A federal appeals court ruled against the Trump administration’s attempt to block a California law that limits cooperation between law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. The 54-page ruling Thursday from the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals is yet another blow to President Donald Trump who has railed against so-called sanctuary cities, a catch-all term…… MORE
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Pot stocks are soaring and the cannabis industry is poised for ‘tons of growth’
For decades, though nobody was really sure why, April 20 has been the unofficial holiday for marijuana users and a joke by and about them. Now, though, it’s also a reminder of how quickly marijuana is moving from illegal and a joke to a multi-billion dollar legal business — and a good time for us…… MORE
10 best car interiors: Some of this year’s winners give luxury a run for their money
Not long ago, the interiors of most cars were fairly prosaic. The emphasis was on cost, durability and, at best, not being terrible. Attractive designs made of materials that looked and felt nice would be seen only in expensive luxury models. Not anymore. As the auto industry has become more competitive, the cabins of even…… MORE
Hilaria Baldwin on husband Alec’s ex-wife, Kim Basinger, and stepdaughter
Now, this is not something you hear often, especially in Hollywood. Alec Baldwin’s wife, Hilaria Baldwin, took to Instagram with a passionate and lengthy post about her incredibly close relationship with her husband’s daughter, Ireland Baldwin, from his first marriage to Kim Basinger and the “respect” she has for his ex. Basinger and Alec Baldwin…… MORE
There were only 147 of the world’s fattest parrots alive — and then came the baby boom
Behold the delightful kākāpō, a flightless bird that holds the honor of being the fattest kind of parrot in the world. These roly-poly land angels are native to New Zealand, and unfortunately, they are also critically endangered: Up until recently, there were only 147 of them. However, the birds have just produced what could be…… MORE
Are you protected from measles? It may depend on when you were born
Nearly two decades after measles was declared eliminated in the United States, the country and the globe have seen an upsurge of cases — including adults who thought they were protected by the vaccine. Now, some are questioning whether they are properly vaccinated and whether they are still at risk for getting measles. In a…… MORE
Fact check: What Trump associates told the public vs. what they told Mueller
For two years, President Donald Trump and his close associates contradicted, denied and dodged reports and questions of Russian involvement in the 2016 campaign. Now that the Mueller report is out, redacted as it may be, we have the chance to fact-check those public denials against what many people close to the President actually told…… MORE
This flu season is the longest in a decade, CDC says
It’s official: This year’s flu season is a record breaker. There have been 21 weeks of elevated flu activity reported in the United States during the 2018-19 flu season, based on data from the weekly flu report released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s one week longer than the previous 10-year…… MORE
Joe Biden to announce his jump into 2020 race next week
Joe Biden is poised to make his long-awaited announcement to jump into the 2020 presidential campaign next week, people close to the former vice president say. The format and date of the announcement are still in flux, but Biden’s team has been quietly laying the groundwork for a presidential campaign for months. While his deadline…… MORE
Salma Hayek says her husband Francois-Henri Pinault won’t claim tax credit for $113 million donation to Notre Dame repair
Actress Salma Hayek lavished praise on her husband’s family for their generous donation to rebuild Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral — and clarified that they won’t be taking advantage of any tax credits. Hayek is married to François-Henri Pinault, CEO of the French luxury fashion company Kering. The Pinault family pledged €100 million ($113 million) to…… MORE
