Mysterious disease sending young, healthy Texas workers into kidney failure
A mysterious form of kidney disease that has devastated young to middle-aged agricultural workers in Central America and South Asia appears to have surfaced in Texas.
A mysterious form of kidney disease that has devastated young to middle-aged agricultural workers in Central America and South Asia appears to have surfaced in Texas.
'Looksmaxxing' among 1,400 new words added to Merriam-Webster's dictionary website
Merriam-Webster's dictionary has added 1,400 words, from “looksmaxxing" and “rickroll" to “cuffing season" and “Sunday scaries," capturing how language is evolving.
Merriam-Webster's dictionary has added 1,400 words, from “looksmaxxing" and “rickroll" to “cuffing season" and “Sunday scaries," capturing how language is evolving.
Ranking adult literacy rates across the Midwest
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
Former Hayward cop accused of brothel bribery enters mental health diversion; case on hold
The bribery case against a former Hayward police officer accused of accepting money and free sexual services from an illegal brothel in exchange for protection is on hold.
The bribery case against a former Hayward police officer accused of accepting money and free sexual services from an illegal brothel in exchange for protection is on hold.
A taste of one of the first Guatemalan bakeries in the Bay Area
For Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating a Bay Area family business with more than 30 years of Guatemalan tradition. Universal Panaderia Bakery started with mom and dad selling food from their cars and has since grown to three locations in san francisco, daly city and san pablo.
For Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating a Bay Area family business with more than 30 years of Guatemalan tradition. Universal Panaderia Bakery started with mom and dad selling food from their cars and has since grown to three locations in san francisco, daly city and san pablo.
Former Ohio teacher charged with allegedly sheltering missing teen
Former Ohio teacher Jobe Binkley, 48, has been charged with interference with custody after authorities alleged he knowingly allowed a missing teenage girl to stay at his Springfield home.
Former Ohio teacher Jobe Binkley, 48, has been charged with interference with custody after authorities alleged he knowingly allowed a missing teenage girl to stay at his Springfield home.
Danville's Cielito Cocina Mexicana: traditions on the table
You can experience culture through food, and at Cielito Cocina Mexicana in Danville, the menu takes inspiration from two distinct Mexican regions: Puebla and Oaxaca. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re exploring the flavors, ingredients and traditions behind the dishes.
You can experience culture through food, and at Cielito Cocina Mexicana in Danville, the menu takes inspiration from two distinct Mexican regions: Puebla and Oaxaca. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re exploring the flavors, ingredients and traditions behind the dishes.
'Leno's Law': California bill exempting classic cars from smog inspections signed by Newsom
California on Wednesday passed Senate Bill 1392, known as 'Leno's Law,' exempting qualifying 1976 to 1985 classic collector vehicles from state smog checks.
California on Wednesday passed Senate Bill 1392, known as 'Leno's Law,' exempting qualifying 1976 to 1985 classic collector vehicles from state smog checks.
Lindsay Clancy trial prompts Massachusetts push for better postpartum care
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is speaking up about postpartum care following the high-profile case of Lindsay Clancy, who was on trial for the murder of her three children after saying she was in the throes of postpartum psychosis.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is speaking up about postpartum care following the high-profile case of Lindsay Clancy, who was on trial for the murder of her three children after saying she was in the throes of postpartum psychosis.
Florida woman allegedly drugs man she met at club, steals his nearly $100K Rolex: police
A woman was arrested after allegedly meeting a man at a club in South Florida, going home with him and drugging him before stealing his nearly $100,000 Rolex watch, according to court records.
A woman was arrested after allegedly meeting a man at a club in South Florida, going home with him and drugging him before stealing his nearly $100,000 Rolex watch, according to court records.
Corte Madera approves ban on tobacco sales
Corte Madera is now the first town in the country to ban the sale of all nicotine products. Georgetown law professor Michele Goodwin explains whether other towns will follow suit.
Corte Madera is now the first town in the country to ban the sale of all nicotine products. Georgetown law professor Michele Goodwin explains whether other towns will follow suit.
San Francisco marks El Grito and Hispanic Heritage Month
San Francisco City Hall on Tuesday glowed in green, red, and white as hundreds of Bay Area residents gathered at Civic Center Plaza to celebrate "El Grito" and kick off both Hispanic Heritage Month and the eve of Mexican Independence Day.
San Francisco City Hall on Tuesday glowed in green, red, and white as hundreds of Bay Area residents gathered at Civic Center Plaza to celebrate "El Grito" and kick off both Hispanic Heritage Month and the eve of Mexican Independence Day.
Kennedy Center demolition worries rise with closing after judge blocks Trump name restoration
The Kennedy Center will close most of its facility for renovations after its Trump‑aligned board voted Tuesday to proceed with the shutdown just hours after a federal judge again blocked the institution from restoring Donald Trump’s name to the building, as lawyers warned the venue could deteriorate into an “unsafe, decrepit structure" that may need to be taken down.
The Kennedy Center will close most of its facility for renovations after its Trump‑aligned board voted Tuesday to proceed with the shutdown just hours after a federal judge again blocked the institution from restoring Donald Trump’s name to the building, as lawyers warned the venue could deteriorate into an “unsafe, decrepit structure" that may need to be taken down.
Audio evidence key as NTSB probes fatal Chatsworth news helicopter crash
NTSB and FAA investigators are analyzing live broadcast audio and severely burned wreckage to determine what caused a fatal news helicopter crash in Chatsworth following a deadly bus collision.
NTSB and FAA investigators are analyzing live broadcast audio and severely burned wreckage to determine what caused a fatal news helicopter crash in Chatsworth following a deadly bus collision.
Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
President Trump is lashing out after the Supreme Court rejected his plan to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections. As he challenges the ruling, he’s also pushing back against calls for tighter controls on artificial intelligence. Todd Belt, director of the Political Management program at The George Washington University, gives insight.
President Trump is lashing out after the Supreme Court rejected his plan to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections. As he challenges the ruling, he’s also pushing back against calls for tighter controls on artificial intelligence. Todd Belt, director of the Political Management program at The George Washington University, gives insight.
Fourth Florida resident dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria linked to oysters
A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said.
A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said.
Cisco Top Executive Addresses AI Growth & Dangers
Cisco President/ Chief Product Officer talks about AI growth and dangers
Cisco President/ Chief Product Officer talks about AI growth and dangers
Man charged with manslaughter after punch kills 64-year-old in Sonoma
A 64-year-old man attacked in the heart of downtown Sonoma last week has died from his injuries.
A 64-year-old man attacked in the heart of downtown Sonoma last week has died from his injuries.
San Francisco 'rideshare rapist' sentenced to 6 life terms
A San Francisco judge on Monday sentenced a convicted serial rapist who posed as a rideshare driver to six life sentences for kidnapping and sexually assaulting women he picked up after they left bars and nightclubs.
A San Francisco judge on Monday sentenced a convicted serial rapist who posed as a rideshare driver to six life sentences for kidnapping and sexually assaulting women he picked up after they left bars and nightclubs.
4 acts drop out of Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Ed Sheeran’s tour is facing a wave of departures after four supporting acts pulled out in solidarity with Macklemore, following the rapper’s removal over his pro-Palestinian remarks.
Ed Sheeran’s tour is facing a wave of departures after four supporting acts pulled out in solidarity with Macklemore, following the rapper’s removal over his pro-Palestinian remarks.



















