hearty breakfasts and warm smiles from its iconic harbor-side location in West Pittsburg, Big Daddy Ross’s Cafe is packing up its aprons and memories for a bittersweet relocation. Related Articles Restaurants, Food and …

Wish Book: How Shine Together saved a young mother’s journey at Stanford

In a brightly colored childcare room in the heart of Stanford University campus, 2-year-old Javier Arellano pushes a star-shaped button on a plastic machine until a steel drum rendition of Brahms’ Lullaby whispers from a hidden speaker on the toy. …

They said it: Not in Kansas anymore

“After I got through the doors the rain went sideways. I turned around and there was a tornado. It was right there, tearing down these branches. It picked up and moved my car, flipped it sideways and backwards against these …