57Family hopes competition will help with adoption expenses
November is Adoption Awareness Month. A local couple who knows the joy of adoption is once again looking to grow their family.
Surfing world pays tribute to John Shimooka, who has died aged 51
The world of surfing is mourning the death of John Shimooka at the age of 51. Shimooka, a former world tour surfer turned broadcaster, died in the early hours of Monday morning, according to Surfing NSW, for whom Shimooka had been general manager of partnerships since 2018.
Investors are getting greedy again
The stock market, amazingly enough, is near an all-time high. Optimism about a coronavirus vaccine from Moderna is trumping renewed worries about another surge in Covid-19 cases. It seems safe to say that investors are feeling more greedy than fearful.
Hurricane Iota strengthens to Category 5 storm as it nears Central America landfall
Iota rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane and is expected to make landfall in Central America as a "catastrophic" storm Monday night.
China signs huge Asia Pacific trade deal with 14 countries
China has just joined forces with more than a dozen countries across the Asia Pacific region to sign a huge free trade deal nearly a decade in the making.
HBO Max is finally available on Amazon Fire TV
It took a while, but HBO Max is finally available on Amazon Fire TV. The new streaming service will be on Amazon Fire devices starting Tuesday, WarnerMedia announced Monday.
Moderna's coronavirus vaccine is 94.5% effective, according to company data
The Moderna vaccine is 94.5% effective against coronavirus, according to early data released Monday by the company, making it the second vaccine in the United States to have a stunningly high success rate.
Here's what 'stations' for Elon Musk's The Boring Company look like
The Boring Company's project in Las Vegas was supposed to be the first real demonstration of Elon Musk's vision for re-imagining public transportation in cities. Musk, who has criticized traditional public transit such as subways, contended he could do much better. He tweeted out visions in 2018 of glass pods, picking up relaxed passengers from thousands of stations the size of single parking spaces that blend into cities, and said it would look "a bit" like that. While more images are still to come, so far the rendered reality is turning out wildly differently.
Mardi Gras 2021 is not canceled, Mobile mayor says
There’s nothing like that Mardi Gras energy! “I love it. That's like my favorite part of the whole year. I mean, Mardi Gras is the best thing ever, especially in Mobile cause it’s not like New Orleans,” said Sydney Hulett.
School warnings about children's weight don't work, study says
The letter or report card is from your child's school, but this grade doesn't have anything to do with school performance or behavior. Instead, it's a measure of your child's body mass index or BMI -- designed to warn you when your child is overweight or obese.
Playing video games may make you happier, study finds
Playing video games may improve your mental health and make you happier, according to a scientific study that used industry data from gaming companies to analyze players' wellbeing.
Ex-HHS chief Sebelius says Trump administration deserves credit for vaccine progress
Kathleen Sebelius, a former Health and Human Services secretary under President Barack Obama, offered some praise for the Trump administration's vaccine efforts on Monday but said the administration has shirked other critical responsibilities in mitigating the spread of coronavirus.
Hospitals may postpone surgeries due to reduced ICU capacities
Hospital officials continue to consider postponing non-urgent surgeries based on the limited capacity in intensive care units.
This Republican governor is playing politics while Covid-19 burns through her state
South Dakota is, by any measure, one of the epicenters of the coronavirus surge in the United States right now. The state has averaged more than 1,000 cases every day this month, according to The New York Times. Deaths from Covid-19 have surged 74% in just the last two weeks. Forbes just called South Dakota one of the 10 riskiest states in the country to visit.
What to know if your employer wants you to get vaccinated for Covid
- If you've been dreaming about going back to the office, news of a promising Covid-19 vaccine could mean you'll be back at your desk sooner than you thought.
Company holds free 'marriage-athon' for LGBTQ+ couples
With the COVID-19 pandemic and a rocky political climate, one company decided to offer free marriages for the LGBTQIA+ community in Portland.
Lawsuits that tried to disrupt Biden's wins in four states are withdrawn
Voters in four states who had brought longshot lawsuits to disrupt President-elect Joe Biden's win and went nowhere in court have dropped their cases Monday morning.
More women than men struggle to fall asleep in both Europe and the US, study finds
If tossing and turning in bed most nights was a contest on crummy sleep, women win.
Dow approaches 30,000 after Moderna says vaccine is 94.5% effective
US stocks rose sharply Monday, and the Dow is closing in on 30,000 points, after Moderna said its experimental Covid-19 vaccine is highly effective.
Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are set to complete takeover of Welsh soccer team
The gang has bought a soccer club. You may have never heard of Wrexham AFC, but you might do soon. Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney moved a step closer to becoming investors in the Welsh soccer team -- one of the world's oldest professional soccer clubs and currently playing in English soccer's fifth tier -- after their takeover bid was overwhelmingly approved by the club's board.
Mom faces judge in connection with daughter's death
A mother in Plymouth accused of killing one of her children and hurting another faced a judge for the first time on Monday.
The Greatest Gift Alex Trebek Left Us
The answer in the form of a question: Who was a genuinely decent man, a generous philanthropist, an iconic television personality and -- as fellow public savant Neil deGrasse Tysondubbed him -- the "Patron Saint of Geeks?" The clue, which anyone who watched him during his two decades as the most beloved game show host of our generation, is obvious: It's Alex Trebek, whose passing this weekend tore a ragged hole in our pop culture continuum.
President-Elect Biden’s Transition Team Announces Coronavirus Advisors
President-elect Joe Biden urged Americans to wear a face mask Monday, saying that doing so “is not a political statement” and the best way to save lives before a coronavirus vaccine is widely available.
Biden Transition Team Announces Coronavirus Advisers, Including Whistleblower Rick Bright
President-elect Joe Biden urged Americans to wear a face mask Monday, saying that doing so "is not a political statement" and the best way to save lives before a coronavirus vaccine is widely available.
As the holidays get closer, Covid-19 hospitalizations and deaths are happening at a faster rate
New Covid-19 hospitalizations and deaths are accelerating at alarming rates, and health experts worry they will get worse before the upcoming holidays.
PlayStation 5 review: The exciting upgrade we hoped for
Sony's new PlayStation 5 comes out on November 12, and it's been hotly anticipated by gaming enthusiasts.
Lack of transition coordination and Pentagon chaos could leave US vulnerable to national security threats
President Donald Trump's refusal to concede defeat to President-elect Joe Biden and grant him access to the presidential daily briefings, or any other classified materials, has serious national security implications that could hinder the incoming administration's ability to tackle threats on day one.
Alex Trebek's widow Jean offers thanks for support
Jean Trebek is grateful for the support in the wake of her husband's death. Alex Trebek died Sunday after battling pancreatic cancer. He was 80.
'Grey's Anatomy' powered his ambitions. Now, this doctor is helping the show tackle coronavirus
Naser Alazari was a 24-year-old unemployed physician living in Syria, having been displaced from his home country of Iraq by war, when the words of Meredith Grey first hit his ears and touched his heart.
Appeals court upholds Harvard's affirmative action policy
A Boston-based US appeals court has rejected a challenge to Harvard's affirmative action policy brought by a group representing Asian Americans who claimed the school discriminated against them as it favored Black and Hispanic applicants.
Chicago mayor hails 'new day for science' in playful video swiping at Trump's coronavirus response
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot hailed a "new day for science" in the wake of President-elect Joe Biden's announcement of a new coronavirus task force, recording a mocking video to take a swipe at President Donald Trump, who has downplayed the virus and frequently disregarded his own health officials.
Why Donald Trump is the clear front-runner for the 2024 nomination
President Donald Trump has yet to formally concede the 2020 presidential race, but he's already planning to run again in four years' time.
Kaley Cuoco talks filming 'Big Bang Theory' sex scenes with her ex
Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki have both moved on romantically, and things were "sensitive" after the split, but they still had to work together.
The Weeknd set to headline Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show
The Weeknd will perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show, Roc Nation, the NFL and Pepsi revealed in a joint announcement Thursday.
Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski contracts coronavirus
Corey Lewandowski, an adviser to President Donald Trump's campaign, has tested positive for the coronavirus, he confirmed to CNN on Thursday.
'Dejected' Trump continues to waffle over waging baseless election fight
How much longer President Donald Trump continues waging battle over an election he lost remained in question Thursday as more of his advisers voiced doubt his gambit to contest the results would succeed. One person who spoke to him called him "dejected" over the ordeal.
What Joe Biden's choice for chief of staff says about his plans for the presidency
RESOLVED: The single most important personnel decision a newly elected president makes is who will serve as their chief of staff.
Senior Republican senators say Biden should have access to classified briefings
A growing number of GOP senators told CNN on Thursday that Joe Biden should have access to classified briefings, the latest indication that Republicans acknowledge the President-elect is likely on his way to the White House despite President Donald Trump's refusal to accept the results.
Did 2020 prove that liberals can't win?
In the wake of the 2020 election -- and disappointing seat losses in the House -- congressional Democrats are in the midst of an intensifying battle between its moderate and liberal wings. Moderates like Rep. Abigail Spanberger (Virginia) are suggesting that liberals in safe Democratic seats are endangering the party's majority by touting signals like "defund the police" and pushing for legislation like the "Green New Deal." That provoked a response from New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who insisted that liberals in the party were responsible for the energy (and success) of the party in recent years.
Hey, babe, what's your sign? And what's your burrito order?
People connect and find love over any number of interests: Love of music, sports teams, animals, traveling ... but burrito orders?
At least 74 migrants killed in shipwreck off Libya coast - UN
At least 74 migrants died in a shipwreck on Thursday off the coast of Khums, Libya, the United Nations' International Organization for Migration (IOM) said.
As Trump wrestles with defeat, pardons loom for allies -- and himself
President Donald Trump is refusing to concede the 2020 election to President-elect Joe Biden, but once Trump moves to the acceptance stage of his defeat, the urgent business of presidential pardons is likely to surge to the top of his checklist before leaving office.
DOJ's Top Election Crimes Prosecutor Quits in Protest After Barr Tells Federal Attorneys to Probe Unsupported Allegations of Voting Irregularities
The Justice Department's top election crimes prosecutor resigned Monday in protest after Attorney General William Barr told federal prosecutors that they should examine allegations of voting irregularities before states move to certify results in the coming weeks.
Oprah Winfrey special with Barack Obama coming to Apple TV+
Oprah Winfrey sat down with former President Barack Obama on Wednesday for an interview about his upcoming memoir, "A Promised Land."
'The Liberator' is an interesting animated experiment, but a flat World War II tale
"The Liberator" qualifies as an interesting experiment, and not much more -- using digital animation over actual footage (an evolution of the process once known as rotoscoping) to create a highly stylized look, but then telling a World War II story in a stiff, uninspired way.
Jason Momoa was in debt after 'Game of Thrones'
According to Jason Momoa he was "completely in debt" and "starving" immediately following his role on the hit series "Game of Thrones."
Georgia to conduct full by-hand count of presidential race ballots, secretary of state says
Georgia's secretary of state announced Wednesday that the state will conduct an audit of the 2020 presidential race, recounting by hand the millions of ballots cast in the state, where President-elect Joe Biden is leading.
The 2020 races that *still* don't have a winner
The 2020 election is now in the country's rearview mirror. Well, mostly.
Gov. DeSantis wants 'Stand Your Ground' expanded
Gov. Ron DeSantis is suggesting changes to Florida law, including an expansion to its self-defense law commonly known as Stand Your Ground.
Homemade explosives found inside an abandoned trailer in San Benito County
Late Monday night, San Benito County Sheriff Deputies investigated a disturbance happening on Sunnyslope Road in Hollister. Upon arrival, deputies discovered an abandoned trailer on the property that was filled with 20 homemade, firework explosives.