OpenAI appoints former top US cyberwarrior Paul Nakasone to its board of directors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — OpenAI has appointed a former top U.S. cyberwarrior and intelligence official to its board of directors, saying he will help…
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Converting cow manure to fuel is growing climate solution, but critics say communities put at risk
By DORANY PINEDA and TERRY CHEA Associated Press PIXLEY, Calif. (AP) — The stench of cow feces, urine and ammonia forces residents to keep windows…
Continue ReadingMicro communities for the homeless sprout in US cities eager for small, quick and cheap solutions
By R.J. RICO and JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — In a dreary part of downtown Atlanta, shipping containers have been transformed into…
Continue ReadingWalker hits 2 HRs, Pederson adds a grand slam and the D-backs coast past the Angels 11-1
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Christian Walker hit two homers, Joc Pederson added a late grand slam and the Arizona…
Continue ReadingDodgers acquire pitcher José Hernández for cash days after the Pirates cut him loose
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher José Hernández from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash on Thursday.…
Continue ReadingJoe Ryan fans 5 in 7 strong innings, Carlos Correa slugs 2-run HR as Twins beat Athletics 6-2
By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Joe Ryan struck out five in seven strong innings and Carlos Correa had a two-run homer…
Continue ReadingTony Bennett’s daughters sue their brother over his handling of the late singer’s assets
NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Bennett’s two daughters are suing their brother, alleging he mishandled and failed to disclose some of their…
Continue Reading2 dead in single-engine plane crash in Northern California
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Two people were killed in a single-engine plane crash in Northern California on Thursday, authorities said. Alpine…
Continue ReadingTank Davis makes long-awaited return to the ring to defend WBA lightweight title vs. Martin
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Even when others had the microphone at their news conference, Gervonta “Tank” Davis and…
Continue ReadingExecutives of telehealth company accused of fraud that gave easy access to addictive Adderall drug
By JAIMIE DING Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Top executives of a California-based online mental health company were arrested on allegations…
Continue Reading‘Chucky Mania’ hits San Diego as Lozano expresses desire to win titles for MLS expansion team
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — On a typically brilliant San Diego day, Mexican soccer star Hirving “Chucky” Lozano said…
Continue ReadingChargers QB Herbert takes in stride another offseason of learning a new offense and playbook
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert having to learn a new playbook and working with a different offensive…
Continue ReadingCalifornia legislators break with Gov. Newsom over loan to keep state’s last nuclear plant running
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The California Legislature signaled its intent on Thursday to cancel a $400 million loan…
Continue ReadingEx-US Customs officer convicted of letting drug-filled cars enter from Mexico
By JAIMIE DING Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former U.S. Customs officer has been convicted of accepting bribes to let drug-filled vehicles…
Continue ReadingYou don’t think corn dogs are haute cuisine? These chefs, using alligator sausage, beg to differ.
By STEPHEN SMITH and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Stefani De Palma, an award-winning chef and head of the a team vying to…
Continue ReadingTesla stockholders vote to restore Elon Musk’s record $44.9 billion pay package that was tossed out by a Delaware judge
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Tesla stockholders vote to restore Elon Musk’s record $44.9 billion pay package that was tossed out by a Delaware…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Senate approves ban on requiring schools to notify parents of child’s pronoun change
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — School districts in California would be barred from requiring…
Continue ReadingLA Sparks sign Dearica Hamby to contract extension through 2025 season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Sparks signed Dearica Hamby to a contract extension through the 2025 season on Thursday. The two-time All-Star…
Continue ReadingDan Hurley says he belongs at UConn after turning down ‘obviously tempting’ offer from Lakers
By JIM FULLER Associated Press STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Dan Hurley considered the opportunity to try and lead UConn to a third consecutive national…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Legislature rejects many of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget cuts as negotiations continue
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Legislature on Thursday rejected many of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s most…
Continue ReadingNFL players union could propose trading spring practices for longer training camp
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Across the NFL, teams wrapped up their mandatory minicamps this week leading into…
Continue ReadingWith deal done, Disney withdraws lawsuit, ending last conflict with DeSantis and his appointees
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney asked a federal appellate court to dismiss its lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron…
Continue ReadingSharks hire Ryan Warsofsky as new head coach
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks have promoted Ryan Warsofsky to become the team’s new head coach…
Continue ReadingThe San Jose Sharks have promoted Ryan Warsofsky to become the team’s new head coach
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks have promoted Ryan Warsofsky to become the team’s new head…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court rules California man can’t trademark ‘Trump too small’
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously ruled against a man who wants to trademark the…
Continue ReadingCal State LA president says pro-Palestinian protesters no longer welcome after building takeover
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The president of California State University, Los Angeles, said demonstrators protesting Israel’s war against Hamas in…
Continue ReadingNicole Kidman gets gushes from Miles Teller, Zac Efron, on night of AFI Life Achievement Award
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nicole Kidman’s close co-stars, including Meryl Streep and Reese Witherspoon, paid…
Continue ReadingIndyCar moves to Fox Sports in 2025 after 16 seasons with NBC. Fox now has Daytona 500 and Indy 500
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Fox Sports said Thursday it has acquired the rights to broadcast IndyCar starting in 2025, a move that gives the…
Continue ReadingElon Musk gets 77% approval from shareholders to get back his big, $44.9 billion Tesla pay package
By TOM KRISHER and DAVID HAMILTON AP Business Writers DETROIT (AP) — Tesla shareholders voted Thursday to restore CEO Elon Musk’s record…
Continue ReadingCorey Seager hits 3-run homer against old team in first regular-season game back in Dodger Stadium
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Corey Seager returned to Dodger Stadium in a big way, hammering a go-ahead, three-run homer that reminded Los Angeles Dodgers…
Continue ReadingSeager hits 3-run homer in return to Dodger Stadium, Rangers win 3-2 as Pages thrown out at plate
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Corey Seager hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off Walker Buehler in his return to Dodger Stadium…
Continue ReadingSoriano pitches effectively into the 9th inning and Angels roll over Diamondbacks 8-3
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — José Soriano pitched effectively into the ninth inning, Jo Adell hit a three-run homer and the…
Continue ReadingHollywood’s A-listers are lining up behind Joe Biden. Will their support matter in November?
By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — When Robert De Niro showed up outside a Manhattan courthouse to decry Donald Trump as his New…
Continue ReadingUkrainian winemakers visit California’s Napa Valley to learn how to heal war-ravaged vineyards
By HAVEN DALEY and OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press RUTHERFORD, Calif. (AP) — As the head of an association of winemakers in southern Ukraine,…
Continue ReadingDeSantis appointees bury the hatchet with Disney by approving new development deal
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees on Wednesday gave final approval to an agreement that…
Continue ReadingJerry West remembered with moment of silence before Game 3 of NBA Finals
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer DALLAS (AP) — Jerry West was remembered at the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. The NBA and the fans at Game 3…
Continue ReadingMan charged with robbing a California bank was released from prison a day earlier, prosecutors say
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A man charged with taking three people hostage while robbing a Southern California bank last month had been released from…
Continue ReadingJerry West was the inspiration for the NBA logo, but he was conflicted about the honor
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Since 1969, Jerry West has been the faceless face of the NBA. For those 5 1/2 decades, the…
Continue ReadingRookie Jackson Merrill homers in 9th off Miller to lift the Padres to a 5-4 win against the A’s
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rookie Jackson Merrill’s second homer of the day was a game-ending drive off Mason Miller…
Continue ReadingA women’s pro soccer game was bumped for a music festival; Red Stars looking for a place to play it
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Soccer Writer The Chicago Red Stars are looking for an alternative venue for their Sept. 21 home game against the San Diego…
Continue ReadingAustin Slater shines as the San Francisco Giants beat the Houston Astros 5-3
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Austin Slater had three hits and drove in two runs to help the San Francisco Giants beat the…
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Quincy Jones, Richard Curtis, Juliet Taylor and Bond producers will get honorary Oscars
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Quincy Jones has been nominated for seven Oscars in the past 55 years, including best original score, best song, and…
Continue ReadingWhat happened to the likes? X is now hiding which posts you like from other users
NEW YORK (AP) — Social media platform X is now hiding your likes. In an update posted on the platform formerly known as Twitter earlier this week,…
Continue ReadingJerry West’s impact on his home state of West Virginia runs deep
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Jerry West left West Virginia decades ago. He never left his home state behind. For years, he quietly gave…
Continue ReadingLegal advocates seek public access to court records about abuse at California women’s prison
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Two advocacy groups on Wednesday asked a judge to unseal court records and preserve public access to hearings in the class…
Continue ReadingJurickson Profar is out of the Padres’ lineup with patellar tendinitis in his left knee
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar, who is second in the major leagues in batting average and third in on-base…
Continue ReadingUCLA names new chancellor as campus is still reeling from protests over Israel-Hamas war
By JAIMIE DING Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The president of the University of Miami was chosen Wednesday to become the next chancellor of…
Continue ReadingSony Pictures acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the dine-in movie theater chain
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Sony Pictures Entertainment is getting into the exhibition business. The studio behind recent films like “Bad Boys:…
Continue ReadingDodgers acquire Cavan Biggio and cash from Blue Jays for minor league pitcher Braydon Fisher
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cavan Biggio is starting over with the Los Angeles Dodgers days after getting cut loose by the…
Continue ReadingJerry West, a 3-time Hall of Fame selection and the inspiration for the NBA logo, dies at 86
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and…
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