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Trump suggests a protester may get 'the hell knocked out of her' by her parents
Read full article: Trump suggests a protester may get 'the hell knocked out of her' by her parentsFormer President Donald Trump is continuing to use violent language when confronted by protesters at his rallies.
Riverside’s Memorial Park bracing for Milton impacts after Helene
Read full article: Riverside’s Memorial Park bracing for Milton impacts after HeleneLess than two weeks after impacts from Hurricane Helene destroyed some of the remaining concrete balustrades in Memorial Park, neighbors are once again preparing for more impacts. The balustrades are lined against the bank, separating the park from the St. Johns River.
Climate solution: Form Energy secures $405M to speed development of long-awaited 100-hour battery
Read full article: Climate solution: Form Energy secures $405M to speed development of long-awaited 100-hour batteryForm Energy, a company that is beginning to produce a longer-lasting alternative to lithium batteries, hit a milestone Wednesday with an announcement of $405 million in funding.
Deadspin loses bid to toss defamation suit over article accusing young Chiefs fan of racism
Read full article: Deadspin loses bid to toss defamation suit over article accusing young Chiefs fan of racismA Delaware judge has refused to dismiss a defamation lawsuit against sports website Deadspin over an article accusing a 9-year-old NFL fan and his family of racism because of his game-day attire.
Salmon swim freely in the Klamath River for 1st time in a century after dams removed
Read full article: Salmon swim freely in the Klamath River for 1st time in a century after dams removedFor the first time in more than a century, salmon are swimming freely along the Klamath River and its tributaries near the California-Oregon line.
No. 8 Miami rallies from 25 points down to beat California 39-38
Read full article: No. 8 Miami rallies from 25 points down to beat California 39-38Cam Ward threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Arroyo with 26 seconds left and No. 8 Miami roared back from a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat California 39-38.
Takeaways from AP's report on affordable housing disappearing across the U.S.
Read full article: Takeaways from AP's report on affordable housing disappearing across the U.S.While Americans continue to struggle under high rents, as many as 223,000 affordable housing units could disappear in the next five years alone.
LeBron James, Anthony Davis will play in Lakers' first preseason games in Palm Springs, Redick says
Read full article: LeBron James, Anthony Davis will play in Lakers' first preseason games in Palm Springs, Redick saysLeBron James and Anthony Davis will play at some point during the Los Angeles Lakers’ first two preseason games this weekend.
Two California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US
Read full article: Two California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in USTwo dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected in the U.S. this year.
Hall of Famer Susie Maxwell Berning, a 4-time major champion while raising 2 daughters, dies at 83
Read full article: Hall of Famer Susie Maxwell Berning, a 4-time major champion while raising 2 daughters, dies at 83Hall of Fame golfer Susie Maxwell Berning has died at age 83 after a battle with lung cancer.
Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it
Read full article: Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done itA study out in Science this month finds that states' attempts to cut the amount of food waste going into landfills are rarely succeeding.
California governor vetoes bill to create first-in-nation AI safety measures
Read full article: California governor vetoes bill to create first-in-nation AI safety measuresCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
A rare condor hatched and raised by foster parents in captivity now gets to live wild
Read full article: A rare condor hatched and raised by foster parents in captivity now gets to live wildAnother chapter in one of the greatest comeback stories in the world of endangered species is being written with the release of three young California condors north of the Grand Canyon.
Man who set off explosion at California courthouse had a criminal case there
Read full article: Man who set off explosion at California courthouse had a criminal case therePolice say the 20-year-old man who tossed an explosive device into a California courthouse was there to be arraigned on a gun charge.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black families reclaim taken land
Read full article: California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black families reclaim taken landCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have helped Black families reclaim or be compensated for land that was taken unjustly by the government through eminent domain.
Fluoride in drinking water poses enough risk to merit new EPA action, judge says
Read full article: Fluoride in drinking water poses enough risk to merit new EPA action, judge saysA federal judge has ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to further regulate fluoride in drinking water because high levels could pose a risk to the intellectual development of children.
Meta unveils cheaper VR headset, AI updates and shows off prototype for holographic AR glasses
Read full article: Meta unveils cheaper VR headset, AI updates and shows off prototype for holographic AR glassesMeta has unveiled updates to the company’s virtual reality headset and Ray Ban smart glasses along as it tries to demonstrate its artificial intelligence prowess and the next generation of computing platforms beyond smartphones and computers.
US to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico and California growers aren't happy
Read full article: US to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico and California growers aren't happyCalifornia avocado growers are fuming about a U.S. decision to hand over pest inspections of Mexican orchards to the Mexican government.
California sues ExxonMobil and says it lied about plastics recycling
Read full article: California sues ExxonMobil and says it lied about plastics recyclingCalifornia is suing ExxonMobil for allegedly deceiving the public for half a century by promising that recycling would address the global plastics pollution crisis.
A lost cat's mysterious 2-month, 900-mile journey home to California
Read full article: A lost cat's mysterious 2-month, 900-mile journey home to CaliforniaA gray cat living an extraordinary life of visits to the beach and trips to the lake went on his biggest adventure alone: traveling hundreds of miles from Wyoming to California.
A night with Peter Cat Recording Co., the New Delhi band that's found global appeal
Read full article: A night with Peter Cat Recording Co., the New Delhi band that's found global appealPeter Cat Recording Co_ is in the midst of their 77-concert world tour, “Good Luck Beta 24’” following the release of their 2024 studio album, “BETA.”.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs joins list of Hollywood stars charged with sex crimes
Read full article: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs joins list of Hollywood stars charged with sex crimesWith his arrest this week, Sean “Diddy” Combs joins a short list of celebrities prosecuted for sex crimes in the wake of the #MeToo movement.
California governor signs laws to crack down on election deepfakes created by AI
Read full article: California governor signs laws to crack down on election deepfakes created by AICalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed three landmark bills Tuesday to crack down on political deepfakes ahead of the 2024 election.
The Biden administration is taking steps to eliminate protections for gray wolves
Read full article: The Biden administration is taking steps to eliminate protections for gray wolvesThe Biden administration has asked an appeals court to revive a Trump-era rule that lifted remaining Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in the U.S. If successful, the move would put the predators under states’ oversight and would allow hunting in the Great Lakes region, which had been suspended by a court order.
Uber to dispatch Waymo's robotaxis in Austin and Atlanta next year
Read full article: Uber to dispatch Waymo's robotaxis in Austin and Atlanta next yearRide-hailing leader Uber on Friday announced it will dispatch robotaxis built by driverless technology pioneer Waymo beginning next year in Austin, Texas, and Atlanta in a deal that deepens the bond between once-bitter rivals.
It took 50,000 gallons of water to put out Tesla Semi fire in California, US agency says
Read full article: It took 50,000 gallons of water to put out Tesla Semi fire in California, US agency saysThe National Transportation Safety Board says California firefighters had to douse a flaming battery in a Tesla Semi with about 50,000 gallons of water to put out flames after a crash.
California governor signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies
Read full article: California governor signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberiesCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday bringing back tough criminal penalties targeting large-scale stealing schemes and smash-and-grab robberies.
CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Wildfires plague U.S. West and Brazil, Yagi rampages in Vietnam
Read full article: CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Wildfires plague U.S. West and Brazil, Yagi rampages in VietnamExtreme weather is again striking multiple places around the world, including wildfires in California, a hurricane that threatens Louisiana, drought and wildfires in the Amazon and flooding in Nigeria.
Attorney: Teen charged in shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie shouldn't face attempted murder
Read full article: Attorney: Teen charged in shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie shouldn't face attempted murderThe attorney for a 17-year-old high school senior charged in the daytime shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall says that new video evidence supports his theory that the teenager should not be charged with attempted murder.
Teen arrested in California in connection to Ponte Vedra Beach shooting
Read full article: Teen arrested in California in connection to Ponte Vedra Beach shootingA 17-year-old male was arrested Monday in California in connection to a shooting that took place at Ponte Vedra Beach during a sale of marijuana on July 17.
Teen arraigned on attempted murder in shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie says he is very sorry
Read full article: Teen arraigned on attempted murder in shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie says he is very sorryA 17-year-old high school senior charged with attempted murder in the daytime shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall made his first appearance in juvenile court.
How do you know when AI is powerful enough to be dangerous? Regulators try to do the math
Read full article: How do you know when AI is powerful enough to be dangerous? Regulators try to do the mathHow do you know if an artificial intelligence system is so powerful that it poses a security danger and shouldn’t be unleashed without careful oversight.
Former Gators star Ricky Pearsall shot in attempted robbery in San Fransisco
Read full article: Former Gators star Ricky Pearsall shot in attempted robbery in San FransiscoSan Francisco 49ers 1st round pick and former Florida Gators star Ricky Pearsall was shot in an attempted robbery in California on Saturday.
California lawmakers pass landmark bills to atone for racism, but hold off on fund to take action
Read full article: California lawmakers pass landmark bills to atone for racism, but hold off on fund to take actionCalifornia lawmakers have approved a set of first-in-the-nation bills aimed at atoning for the state's legacy of discriminatory policies that have harmed Black Californians.
'Dancing With the Stars' pro Artem Chigvintsev arrested on domestic violence charge in California
Read full article: 'Dancing With the Stars' pro Artem Chigvintsev arrested on domestic violence charge in CaliforniaA California sheriff's office says “Dancing With the Stars” pro Artem Chigvintsev has been arrested and booked on a domestic violence charge.
Workers breach key Klamath dams, allowing salmon to swim freely for the first time in a century
Read full article: Workers breach key Klamath dams, allowing salmon to swim freely for the first time in a centuryWorkers have breached the final dams on a key section of the Klamath River, clearing the way for salmon to swim freely through a major watershed near the California-Oregon border for the first time in more than a century as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history nears completion.
Salmon will soon swim freely in the Klamath River for first time in a century once dams are removed
Read full article: Salmon will soon swim freely in the Klamath River for first time in a century once dams are removedFor the first time in more than a century, salmon will have free passage along the more than 400 miles of the Klamath River and its tributaries as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history nears completion along the California-Oregon border.
Man accused of starting destructive California wildfire by throwing firework out car window
Read full article: Man accused of starting destructive California wildfire by throwing firework out car windowA 26-year-old man has been accused of igniting a destructive California wildfire in early July by throwing a firework from a car window during hot, dry and windy weather.
3 people charged after death of federal prison worker who opened fentanyl-laced mail
Read full article: 3 people charged after death of federal prison worker who opened fentanyl-laced mailA federal prison inmate and two other people are facing charges of conspiring to mail drugs to a penitentiary in California where a mailroom supervisor died last week after opening a letter that prosecutors say was laced with fentanyl and other substances.
Judge knocks down Hunter Biden's bid to use Trump ruling to get his federal tax case dismissed
Read full article: Judge knocks down Hunter Biden's bid to use Trump ruling to get his federal tax case dismissedA federal judge has denied Hunter Biden’s latest bid to dismiss the tax charges against him, setting the stage for his trial to begin next month in California.
Harvey Weinstein will remain locked up in New York while awaiting rape retrial
Read full article: Harvey Weinstein will remain locked up in New York while awaiting rape retrialProsecutors have confirmed Harvey Weinstein will remain in custody in New York while awaiting retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in Manhattan.
A rarely seen deep sea fish is found in California, and scientists want to know why
Read full article: A rarely seen deep sea fish is found in California, and scientists want to know whyA rarely seen deep sea fish resembling a serpent was found floating dead on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast.
Local MLB player update: Austin Hays on injured list, SRF working his way back
Read full article: Local MLB player update: Austin Hays on injured list, SRF working his way backThe area is well represented in Major League Baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in MLB. Stats are through Aug. 14 games.
As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans
Read full article: As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plansThe federal government is expected to announce water cuts soon that would affect some of the 40 million people reliant on the Colorado River.
Where do you live? That's a complicated question for a California town with no street addresses
Read full article: Where do you live? That's a complicated question for a California town with no street addressesCarmel-by-the-Sea is known for its white-sand beaches, storybook buildings and famous former mayor, Clint Eastwood.
Worker's death at California federal prison investigated for possible fentanyl exposure, AP learns
Read full article: Worker's death at California federal prison investigated for possible fentanyl exposure, AP learnsA worker at a federal prison in California has died and investigators are examining whether he was exposed to fentanyl shortly before his death.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott misses a light practice as a precaution with ankle soreness
Read full article: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott misses a light practice as a precaution with ankle sorenessDak Prescott has been held out of a light workout as a precaution with the Dallas Cowboys quarterback experiencing mild soreness in his surgically repaired right ankle.
Man who attacked police at the US Capitol with poles gets 20 years, one of longest Jan. 6 sentences
Read full article: Man who attacked police at the US Capitol with poles gets 20 years, one of longest Jan. 6 sentencesA California man with a history of political violence has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for attacking police with flagpoles and other makeshift weapons during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
California governor vows to take away funding from cities and counties for not clearing encampments
Read full article: California governor vows to take away funding from cities and counties for not clearing encampmentsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has a message to local governments: clear homeless encampments now or lose out on state funding next year.
Local MLB player update: Mike Baumann still unbeaten after trade to Angels
Read full article: Local MLB player update: Mike Baumann still unbeaten after trade to AngelsThe area is well represented in Major League Baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in MLB. Stats are through Aug. 7 games.
Sea lions are stranding themselves on California's coast with signs of poisoning by harmful algae
Read full article: Sea lions are stranding themselves on California's coast with signs of poisoning by harmful algaeSea lions are stranding on a long stretch of California coast with signs of poisoning by a naturally occurring bloom of harmful algae.
Meta agrees to $1.4B settlement with Texas in privacy lawsuit over facial recognition
Read full article: Meta agrees to $1.4B settlement with Texas in privacy lawsuit over facial recognitionOfficials say Meta has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement with Texas in a privacy lawsuit over allegations that the tech giant used biometric data of users without their permission.
Fires in the West are becoming ever bigger, consuming. Why and what can be done?
Read full article: Fires in the West are becoming ever bigger, consuming. Why and what can be done?Experts say a massive wildfire in northern California and scores of smaller ones across the western U.S. and Canada are the legacy of the nation’s fire-suppression experts and climate change.
California's largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across US West
Read full article: California's largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across US WestThousands of firefighters are battling a wildfire in northern California that exploded in size — one of several blazes tearing through the western United States and Canada amid dry, hot and windy conditions.
Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden's legal team over 'false statements' in a court filing
Read full article: Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden's legal team over 'false statements' in a court filingA federal judge in California is threatening to sanction Hunter Biden’s lawyers, saying they made “false statements” in a court filing seeking to throw out the tax case against President Joe Biden’s son.
Lightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires scorching the West
Read full article: Lightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires scorching the WestWildfires are continuing to scorch the West, and authorities say one major blaze started with a burning car being pushed into a gully.
A plan to replenish the Colorado River could mean dry alfalfa fields. And many farmers are for it
Read full article: A plan to replenish the Colorado River could mean dry alfalfa fields. And many farmers are for itA plan to help shore up the Colorado River by cutting off water to alfalfa fields in California’s crop-rich Imperial Valley is finding support among water managers and farmers.
Los Angeles Zoo sets record with 17 California condor chicks hatched in 2024
Read full article: Los Angeles Zoo sets record with 17 California condor chicks hatched in 2024A record 17 California condor chicks have hatched during this year’s breeding season for the endangered birds at the Los Angeles Zoo.
Disney reaches tentative agreement with California theme park workers
Read full article: Disney reaches tentative agreement with California theme park workersDisney has reached a tentative agreement with four unions representing thousands of workers at its California theme parks including ride operators, candy makers and parking attendants.
Remains of World War II POW who died in the Philippines returned home to California
Read full article: Remains of World War II POW who died in the Philippines returned home to CaliforniaThe remains of a World War II service member who died in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp in the Philippines in 1942 have been brought home to California.
California police say suspect shot and killed 4, including wife, son and parents-in-law
Read full article: California police say suspect shot and killed 4, including wife, son and parents-in-lawCalifornia authorities say a man is in custody after fatally shooting his wife, their 6-year-old son and his wife’s parents Wednesday night.
Wildfire risk rises as Western states dry out amid protracted heat wave
Read full article: Wildfire risk rises as Western states dry out amid protracted heat waveAuthorities in Western states are warning of the rising risk of wildfires as hot conditions and low humidity dry out the landscape amid a protracted heat wave.
Congress OKs bill overhauling oversight of troubled federal Bureau of Prisons
Read full article: Congress OKs bill overhauling oversight of troubled federal Bureau of PrisonsCongress has passed legislation overhauling oversight and bringing greater transparency to the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons, following reporting from The Associated Press that exposed systemic corruption in the federal prison system and increased congressional scrutiny.
Tourists still flock to Death Valley amid searing US heat wave blamed for several deaths
Read full article: Tourists still flock to Death Valley amid searing US heat wave blamed for several deathsHundreds of Europeans touring the American West and adventurers from around the U.S. are still being drawn to Death Valley National Park.
Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are all on the ballot in California this November
Read full article: Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are all on the ballot in California this NovemberForced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are among the 10 statewide ballot measures California voters will consider.
Records tumble as dangerous heat wave scorches the US West and beyond, with the worst yet to come
Read full article: Records tumble as dangerous heat wave scorches the US West and beyond, with the worst yet to comeRecords are tumbling across the West as a slow-moving heat wave of potentially historic proportions tightens its grip from the Pacific Northwest to Arizona.
Firefighters make progress against California wildfire, but heat and fire risks grow in the West
Read full article: Firefighters make progress against California wildfire, but heat and fire risks grow in the WestFirefighters have made progress against a California wildfire that triggered extensive evacuation orders, but damage assessments have raised the number of destroyed structures to 25 and forecasters say heat and fire risk are expanding on the West Coast.
Local MLB player update: Huge weeks at the plate for Brett Wisely, Nathaniel Lowe
Read full article: Local MLB player update: Huge weeks at the plate for Brett Wisely, Nathaniel LoweThe area is well represented in Major League Baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in MLB. Stats are through July 4 games.
Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
Read full article: Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfireOfficials say thousands of people evacuated during a Northern California wildfire have been allowed to return home.
Dangerously high heat builds in California and the south-central United States
Read full article: Dangerously high heat builds in California and the south-central United StatesSwaths of California are sweltering and things are only expected to get worse during the Fourth of July holiday week for parts of the United States, with nearly 90 million people under heat alerts.
Number of homeless residents in Los Angeles County decreases in annual count
Read full article: Number of homeless residents in Los Angeles County decreases in annual countThe number of homeless residents counted in Los Angeles County has dipped slightly, decreasing by about 0.3% since last year as California continues to struggle with the long-running crisis of tens of thousands of people sleeping in cars and encampments.
Divided Supreme Court rules in major homelessness case that outdoor sleeping bans are OK
Read full article: Divided Supreme Court rules in major homelessness case that outdoor sleeping bans are OKCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsome says a Supreme Court ruling that cities can enforce bans on people sleeping outdoors in West Coast areas will give local officials more freedom to address the crisis.
Law limiting new oil wells in California set to take effect after industry withdraws referendum
Read full article: Law limiting new oil wells in California set to take effect after industry withdraws referendumA California law that bans drilling new oil wells near places like homes and schools will likely take effect in the coming days.
‘Unacceptable’: Florida, Georgia leaders call on Jacksonville USPS center to improve delivery times, transparency
Read full article: ‘Unacceptable’: Florida, Georgia leaders call on Jacksonville USPS center to improve delivery times, transparencyThey said the call comes after months of resident and industry complaints regarding late or lost mail.
GM brings in new CEO to steer troubled Cruise robotaxi service while Waymo ramps up in San Francisco
Read full article: GM brings in new CEO to steer troubled Cruise robotaxi service while Waymo ramps up in San FranciscoGeneral Motors has named a veteran technology executive with roots in the video game industry to steer its troubled robotaxi service Cruise.
Rebuilding Paradise: Nonprofit's $500 'defensible space' grants help cut residents' insurance costs
Read full article: Rebuilding Paradise: Nonprofit's $500 'defensible space' grants help cut residents' insurance costsFive years after the 2018 Camp Fire killed 85 people and destroyed 90% of the homes here, residents of Paradise, California, face a new struggle: Finding homeowner's insurance.
Down on the farm: Ben Gamel on a tear after coming off injured list
Read full article: Down on the farm: Ben Gamel on a tear after coming off injured listThe area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
New wildfires grow in Northern California as firefighters gain ground against big blaze in the south
Read full article: New wildfires grow in Northern California as firefighters gain ground against big blaze in the southBig new wildfires are challenging California firefighters even as they increase containment of earlier blazes that erupted as dry winds arrived last weekend.