Californians’ have until Election Day on Nov. 4 to make their voices heard on a ballot measure backed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom that would limit Republican representation in Congress in the Golden State. The state joins more than a dozen across the nation pushing to update congressional boundary maps, also known as redistricting. The […]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling a popular blood pressure drug after tests found a potential cancer-causing chemical. Teva Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily pulling more than half a million bottles of prazosin hydrochloride off pharmacy shelves. The medication is commonly used to treat high blood pressure, but doctors also prescribe it to help veterans and PTSD […]
Banks and businesses across the nation are struggling to find pennies. Since President Trump scrapped production earlier this year, retailers and banks are scrambling for loose change. Now, they’re taking whatever steps they can to manage the shortage. What steps are stores taking? Giant Eagle grocery stores in Pennsylvania are offering double-value gift cards for pennies […]
The FBI says it has stopped a potential terrorist attack in Michigan ahead of Halloween. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed Friday morning that agents arrested multiple people allegedly plotting a violent attack. Patel did not share further details about the suspects or the nature of the threat. In a post on X, Patel said, “This […]
Disney channels, including ESPN, ABC, FX, National Geographic and Nat Geo Wild, went dark just before midnight on Thursday on YouTube TV because the media giants did not reach a new distribution agreement in time. The channels are reportedly no longer available in about 10 million households after the two sides failed to strike a […]
A new study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology suggests that children born to women who had COVID-19 during pregnancy may face a higher risk of autism and other developmental disorders. However, researchers noted that the overall risk remains low. The research, published in The Washington Post, tracked more than 18,000 children born between March 2020 […]
We’re taking your questions — like whether Border Patrol is part of ICE and why we name hurricanes — and putting them to the test in this week’s Straight From You. Each week, we take your comments and questions and put them to the test — separating fact from speculation and adding the context you won’t […]
Democratic senators and public health advocates are raising concerns over the rapid demolition of the White House East Wing. Now, they’re demanding proof that the project did not expose workers or the public to cancer-causing asbestos. Lawmakers have asked the White House and its contractors for documentation on inspections, abatement and air monitoring. The demolition […]
The Department of Education plans to roll out new changes to its loan forgiveness program by summer. Public service workers hoping to qualify for student debt relief will need to meet updated eligibility standards set by the Trump administration. Rule takes effect in 2026 The rule, announced Oct. 30 and set to take effect July […]
In a Mississippi civil rights case, a judge’s ruling included allegations not in the lawsuit, and it used the wrong names for the parties involved. How could U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate get this basic information wrong? That same day, July 23, District Judge Julien Neals of New Jersey withdrew a ruling that contained similar […]
