The case of a former teacher from Granite Hills High School has taken an unexpected turn after an appellate court decided to overturn some of his convictions. Gerald Lopez, who had worked as an English teacher and coach, was arrested in 2022 when a mother found texts linking her 17‑year‑old daughter
A lone woman in the South Bay walks a quiet road at night, pausing every few feet to check for dead newts that have fallen during their yearly trek from the Sierra Azul slopes to a nearby reservoir. She measures each body, snaps a photo, and uploads everything to a smartphone app that records the da
Apple’s latest macOS refresh looked good on the surface, but it was only a skin‑deep change. The real excitement comes from a surge in new software that turns the Mac into something more useful and fun. Developers, both big names and independent creators, are pushing the limits of what a Mac can
Apple is set to launch two new applications this year that will change how people use their devices. The first is a business tool designed to help companies manage apps, contacts and support requests all in one place. It will arrive on April 14th and will replace three older services, giving a si
Ronda Rousey didn’t need TKO’s permission to step into AEW’s ring. The former UFC champion made her surprise debut at Revolution, a move that felt like a middle finger to the company that now owns both UFC and WWE. TKO Group Holdings, created by Endeavor, merged the two giants in 2023, promising big
Steve Mosko, a seasoned leader who once steered Sony Pictures’ global television division and led Village Roadshow Entertainment, has taken a seat on Radial Entertainment’s board. The move signals the company’s ambition to grow faster and tap new opportunities in a crowded market. Radial, backed by
A six‑year‑old boy had a strange problem that started two years after he was treated for appendix inflammation. The child kept leaking foul‑smelling fluid from a spot on his right side of the body, and doctors were puzzled. Investigations showed that a small tunnel had formed between his appendix a
The European Union and the South American group Mercosur have agreed that their trade pact will begin to work on a provisional basis from May 1. This means the main parts of the agreement will be active for EU countries and those Mercosur members who have finished their approval steps by the end o
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called for an inquiry after allegations that his foreign minister, Peter Szijjarto, was secretly monitored. The request comes as Hungary readies for its April election and deals with rumors about ties to Russia. Szijjarto, who has been in office since 2010, said he o
The question is simple: are you happy? When people pause from daily worries and look inward, many say no. A recent survey of American readers revealed a mix of dissatisfaction and a few hopeful voices, but overall the mood skews toward unhappiness. The United States ranks 23rd in a global happine
