Los Angeles teachers' union ratifies agreement to end indoor mask mandate
mixetto/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — The second-largest school district in the nation has reached an agreement with its teachers to end its indoor mask mandate as new COVID-19 cases in the Los Angeles area plunge. The Los
FBI 'concerned' about Russian cyberattacks on critical US infrastructure: Wray
Alex Wong/Getty Images, FILE (WASHINGTON) — FBI Director Christopher Wray said Tuesday the FBI is “concerned’ with the possibility of Russian cyberattacks against critical U.S. infrastructure in the wake of Russia’s war with Ukraine. “The reason we’re
Rachel Zegler finally invited to the Academy Awards — as a presenter
ABC The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has just guaranteed West Side Story star Rachel Zegler‘s seat at the 94th Annual Academy Awards. The Hollywood Reporter notes that the actress, who was famously snubbed for a ticket to the
Texas court halts child abuse investigations into parents of trans kids
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images (AUSTIN, Texas) — A Texas appeals court has again blocked the state from investigating gender-affirming care for their trans children as child abuse. In its decision, the court stated that it would block such
Heeere's Joey! Joseph Gordon Levitt to star in Johnny Carson biopic series
Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Vulture Joseph Gordon Levitt will play legendary talk show host Johnny Carson in an upcoming biographical series called King of Late Night. Deadline reports that Levitt was already in the sights of Game Change and Austin Powers series director Jay Roach and co-producer David Milch —
Reporter's notebook: Escape from Mariupol
Ayhan Altun/Getty Images (MARIUPOL, Ukraine) — Natalia’s escape from Mariupol, Ukraine, as Russian President Vladimir Putin continues his attack on the country, meant taking her family’s life in her hands. After more than two weeks of waiting,
Judge “terminates” Amanda Bynes' conservatorship
Bynes in 2013 — Raymond Hall/FilmMagic Amanda Bynes is now in control of her own affairs. In a brief hearing in a Los Angeles courtroom Tuesday afternoon, Ventura County Judge Roger Lund ruled in favor of terminating her
State Route 112 reopens near Clallam Bay with completion of landslide cleanup
By Pepper Fisher CLALLAM BAY – There is good news for Olympic Peninsula travelers between Sappho and Neah Bay. State Route 112 is back open with completion of the massive cleanup of the November landslide at milepost
Report: Beyoncé in talks to perform at the upcoming Oscar Awards
Kevin Winter/Getty Images If a Variety report that Queen Bey is planning an Oscar performance comes to be true, then the 94th Academy Awards will be one you definitely won’t want to miss. According to the media outlet, “Beyoncé‘s camp has
Pancake mix sold at Walmart recalled due to possible contamination from cable fragments
FDA (WASHINGTON) — The brand behind a buttermilk pancake and waffle mix sold at Walmart has recalled a single lot of the product, some of which it says may have possible foreign material contamination. Continental Mills issued