Miller Sanford Bitcoin’s value rocketed more than 40% in just two weeks. (Salvador Melendez / Associated Press) Bitcoin extended its streak of record highs after ticking above $99,000 for the first time last week. The cryptocurrency has rocketed more than 40% in just two weeks. Now, bitcoin is at the doorstep of $100,000, just two years after … Read more
With President-elect Donald Trump vowing to impose tariffs on imports when he takes office, now might be the time to buy new appliances. (zimmytws/Getty Images/iStockphoto) Dear Liz: President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs have me wondering if now is the time to purchase new kitchen appliances, something I have long delayed doing. If he follows through … Read more
“I question why the government feels that items such as beer, wine, cider and restaurant meals should be exempted from the tax.” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits Vince’s Market in Sharon, Ont. Aside from pausing the GST on select items over the holiday period, the Liberals announced most working Canadians can expect a cheque in … Read more
Mainly cloudy skies, but no precipitation is expected. Environment Canada is forecasting mainly cloudy skies and a high of 3.Photo by Peter McCabe /MONTREAL GAZETTE Mainly cloudy skies, but no precipitation is expected. Environment Canada is forecasting a high of 3 with the UV index at 1, or low. Tonight: Clear with a low of … Read more
From Billie Eilish to Metallica: 10 must-see concerts this holiday season Considering that the weather outside isn’t exactly frightful during the winter months in SoCal, our concert calendar manages to keep our social lives plenty warm in between all the extra meals and family gatherings scheduled to descend upon us in the coming days. It’s … Read more
Denise Williams, of Adelanto, says the Inland Empire Health Plan, a county-run Medi-Cal managed-care insurer that covers her son, Markeano, does not coordinate effectively with his doctors or with another state agency that provides some of his care. Here she looks out for her 1-year-old daughter Gigi Williams, while Markeano sleeps. (Heidi de Marco / … Read more
A group of lawmakers went on a four-day trip to Maui, Hawaii and another 12 traveled to Vietnam and Taiwan in the last month. (LUCY PEMONI / Associated Press) This is the season for California lawmakers to travel across the globe, some to lush beachside resorts with schmoozing lobbyists, at no cost of their own. … Read more
TikTok CEO Shou Chew has been seeking out Elon Musk’s advice about President-elect Trump’s approaching second term, according to a report. Musk endorsed Trump last summer and has been close with the president-elect since, even staying at Mar-a-Lago after the election and joining him on calls with leaders like Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Chew has … Read more
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — At the start of the season, Nets coach Jordi Fernandez said he hoped Ben Simmons would be aggressive and put up double-digit shots on a nightly basis. So far, Simmons hasn’t hit the target once. With Simmons now removed from his second back surgery and proclaiming himself healthy for the first time … Read more
It’s not quite Babe Ruth calling his shot, but Brock Nelson will come away from Hockey Fights Cancer Night with quite the story to tell. In the first intermission of the Islanders’ 3-1 win over the Blues on Saturday, Nelson was informed during a walk-off interview with MSG’s Shannon Hogan that he was Henry Schafer’s … Read more
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