‘The Babadook’ 10 years later, stronger than ever in memes
When Jennifer Kent was first developing a horror film centered on grief, she kept coming up against folks who didn’t see a future in it.…
Column: In Wilmington, a political contest where rivals actually get along
The political opponents looked at each other from their campaign tables outside the Wilmington Recreation Center.Alejandra Rodriguez’s display featured pamphlets about who she was and…
Trump holds first event since an apparent assassination try
FLINT, Mich. — Former President Trump on Tuesday made his first public appearance since Sunday’s second apparent assassination attempt against him, with an overflow crowd chanting,…
Nearly 100,000 Arizona voters are in limbo thanks to an error in registration system
The ability of nearly 100,000 Arizonans to vote in state and local elections is headed to court after election officials said they discovered an error…
John Madden is gone but his way of observing NFL Sunday lives on
PLEASANTON, Calif. — The best seat in the house is still reserved for John Madden.His throne is fully reclined and draped in a fleece Raiders blanket.…
Trump has raised the temperature, but do both sides need to cool it?
WASHINGTON — Robert A. Pape, a political scientist who studies political violence, has little doubt that former President Trump has made more incendiary comments than Vice…
Gov. Newsom signs bills offering AI protections for actors
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed into law two bills that will give actors more protections over their digital likenesses, addressing concerns brought up during…
Instagram rolls out new Teen Accounts for young people
Image of new Instagram Teen Account. Photo courtesy of Instagram/UPI Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Instagram on Tuesday introduced new accounts for teenagers that will provide…
Attacks on Trump are just a start. Imagine what’ll follow the election
Last week, we gathered with other scholars at Ground Zero for a summit on terrorism and political violence. The mood was somber, not only because…
‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’: How a monster was made
In 2009, superstar tight end Aaron Hernandez helped the Florida Gators win a national championship. In 2012, Hernandez played in a Super Bowl for the…
Gov. Newsom has good climate bills on his desk. Will he sign?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom won’t be the next president of the United States. But the bills piled on his desk in Sacramento could help determine…
In ‘liberal’ San Francisco, progressive vying for mayor is an underdog
SAN FRANCISCO — After 17 years wielding power and influence on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Aaron Peskin is facing a rather existential moment:Has this…
How Kathy Griffin got her voice back in comedy
Kathy Griffin has her voice back.Recently, a new implant in her left vocal cord has fixed the squeaky whisper marring her speech for four years.“It’s…
Opinion: Why Kamala Harris’ rhetoric isn’t sparking political violence
Another unwell person sought to kill Donald Trump, according to the FBI and other officials. We should all be grateful that no one was hurt,…
‘Almost like people expected this’: Will latest Trump brush affect US race? | US Election 2024 News
Washington, DC – How does an assassination attempt transform a presidential race? It is a question that United States voters have had to ask twice…
Germany begins land border checks, testing spirit of EU’s free travel
KEHL, Germany — Germany on Monday began random checks at its borders with five western European nations as it seeks to crack down on irregular migration,…
Making history and voting with outrage may drive Californias to record turnout
SACRAMENTO — Here’s one election prediction from a nonpartisan expert: Californians will be so enthused about Kamala Harris they could vote in record numbers.A huge Democratic…
One of Britain’s ‘worst towns’ has stunning attractions and can’t keep people away
A survey by consumer choice website Which? saw 3,967 members vote on the best and worst medium-sized towns and cities for a short break in…
Measure A flier omits a key fact: Ballot proposal is a tax increase
A campaign flier arriving in mailboxes around Los Angeles County promotes a ballot measure that would mandate “a new approach to expand programs that are…
Column: Many voters are undecided between Trump and Harris. Here’s why
WASHINGTON — In a U.S. presidential race that features a deeply polarized electorate and a sharp contrast between the two candidates, most voters have known for…