Fireworks, heat and drought make this July 4th a recipe for wildfires
Across the United States, the sky will be erupting with fireworks on July 4, 2026, and the days around it as America ... Read More
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Colorado wildfires: Trio of uncontained fires in western part of the state consume nearly 50,000 acres, trigger evacuations
DENVER — Three wildfires burning in western Colorado have consumed nearly 50,000 acres — roughly 78 square miles — and killed three firefighters, according to the responding agencies.
“Critical fire weather ...Read more
Heat dome could push NYC temperatures to over 100 this week
NEW YORK — City temperatures are expected to grow hotter by the day before hitting triple digits later this week.
The National Weather Service is calling for a high of 88 degrees Tuesday. The mercury will reach the mid-...Read more
California leaders cheer Supreme Court ballot ruling while eyeing other ways to speed count
California officials cheered a U.S. Supreme Court ruling Monday that allows states to continue counting mail ballots postmarked by election day but received in the days after — calling it a win for voter participation ...Read more
Veda Pierce, LA's most odious monster, dead at 98
LOS ANGELES — From the beginning, Mildred vowed that her daughter Veda would have all the things this newly blossoming post-war suburban paradise could offer.
They lived in a charming Spanish Colonial house in Glendale,...Read more
Nancy Pelosi's next challenge: Building a nonpartisan democracy institute at UC Berkeley
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, who has served nearly 40 years in Congress to become one of its most influential power brokers, on Monday announced who she will take on when she leaves office in January: University of California, ...Read more
Colorado Supreme Court rejects congressional redistricting ballot measures in blow to Democrats' 2028 plans
DENVER — The Colorado Supreme Court rejected multiple proposed ballot measures Monday that would have asked voters to redraw the state’s electoral maps for the 2028 election to give Democrats an advantage in seven of ...Read more
Tech firms ax hundreds of Bay Area jobs as cuts this year outpace 2025
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Job cuts for the Bay Area tech industry so far in 2026 have greatly outstripped last year’s pace, a gap that has widened in the wake of fresh layoffs for the region’s critical yet unsteady tech ...Read more
Corn drops with USDA set to show biggest US supply since 1988
Corn tumbled as traders looked past potential crop stress from the building heat dome to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report due Tuesday that’s expected to show the largest American stockpile since 1988.
The agency...Read more
Evan Ramstad: Swirl of mega-IPOs might catch some investors by surprise
This is the summer of the mega-IPO, a flood of new stock listings after years of drought.
Mine is not a personal finance column, but there’s never been a moment quite like this. The opportunity to invest at a relatively...Read more
Meghan Markle has reasons other than security 'psychodrama' for skipping UK trip, reports say
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s claims that they were suddenly told, “at the eleventh hour,” that they wouldn’t get the police protection they want while they and their children visit the United Kingdom has been ...Read more
Supreme Court turns away Alan Dershowitz's defamation suit against CNN
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday turned away Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz's defamation suit against CNN, refusing to reconsider the high bar for press freedom set in the New York Times vs. Sullivan case....Read more
Supreme Court rules Trump may fire heads of independent agencies, but not the Federal Reserve
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday gave President Donald Trump new power to fire the heads of most independent agencies created by Congress — but not the Federal Reserve.
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. ...Read more
Supreme Court stops Trump's removal of Fed board member but allows other agency firings
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump’s effort to remove Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook on Monday, even as the justices expanded presidential power to remove members of the Federal...Read more
John Oliver scores 'juicy' role in 3-episode 'General Hospital' arc
John Oliver’s bid to score a “juicy” role on long-running soap “General Hospital” has finally coming to fruition, in the form of a three-episode gig for the “Last Week Tonight” host and writer.
The 23-time ...Read more
Former NFL star Chris Johnson reveals devastating ALS diagnosis
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson has been diagnosed with ALS and has lost the ability to speak.
The 40-year-old sportsman was diagnosed with the progressive neurogenerative disorder last year, after showing certain ...Read more
Prince Harry 'exploring every option' to bring kids to the UK
Prince Harry is "exploring every option" to bring his children to the UK next week.
The Duke of Sussex - who lives in California - was said to have been reconsidering plans for wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and their ...Read more
Prince William credits Queen Elizabeth for 'love of teatime'
Prince William has praised the late Queen Elizabeth for giving him a "love of teatime" which he "never knew [he] needed".
The 44-year-old royal has recorded a short video for a digital memorial to his late grandmother, ...Read more
Scott Eastwood blasts 'shocking' on-set behaviour
Scott Eastwood has slammed the "shocking behaviour" he has seen from fellow Hollywood stars.
The 40-year-old actor thinks some people have been famous for "too long" and it has resulted in a lack of accountability and a ...Read more
Dame Joanna Lumley reveals how she will celebrate 40th wedding anniversary
Dame Joanna Lumley is planning a "dream" holiday for her 40th wedding anniversary later this year.
The Absolutely Fabulous star - who turned 80 in May - will mark another major milestone in October when she celebrates ...Read more
James Norton to star in Hamlet
James Norton is "pretty terrified" about playing Hamlet.
The House of the Dragon star is set to take on the titular role in Thomas Ostermeier's upcoming production of the William Shakespeare classic, which will open in ...Read more
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