Viola Davis to receive Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Viola Davis became one of Hollywood’s most revered actors through an array of powerful roles, from…
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HOME GROWN: Local research farm tests chemical products and crops
RD4AG has a number of different experiments, trying to answer different questions to develop tomorrow’s agriculture for…
Continue ReadingSpain to grant residency, work permits to hundreds of thousands of migrants in the country illegally
Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Spain will grant residency and work permits to about 300,000 migrants living in the country illegally each year for…
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Hacker steals sealed testimony of Matt Gaetz accusers
A file containing the sworn depositions of two women involved in the investigation of former Congressman Matt Gaetz was accessed by a hacker on…
Continue ReadingComcast to spin off cable networks that were once the entertainment giant’s star performers
AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Comcast is spinning off into a new company many of the cable television networks that were once at the…
Continue ReadingPope approves new papal funeral rites to simplify ritual, allow for burial outside the Vatican
Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has revised the funeral rites that will be used when he dies, simplifying the rituals to emphasize his…
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President-Elect Trump nominates Dr. Oz for CMS Administrator
In a statement, Trump described Dr. Oz as “an eminent physician, heart surgeon, inventor, and world-class communicator, who has been at the forefront…
Continue ReadingMiddle East latest: US vetoes a Gaza cease-fire resolution
The United States has vetoed a U.N. resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. That’s because the U.S. said…
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Comcast to announce spinoffs of cable networks
Comcast is expected to announce a spinoff of cable networks on Wednesday. The spinoff includes CNBC, MSNBC and E!, but Bravo will not be included in…
Continue ReadingPakistan’s Imran Khan gets bail in a graft case but will stay behind bars on other charges
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — The lawyer for Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan says he has been granted bail in a graft case…
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NAF El Centro announces launch of poster contest for 2025 Air Show
In a press release, the contest is to allow participants to “submit their original artwork for a chance to have their design featured as the official…
Continue ReadingUN authorizes first mpox vaccine for children in an attempt to control Congo outbreak
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization has authorized the first mpox vaccine for children. Experts hope it will help make immunizations more…
Continue ReadingEdmunds: Four fun wintertime vehicles for under $40,000
Edmunds Driving in the snow isn’t enjoyable for many people. It’s cold, the roads are slick, and city traffic is often slow going. But there are…
Continue ReadingA tale of two retailers: Target reports sluggish spending while Walmart has a stellar quarter
AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Target has reported sluggish sales and slumping profits in the fiscal third quarter as inflation-weary customers…
Continue ReadingAustralia won’t force social media users to share their personal details when child ban takes effect
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian communications minister says the government won’t force social media users to hand over…
Continue ReadingPope to make late Italian teenager Carlo Acutis the first millennial saint on April 27
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis said he will canonize Carlo Acutis next April, setting the eagerly awaited date for the late teenager to become the…
Continue ReadingClimate change goosed hurricane wind strength by 18 mph since 2019, study says
AP Science Writer BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — A new study says human-caused climate change made Atlantic hurricanes about 18 mph stronger in the last…
Continue ReadingBig week in women’s basketball ahead with chance at wins record and pair of top 6 showdowns
AP Basketball Writer It’s a huge few days in women’s basketball with two top six showdowns in Los Angeles over the weekend and UConn…
Continue ReadingSnack justice: Spanish court slaps supermarket that fired a worker for eating a croquette
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A Spanish court has upheld a ruling that a supermarket worker was unlawfully fired for having eaten a croquette that was…
Continue ReadingJapan says it will watch China’s military activity after Beijing admits violating Japanese airspace
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese officials say they are closely watching to see if China keeps its promise to prevent further violations of…
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