Warning: Graphic content The Minnesota headquarters of UnitedHealth were rocked by two large protests just months before the CEO of the company’s insurance division was executed in Manhattan Wednesday — as the boss’s former security provider said he was shocked he didn’t have anyone guarding him on his trip to the Big Apple. Slain UnitedHealthcare … Read more
J.R. Lesher of Hueneme won the state Division II cross-country chanmpionship. (Pablo Gallegos) J.R. Lesher of Hueneme was surprised earlier this week when a band started playing at lunch time in his honor on campus. He was getting the hero treatment for winning the CIF state Division II cross-country championship. “He kind of came out … Read more
Starting Jan. 3, basic fare passengers will have to check carry-on items — $35 for the first, $50 for the second. The airline will also charge for selecting seats at check-in. Air Canada says it will bar carry-on bags and impose a seat selection fee for its lowest-fare customers.Travellers make their way through Pearson International … Read more
State Sen. Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) was among a group of lawmakers saying state law should supersede any edict in a proposed settlement that would prohibit universities from complying with NCAA and conference NIL rules. (Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press) Two California lawmakers are pushing back against the idea that the proposed House settlement with the … Read more
Lakers forwards (from left) Anthony Davis and Armel Traore sit on the bench during the second half of a 134-93 loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday. (Marta Lavandier / Associated Press) Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. From Dan Woike:Rui Hachimura stopped. Anthony … Read more
The top draft pick scored her first two PWHL goals and assisted on the winner to lead New York past the Montreal Victoire 4-1 on Wednesday. New York Sirens’ Sarah Fillier (10) reacts after scoring against Montreal Victoire goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) during first period PWHL hockey action in Laval, Dec. 4, 2024. Photo by … Read more
Internal SQ documents show that Quebec’s annual highway death toll would be lowered by 10 to 14. Lawyer Paul Doroshenko holds a breathalyzer in Vancouver, B.C. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011. Doroshenko is questioning the accuracy of the police hand-held breathalizers that are being used by police in the Vancouver area.Photo by JONATHAN HAYWARD /The Canadian … Read more
Re “Compton Latinos Still on Outside Looking In,” April 16: There are 88 cities in Los Angeles County, well over 90% of which are politically and economically controlled by white people. Because of the increase in the Latino population over a short span of time, many Hispanics remain underrepresented, in both appointed and elected civil … Read more
California raw milk producer says RFK Jr. has encouraged him to apply for FDA position Mark McAfee, the California raw milk producer who has been at the center of several bird flu-related product recalls, says a transition team for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has encouraged him to apply for a position at the Food and … Read more
Ritz-Carlton’s latest luxury ship, Ilma, is ready to set sail in the Mediterranean. It holds 448 passengers, but still feels as initmate as a (fancy) friend’s boat. Images: Courtesy of Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection First off, let’s be clear: There’s no official size cutoff for a yacht these days. Jeff Bezos’ personal floating toy, Koru, is … Read more
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