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WASHINGTON — Many U.S. adults believe the federal government is overspending — but polling also shows that many Americans, including Republicans, think the country is spending too little on major government programs such as Social Security. The polls from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research suggest that as President Donald Trump and adviser Elon Musk push for extensive cuts throughout the federal government, slashing funding for humanitarian aid and turning their attention to the Department of Education and the military, Americans may not agree with where Trump and Musk’s cuts should ultimately fall. About two-thirds of Americans say…
Names like Jaecoo, Deepal and Zeekr wouldn’t be familiar to most Australians, but their cars will soon join the likes of BYD in shaking up the local auto scene. Names like Jaecoo, Deepal and Zeekr wouldn’t be familiar to most Australians, but their cars will soon join the likes of BYD in shaking up the local auto scene. Technology Electric vehicles By David Swan February 14, 2025 — 11.15pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement 2025 marks the year…
Love isn’t the only thing in the air this Valentine’s Day — so are heat and humidity, as South Florida remains locked in an extended warm spell with no sign of cooler temperatures ahead. Leer en español Local 10 meteorologist Julie Durda says the region’s streak of above-average temperatures is holding strong. “As you walk out the door, you’re gonna be like, ‘What? When are we getting a chilly change?’” Durda said. “Unfortunately, that’s not happening in the next seven days.” As of Friday morning, temperatures were already in the low to mid-70s, with highs expected to climb into the…
SportsLine expert Mike Barner just revealed his NBA picks and All-Star Weekend predictions for Saturday’s NBA 3-Point shooting contest as Damian Lillard looks to win his third in a row SportsLine expert Mike Barner just revealed his NBA picks and All-Star Weekend predictions for Saturday’s NBA 3-Point shooting contest as Damian Lillard looks to win his third in a row Getty Images Damian Lillard will look to win his third NBA 3-Point Contest in a row when he returns to his Bay-area roots at Chase Center in San Francisco on Saturday. The event is scheduled to begin around 8 p.m.…
Immigration raids on campuses are unlikely to occur but the district is ready in case they do, West Contra Costa Unified School District leadership said. In this July 8, 2019, file photo, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer looks on during an operation in Escondido, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File) RICHMOND — With the Trump administration now in place, West Contra Costa school leadership has been ramping up communication on how the district plans to keep its community safe from potential immigration raids, with more work to come. “Our first priority is ensuring that your students are safe,”…
MUNICH — The suspect in the car-ramming attack in Munich that left more than 30 people injured appears to have had an Islamic extremist motive, but there’s no evidence that he was involved with any radical network, authorities said Friday. The 24-year-old Afghan, who arrived in Germany as an asylum-seeker in 2016 and lived in Munich, was arrested after driving his Mini Cooper into the back of a labor union demonstration in the Bavarian city on Thursday. Police officers pulled him out of the car after firing a shot at the vehicle, which didn’t hit him, and arrested him. It…
Friday marked seven years since the tragic school shooting in Parkland. Parents of one of the victims continue to fight against gun violence. Leer en español The parents of Joaquin Oliver are featured in a new immersive museum experience, which the Olivers hope will change minds and create change. The Oliver family has channeled their grief into activism to prevent gun violence. On the eve of the tragedy’s anniversary, they are highlighting that work in Washington D.C. “We are just ready to continue to fight and work,” Patricia Oliver, the mother of Joaquin Oliver, said. Patricia Oliver and her husband…
Just over 14% of San Mateo County’s funds come from federal sources. San Mateo County Supervisor David J. Canepa speaks at the San Mateo County Center in Redwood City, Calif., on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved Tuesday an update to the county’s 2025 budget, ensuring money is available for essential services without cuts, despite a possible federal funding freeze put in place by the Trump administration. While the county did not revise budget figures, it presented an overview of its fiscal health, highlighting that it has maintained stability…
LAS VEGAS — Back when egg prices remained securely under $2 a dozen in 2021, Nevada joined several other states concerned about animal welfare in requiring cage-free eggs. Now four years later, a dozen eggs costs an average of nearly $5 in the U.S. because of the lingering bird flu, so Nevada passed a law the governor signed Thursday that will allow the state to suspend that law temporarily in hopes of getting residents some relief at the checkout counter. But it is not quite that simple, which is why the other six states with the same laws are so…
A boil order is in effect for north suburban Skokie after a water main break at East Prairie Road and Emerson Street, officials said. Officials said the break occurred about 5:15 a.m. and warned against drinking tap water without boiling it first. Some residents reported very low water pressure or no water at all, officials said. Bottled or boiled water should be used for drinking, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation, officials said. Traffic will be affected as roads have been closed at McCormick to Dempster to Golf and East Prairie from Church to Golf. Crews were working to…
The NBA is hosting its customary dazzling walk-up to the All-Star game with the 3-point, slam dunk and skills competition on All-Star eve. While we won’t see a re-match of last year’s 3-point showdown between Bay Area faves Steph Curry and Sabrina Ionescu, there will still be plenty of hometown heroes to cheer on. Here’s Golden State Warriors Draymond Green #23 is congratulated as he leaves the court after their 104-99 NBA win against the Orlando Magic at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) Related Articles Sports | Why…
A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting and stabbing incident that left one person dead and two others injured during a dispute at a Hialeah home on Wednesday, authorities confirmed Friday. Leer en español Milton Cao, 50, was taken into custody and is facing one count each of second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted person, according to Hialeah police. The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at a home in the 3900 block of West 10th Court. Officers responded to reports of a shooting and arrived to find one person dead and…
At Thursday’s Kane County Board Committee of the Whole meeting, Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain said the state’s new bail reform is to blame for recent public safety data that shows an increase in the county’s jail population and arrest warrant entries. According to the sheriff’s presentation on Thursday, the average annual population at the Kane County Jail fell to 221 in 2024 (after the bail reform had taken effect), but has shot up to over 300 per day in 2025. Hain attributed much of the uptick to the institution of the Pretrial Fairness Act in Illinois. “All it has…
National Weather Service rainfall totals from Wednesday evening to 6 a.m. Friday. This week’s storm hit the Bay Area farther south than the previous one: The North Bay was not walloped as hard, while many locations in the South Bay recorded more rain in barely 36 hours than they got in 7 days last week. Following are National Weather Service rainfall totals from Wednesday evening to 6 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14. They are raw data, meaning they have not been quality-controlled. Location Inches Peninsula & South Bay Saratoga (Sanborn Park HQ) 5.71 Woodside (Wunderlich Park) 5.04 Palo Alto (Foothills Preserve)…
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wants nuclear energy to power the Beehive State. And halfway through this year’s legislative session, Utah lawmakers have signaled they feel the same way. One bill that sailed through the state House of Representatives with unanimous approval would facilitate future nuclear development. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wants nuclear energy to power the Beehive State. And halfway through this year’s legislative session, Utah lawmakers have signaled they feel the same way. HB249, sponsored by Rep. Carl Albrecht, R-Richfield, would lay the groundwork for a nuclear-powered future in Utah. The bill sailed through the state House with unanimous…
Utah licensers will be keeping a close watch on Provo Canyon School’s Springville campus after inspectors recently viewed video footage from December which showed that a staffer “struck” a teenager who was being physically restrained. After a staffer “struck” a child who was being restrained, Provo Canyon School could lose its license for its Springville location if state inspectors find more problems. Utah licensers will be keeping a close watch on Provo Canyon School’s Springville campus after inspectors recently viewed video footage from December which showed that a staffer “struck” a teenager who was being physically restrained. This was the…
The Utah Inland Port Authority’s main environmental expert says she’s worried about cancer-causing contaminants leaking from a large old landfill in the far northwestern corner of Salt Lake City. The Utah Inland Port Authority has purchased an old Salt Lake City landfill and has promised to clean up the toxic site. The Utah Inland Port Authority’s main environmental expert says she’s worried about cancer-causing contaminants leaking from a large old landfill in the far northwestern corner of Salt Lake City. “When we get precipitation, rainfall, snow, water fills up those trenches full of trash, and that’s where we get the…
ISTANBUL — President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s trip to Asia has yielded a number of defense cooperation agreements meant to bring new business to Turkish defense companies. Earlier this week, Erdoğan visited Malaysia and Indonesia before moving on to Pakistan. He is accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı, and Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat. In the first stop of the delegation’s visit to Malaysia, a total of 11 agreements were signed between the two countries. One of them…
During the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have fielded a high volume of new weapons technology that has been invaluable in collecting intelligence, enabling drone strikes, and guiding removal of landmines. This came as something of a surprise. And Ukraine’s success may have lessons to offer the U.S. Department of Defense as the government explores new avenues for efficiency. Before the war, Ukraine’s military acquisition system was slow, opaque, and dominated by a state-owned enterprise, UkrOboronProm (literally, Ukraine Defense Industry). As late as 2021, experts predicted UkrOboronProm’s imminent collapse. Once the war began, Ukraine abandoned this old…