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Canadian cheating controversy clouds curling
The Canadian teams, first the men and then the women, have been accused of double touching the stone during the initial release.
IOC moves closer to reinstating Russia by LA28, but backlash may put its return on ice
The support for Ukrainian athletes at the Milan-Cortina Games suggests there may be challenges with reinstating Russia and Belarus for the LA28 Olympics.
Trump says Board of Peace members promise $5 billion for Gaza rebuild
Israeli forces have carried out repeated airstrikes in Gaza and frequently fire on Palestinians despite a ceasefire deal. Trump did not detail which member nations were making the pledges for reconstruction.
No. 2 UCLA thrashes Indiana, wins its 19th straight game
Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice led a pack of UCLA players completely overwhelming Indiana during a 92-48 at Pauley Pavilion on Sunday.
California mental health advocate killed by her husband, officials say
A mental health advocate was killed by her husband in an apparent murder-suicide.
Imported pears from Argentina are causing problems for California farmers
California pear growers are facing challenges as the United States imports many pears from Argentina, a move that is affecting the state's market and prompting calls for government intervention.
Pennsylvania’s workers see more of their paychecks go toward health insurance
Some Pennsylvania workers spend about one in every $10 on employer-sponsored health insurance, according to The Commonwealth Fund.
San Diego Politics Show: Episode 2
Breaking down how the races for California governor and the 48th Congressional District are shaping up, and City Hall's biggest fights.
FCC Reaches Final Decision On Bad Bunny's Halftime Show
The FCC faced calls to "investigate" Bad Bunny's Super Bowl 60 halftime show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. U.S. Congressman Randy Fine called for the FCC to look into and ultimately pu...
California’s billionaires pour cash into elections as big tech seeks new allies
As Gavin Newsom departs, ultra-wealthy flex wealth and influence to fight regulation and keep the boom going
Readers respond: Help all business, not just Blazers
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
Prep talk: Derrick Taylor continues his coaching magic at Blair
Blair upset top-seeded Bonita on Friday night to advance in Southern Section Division 4 boys' basketball playoffs.
Caltech, JPL and Carnegie Observatories Bring Science to Pasadena Students at Annual Fest
Daily Newsmagazine and City Guide to Pasadena, California featuring local news, breaking news, events, weather, sports news, schools news, shopping, restaurants and more from Pasadena Now
Hiam Abbass Says 'Cinema Is A Political Act' After Berlin Row
The start of this year's Berlin Film Festival was marked by a row over how far film should venture into politics but for prominent French-Palestinian actor Hiam Abbass, "everything we do is a political act".
Contributor: Gaza remains a crisis of children's mental health
As a psychologist in the occupied West Bank, I thought I understood trauma. Then came the call from a dying 5-year-old trapped in Gaza.
The two separate lives of Gavin Newsom detailed in new memoir
In his new memoir "Young Man in a Hurry," Gov. Gavin Newsom writes about the occasional interludes into his father's life charmed by the Getty oil family's affluence and the everyday struggle living with his single mom.
Jordan Stolz sets records, snaps Americans' skid at Winter Olympics
American Jordan Stolz won his second gold medal on Saturday, living up to expectations during a challenging Olympics for U.S. stars.
Tom Steyer, billionaire populist? Full interview with Inside California Politics
(Inside California Politics) — Tom Steyer is running in a unique lane in the race to be California’s next governor: a billionaire populist, a progressive businessman. “We don’t normally see candida…
High school girls' soccer: Saturday playoff scores
Saturday's scores for girls' soccer Southern Section and City Section playoff games.
High school girls' basketball: Saturday's playoff scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school girls' basketball playoff scores.
Five takeaways from Virginia’s win over Ohio State in Nashville
No. 15 Virginia beat Ohio State in Nashville to move to 22-3 on the season.
Michigan ends up running away from UCLA
The Wolverines could wind up ranked No. 1 after turning a close game against the Bruins into a 30-point blowout.
Costa Mesa girls' water polo bows out in CIF quarterfinals
The Mustangs grew a lot over the course of the season, but host Rowland rallied late for the win on Friday.
Scientists Find a Global ‘Language’ Hidden in Bird Calls
Birds across the planet share a learned warning cry that may echo the origins of language itself.
Haywood Highsmith signs with Suns
The Phoenix Suns agreed to a multiyear deal with former Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith, ESPN's Shams Charania first reported.
Virginia health officials warn to avoid contact with Potomac River due to sewage spill
Three weeks after a sewage pipe burst along the Clara Barton Parkway, the Virginia Department of Health issued a recreational water advisory Friday telling residents to avoid using D.C.’s main waterway.
Cursing and cheating accusations: The feisty curling saga that’s heating up at the Winter Olympics
A brewing controversy is arising in the Olympic curling competition, involving accusations of cheating, denials involving F-bombs and an international governing body having to explain why it effectively relies on the honor system at times.
Who pays for Newsom's travel? Hint: It's not always taxpayers
Gov. Gavin Newsom's international travel is paid for by the California State Protocol Foundation, a nonprofit that is funded primarily by corporate donations and run by a board Newsom appoints.
High school basketball: Friday's playoff scores and updated pairings
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball playoff scores and playoff schedule.
Disaster strikes Ilia Malinin in most shocking moment of Winter Olympics so far
U.S. figure skater Ilia Malinin was supposed to win gold by a wide margin before a disastrous free skate moved him out of medal contention in a Winter Olympics shocker.
Why Pennsylvania’s two most powerful Democrats don’t speak
While private animosity is common between politicians, John Fetterman has propelled his long-fraught relationship with Josh Shapiro to the public eye.
Hoot Host is 'The Wiser Way' to Grow Online
Monterey, CA, Feb. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hoot Host, an innovative web platform from Monterey California, today announced the official lau...
Prep talk: Birmingham's Henry Aslikyan bids for fourth consecutive City Section wrestling title
The Patriots have two other boys and one girl seeking third titles at the City Section wrestling championships on Saturday.
California city’s sea level rise plan could leave businesses in water
Sausalito is ahead of other California coastal cities in drafting a sea level rise plan. But controversy has ensued.
Letters to Sports: Sam Darnold and his Super Bowl odyssey
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports Section give their thoughts about Sam Darnold leading the Seahawks to the Super Bowl win, Bad Bunny and more.
Olympic power couple Brittany Bowe and Hilary Knight seeking one final gold medal
Brittany Bowe and Hilary Knight have been dating since 2022 and both are looking to cap their prolific Winter Olympic careers by winning gold in Milan.
Column: There should be no partisan divide about naming Epstein's fellow abusers
Shielding sex traffickers of children is not politics as usual. It reveals a moral crisis.
‘It’s about politics’: Ukrainian fans react to Heraskevych disqualification
CORTINA — The cold wind whipping around in Cortina was not what would keep Vladyslav Heraskevych from competing in skeleton Thursday.
Top entertainment figures back under-fire UN Palestinians expert
Over a hundred top figures from the world of entertainment signed an open letter Saturday in support of UN Palestinian human rights expert Francesca Albanese who faces calls to resign
Top entertainment figures back under-fire UN Palestinians expert
Over a hundred top figures from the world of entertainment signed an open letter Saturday in support of UN Palestinian human rights expert Francesca Albanese who faces calls to resign
Top entertainment figures back under-fire UN Palestinians expert
Over a hundred top figures from the world of entertainment signed an open letter Saturday in support of UN Palestinian human rights expert Francesca Albanese who faces calls to resign over comments ab...
Watch Nevada high school state wrestling championships final day: Live stream, schedule, tickets
The NIAA state wrestling championships wrap up Saturday in Winnemucca.
Roberts scores 21, Pennsylvania beats Columbia 76-67
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Ethan Roberts had 21 points in Pennsylvania's 76-67 win against Columbia on Friday.
Manhattan earns 76-69 victory against Niagara
LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) Terrance Jones and Jaden Winston each scored 21 points as Manhattan beat Niagara 76-69 on Friday night.
Virginia redistricting election will go forward while state Supreme Court considers appeal
Virginia Democrats hold six of the state's 11 U.S. House seats, but they are backing a revised map that could help them win up to 10 seats in this year's midterm elections.
Small Business Funding, CPS Support And Lab Grown Meat Round Out The House of Delegates’ Week - West Virginia Public Broadcasting
The House of Delegates took action on their stated legislative focus of economic development Friday, as well as supports for Child Protective Service workers.
NEW: Avoid contact with Potomac River, Va. Dept. of Health says
Avoid contact with the Potomac River. That's the message from the Virginia Dept. of Health, which just issued a recreational water advisory, three weeks after a large sewage pipe ruptured along the Clara Barton Parkway Million of gallons of raw sewage spilled into the Potomac, about four miles upstream from Arlington, before crews were able
Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi is in worsening health, husband says
PARIS (AP) — The health of Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi is worsening, in part because of a beating she endured during her arrest two months ago, her husband told Th…
Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi is in worsening health, husband says
PARIS (AP) — The health of Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi is worsening, in part because of a beating she endured during her arrest two months ago, her husband told Th…
Virginia redistricting election will go forward while court considers appeal
Virginia voters will get to cast ballots on a congressional redistricting plan benefiting Democrats while a court battle plays out over the legality of the effort.
Ukrainian skeleton slider Vladyslav Heraskevych has appeal dismissed over Olympics disqualification
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed Ukrainian skeleton slider Vladyslav Heraskevych’s appeal to be reinstated into the Olympic Games after he was disqualified from competition for breaking International Olympic Committee (IOC) rules over athlete expression.
Ukrainian racer loses DQ appeal over helmet
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych's appeal of his disqualification from the Milan Cortina Olympics has been denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Ukrainian athlete Heraskevych's appeal for reinstatement dismissed by sports court
The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday dismissed an appeal by Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych to be reinstated in the Milano Cortina Olympics after he was disqualified over his “helmet of remembrance".
Indonesia prepares up to 8,000 troops in first firm commitment to Gaza peacekeeping force
Officials now talk about sending 5,000 to 8,000 troops, focusing on engineering and medical units.
Virginia Supreme Court allows redistricting special election to move forward
Democrats placed a voter referendum on the ballot in April that could pave the way for a new congressional map that heavily favors their party.
Love Safely This Valentine's Day - Richmond City Health Department
It’s no coincidence that Valentine’s Day is also National Condom Day! One of the simplest ways to show you care is to protect the health of those you love. Richmond and Henrico […]
Prep talk: First-year coach Corey Kitani has Carson in City Section DII quarterfinals
Corey Kitani, the newphew of Harvey Kitani, has Carson peaking at the right time.
Ukrainian: 'Train has left' as helmet appeal heard
The Court of Arbitration for Sport heard the appeal of Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych surrounding his disqualification from the Milan Cortina Games, though the slider knows he won't be competing even if he wins his case.
Trump immigration sweeps upended L.A.'s economy, with some businesses losing big
The report, commissioned by L.A. County officials, found that 82% of businesses surveyed reported negative impacts from immigration enforcement, with 44% losing more than half their revenue.
Winter Olympics Day 7: ‘Quad God’ goes for gold in men’s free skate, Ukrainian appeals Games DQ
Konami's Anniversary Revival Of Castlevania Is Only Just Beginning, Expect More "New Products"
First up is Belmont's Curse
Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from rescinding health grants to some Democratic-led states
President Donald Trump’s administration cannot rescind $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, for now, a federal judge in Illinois ruled Thursday. California…
Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Cutting $600 Million in Public Health Funds
By Dietrich Knauth Feb 12 (Reuters) - A federal judge in Chicago temporarily blocked on Thursday the Trump administration from moving ahead with $600 million in cuts to public health grants in four states led by Democrats. U.S. District Judge Manish Shah said that California, Colorado,
University of California system sees 6% drop in computer science majors
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Unveiled For Switch, Launching In 2026
"Set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse"
Vaccines are a national security issue, says global health official
Vaccines are a matter of national security, a leading global health figure said this week, warning that rising anti-vaccine sentiment worldwide could undermine efforts to fight future pandemics.
Minnesota sues after CDC cuts millions of dollars in public health grants
MDH reported that 107 health departments across the county received the funding, but the grants for Minnesota, Colorado, Illinois and California have been cancelled, totaling more than $1.5 billion.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse announced for Nintendo Switch
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse has been announced, and the game is heading to Nintendo Switch. The project is planned for 2026. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is a collaboration between Konami and Dead Cells developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin. The 2D action exploration game take places 23 years after Castlevania Dracula’s Curse and follow a young Belmont’s journey. Here’s some additional information:...
From the sports desk: Chloe Kim takes silver, falls short of history
The American snowboarding star lost to a 17-year-old, who considers Kim her idol. Also, the IOC banned a Ukrainian athlete for their choice of headgear.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC
Publisher Konami and developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin have announced Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch in 2026.
Culver City, a crime haven? Bondi's jab falls flat with locals
Responding to Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi's jab, people who live or work in Culver City posted photos of clean streets, manicured parks and humming community events.
Can our pets really say ‘I love you’? Science is finding out
Pet soundboards are allowing our four-legged friends to press buttons and express themselves in human language. But is it real? UC San Diego professor Federico Rossano shares his research into this social media phenomenon.
Women in Science: Paleoceanographer Apollonia Arellano
Arellano uses geochemical analyses to reconstruct deep ocean circulation in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Arts and Entertainment Agenda: Feb. 13-19
‘GALENTINE’S BODY ALIVE,’ Feb. 13 Aspen Shakti is hosting a special “GALENTINE’s BODY ALIVE” class with Jayne Gottlieb from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Feb 13. The special occasion class will feature local live DJ California Star and...
Rejecting science, Trump reverses conclusion that climate change is harming Americans
The 2009 endangerment finding affirms that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases pose a threat to human health and welfare. Its repeal marks one of the most significant deregulatory actions in U.S. history.
Contributor: Congress may finally touch the third rail of U.S. politics
Legislators hope they can endlessly borrow to avoid unpopular votes on spending cuts or tax hikes, but inflation won't wait for debt to pile up this time.
Politics Seep Into Olympics After Ukrainian Banned Over a Helmet
Lying face-down on a flat sled, ready to lunge head-first down an ice track, skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych wore a helmet during his training sessions for the Winter Olympics featuring images of fellow Ukrainians who had died during Russia’s invasion of his country.
Ukrainian drones hit nearly 1,100 miles deep in Russia: security source
A security source told Business Insider that the drones struck a refinery in Russia's Komi Republic on Thursday.
CA sues Trump over public health funds
The Trump administration has ordered the CDC to rescind public health funds from California. Now the state is suing to block the clawback.
California sues as Trump cuts $600M in public health grants to four states
California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota argue the cuts are politically motivated and would harm HIV programs, emergency preparedness and more.
Trinity Health Initiative Expands Access to Lifesaving Medication
In response to the opioid epidemic, four Trinity Health hospitals — Livonia, Oakland, Livingston and Ann Arbor — launched a regional initiative to expand access to Narcan (naloxone), a lifesaving medication that reverses opioid overdoses.
First German politician enters Gaza since October 7 attack
The speaker of the Bundestag, Julia Klöckner, entered as far as the so-called "Yellow Line" of predominantly Israeli control in Gaza. She held no talks with Palestinians, prompting some criticism at home.
Think online dating is a ‘numbers game’? You’re playing it all wrong, says this researcher
Men want hot women, and women want rich men. Or do they? Relationship scientist and UC Davis psychology professor Paul Eastwick isn't convinced.
Country music megastar is new favorite to land Super Bowl halftime show in 2027
Shania Twain was the last country artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show all the way back in 2003.
Why Pennsylvania’s Two Most Powerful Democrats Don’t Speak
Senator John Fetterman and Gov. Josh Shapiro do not get along. The bad blood goes back years.
Winter Olympics Day 6: Ukrainian slider disqualified from Games over helmet, Chloe Kim goes for halfpipe three-peat
Athan Koutsiouroumbas: Pennsylvania's way behind on women-owned businesses
In Pennsylvania, women are less inclined to own small businesses. The Keystone State ranks in the bottom five of states in its percentage of women...
Ukrainian star disqualified from Winter Olympics over helmet honoring war dead
Vladylsav Heraskevych was considered a legitimate medal contender in the men's skeleton, which begins Thursday.
Ukrainian skeleton slider withdrawn from Olympics after ‘refusing to adhere’ to IOC rules on helmet honoring dead compatriots
Ukrainian skeleton slider Vladylsav Heraskevych has been withdrawn from competing at the Winter Olympics for “refusing to adhere” to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) athlete expression guidelines regarding his insistence on wearing a helmet featuring images of athletes killed during the war in Ukraine during competition.
Skeleton-Ukraine's Heraskevych disqualified over helmet controversy
Ukraine's skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Thursday over the use of a helmet depicting Ukrainian athletes killed in the conflict with Russia since Moscow's invasion in 2022, he said.
No. 2 UCLA women extend winning streak to 18 games by routing No. 13 Michigan State
Lauren Betts had 22 points and No. 2 UCLA pushed its winning streak to 18 games by defeating Michigan State.
Four States Sue Trump Administration Over Cuts to Public Health Funding
By Jan Wolfe Feb 11 (Reuters) - Four Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit on Wednesday that seeks to block the Trump administration from terminating $600 million in public health funding. In a complaint filed in federal court in Chicago, the states — California, Colorado, Illinois, and ...
California, other states sue over Trump administration's latest cuts to HIV programs
California and three other states sued the Trump administration Wednesday over its plans to slash $600 million from programs designed to prevent and track the spread of HIV, including in the LGBTQ+ community — arguing the move is based on "political animus and disagreements about unrelated topics such as federal immigration enforcement, political protest, and clean energy."
Colorado sues to block Trump administration from cutting public health grants
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services notified Congress it wouldn’t pay $600 million worth of grants already awarded in Colorado, California, Illinois and Minnesota.
Two professors receive grants from Schmidt Sciences to use AI to accelerate humanities research
Meredith Martin will use AI tools to parse English poetry across millenia. Peter Henderson is building artificial intelligence to better understand the law.
What to Know About the Olympic Political Speech Restrictions
A Ukrainian athlete could face disciplinary action over a helmet commemorating athletes killed in the war with Russia.
NateTheHate had heard rumoured 2D God of War could be multiplatform release
Informed leaker NateTheHate is back with another nugget of information he has heard from his sources. It’s been long rumoured that a 2D God of War metroidvania game is in the works and Nate says that…
Commentary: Newsom has the power to stop ICE from wearing masks, but it comes with a risk
California's mask ban for law enforcement exempted state officers, which prompted a judge to block it. It is unclear whether Newsom will back a rewritten version that lacks that carve-out.