Google cofounder Sergey Brin is now one of several Silicon Valley leaders backing proposed ballot measures that would essentially undercut the proposed billionaire tax in California. Brin is also one of several billionaires who’ve moved out of the Golden State with the potential tax looming. Building a Better California Brin is helping finance a group […]
The sun was shining on the nicely maintained Sacramento neighborhood of Citrus Heights on April 24, 2018, and the California climate was living up to its golden reputation. But just outside a small home, a specialized team of police officers waited for its target, a serial rapist and murderer who had eluded capture for decades […]
Oil markets are reacting to tensions between the U.S. and Iran with a 5% bump in per-barrel price. If the conflict escalates, it could send U.S. gasoline prices higher, because Iran is a major oil producer and controls a global supply chain chokepoint. Large and long-lasting price spikes, however, are unlikely, oil market analysts told […]
A federal judge used a hearing to read death threats people sent her after a ruling where they wished her to die by suicide or murder. It’s not unique to her or one political party, as judges have raised concerns about judicial security and pressed for further protections. The threats against judges for carrying out […]
Eric Dane, who starred as Mark Sloan — or “McSteamy” to fans — on the long-running television show “Grey’s Anatomy,” has died at 53. The news comes just 10 months after Dane was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Dane’s family confirmed his death with People. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File Pief Weyman/NBC via Getty Images Gary […]
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, was arrested Thursday weeks after new revelations about his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police detained him on suspicion of misconduct in public office, citing his connections to Epstein. Unmarked police vehicles and plainclothes officers were observed at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk. […]
In the first few months of her son’s life in late 2020, Dani Masters did what millions of mothers across the country have done for decades: She followed the guidance of doctors and vaccinated her firstborn. Her son received the hepatitis B vaccine the day he was born. At 2 months old, he received his […]
The U.S. military is prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, though President Donald Trump has not made a final decision. The White House has been briefed that the buildup of air and naval assets in recent days puts forces in a position for action within days, according to a new CNN report. […]
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — formerly Prince Andrew — was arrested in England on Thursday morning. Police say the case centers on alleged misconduct tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, new reports of a looming strike on Iran as the U.S. increases its military presence in the region. Now, Tehran appears to be moving sensitive materials to protected […]
A routine training patrol on the Hudson River turned into a rare rescue for the New York Police Department’s harbor unit. Officers inspecting the ice on Tuesday morning noticed what appeared to be a white head protruding from a floating piece of ice. “Last week, when it was cold, a lot of stuff was getting […]
