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Harrowing video captures California cops catching toddler, dog tossed off balcony during massive apartment fire
"Where's the baby? Throw her! Throw her!. ... I got her, I got her!" one officer can be heard shouting.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:50:55 -0500
"Where's the baby? Throw her! Throw her!. ... I got her, I got her!" one officer can be heard shouting.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:50:55 -0500

Taxi ad fighting antisemitism removed for taking swipe at Mamdani’s free NYC bus plan
JewBelong, a group combating antisemitism, said its cheeky digital ad atop 4,0000 taxis saying, “Not gonna hide my Jewish star for a free bus ride” -- a dig at Mayor Mamdani's free bus fare plan, has been taken down.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:42:05 -0500
JewBelong, a group combating antisemitism, said its cheeky digital ad atop 4,0000 taxis saying, “Not gonna hide my Jewish star for a free bus ride” -- a dig at Mayor Mamdani's free bus fare plan, has been taken down.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:42:05 -0500

Don Lemon sued by parishioner over Minnesota church takeover during anti-ICE protest
In the chaos, Lemon "appeared to take satisfaction" as he livestreamed the event on his multi-platform show, the lawsuit alleged.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:27:27 -0500
In the chaos, Lemon "appeared to take satisfaction" as he livestreamed the event on his multi-platform show, the lawsuit alleged.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:27:27 -0500

$6M AllHere AI chatbot in Carvalho federal probe promised to teach algebra, steer kids to college
“Ed” was supposed to be an AI-powered “educational friend” for Los Angeles schoolkids, telling them how to do their homework, what time school let out and even where to go to college. But the flopped $6 million chatbot – which looked like a talking sunshine - failed to deliver on any of its promises.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:13:49 -0500
“Ed” was supposed to be an AI-powered “educational friend” for Los Angeles schoolkids, telling them how to do their homework, what time school let out and even where to go to college. But the flopped $6 million chatbot – which looked like a talking sunshine - failed to deliver on any of its promises.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:13:49 -0500

Stunning Redwood mansion teeters on edge of collapse after biblical flooding
Neighbors in the Northern California town said the house is falling and they are worried about their homes.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:12:34 -0500
Neighbors in the Northern California town said the house is falling and they are worried about their homes.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:12:34 -0500

LA County’s eye-popping $2M payout to outgoing CEO is an illegal gift, lawsuit says
The suit was filed on behalf of county resident Ana Cristina Lee Escudero, and claims the $2 million payout is a flagrant violation of the California constitution.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:07:38 -0500
The suit was filed on behalf of county resident Ana Cristina Lee Escudero, and claims the $2 million payout is a flagrant violation of the California constitution.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:07:38 -0500

Jericho girls varsity basketball on quest to extend Cinderella playoff run
The glass slipper fits perfectly for the Jericho girls basketball team.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:02:44 -0500
The glass slipper fits perfectly for the Jericho girls basketball team.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:02:44 -0500

Netflix breaks silence after losing Warner Bros. Discovery to Paramount Skydance
Netflix announced it had declined to raise its offer to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery Thursday, stating Paramount Skydance had submitted a "superior proposal."
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:59:44 -0500
Netflix announced it had declined to raise its offer to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery Thursday, stating Paramount Skydance had submitted a "superior proposal."
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:59:44 -0500

New bill targets CA’s ‘Obamaphone Fraud’ after state collected millions for dead people’s phone, internet service
A U.S. senator from Iowa introduced legislation Thursday aimed at cracking down on alleged fraud within the federal Lifeline program, accusing certain states, including California, of sidestepping federal safeguards meant to prevent abuse.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:53:50 -0500
A U.S. senator from Iowa introduced legislation Thursday aimed at cracking down on alleged fraud within the federal Lifeline program, accusing certain states, including California, of sidestepping federal safeguards meant to prevent abuse.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:53:50 -0500

Daughter of missing NC mom has forgiven her for running away from her young kids 24 year ago, pal reveals
Michele Hundley Smith, now 62, disappeared without a trace in 2001.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:53:29 -0500
Michele Hundley Smith, now 62, disappeared without a trace in 2001.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:53:29 -0500