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Parents of girls' track star facing trans athlete speak out against Newsom over Title IX crisis
Parents of high school athlete Reese Hogan condemn Gov. Newsom as their daughter faces a trans competitor in California girls' track sectional finals.
Contributor: Despite being overrun by businessmen, D.C. is anything but business as usual
If a massive federal government cannot efficiently regulate industries, it cannot efficiently invest in them. Somewhere between Wall Street and Washington, this insight got lost.
Peter Bourque, top uncommitted 2027 QB, chooses Virginia Tech
Four-star recruit Peter Bourque, the top uncommitted QB in the 2027 recruiting class, committed to Virginia Tech.
Top available quarterback commits to Virginia Tech over Georgia
James Franklin and the Virginia Tech Hokies have landed Peter Bourque over the Georgia Bulldogs. He was the top uncommitted quarterback.
WV-based business reaches millions of new customers overseas with Coupang
J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works produces salt from ancient underground reservoir J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works, a 14-employee family business in Malden, West Virginia that produces signature culinary salts, is expanding internationally for the first time by selling its products in Asia through Coupang, a U.S.-based technology company and international retailer. Nancy Bruns, a descendant of the original family […]
A free concert, bigger parade and expanded entertainment: Buckhannon's investment helps Strawberry Festival festival reach new heights
Buckhannon boosted its support for the West Virginia Strawberry Festival with a record $50,000 contribution, helping fund a free Main Street concert headlined by Parmalee and expanded entertainment.
Gavin Newsom Beats The Drum For Nationwide Entertainment Industry Incentives, And Dances Around His Presidential Aspirations
Throughout his decades in politics, Gavin Newsom has been called everything under the California sun by friends and foes alike, but there is one moniker the two-term Golden State governor embraces, th...
Free the Economy podcast: Pension politics with Jarrett Skorup
In this week’s episode we cover more legal headaches for the Trump tariffs, keeping kids safe in an AI world, and California’s latest government boondoggle. Our guest this week is Jarrett Skorup, vice president for marketing and communications at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Midland, Michigan. We talk about his latest study, “Unions […]
Giuliani returns to his show after viral pneumonia hospitalization
Giuliani was placed on a ventilator at a hospital in Florida in early May.
Readers respond: Invest in science education
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California governor frontrunner Xavier Becerra's playbook: Never say you're sorry
While other California governor candidates apologize for past mistakes, Democratic frontrunner Xavier Becerra has a different strategy: dodge and dismiss.
Workers in Penn State Health operating rooms raised alarms about safety, sterilization
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Si…
Trump And Kennedy Seek To Relax Safeguards For AI Healthcare Tools
By Darius Tahir and KFF Health News HealthDay ReportersTHURSDAY, May 14, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Paul Boyer, a psychotherapist for Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, California, is experiencing the AI revolution firsthand. He’s a little underwhelmed. The health giant has rolled out a new suite of ...
The power players who might pick the next California governor
With less than a month to go until the California gubernatorial primary, candidates are hoping to land key endorsements from big political names.
Sendoff photos for Stanley Clark's middle school Science Olympiad team
Stanley Clark School held a sendoff for its middle school Science Olympiad team before competing in the national tournament at USC in California.
The ex-weatherman who wants more local TV stars in Congress
Local TV stars from Miami to Pennsylvania are running for office. A former weatherman hopes breaking news experience will help fix a stalled Congress.
Both parties' shameless redistricting ploys may poison midterms
Texas' aggressive redistricting push has triggered a new partisan map war, exposing how both parties are abandoning long-standing political norms.
High school boys volleyball: City Section playoff scores, pairings
The CIF City Section high school boys volleyball playoff results from Wednesday and the upcoming schedule.
Dejan Joveljić scores, helps seal Sporting KC win over Galaxy
Sporting Kansas City has struggled to win this season, but the club managed its second victory over the Galaxy this season on Wednesday night.
Trump marvels at Chinese power as summit kicks off
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping began a two-day summit with a welcome ceremony at Beijing's Great Hall of the People that featured an extraordinary display of power.
5th Californian possibly exposed to hantavirus identified, health officials say no confirmed cases
Giuliani returns to his show after viral pneumonia hospitalization
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has returned to his show after being hospitalized for viral pneumonia.
Gov. Newsom to propose tax cut for new small businesses with May Revise budget
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to propose a 50% tax cut for hundreds of thousands of small businesses, as part of his revised budget presentation on Thursday. The proposal to benefit an estimated 250,000 new businesses each year is part of the updated look at Newsom's budget priorities for the upcoming fiscal year, known as the May Revise.
Smithsonian reveals 'In Pursuit' exhibit in celebration of semiquincentennial
The exhibit consists of 250 objects throughout the museum's 250,000 square feet
Health Services Administration Student Inspired by Family Experience to Improve Patient Care
When Amaya Allen graduates in May with her Bachelor of Science in Public Health (B.S.P.H.) in Health Services Administration, she will carry with her a clear sense of commitment to improving healthcare systems. A native of Suffolk, Virginia, and graduate of Kings Fork High School, Amaya’s path to healthcare administration wasn’t planned. Her Old Dominion University studies began in a different health sciences program, but a life-changing experience shifted her focus.
British scientists among winners of top Spanish award
British chemists David Klenerman and Shankar Balasubramanian joined French biophysicist Pascal Mayer in winning Spain's top science award on Wednesday for DNA sequencing research that helped combat coronavirus.
ASU graduate proves the best science happens outside
Victoria Concepcion didn't come to Arizona State University just to earn a degree. She came tracking a Mars rover.Concepcion, from Rancho Santa Margarita, California, is graduating this May from the School of Earth and Space Exploration with a Master of Science in geological science. She started with a clear goal: to work with the Curiosity rover's DAN instrument. Along the way, she discovered even more rewarding experiences.
Rihanna home shooting case clouded by mental health concerns
A public defender representing Ivanna Ortiz, a 35-year-old Florida woman accused opening fire on Rihanna's West L.A. home with an assault rifle in March, said Wednesday that mental health concerns be an issue in her case as she faces charges of attempted murder and assault.
Surprise! Iran Is Much Stronger Than Trump Has Been Claiming.
A new report shows that Operation Epic Fury is neither epic nor furious enough to slow down the Iranian military.
White House freezes new Medicare enrollments for hospice, home health
The moves are related to Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud task force, which has been accelerating its messaging before the November elections.
Governor Newsom Taps Former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra to Lead New Business and Consumer Super‑Agency in California
Yesterday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of Rohit Chopra, former Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
John Fetterman casts deciding vote against limiting Trump's war in Iran
The Pennsylvania Democrat has voted repeatedly to support the war. With a few Republicans deflecting, it was now the first time his vote was decisive.
Bill on firearm barrel sales withdrawn after veto threat from Colorado governor
A bill that would require firearm barrels to be sold in person by a federally licensed firearms dealer was pulled by its sponsors, who say they were all but told the measure would be vetoed by Gov. Jared Polis. Sponsored by Sen. Tom Sullivan, D‑Centennial, and Reps. Kyle Brown, D‑Louisville, and Meg Froelich, D‑Englewood, Senate […]
Bill on firearm barrel sales withdrawn after veto threat from Colorado governor’s office
A bill that would require firearm barrels to be sold in person by a federally licensed firearms dealer was pulled by its sponsors, who say they were all but told the measure would be vetoed by Gov. Jared Polis. Sponsored by Sen. Tom Sullivan, D‑Centennial, and Reps. Kyle Brown, D‑Louisville, and Meg Froelich, D‑Englewood, Senate […]
Bomb Threat Investigation Underway at Augusta Health
FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA—Augusta Health is currently addressing a bomb threat reported at the main hospital. The safety and security of our patients, staff, and visitors are our top priorities. At approximately 1:30 p.m. today, our facility received a bomb threat by phone. Immediately upon receiving the threat, we activated our emergency response procedures and notified local […]
Canadian-based company ceases operations; dozens of people laid off in Pennsylvania
The company said its financial position has worsened significantly since 2021, and that it had faced additional pressure since 2024 due to the imposition of tariffs by the U.S. government, post-pandemic reductions in consumer demand, increased competition from offshore competitors, and ongoing cash constraints.
The Science is Not Settled: How Weak Evidence is Fueling a National
As statehouses ramp up for 2026, we’re seeing a familiar and concerning trend of lawmakers rushing to regulate the internet based on shockingly shaky science. From the California State Assembly to
Questlove named as entertainment for Lafayette College’s Student Bicentennial Ball
Questlove will headline the Oct. 16 celebration on the Quad
Studying Pneumonia in Space for Heart Health on Earth
Expedition 74 astronauts aboard the International Space Station are uncovering how bacteria that causes pneumonia can lead to long-term damage in the heart.
Manufacturing Industry Tech Entrepreneur Madhur Bedre Named West Virginia Small Business Person of the Year
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va., May 13, 2026--Madhur Bedre, founder and owner of Atlas Prediction Control LLC, has been named West Virginia’s Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), recognizing his leadership in building an innovative, fast-growing company rooted in Appalachia.
Amid US-Israel war on Iran, Arizona awaits Iranian team before World Cup
Sports facility and football fans in the city of Tucson want Iran's players to feel 'safe and welcome'.
Scientists and Virginia aquaculture industry unite to prepare for ocean acidification
Research by William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS is bringing together scientists, shellfish farmers and community planners to prepare for environmental challenges related to ocean and coastal acidification in the Chesapeake Bay.
New poll shows major shift in California governor’s race
(Inside California Politics) — New polling shows yet another new frontrunner in the tumultuous California governor’s race. The contest to succeed two-term Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom was thr…
What Lil Nas X has to do with a debate over CA mental health law
Supporters of a California mental health law are pointing to singer Lil Nas X as an example of someone who benefited from treatment rather than incarceration.
California 2026 Poll: Becerra Continues to Surge, Steyer and Hilton Compete for Second Spot
Bass leads primary for LA Mayor with 30% support; Pratt and Raman trail A new…Full Release & Results
IUP Athletics Announces Multi-Year Partnership With adidas, BSN SPORTS
INDIANA, Pa. — Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) Athletics, adidas and BSN SPORTS have announced a multi-year partnership that will make BSN SPORTS the exclusive supplier of adidas uniforms, apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment provider for Crimson Hawks athletics.
Californian criminal suspects can trade prison for psychiatric care. Is it working?
Californians accused of crimes can receive mental health treatment rather than prison time. Lawmakers are revamping the rules following reports of violent offenses.
Why a GOP PAC appears to be boosting a Democrat in California’s Central Valley
The mailer calls the candidate a “lifelong Democrat” who is backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders and opposed to President Donald Trump’s policies.
Prep talk: Pitchers to watch in Southern Section softball playoffs
To win a championship, a top pitcher has come through during the Southern Section softball playoffs.
Abdul El-Sayed’s historic Senate run builds on Palestine’s rich legacy in Michigan politics
Abdul El-Sayed is a frontrunner in Michigan’s Senate primary and part of the pro-Palestine wave reshaping Democratic Party politics. But the success of his campaign is rooted in the long history of Palestinian solidarity in Detroit politics.
Business and education leaders form group to advocate for Virginia’s K-12 schools
The group, which will be announced in Richmond on Wednesday, is modeled after the Virginia Higher Education Business Council.
High school boys volleyball: City Section playoff scores, pairings
The CIF City Section high school boys volleyball playoff results from Tuesday and the upcoming schedule.
North Carolinian among hantavirus cruise passengers being monitored in Nebraska; state health officials say risk of infection remains low
RALEIGH, N.C. (WAVY) — A North Carolinian was among the passengers evacuated from the cruise ship hit by the hantavirus outbreak. North Carolina leaders and health officials said there are currentl…
Spencer Pratt's 'Pratt Factor' upends California politics
'Hot Mics' host Billy Bush discusses how California's political landscape has been shaken by newcomer Spencer Pratt as he mounts an unexpected rise against Democrats on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'
Shelley Moore Capito wins West Virginia GOP Senate primary with Trump's endorsement backing her bid
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito secures the GOP Senate nomination in West Virginia's primary, backed by President Trump's complete and total endorsement.
Cities of Sigmar rules
Get a glimpse at some of the rules for the new Warhammer Age of Sigmar miniatures.
Trump-Xi talks in Beijing: What's at stake
Agenda for talks between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping highlights the array of U.S. interests that depend on — and often clash with — Beijing's policies.
Dems’ latest Virginia redistricting scheme draws mockery amid major court filing blunder
Democrats are facing Republican ridicule from a former prosecutor after reportedly filing their Virginia redistricting appeal to the wrong Supreme Court
Conan O'Brien to return as Oscars host for the third time
Conan O'Brien will return to host the 2027 Oscars, marking his third consecutive year.
Political consultant weighs in on Pennsylvania 3rd Congressional District primary
Fighting for Southern Steelhead: Science, the Law, and What’s at Stake
This June, CalTrout will be in the Los Angeles Superior Court defending a landmark listing of Southern California steelhead as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). Learn...
How 'Seabird Sue' Blends Art and Science to Attract Birds Back to Lost Habitat
For the past decade, Sue Schubel has been making detailed decoys of terns, puffins and other seabirds to entice real ones to restored or new homes
Pa. 7th Congressional District race could help decide control of U.S. House
Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District race could help decide who has control of the U.S. House.
Virginia Democrats’ irresponsible new plan to save their gerrymander
Democrats just handed the Supreme Court’s Republicans a loaded weapon.
Fetterman weighs in after PA Supreme Court justice apparently splits from Democratic Party over antisemitism
Sen. John Fetterman responds after Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht sounds alarm about antisemitism in the Democratic Party.
Live Results: West Virginia midterm state and congressional primaries
West Virginia voters will nominate candidates for the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House.
Jen Kiggans, Virginia Republican, Faces Uproar Over Radio Host’s Racist Remark About Jeffries
Representative Jen Kiggans, a Republican in a tough re-election fight, faced criticism after she agreed with comments by a local radio host that included a racist line about Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic minority leader.
Growing group of Sonoma County small businesses hit by website-based discrimination claims
One plaintiff is linked to hundreds of lawsuits against Bay Area companies claiming their websites discriminate against him as a visually impaired person. The cases filed on his behalf share in common a Southern California law firm behind…
Virginia representative distances herself after agreeing with radio show host’s offensive comment about Jeffries
A Republican congresswoman from Virginia is defending herself amid calls for her to resign after she agreed with a radio host’s remark referring to House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ “cotton-picking hands.”
3 people in Maryland and Virginia are being monitored for hantavirus
Two people in Maryland may have been exposed to hantavirus on a flight, health officials said. One person in Virginia was on a cruise with a deadly outbreak.
Panicked California Democrats are pushing a risky strategy: Wait 'til the last minute to vote
Liberal California activists are urging Democrats to wait until the last minute to vote in the race for governor, then support the frontrunner in the polls.
Democrats say Republican lawmaker must resign for agreeing with 'cotton-picking' remark
Kiggans later said she was agreeing that the first Black American to lead a party in Congress should stay out of Virginia politics.
Prep talk: Villa Park pitching duo will be tough in Division 2 playoffs
Logan Hoppie and Jack McGuire provide a formidable one-two punch for Villa Park's chances in the Southern Section Division 2 playoffs.
Rats, other vermin spark notable restaurant closures by L.A. health department
A review of L.A. County records by The Times tallied more than 120 vermin citations issued to food facilities in the region in 2026, with 67 — the majority — of these occurring in April alone.
In war with Iran, China sees a familiar pattern of U.S. mistakes
President Trump arrives in Beijing this week for talks with a Chinese government that is confident as ever in its ascendance on the world stage.
Looking to DNA for answers as climate change outpaces California wildlife's ability to evolve
Ecosystems are not being able to adapt as quickly as the climate is changing. Scientists are turning to genetic work to guide restoration
Contributor: Elon Musk’s chainsaw has brought world health crashing down
The dismantling of USAID could produce 14 million additional deaths by 2030, including 4.5 million children under 5, according to new data projections.
California's Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomers
The challenges are part of a national wave reshaping the debate over generational power and the direction of the Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Tuesday’s primaries will set up midterm matchups for Nebraska, West Virginia
Retiring Rep. Don Bacon’s 2nd District is a top target for Democrats, while Democratic drama in the Senate primary could shake up GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts’ re-election race.
High school boys volleyball: City Section playoff scores and pairings
CIF City Section high school boys volleyball playoff results from Monday and upcoming schedule.
CSC wins arbitration denying NIL deals to Nebraska players, but bigger fight looms in court
An arbitrator upheld the rejection of Nebraska football NIL contracts, but a looming California court date threatens to unravel the enforcement system
Entertainment mogul Byron Allen to acquire Buzzfeed, HuffPost
Buzzfeed, once an internet sensation known for its listicles, news and quizzes, has fallen on hard times.
LHU student revolutionizing stream restoration with rock-powered science
Natalie Brown kneels beside a humming wet lab setup at Commonwealth University-Lock Haven, calipers in hand, measuring the promise of Pennsylvania’s streams. The master’s candidate in biology regularly tests how everyday rocks could supercharge freshwater mussel recovery in the West Branch Susquehanna River, blending her geology roots with cutting-edge experiments. Her work is directly supporting […]
May 14 Vallejo-Vacaville Arts/Entertainment Source: Activities
May 14: Benicia Farmers Market, 4 p.m., Downtown Benicia at First Street. May 14: Greg Rahn, 5:30 p.m., Empress Marquee Club, 324 Virginia St., Vallejo. May 15: Vietnam Wall Half-size Replica Dedication with Capt. Edmond Landers,…
Pope Warns Main Threat Common to Religion and Science Is Denial of Objective Truth
Pope Leo XIV pointed out that both science and the Church clearly teach that caring for the planet is threatened by the irresponsible exploitation of both people and the natural world.
Sacramento County resident may have been exposed to hantavirus on a plane, health official says
A resident from Sacramento County is being monitored at home after being briefly exposed to a person on a plane in South Africa who later died of Andes hantavirus, California’s top public health official said on Monday.
CA health officials monitoring 4 residents exposed to hantavirus amid outbreak
California health officials on Monday released new information about four residents who were exposed to the hantavirus and are now being monitored, all of whom are currently healthy and not showing symptoms.
CA health officials monitoring 4 residents exposed to hantavirus amid outbreak
California health officials on Monday released new information about four residents who were exposed to the hantavirus and are now being monitored, all of whom are currently healthy and not showing symptoms.
CA health officials monitoring 4 residents exposed to hantavirus amid outbreak
California health officials on Monday released new information about four residents who were exposed to the hantavirus and are now being monitored, all of whom are currently healthy and not showing symptoms.
Pope warns main threat common to religion and science is denial of objective truth
Pope Leo XIV pointed out that both science and the Church clearly teach that caring for the planet is threatened by the irresponsible exploitation of both people and the natural world.
NASA’s C-20A Flights Advance Understanding of Earthquake Dynamics
NASA’s C-20A aircraft completed a series of flights on April 29 over Central California to contribute new data to improve the accuracy of the region’s
Democratic strategist launches effort to repeal California’s two-top primary
Steven Maviglio submitted his “Undo the Top Two” proposal on Friday to state officials.
Virginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to let them use new congressional map
Democratic officials in Virginia asked the US Supreme Court on Monday to reinstate a congressional map that would benefit their party ahead of this year’s midterm elections, the latest map drawing appeal to reach the high court amid a flurry of mid-decade redistricting.
Democrats ask Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts
Democrats on Monday filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to halt a Virginia ruling invalidating a ballot measure that would have given their party an additional four winnable U.S. House seats.
Physician Association of California and Astrana Health Launch Collaboration to Strengthen Independent Primary Care
/PRNewswire/ -- The Physician Association of California ("PAC") and Astrana Health, Inc. ("Astrana") (NASDAQ: ASTH), a physician-centric, technology-enabled...
Virginia Officials Ask Supreme Court to Restore Voting Map Drawn by Democrats
State officials asked the justices to overturn a Virginia Supreme Court decision that struck down a congressional map, a major defeat for Democrats.
Virginia recognizes School Nurse Appreciation Day at the State Capitol - Virginia Department of Health
Virginia officials, school nurses, and public health and education leaders gathered on the steps of the Virginia State Capitol on May 6 to recognize School Nurse Appreciation Day and honor the important role school nurses play in supporting student health and learning across the Commonwealth. Held during National Nurses Week, the proclamation ceremony included representatives […]
High school volleyball: Southern Section boys' playoff schedule
CIF Southern Section boys’ volleyball upcoming playoff schedule.