In Brazil, California's Governor Gavin Newsom made waves at the UN climate talks. He criticized the U. S. for skipping the event, calling it a big mistake. Newsom, who might run for president in 2028, was the most senior U. S. official there. He said the U. S. is missing out on big opportunities by not taking climate change seriously. Newsom pointed out that while t...
In a surprising twist, two baseball managers have made history by winning the Manager of the Year award for the second year in a row. Stephen Vogt of the Cleveland Guardians and Pat Murphy of the Milwaukee Brewers both secured their spots at the top again this year. Vogt, who is only 41 years old, has quickly become a rising star in the baseball world. He led his te...
The New York Giants' journey under Brian Daboll was a rollercoaster of expectations and disappointments. Daboll's arrival in 2022 brought a fresh motto: "smart, tough, and dependable. " Yet, the team's performance told a different story. With a record of 20-40-1 over three and a half seasons, the Giants became known for their losses rather than their wins. The phrase...
Greg Bovino, a top official with U. S. Customs and Border Protection, is reportedly on the move from Chicago soon. This news comes as no surprise, given the recent controversy surrounding his actions during a protest in the city's Little Village neighborhood. Back in October, Bovino found himself in hot water after a video surfaced showing him throwing a gas caniste...
A big recall is underway for ByHeart's organic baby formula. This comes after a number of babies got sick with infant botulism. The recall now covers all of their products, not just a few batches. Fifteen babies in twelve states have fallen ill since August. All of them were given ByHeart formula. The babies were all hospitalized, but thankfully, no deaths have been...
The Dominican Republic faced a massive power outage that left nearly 11 million people in the dark. The blackout struck during the busy afternoon hours, causing chaos on the roads and bringing business to a halt. The problem started with a failure in the power grid's transmission system, but the exact cause remains unknown. The outage triggered a chain reaction, shu...
A popular Starbucks in California's Downtown Disney is now closed. This is not because of a lack of customers, but because the workers decided to walk out. They are protesting for better pay and working conditions. The workers are part of a union called Starbucks Workers United. They want fair pay, better schedules, and an end to what they call "union-busting. " Thi...
Sally Kirkland, a versatile actress known for her bold roles and activism, passed away at 84. She was found unresponsive in a hospice in Palm Springs, California. Friends set up a GoFundMe to help with her medical bills after she suffered multiple injuries and infections. Kirkland's career spanned over six decades, with notable roles in "The Sting, " "Anna, " and "B...
California is in for a wild ride this week as a powerful atmospheric river storm makes its way through the state. This storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and even some snow to the mountains. The storm is expected to hit Northern California on Wednesday and move down to Southern California by Thursday, where it could stick around until Saturday. The...
The government shutdown messed up flights for many. Commercial airlines saw delays and cancellations. But private jets? They had a great month. More people flew private in October than in years. Over 245, 000 private jet trips happened. That's a big jump from last year. Florida, Texas, and California were the busiest spots. Private jet companies saw a lot of new cu...