Jesse Jackson spent decades pushing America to live up to its promises. In the 1960s and 70s, while most leaders avoided the topic, he loudly supported LGBTQ+ rights and same-sex marriage. Back then, even many Black churches rejected these ideas. His famous phrase “I am somebody” wasn’t just a chant
San Diego County supervisors plan to bundle three big changes into one November vote. First, they want an ethics board for elected leaders. Second, they propose a new budget watchdog to check spending. Third, supervisors could serve three terms instead of two. Each idea sounds reasonable on its own
Hockey fans know the sport has two very different faces. Sometimes it’s all hard hits and tense battles. Other times, it’s pure magic on ice. Mitch Marner’s goal in the playoffs perfectly captured that split-second excitement. Marner didn’t just score a normal goal. He made the puck dance. While be
The city is testing a new trick on one mile of Florin Road, between 24th and Munson Way. The goal is to stop the big problem of drivers running red lights, which has caused many serious crashes in Sacramento. Drivers usually face a split‑second choice when the light turns yellow. Some choose to slo
As the summer season sets sail, Disney Cruise Line is rolling out a fresh lineup of shows and themed experiences designed to keep guests entertained from the moment they step aboard. On Alaska voyages, the Wonder and Magic will host a new Frozen sing‑along event on the upper deck. Guests can join A
The U. S. Supreme Court recently ruled that Louisiana’s second majority‑Black congressional district was unconstitutional because it used race too heavily. The decision, part of a broader trend that has weakened the Voting Rights Act (VRA), shows how the court’s conservative majority is increasingly
The day kicked off with a burst of excitement on the courts, fields and courts. A team that had been the top seed in boys’ volleyball surprised everyone by losing at home, showing that even favorites can stumble. Meanwhile, a standout player from O’Bryant tied the school’s record for assists in b
The Thanksgiving clash between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs will air on NBC this season instead of its usual home at CBS. This change means fans will not hear the familiar voice of Jim Nantz or his partner Tony Romo. Nantz told a sports magazine that he is fine with the switch, belie
Flying metal at highway speed isn’t just a movie stunt—it’s a real hazard that turns ordinary roads into deadly obstacle courses. When a truck’s cargo breaks free, physics takes over, turning heavy equipment into deadly projectiles that crumple cars in an instant. Drivers caught in these sudden cras
Taxpayers in Chicago are about to shell out another $16. 5 million because city police and officials keep making costly errors. The money covers two fresh cases where officers hurt people and one where the city ignored its own rules for building homes. Arnold Day got $13 million after Chicago detec
