Think all Halloween decorations are the same? Think again. Those creepy fake spider webs draped across your front porch could turn Halloween into a real-life horror show — trapping bats and other wildlife in sticky strands that can leave the creatures dead. A Northern California bat expert is warning Halloween enthusiasts to ditch the artificial … Read more
US officials are warning Americans to steer clear of a popular tourist island as heightened threats loom around the anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks on Israel. The US Embassy in Tunisia issued the alert earlier this week concerning Djerba, a major tourist island off Tunisia’s southern coast known for its white-sand beaches and … Read more
On California roads, a harmless heads-up could lead to a hefty fine. Under California law, drivers must dim their headlights when approaching an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet or when following another vehicle within 300 feet. If you’re caught flashing your high beams to warn someone of a cop, you could be hit with a … Read more
A holy grail that’s too good to be true. From Korean staples to unlikely remedies promising luscious locks and glowing skin, trendy new skin and hair care ingredients are popping up on social media every day. Some are downright risky, though, with no science to back up their purported benefits — prompting the FDA to … Read more
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey’s talent isn’t limited to the football field. He also appears to be a solid singer. McCaffrey’s pregnant wife, Olivia Culpo, proved as much with a wholesome video she posted to her Instagram on Sunday. Olivia Culpo posted a video of her husband, Christian McCaffrey, singing San Francisco 49ers … Read more
ABC’s audio turned into a static-filled mess Saturday, just as the broadcasting crew was discussing the potential for communication disruptions due to President Donald Trump’s presence at the Texas-Tennessee football game. Immediately after sideline reporter Laura Rutledge sent the broadcast back to play-by-play announcer Chris Fowler and analyst Kirk Herbstreit following her first-quarter report on … Read more
Your funky belly button could hold vital clues about your health — including signs of Parkinson’s, which is notoriously hard to diagnose. No single lab or test can confirm a Parkinson’s diagnosis, and doctors are left to rely on symptoms, medical history, and tests like MRIs to rule out other conditions. Sometimes it can take … Read more
Americans traveling to Cambodia are facing a new warning from the U.S. State Department as officials flag security and safety risks across parts of the country. The department issued a Level 2 “Exercise Increased Caution” advisory for Cambodia on Sept. 15, citing crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance. Located in Southeast Asia, Cambodia shares borders with Thailand, … Read more
With college students once again starting up the school year, plenty of parents are worried about the perils of alcohol poisoning, drugs — even STDs. But there’s another health threat that may be hiding in plain sight. In fact, in the past year alone, multiple lawsuits have been brought against colleges and universities over the … Read more
The US Open shared a public notice regarding photography amid debates on influencers and etiquette at the tennis tournament in New York. “Please refrain from the use of flash photography or other lighting during match play. Thank you and enjoy the tennis!” a sign posted outside of Louis Armstrong Stadium read. It came after a … Read more
A recall of white jasmine rice manufactured by a Butte County producer has been expanded to include more than 27,000 packages of rice at major retailers including Walmart, Target and Whole Foods. Consumers are urged to look out for the purple two-pound packages of Lundberg Family Farms white jasmine rice in multiple states, including California. … Read more
The quest for longevity is leaving some in worse shape than when they started. The FDA has issued a warning about a trendy supplement nicknamed the “master detoxifier” after receiving reports that it triggered scary sepsis-like symptoms in some people. At least 30 patients experienced side effects like fever, chills, pain, dizziness and signs of … Read more
Officials were warned over 20 years ago not to build on land now struck by extremely rare childhood cancers without “further considerations,” unearthed records show. The ominous handwritten notes appeared on the documents for the abandoning of a historical oil well below what is now Ladera Ranch in Orange County, California. The memos have renewed … Read more
“Quiet quitting,” a workplace term for doing only the minimum required, has also been used to describe a pattern in some marriages. In relationships, the informal term refers to spouses who remain together while reducing their emotional effort, communication or involvement in the relationship. Couples may continue managing day-to-day responsibilities, such as household tasks and parenting, … Read more
A four-year-old was hospitalized for two months after suffering a stroke — which was likely triggered by a common childhood illness she’d picked up months before. Olivia Elliot, now 5, woke up vomiting and complaining of a headache in June 2025 but her mother, Rebecca, 31, initially thought she had just picked up a bug. … Read more
Is it just a slammed bedroom door — or something more? Moodiness is often considered part of the teenage years, but for some adolescents, persistent irritability, withdrawal or changes in behavior may signal something deeper. Research shows that about 1 in 5 young Americans experiences clinical depression, yet the condition can be difficult for parents … Read more
A young woman from Texas left an urgent warning before she died of melanoma last week. She hopes her story can save others. Alondra Sierra said she was just 19 when she noticed a freckle growing on her forehead. No one told her it could be a problem. It went untreated for too long. “Now … Read more
The Knicks’ reign in the east may be over, Stephan A. Smith says. On ESPN’s “First Take,” Smith reacted to LeBron James signing with Philadelphia , warning that the 76ers are now “right in with New York as the favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference.” Smith credited Sixers president of sports Bob Myers … Read more
Lunch with a side of rabid bat. A rabid bat landed on a munching family’s table at a San Diego deli restaurant this past Sunday. San Diego public health officials are concerned, issuing a notice to anyone who may have touched the bat that they are at risk of contracting rabies and should call their … Read more
While Hollywood films seem to be rebounding at the box office — with recent projections hinting that this could be the first domestic $10 billion year since 2019 — production in Los Angeles is still sagging. FilmLA released its new second quarter report on Thursday, revealing there was a 13% drop in film and TV … Read more