California district attorney’s e-bike buyback push may be first in nation
The novel program comes after a rash or deaths and injuries - and prosecutions - related to e-bike and e-motorcycle crashes.
TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children’s privacy
By BARBARA ORTUTAY TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children’s privacy laws. The DOJ…
Today in History: August 22, helicopter crash in Iraq kills 14 US soldiers
A Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Iraq, killing all 14 U.S. soldiers aboard.
Today in History: August 21, Philippine opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr. assassinated
Philippine opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr. was assassinated as he exited an aircraft at Manila International Airport.
‘Survival mode’: Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power
Some areas may not have electricity back until next week.
Abbott Laboratories to pay $670 million to settle cases, claims over its formula for premature babies
Abbott Laboratories has agreed to pay $670 million to settle a high-profile lawsuit and 2,000 other claims related to allegations that its formula for babies born prematurely causes a dangerous…
Parents are being held responsible for their kids’ crimes under new laws
Every state has some form of parental responsibility law.
Jurors hear ‘Keffe D’ say his nephew fired fatal shots at Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
The interview is essential evidence in the state’s case against the 63-year-old Davis.
Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
He passed away Tuesday at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with family by his side.
Today in History: August 18, former British nurse found guilty of murdering 7 babies
A former neonatal nurse in a British hospital was found guilty of murdering seven babies and trying to kill six others over a yearlong campaign of deception as she preyed…