A sweeping college sports overhaul bill clears early hurdle in Senate vote
Legislation to regulate college sports cleared a hurdle in the Senate. The bill aims to put guardrails around spending in college sports.
September 2026
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House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on
The House approved a war powers resolution that would halt Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval.
Divorce becomes next battleground as states debate family values
Divorce has been declining in the U.S. for more than 40 years.
Warsh likely to side with financial markets over Trump as Fed rate hike expected
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is expected to announce that the central bank will raise interest rates, in opposition to President Trump.
Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump’s 3rd surgeon general pick, faces Senate grilling
Dr. Nicole Saphier’s nomination for surgeon general follows attempts to confirm Dr. Casey Means and the withdrawal of Janette Nesheiwat.
Building collapse in Gaza kills at least 19 people, and other Mideast developments
A building housing displaced Palestinian families has collapsed in Gaza City, killing at least 19 people, most of them women and children.
Americans value press freedom, but new surveys show support for restrictions in certain cases
Americans value press freedom — with some exceptions.
They are paid to bring rain. When it fails — or leads to floods — violence can follow
African rainmakers have long served as spiritual leaders in their communities, performing rituals to ask deities to bring rain.
San Diego homeowners: Beware of this fake tax freeze scam
Scammers charge a fee or request personal or financial information, in exchange for a fake property tax benefit.
Encinitas Planning Commission backs proposed Olivenhain fire station site
Project needs approval from the City Council before the hunt begins for funding and various state agency approvals