By FATIMA HUSSEIN and ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s Justice Department has disbanded a Biden-era program aimed at seizing the assets of Russian oligarchs as a means to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Related Articles …
Trump’s Justice Department ends Biden-era task force aimed at seizing assets of Russian oligarchs Read MoreBy Bernard J. Wolfson | KFF Health News For more than a decade, Kaiser Permanente has been under the microscope for shortcomings in mental health care, even as it is held in high esteem on the medical side. In 2013, …
Kaiser back in hot seat over mental health care, but it’s not just a KP issue Read MoreFor the first time since Baseball America started its annual preseason farm system rankings in 1984, the Boston Red Sox have claimed the No. 1 spot. The club still features three of the top 15 prospects in Major League Baseball …
Red Sox Mark Shocking Organizational Milestone Read MoreFormer New York Giants and current Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daniel Jones is at the center of plenty of trade talk during this offseason, because he’s one of the few veterans who could be on the market for a 2025-26 run. …
Ex-Giants QB Daniel Jones Predicted to Land ‘Marriage That Makes Sense’ Read MoreThe Los Angeles Lakers are now a title contender this season after they acquired a center as a follow-up move to the Luka Doncic trade, Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’ Connor believes. “The Lakers have entered the NBA Finals conversation. Mark …
Lakers ‘Enter NBA Finals Conversation’ After Shocking Center Trade: Analyst Read MoreBy LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Three people with a muscle-destroying disease destined to worsen got a little stronger – able to stand and walk more easily – when an implanted device zapped their spinal cord. On …
A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better Read MoreBy MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Patients who use smartphone apps to manage their diabetes could face serious health problems if they miss notifications needed to control their blood sugar, U.S. health officials warned. Related Articles Health | …
Patients using diabetes apps can miss critical alerts. Here’s how to make sure you’re getting them Read MoreBy ERIC OLSON, AP Sports Writer The NCAA changed its participation policy for transgender athletes on Thursday, limiting competition in women’s sports to athletes assigned female at birth only. The move came one day after President Donald Trump signed an …
NCAA changes transgender policy to limit women’s competition to athletes assigned female at birth Read MorePGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said he met with President Donald Trump at the White House this week as the tour moves closer to finalizing a long-sought investment deal with the Saudi Arabian backers of rival LIV Golf. Monahan said …
Trump and Jay Monahan meet at White House as PGA Tour deal with Saudis gets closer Read MoreNone of the 49 people detained after a raid on a makeshift nightclub in Adams County are facing criminal charges, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Rocky Mountain Division. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | ICE raids hit apartment …
Feds not pursuing charges in Adams County warehouse raid Read MoreThe Blackhawks have lost to last year’s two Stanley Cup finalists in consecutive games, and national TV analysts have sharply criticized teenage star Connor Bedard during both games. During the first intermission Saturday against the Panthers, ABC/ESPN analyst Mark Messier …
Connor Bedard shouldn’t be exempt from criticism, but the criticism needs context Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes Kate Cassidy never expected to lose Liam Payne like she did. Ahead of his unexpected death, Liam’s girlfriend had been with him in South America. She publicly mourned Liam, but has seemingly withdrawn from public posts …
Kate Cassidy Mourns Liam Payne, Reveals His State of Mind Ahead of Tragic Death Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes A new book by journalist and royal expert Tom Quinn contains a number of shocking allegations about the royal family. But in their usual fashion, the British tabloid press has opted to overlook most of the …
Meghan Markle Had a ‘Messiah Complex,’ Appeared to Be ‘Flirting’ … Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes Madison LeCroy is pregnant! Very recently, we reported on Madison’s plans for baby #2. At the time, she had not confirmed anything except her desire to grow her family. Now, that has changed. Madison LeCroy and …
Madison LeCroy is Pregnant! ‘I’m Ecstatic’ Read MoreFr. Febin Barose can’t wait to see the Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center open again. (Photo by Jarret Liotta) The Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center sanctuary is about ready to receive visitors. (Photo by Jarret Liotta) The burned laundry …
A month after the Eaton fire broke out, a Sierra Madre religious retreat is reopening, ‘with hope’ Read MoreBy LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Three people with a muscle-destroying disease destined to worsen got a little stronger – able to stand and walk more easily – when an implanted device zapped their spinal cord. On …
A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better Read MoreSANTA ANITA LEADERS (Through Sunday) Jockeys / Wins Juan Hernandez / 26 Flavien Prat / 24 Umberto Rispoli / 18 Hector Berrios / 15 Tiago Pereira / 11 Trainers / Wins Bob Baffert / 15 Mark Glatt / 12 Jeff …
Horse racing notes: Truly Quality puts win streak on the line at Santa Anita Read MoreTuesday was Transit Equity Day, when rides on public transit around Southern California were free. Why? Feb. 4 was the birthdate of Rosa Parks, the Black woman who in 1955 was told to give up her bus seat for a …
Burgers, murals, stairs and coffee enliven Transit Equity Day in LA Read MoreBy MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Patients who use smartphone apps to manage their diabetes could face serious health problems if they miss notifications needed to control their blood sugar, U.S. health officials warned. Related Articles Health | …
Patients using diabetes apps can miss critical alerts. Here’s how to make sure you’re getting them Read MoreA man is in custody on Thursday on suspicion of fatally shooting his wife in Encino on Wednesday, according to authorities. Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department arrived to the 5100 block of Hesperia Avenue, in a residential area …
Husband arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting wife in Encino Read MoreA month ago, fans trying to pick winners at Santa Anita might have been unsure what to make of a horse like Almost Snow, a 5-year-old gelding entered in a low-level sprint on Friday. Almost Snow has achieved all of …
Horse racing column: Santa Anita’s new horses pose a challenge for bettors Read MoreLegendary rock band Foreigner will headline the Grand Prix of Long Beach‘s Saturday night concert this year, bringing an iconic act to the stage for the 50th anniversary of the city’s biggest annual event. The concert will take place in …
Foreigner to headline Grand Prix of Long Beach’s Saturday night concert Read MoreOne of the reported initial concerns of the Golden State Warriors in trading for Jimmy Butler is his personality fit in the locker room, especially with Draymond Green. Before the Warriors pulled off the trade after their Kevin Durant talks …
Draymond Green Addresses Locker Room Concerns With Jimmy Butler Read MoreTaylor Swift gets a lot of attention and seems to be in the spotlight everywhere she goes. It’s no wonder, seeing that she’s one of the most popular musicians in the world and is one of the most famous faces …
Taylor Swift Has Surprise Request Ahead of Super Bowl Read MoreThe Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to be active ahead of the March 7 trade deadline, and they are linked to a defenseman. Toronto will look to add a center, but upgrading the blue line is key. The Athletic’s Jonas …
$8 Million Defenseman Called Top Trade Target for Maple Leafs Read MoreOn Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs have a chance to make NFL history. With a win over the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles, the Chiefs will become the first team in the 59-year history of the Super Bowl to win three …
Patriots Malcolm Butler Offers New Insight Into Infamous Super Bowl 52 Benching Read MoreThe San Francisco 49ers have a major priority this offseason in securing a contract extension for quarterback Brock Purdy. As the team looks to solidify its future and remain competitive, ensuring key players are locked in for the long term …
George Kittle Makes Major Announcement About Future with 49ers Read MoreThe Las Vegas Raiders hurt their chances of being able to land one of the top quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft after winning two of their last three games. Instead of having the No. 1 pick, they now have …
Raiders Predicted to Trade for 37-TD QB in Blockbuster Deal Read MoreIf we were at a junior high school dance, the Washington Commanders would be the person everybody wants to slow dance with. Even in the ultimate team sport, all those potential dance partners are waiting to see if the Commanders …
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Delivers Message Ahead of Free Agency Read MoreThe Cleveland Cavaliers were in the Motor City on Wednesday, February 5, to take on the Detroit Pistons. While many eyes were on Pistons star Cade Cunningham, a newly christened NBA All-Star, towards the end of the game, it was …
NBA Star, One of the ‘Nicest Guys,’ Ejected After Nasty Incident Read MoreThe Detroit Red Wings are in the hunt for a playoff spot and could be buyers ahead of the March 7 trade deadline. Heading into the deadline, the Red Wings are likely to look to add a defenseman as the …
Red Wings Linked to 3-Time Stanley Cup Champ to Bolster Blue Line Read MoreBy AMY TAXIN SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The former interpreter for Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani is expected to be sentenced Thursday for bank and tax fraud after he stole nearly $17 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers player’s …
Baseball star Ohtani’s ex-interpreter to appear in court for sentencing in betting case Read MoreOAKLAND — Attorneys for former Mayor Sheng Thao and her alleged co-conspirators charged in a blockbuster felony bribery case said Thursday they will need to sift through hundreds of thousands of files in a discovery process that is expected to …
Oakland federal cases against Sheng Thao, Duong family to involve reams of evidence, prosecutors say Read MoreYong Wu has opened an omakase outpost in downtown Redwood City, after a decade spent on the Bay’s high-end omakase sushi restaurant scene. The restaurant is named Sushi Ai — Ai means love in Chinese and Japanese. Sushi Ai owners …
New Redwood City restaurant: Young omakase chef debuts Sushi Ai Read MoreBay Area Home Report 968 Grosvenor Place – Google Street View The historic property located in the 900 block of Grosvenor Place in Oakland was sold on Nov. 1, 2024. The $1,775,000 purchase price works out to $1,096 per square …
Single family residence sells for $1.8 million in Oakland Read MoreA splashy new book that quotes palace staffers on their insights into the British royal family reveals that Kate Middleton actually found Meghan Markle “delightful” when the American TV actor first began dating Prince Harry. Both Kate and Prince William …
Meghan Markle thought Prince Harry was a ‘billionaire’ when she married into the royal family Read MoreBerkeley Repertory Theatre’s world-premiere staging of “The Thing About Jellyfish” is really two kinds of plays fused into one. The first is a touching drama, adapted by Keith Bunin from Ali Benjamin’s 2015 novel of the same name, about a …
Review: ‘Jellyfish’ at Berkeley Rep is really 2 plays that eventually connect Read MoreThe clock has struck noon, and the Warriors have put their pencils down. Wednesday night’s dramatic acquisition of Heat star Jimmy Butler is the one transaction the Warriors made. And it was a big one. The Warriors sent out a …
Warriors enter Jimmy Butler business, keep Looney, Payton as deadline passes Read MoreFourth of July is still six months away, but Cupertino leaders already are debating whether to bring back a popular fireworks display that got cancelled last year due a multi-million dollar budget deficit. In 2023, the California Department of Tax …
Cupertino City Council considers bringing back Fourth of July firework show Read MoreThe draft for the NBA All-Star game in its new format will be held live at 3:30 p.m. PT on the TNT pregame show Thursday, Feb. 6. For the first time ever, the game will feature a mini-tournament with four …
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