Christmas is often one of the most joyous times of the year as many celebrate with family and friends; but for some, it can be one of the loneliest. To help those who are in pain or suffering, Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church will offer “The Comfort of Christmas” service at 5 p.m. on Dec. 18…
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By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA (AP Business Writers) Stocks fell broadly on Wall Street Thursday following the latest signal from the Federal Reserve that interest rates will need to go higher than previously expected in order to tame inflation. The S&P 500 fell 2.8% as of 2:16 p.m. Eastern, with roughly 95% of…
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According to the avalanche of posts by reporters Matt Taibbi and Bari Weiss, and writer Michael Shellenberger, to whom new Twitter owner and CEO Elon Musk provided access to internal communications, Twitter massively “shadow-banned,” restricted and even flat-out blocked access to conservatives and conservative content. So, how does the anti-Donald Trump and the anti-conservative Left…
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DETROIT — Elon Musk sold another $3.58 billion worth of Tesla stock this week, but it wasn’t clear where the proceeds were being spent. The Tesla CEO, and new owner of Twitter, sold the shares from Monday through Wednesday, according to a filing posted Wednesday night by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Musk has…
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Trains should be back on track running through south San Clemente by February, Orange County Transit Authority officials told the California Coastal Commission during an update on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Passenger service was halted in September after the ground under the tracks shifted, causing safety concerns. Jason Lee, project manager with the OCTA’s rail programs,…
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LONDON — German tennis legend Boris Becker has returned to Germany after serving eight months in prison in Britain, his lawyer said Thursday. The 55-year-old German, who has lived in Britain since 2012, was released on Thursday morning and traveled back to Germany shortly thereafter. Becker “has thus served his sentence and is not subject…
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Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan was sworn into a second term during a ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 13, along with newly elected Councilmember Kathleen Treseder and longtime Councilmember Larry Agran. Khan was first elected as mayor in 2020, after serving a two-year stint on the City Council, where she was the first Muslim…
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By JAMEY KEATEN (Associated Press) KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s Foreign Ministry warned Thursday that if the United States confirms reports that it plans to deliver sophisticated air defense missiles to Ukraine, it would be “another provocative move by the U.S.” that could prompt a response from Moscow. Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said in a…
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A recession is headed America’s way next summer or fall. The economy in 2023 will decline 0.4%, compared to the 5.9% increase in 2021 and 2% increase in 2022. That’s the topline prediction from Chapman University’s 45th Economic Forecast, held on Dec. 13. The school’s forecast last year was the most accurate of 23…
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Gathering with family during the holiday season can be a time filled with joy, laughter and the celebration of traditions. But for many, these annual reunions are a stressful time. Coming together for a holiday meal can lead to difficult conversations centered around topics where not everyone seated at the dinner table sees eye to…
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