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Dec 20 2024POLITICS

Democrats: Rebuilding Trust with Poor and Working Class

Since January, the new Congress will have Republicans in charge of the White House, Senate, and House. Democrats need to ask themselves: Why are we in this position? The truth is, Democrats have lost trust with poor and working people for over a decade. Winning elections isn't enough if we can't kee

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Democrats and DOGE: A New Alliance Against Waste?

Elon Musk's mom, Maye, is excited to see Democrats showing interest in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). She believes it's a step in the right direction to tackle the big problems in government like waste and overspending. Even though she used to be a Democrat, she's glad to see some p

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Dec 19 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Magic on Stage: Holiday Shows and Concerts in the Bay Area This Weekend

This weekend, the Bay Area is buzzing with holiday entertainment. From classic tales to unique concerts, there's something for everyone. One must-see is the African-American Shakespeare Company's twist on "Cinderella, " which celebrates African American culture and female empowerment. Meanwhile, the

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Bus & Truck Collide in South El Monte: 12 Hurt

Wednesday dawned tragically in South El Monte with a Metro bus and a lumber-loaded truck crashing near the 168 Ace Lumber & Supply store. The collision, occurring at the intersection of Rosemead Boulevard and Klingerman Street, left 12 people injured. Among them, one victim's condition was deemed cr

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Dec 19 2024BUSINESS

Breweries in Transition: Closures, Changes, and New Opportunities

The craft beer scene in Colorado saw some significant shifts in 2024. Several breweries, like Grandma's House and Fiction Beer, called it quits due to burnout and tough market conditions. Rising costs and increased competition made it hard for many small breweries to stay afloat. However, there's a

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Dec 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

Exploring the Power of Distributional RL in Multi-Agent Cooperation

Imagine a game where multiple players must work together to achieve a common goal. This is similar to what happens in multi-agent systems, but with a twist. Instead of just focusing on the average outcome, these systems consider the whole range of possible outcomes. This approach is called Distribut

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Gov. Beshear: Democrats, Focus on Needs, Not Politics

In Frankfort, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, known for his statewide victories in a conservative state, urged Democrats to shift their focus from political squabbles to everyday issues that matter to people. Beshear believes Democrats should prioritize creating good-paying jobs, improving healthcar

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Why Some Delta 737-900ERs Don't Have In-Flight Movies

Picture this: you're about to board a Delta flight, excited for the movie selection, but bummer! Not all Delta 737-900ERs have screens. That's right, out of Delta's 163 737-900ERs, 33 former Lion Air planes are taking a rain check on in-flight entertainment. Back in 2021, Delta snapped up these plan

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Did Democracy and Christianity Grow Up Together?

David French, a long-time evangelical and political conservative, has been reflecting on American democracy and the part Christianity plays in it. He was taken aback by how strongly white evangelicals supported Donald Trump. He's been pondering if our democracy could falter without Christianity's in

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

How Americans Feel About Trump: A Split View

A new poll from Reuters/Ipsos shows that barely half of Americans have a positive opinion of President-elect Trump. Only 41% of those surveyed saw Trump favorably, while 55% had an unfavorable view. This comes as Trump prepares to start his second term next month, after defeating Vice President Harr

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