LOS ANGELES — The word immortality was always special to Caleb Williams, a word that represented a legacy forever left, cementing that one’s name would circle through rooms they would never walk into. The goal to cement that for himself at USC was a national championship, as Williams expressed before the start to last season. And…
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Carlye Wisel | (TNS) Bloomberg News The new trend at luxury hotels draws inspiration from the least luxurious accommodations on Earth: dorm rooms. At a time when consumers are looking for better value and hotels are dealing with unprecedented demand, the bunk bed has emerged a win-win design solution. “In markets with really high room…
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By JILL COLVIN, ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and JOSH BOAK NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump suggested to business leaders Thursday that his plans to increase tariffs on foreign imports would solve seemingly unrelated challenges such as the rising cost of child care in the U.S. — drawing connections many economists find unrealistic. The GOP…
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The remains of a Redlands couple believed killed by their nudist camp neighbor have been positively identified, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. The bodies of Stephanie Menard, 73, and Daniel Menard, 79, were officially identified Thursday, Sept. 5, according to Sheriff’s Department spokesperson Mara Rodriguez. According to the Redlands Police Department, the…
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“School shooting rn,” an Apalachee High School student texted his mother Wednesday morning. “I’m not joking,” he said, later adding, “someone’s dead.” The student’s mom posted a screenshot of the exchange on social media, captioning it her “worst (expletive) nightmare” but noting her child was safe. Her son had texted her as the shooting unfolded…
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Two years ago, our predictions about the Rams were too tall. Last year, too small. In 2024, those predictions – not too tall, not too small, not too hot or too cold – might be just right. No, I wouldn’t recommend betting all your gold on the Rams to win another Super Bowl, though they…
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In California, it’s relatively easy to recycle aluminum cans, newspapers or glass bottles. But for one of the most commonly used household products — clothes — options are few. Every year, tons of unwanted shirts, jeans, dresses, jackets and other garments end up in landfills across the state. Almost none are recycled. Some are donated…
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Tony Leys | (TNS) KFF Health News CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Garret Frey refuses to be sidelined. Frey has been paralyzed from the neck down for more than 37 of his 42 years. He has spent decades rejecting the government’s excuses when he and others with disabilities are denied the support they need to live…
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David Danzis | Las Vegas Review-Journal (TNS) LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas casinos are enjoying a sustained post-COVID boom, and new industry research might shed some light on why they are doing so well. As states across the country continue to legalize and regulate new forms of gambling, such as mobile sports betting and lotteries,…
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Cassidy Alexander and Martha Dalton | (TNS) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ATLANTA — Staff at Apalachee High School have only worn badges for about a week that can quickly alert school officials or first responders about emergencies with a few clicks of a button. On Wednesday, the badges were used by school workers and are being credited by law…
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