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Pet hotel safety alert: Wag Hotels pays $150K for neglect

A pet hotel chain with facilities in the Bay Area and Southern California will pay $150,000 to settle allegations that it mistreated animals and failed to report dog bites as required by law. Wag Hotels, which operates day care and boarding facilities, faced a consumer protection lawsuit filed in August by district attorneys from San Francisco, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County. The complaint alleged the business neglected pets in its care, according to officials. The lawsuit followed a San Francisco Chronicle investigation that uncovered allegations of inadequate animal care and

America’s grid is under strain — can rooftop solar panels be the solution?

Migrant student success programs halted, leaving futures in limbo

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Itchy skin? Try this instead of scratching

Scientists have found that rubbing or gently stroking itchy skin provides better relief than scratching, according to recent research that could change how people respond to this common irritation. A 2020 study led by Tasuku Akiyama, an associate professor of dermatology and cutaneous surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, demonstrated that stroking the skin of mice prevented itch signals from reaching the brain. The research showed that stroking sent a counter-signal that inhibited the uncomfortable sensation. "Once you start scratching, sometimes you can’t sto

Lights, camera, Newport! Film festival returns for its 26th year

Anxiety grows among residents still unsure of post fire contamination risks

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Why everyone is talking about retinol — and you should too

Retinol, a vitamin A-based compound, has emerged as one of the most versatile ingredients in skincare, offering benefits that range from reducing acne to minimizing the appearance of wrinkles. New York-based dermatologist Rachel Nazarian describes retinol as a "multitasking superhero" supported by decades of scientific research. The ingredient works by accelerating cell turnover to reveal smoother skin beneath the surface, which can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles while enhancing collagen and elastin production. While many associate retinol with anti-aging, Nazarian recommends it to

Tourist arrivals plunge in Los Angeles after wildfires, raids, and tariffs

Newsom navigates political pressure with major climate and energy reforms

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Sherrill says she has a mandate as New Jersey's next governor and will focus on affordability

New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill said Wednesday she believes she has a mandate to fulfill campaign promises of making the state more affordable, and the Democrat is dialing back on her criticism of Republican President Donald Trump for now. Her comments came as she sets up her administration and as Democrats celebrated victories in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia and New York City. Sherrill met with Gov. Phil Murphy, D-N.J., in his statehouse office, where they discussed the transition. Asked if her double-digit victory over Republican Jack Ciatt

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Hear key question from Chief Justice John Roberts about Trump's tariffs

The Supreme Court appeared deeply concerned Wednesday with President Donald Trump’s reliance on a vague federal law to impose global tariffs, with several members of the court’s conservative wing picking apart the administration’s position in a case that could have sweeping implications for the economy and presidential power.During more than 2 and a half hours of argument in one of the most important economic cases to reach the high court in years, Chief Justice John Roberts and several of his fellow conservatives pointedly questioned the administration on its contention that it has the

Shipping delays expected after UPS cargo plane crash

The US economy added 42,000 private-sector jobs last month, more than expected

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Arctic blast to bring the first taste of winter to much of the US. Here’s how low temperatures will plunge

A big pattern change is on the way for the United States with a blast of Arctic air set to bring a first taste of winter to millions.It all starts this weekend as a cold front allows December-like air from near the North Pole to start spreading into the northern US. This front will push farther south and east through the weekend, and temperatures could drop 10 to 20 degrees below normal almost everywhere east of the Rockies by Monday.These winter-like conditions — with the coldest temperatures of the season — could make it as far south as the Gulf Coast early next week. Several locations i

The government shutdown is now the longest - and likely the most damaging in US history

The ongoing government shutdown isn’t just the longest in American history. It’s likely the most damaging, too.Historically, the economic damage from shutdowns is fleeting, quickly reversing when the government reopens. However, the 36-day lapse in funding that began on October 1 is already dealing a significant – albeit temporary – blow to the world’s largest economy.Millions of Americans are not getting food stamp benefits needed to feed their families. Roughly 1.4 million federal employees haven’t been paid – even though many are still working. And investors and policymakers a

After confirming possible White House run, California's Newsom scores a win in fight for US House

‘Mamdani Mubarak!’: New York’s South Asians celebrate the ascension of one of their own

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London's Khan hails Mamdani's victory in New York

London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Wednesday hailed Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City mayoral race as "a fantastic win" and congratulated New Yorkers for choosing "hope over fear." Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, scooped the mayoral election by vowing to hike taxes on corporations and the wealthy to pay for ambitious left-wing policies such as frozen rents, free childcare and free city buses. The win will install Mamdani as the first Muslim mayor of the biggest U.S. city, following in the footsteps of Khan who became the first Muslim mayor of a major Western capita

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Trump administration will reduce traffic at 40 airports across the US starting Friday if shutdown continues

The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce flights at dozens of major airports as early as Friday if no shutdown deal is reached, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced at a news conference Wednesday.Ten percent of air traffic at 40 busy airports would be cut, potentially impacting thousands of flights, though the details of how many flights was not announced.The nation’s “core 30” airports – including New York City’s three big hubs, plus major airports in Washington, DC, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and across the West from Phoenix to Seattle – are among those on a prelim

US orders 10% flights cut at major US airports due to shutdown

Takeaways from Trump’s rocky Supreme Court arguments over global tariffs

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Why UPS was still flying the 34-year-old MD-11 plane that crashed

The UPS freighter that crashed in Louisville was a 34-year old jet. While that’s old for a passenger plane, that’s not so unusual in the world of air cargo.There are no initial indications that the age of the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 was in any way a factor in the fatal crash that killed at least 12 people shortly after take off from Louisville, Kentucky Tuesday evening. The cause is still under investigation and will be for some time.But the crash does highlight how planes, can have a much longer long lifespan than the average flyer realizes. That’s because older planes are often retired

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Groping of Mexico's president puts violence against women in spotlight

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday she filed a complaint against a man who groped her and tried to kiss her as she walked between meetings in the capital city, a day after a video of the incident went viral."If this happens to the president, where does that leave all the young women in our country," said Sheinbaum, Mexico's first female president. "No man has the right to abuse women's personal space."Video of the incident quickly ricocheted across the internet before being taken down by some accounts, underscoring for many in Mexico the insecurity women face in a country st