By CAROLYN THOMPSON, Associated Press MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — The New Jersey man on trial in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie declined to testify in his defense Thursday as his lawyers rested their case without calling any witnesses. “No, I do not,” Hadi Matar, 27, said when asked by Chautauqua County Judge David…
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By KATE PAYNE, Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s new attorney general filed a federal court lawsuit against Target on Thursday, claiming the discount store chain “misled investors” by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that prompted a backlash and hurt sales, ultimately costing shareholders. Before it scaled back its DEI efforts last month,…
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SANTA ANITA LEADERS (Through Sunday) Jockeys / Wins Flavien Prat / 34 Juan Hernandez / 31 Umberto Rispoli / 21 Hector Berrios / 17 Tiago Pereira / 15 Antonio Fresu / 14 Trainers / Wins Bob Baffert / 17 Mark Glatt / 17 Jeff Mullins / 14 Doug O’Neill / 13 Bob Hess Jr. /…
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Jim Alexander: I will go on record as saying that I like a lot of what Mick Cronin does as UCLA’s men’s basketball coach. His standard is unyielding, he (usually) seems to have his players’ undivided attention, and he upholds the tradition that John Wooden established in Westwood, albeit at a higher volume. (And, by…
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By MORGAN LEE, Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. immigration and military authorities say they have transferred exclusively Venezuelan immigrants who are subject to final deportation orders to the U.S. naval station at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where nearly 180 new arrivals are being held in tents and high-security facilities, according to court documents…
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KENT, Conn. (AP) — A Scottish Highland bull is the talk of the town in the rural hills of western Connecticut, where it has been roaming for over a month in the frigid winter weather after escaping from its confines. Local residents have reported sporadic sightings, including a few over the past week, said Lee…
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PORTLAND, Ore. — The Lakers will be without one of their star players and one of their better defenders for tonight’s road game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers listed Luka Doncic (left calf injury management) and Jarred Vanderbilt (right foot surgery management) as out against the Blazers at Moda Center, which was the…
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CARSON — Ruben Ramos Jr. might seem a little quiet, but Galaxy coach Greg Vanney said his game speaks loud enough. “His game isn’t quiet,” Vanney said. “He’s confident, he’s smart, he’s not going to be out there directing everybody, he’ll come out of his shell. “He’s an intelligent player. He doesn’t play as a…
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Allstate this week became the first insurer to raise its estimates of property losses from last month’s wildfires in Los Angeles County, projecting $2.47 billion in losses. The new estimate is nearly $500 million higher than the $2 billion the Northbrook, Ill.-based insurer projected earlier this month. Since the fires swept Los Angeles County communities on…
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In 2025, California is making significant steps to address the growing concerns over ultra-processed foods, taking a stance to improve public health nutrition. Known for its forward-thinking policies on health and the environment, California is once again leading the way with new regulations aimed at reducing the consumption of ultra-processed foods, which have been linked…
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