Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress
A no-holds-barred bout of partisan redistricting has been won by Republicans. Now it’s up to voters to decide whether it matters for control of Congress. Republicans could net about 10 additional U.S. House seats in the November elections if redrawn voting districts perform as they were intended. The question is whether that’s enough for the […]
George Santos reported to prosecutors over suspicious Kalshi trades, AP source says
NEW YORK | A prediction market reported former U.S. Rep. George Santos to federal prosecutors after he boasted he’d be going to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, then bet against his own attendance, according to a person familiar with the investigation. Kalshi, the online prediction marketplace, referred Santos to the Department of […]
Aurora Reservoir fracking operation sparks renewed community opposition
AURORA | It has been more than a month since the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission greenlighted a controversial fracking operation less than a mile from the Aurora reservoir, but community advocates opposed to the project believe that they haven’t exhausted their options to halt it. The State Sunlight-Long wellpad, on the Lowry Ranch […]
Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP source
WASHINGTON | Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a deal with the Justice Department that could allow him to avoid prison time, a person familiar with the matter said Thursday. The deal would resolve a criminal case filed in […]
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on federal regulation of telecom companies
WASHINGTON | The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Thursday in upholding the power of federal regulators to enforce data privacy laws on telecommunications companies. The 8-1 decision preserved one of the Federal Communications Commission’s key tools, though the companies also won a concession from the Republican administration that could shift the regulatory landscape. […]
Rumfield gets gift homer when flyball bounces off Adell’s head as Rockies top Angels 8-2
ANAHEIM, Calif. | TJ Rumfield got a gift when his long flyball bounced off Jo Adell’s head for a most unusual home run, and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Los Angeles Angels 8-2 on Tuesday night. Willi Castro hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning and Hunter Goodman had a solo shot in the […]
Meckler, Madrigal each have 4 hits in the Angels’ 11-4 win over the Rockies
ANAHEIM, Calif. | Wade Meckler and Nick Madrigal each had four of Los Angeles’ 16 hits, Walbert Ureña pitched six solid innings and the Angels beat the Colorado Rockies 11-4 on Wednesday night. Meckler is batting .389 (14 for 36) with two homers and 10 RBIs since he was recalled from Double-A on May 22. […]
Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 vehicles for a seat belt issue
Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report Tuesday that the recall includes certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles with model years 2018 through 2022. The issue involves seat belts […]
Electric SUV showdown: Edmunds compares the revamped Toyota bZ to the Tesla Model Y
Once you’ve decided to buy an electric vehicle, the exciting but tricky part is choosing which one to get. For a growing number of car shoppers, an electric SUV makes the most sense for everyday life. The latest models have enough range to handle everyday driving and the occasional trek out of town without much […]
Some parents don’t want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back
ARDMORE, Pa. | For high school senior Aliyah Pack, getting distracted during school is the norm. Kids in her Pennsylvania school district use iPads starting in kindergarten, switch to Chromebooks in second grade and get their own MacBooks in eighth grade. Aliyah has ADHD, and finds it difficult to concentrate when she’s learning from a […]