California wildfires force frantic residents to flee: Slideshow
Fires forced Los Angeles residents to evacuate their homes as high winds and dry conditions fuel multiple wildfires in Southern California.
Myrtle Beach-area neighborhood could get better roads at a cost
The Horry County Council gave second reading approval Tuesday night, Jan. 8, to setting up a special tax district geared toward fixing the roads and drainage issues in the neighborhood just off Burcale Road.
Former St Louis prosecutor Kim Gardner spent hundreds of work hours on nursing degree, scathing audit finds
Former St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner failed “to make her job as circuit attorney her top priority,” according to a report. Republican Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released a 71-page report on Tuesday, as well as
Meta to replace fact-checking program in favor of “community notes”
Meta has announced it is ending its fact-checking program in favor of a ‘community notes’ system, similar to X’s Community Notes. The social media company (which owns Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp) said in a statement: “we’re
President Biden names two new national monuments in California
President Joe Biden has signed a proclamation naming two new national monuments in California, protecting 848,000 acres of land that are of ‘scientific, cultural, ecological, and historical importance.’ The White House said in a statement: “With today’s
Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker signs franchise record five-year, $60M extension
Oakland Athletics’ slugger Brent Rooker has agreed to a five-year, $60 million contract extension with the organization. Sources told ESPN that Rooker’s deal includes a sixth-year vesting option worth $22 million; he was eligible to hit arbitration
Tennessee Titans fire GM Ran Carthon; will retain head coach Brian Callahan
The Tennessee Titans announced on Tuesday that they have fired general manager Ran Carthon after two seasons, after finishing 3-14 this season and earning the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft, set for April 24 to
Seattle police officer fired for fatally hitting graduate student with car
A Seattle police officer who hit and killed a graduate student from India with his vehicle while responding to an overdose call in January 2023 has been fired, Seattle’s interim police chief announced Monday. Interim police chief
Tom Holland and Zendaya are engaged
After rumors began to circulate about the relationship status of actors Tom Holland and Zendaya, TMZ has revealed that the couple are engaged. The news comes after Zendaya stepped out at the 2025 Golden Globes sporting a
See Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot in Disney’s live-action remake of ‘Snow White’
Disney Studios has shared the trailer for its live-action remake of Snow White, featuring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot. Disney posted on X: “The classic story comes to life Experience Disney’s #SnowWhite, only in theaters March 21,