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Can grief make us accident-prone? A writer learns how it destabilizes and remakes us
NewsAfter a fall near the first anniversary of her beloved aunt's death, a writer explored why grief can make us less sure-footed. She found answers, climbing a precarious staircase in Italy.
Legal experts worry about presidential abuse of the Insurrection Act. Here's why
NewsExperts say the Insurrection Act gives a president too much sweeping power to deploy troops on American soil without guard rails or proper oversight from Congress.
Chevron owns this city's news site. Many stories aren't told
NewsChevron operates a major refinery in Richmond, Calif. It also owns the city's dominant news site, putting its own spin on events, and runs similar sites in Texas and Ecuador.
Sam Bankman-Fried is about to get sentenced for his FTX crimes. Here's what to know
NewsProsecutors are asking for 40 to 50 years, citing the severity of Bankman-Fried's crimes. Lawyers of the disgraced former head of FTX are asking for far less.
Why a town on the front line of America's energy transition isn't letting go of coal
NewsKemmerer, Wyo., is on the front line of America's energy transition, with its coal plant slated to close and a nuclear plant in the works. But some think the rush to quit fossil fuels is impractical.
'Struggle, struggle, struggle.' What new and expecting mothers are facing in Gaza
NewsWomen who are pregnant or who have recently given birth in Gaza face serious challenges amid daily airstrikes, continued ground fighting, high rates of disease and a growing lack of food and water.
For Baltimore-area residents, bridge collapse means longer commutes and uncertain prospects
NewsThe Key Bridge collapse is upending life for countless people in the Chesapeake region. Residents say it's not just infrastructure — it's their identity as people who live close to the water.
'Worry' is a disturbing and honest picture of what it's like to be in your 20s
NewsAlexandra Tanner's debut novel, <em>Worry</em>, centers two sisters in their 20s struggling with the love, anxieties and truths that they hold about each other.
Some foreign-made cars might be delayed as auto companies figure out port deliveries
NewsThe deadly Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse blocked off much of Baltimore's harbor, which handles more cars and trucks than any other U.S. port. Companies have some options to keep imports coming.
In Florida, there's détente in the battle between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis
NewsDisney and a board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have settled lawsuits over who controls development in the 40-square-mile district that's home to its Orlando theme parks.
California judge recommends disbarment of pro-Trump attorney John Eastman
NewsA California judge found that attorney John Eastman committed "exceptionally serious ethical violations" in his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election and recommended disbarment.
An appeals court says 'undated' Pennsylvania ballots don't count
NewsA federal appeals panel says mailed ballots arriving on time but in envelopes without dates handwritten by Pennsylvania voters shouldn't be counted. This case is expected to reach the Supreme Court.
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Will Santa Monica compensate Silas White’s descendants after taking his property?
NewsThe Santa Monica City Council recently voted to explore compensating the descendants of a Black man named Silas White for his plot of land on Ocean Ave.
Hollywood Walk of Fame is getting a makeover
Los AngelesLA City Council officials have announced plans to eliminate traffic lanes, widen sidewalks, and add bike and bus lanes to the storied Hollywood Boulevard.
Diabetes drug Ozempic is costing Medicare billions of dollars
Health & WellnessNew analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that Medicare spending on weight loss drugs like Ozempic rose to $5.7 billion in 2022 — up from $57 million in 2018.