A coastal flood warning covered beaches from Malibu to San Diego as Tropical Storm Rachel moved toward Southern California. Long Beach ordered some Peninsula residents to evacuate, while Newport Beach closed its beaches and piers. The National Weather Service warned that south‑facing beaches, especially Long Beach and Malibu, could experience damaging...
Zipline, the American logistics firm, has begun offering drone‑based delivery services in Round Rock, Texas, providing local businesses a rapid, zero‑emission alternative for transporting goods. The company, founded in March two thousand fourteen, has already completed more than two million commercial deliveries and flown over one hundred twenty million miles...
A former human resources manager at a Spokane Valley manufacturing company was sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison after stealing one million dollars from the firm. The theft was uncovered during an internal audit that revealed unauthorized transfers from the company’s payroll accounts. The employee, who had been trusted...
Michael "Venom" Page has signed with Misfits Boxing, marking the end of his UFC tenure. The former Bellator star, known for his showmanship and knockout power, will now compete in the promotion’s high‑profile bouts. Page’s move follows a free‑agency period that began in July last year, during which he declined a...
The Miami Dolphins have activated defensive tackle Kenneth Grant from injured reserve, marking his first active roster appearance of the 2026 season. Grant, a first‑round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, had spent the majority of the year on injured reserve after a leg injury sustained during preseason cuts. With the...
The Press Democrat editorial argues that text messages about Sonoma County business belong to the public, not to a private trash folder. Supervisors wave away concerns, insisting the texts are mostly trivial, yet the editorial stresses that the public’s right to information remains paramount. The piece calls for transparency in...
Leonard Peltier, the longest‑serving political prisoner in the United States, spent nearly fifty years behind bars before his sentence was commuted. The new Netflix documentary, released this week, exposes the alleged corruption and systemic failures that kept him incarcerated for decades. It chronicles the 1973 murders of two FBI agents, the...
The Pittsburgh Steelers have re‑signed cornerback Doneiko Slaughter to their 53‑man roster after a brief stint on the practice squad. Slaughter, who cleared waivers earlier this week, had previously contributed to the team’s secondary during the 2024 season. The move underscores Pittsburgh’s strategy of retaining familiar talent to maintain depth...
ESPN has five business days to review the College Football Playoff’s proposal, with the network’s deadline falling on either October sixteenth or October nineteenth, depending on the final agreement. The playoff, which originally agreed in two thousand twelve, is set to expire after the twenty‑fifth season, and the expanded format...
Marcus Dickerson, a Memphis entrepreneur, sells waters and Gatorades on Poplar and East Parkway, drawing a steady stream of customers. His business, rooted in community engagement, reflects a broader regional trend where local support fuels small‑business growth. The Mid‑South’s entrepreneurial surge aligns with national data showing a record number of...
