Category: News
Econometer: Is a weaker US dollar a good thing?
By Phillip Molnar, The San Diego Union-Tribune The U.S. dollar’s value has fallen 8% over the past year, as the price of gold has skyrocketed,…
Long Beach mayoral candidate facing death threats after viral video calls on gang leaders to oppose ICE
By Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — The video clip posted last week on social media by Rogelio Martinez, a mayoral candidate for…
Bill White: Dreaming on a summer’s day … yet to get here
The summer sun was just creeping up as I stepped outside with my coffee and settled on the patio. The bird action at the feeders…
Franjo von Allmen gana el descenso masculino y se cuelga el primer oro en Milán-Cortina
Por PAT GRAHAM BORMIO, Italia (AP) — El esquiador suizo Franjo von Allmen acabó primero en el descenso olímpico el sábado y se colgó la…
Trump’s calls to ‘nationalize’ elections have state, local election officials bracing for tumult
By Jonathan Shorman, Stateline.org President Donald Trump’s calls this week to “nationalize” elections capped a year of efforts by his administration to exercise authority over…
Commissioners seek accountability after scathing audit of Visit Orlando
Orange County commissioners are expected to discuss Tuesday a revised contract with destination-marketing agency Visit Orlando that addresses a scathing July audit of its use…
Historic Winter Garden citrus packing plant redevelopment gets back on track
Longtime developer Gary Hasson is working to breathe new life into a Winter Garden property that for decades played an important role in one of…
When it comes to IVF, laws provide little protection from embryo mix-ups
In the wake of a Central Florida couple suing a Longwood fertility clinic for implanting the wrong embryo, legal experts say Florida’s outdated laws on…
When it comes to IVF, laws provide little protection from embryo mix-ups
In the wake of a Central Florida couple suing a Longwood fertility clinic for implanting the wrong embryo, legal experts say Florida’s outdated laws on…
Campaign fundraising plummets for Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick after indictment
As legal and ethical troubles for Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick escalated, financial support for her reelection campaign plummeted. The most recent campaign finance reports filed with…