By JONEL ALECCIA U.S. regulators said Friday that they would allow three new color additives made from natural sources to be used in the nation’s food supply. Related Articles You called me. No — you called ME. Before US-China meeting, nations each say the other wanted talks Two dolls instead of 30? Toys become the…
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In the immediate aftermath of the January wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles County, state legislators rushed to introduce bills, pledging to provide relief to those who lost their homes or businesses, strengthen firefighting efforts and harden communities so they’re better equipped to protect themselves against future fires. Four months after the wildfires broke out, some…
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By Meghan Coyle, NerdWallet The free flights and elite status perks offered by airline loyalty programs are ultimately designed to do one thing: Get you to spend more money with the airline. Related Articles Should you handle debt or build an emergency fund first? How to recession-proof your grocery budget: do’s and don’ts What kindergartners…
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A Cal State Fullerton art instructor and her student were among the thousands who were victimized by the wildfires that wreaked devastation throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area in January. A 10-piece exhibition titled “Quiver,” featuring the airbrushed paintings created by CSUF assistant art professor Mary Anna Pomonis opened at the Alto Beta Gallery in…
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By DIDI TANG WASHINGTON (AP) — Who called first? Related Articles FDA will allow three new color additives made from minerals, algae and flower petals Two dolls instead of 30? Toys become the latest symbol of Trump’s trade war FedEx board member Steiner is picked to be next USPS postmaster general amid talk of privatization…
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By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA and REBECCA SANTANA WASHINGTON (AP) — The new head of the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country warned staff in a meeting Friday not to try to impede upcoming changes, saying that “I will run right over you” while also suggesting policy changes that would push more…
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By TERRI VERMEULEN KEITH Attorneys for Erik and Lyle Menendez on Friday, May 9 withdrew their motion asking that the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office be removed from the brothers’ case, saying they want to expeditiously move forward with their bid to have the pair re-sentenced and possibly be released from prison. The brothers…
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By NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first U.S.-born pontiff, said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass as the head of the Catholic Church. Leo spoke off-the-cuff in English in the Sistine Chapel to the cardinals who elected him…
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By ELAINE KURTENBACH, Associated Press Business Writer China’s exports to the United States tumbled in April while its trade with other economies surged, suggesting that President Donald Trump’s tariffs offensive is hastening a shakeup in global supply chains. Total exports from China rose 8.1% last month from a year earlier, much faster than the 2%…
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By SEUNG MIN KIM, LISA MASCARO and ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and his agenda. Hayden was notified in an email late Thursday from the White House’s Presidential Personnel Office,…
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