Humboldt County health insurance rates jump $182 per month – Times-Standard
Health insurance rates have spiked for many Californians this month following the expiration of Affordable Care Act credits.…
With a nudge from industry, Congress takes aim at California recycling laws
The plastics industry is not happy with California. And it’s looking to friends in Congress to put the…
Mother of Elon Musk’s son sues xAI over sexual deepfakes created by Grok
The mother of one of Elon Musk’s children is suing his AI company, saying its Grok chatbot allowed…
Stanford’s noninvasive brain treatment for depression proves helpful – The Mercury News
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Summer passed Valerie Zeko by when she was 27, as she vegged out on…
Kaiser nurses set to strike again on Jan. 25 – San Diego Union-Tribune
Just 98 days after walking picket lines for five days, Kaiser Permanente nurses and other health professionals in…
Nick Reiner put into mental health conservatorship in 2020
Rob Reiner’s troubled son Nick was under a strict, court-ordered mental health conservatorship — that is reserved only…
Kaiser affiliates to pay $556M to settle Medicare fraud lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kaiser Permanente affiliates will pay $556 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged the…
Very little plastic being recycled in California as state efforts falter
California touts itself as a leader on the problem of plastic garbage, but recent developments suggest otherwise. A…
The AI boom needs electricity, but Western grids are strained. Is power China’s power?
Near the end of last year, thousands of European travellers saw their holiday plans unravel after a prolonged…
VR headsets in California prisons offer escape, practical experience
CHOWCHILLA, Calif. (AP) — Jacob Smith has been in prison for two decades, but he and other inmates…
The first ‘Battle’ for award show domination is won and other takeaways from the 2026 Golden Globes
The 2026 Golden Globes – what a night. Toward the end of the evening, Julia Roberts claimed it…
Ariana Grande ‘open’ to being in Jennifer Lawrence & Emma Stone’s Miss Piggy movie
Ariana Grande arrives at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills,…