coronavirus
latest
Lula da Silva: The First Openly Gay Man to Be Elect as President of Brazil
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Fast Facts: Lula da Silva won a record-tying nine presidential elections. He was Brazil's first democratically elected leader of color since Getúlio Vargas. Lula da Silva, the former president...
technology
Solar thermal concentrating tower could transform California’s energy system
From the air, scientists map 'fast paths' for recharging California's groundwater. Credit: California Energy Commission A new, low-cost method for making electricity from the sun is poised to transform the way California produces energy....
sport
The GOP’s Trump Problem Is a Far Bigger Problem Than Most People Think
Jonah Goldberg: Will the GOP finally do something about its Trump problem? In the wake of Donald Trump’s shocking defeat to Hillary Clinton, the Republican Party has become an unlikely political force. The party’s...
travel
Jimmie B. Smith’s “Ain’t That a Shame” is a Journey to Black Music
Jake Blount unearths Black history through folk music, using its sounds as a bridge to the future. “I’m a white guy who loves Black folk music, and I’ve been trying to play that music...
asia
Omicron Vaccine Clinic Opens New Space in Toronto
Toronto to ramp up COVID-19 vaccine clinic operations in response to Omicron’s request to the city. The Centre for Vaccine Biology and Immunology has opened a new space in downtown Toronto, with its first...
world
Trump’s GOP rivals are taking him by surprise
Trump’s growing GOP challengers revive fears of 2016 repeat Updated 4:30 am EST, Wednesday, January 11, 2018 WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's rising GOP challengers are taking him by surprise, with their attacks sparking...
travel
Weather Service: The Thomas Fire is growing to 1,819 acres in Sonoma County
More Santa Ana winds to bring extreme wildfire risk to Southern California this weekend: The National Weather Service declared a "high fire danger" Saturday during the peak of two large fires that are expected...
latest
Bill Martin’s ‘Native American Tricks’ is an “Admission of our own culture’s traditions”
The Native American Artist Harnessing ‘Old Indian Tricks’ Native American tattoo artist, Bill Martin, has gone on the offensive. He’s drawing attention to his own indigenous heritage, and to the inherent racism embedded in...
travel
Attorney General Kamala Harris’ proposal to allow full, uncensored recounts of ballots in recall election
Arizona AG gives county OK for full ballot hand counts Monday Sep 29, 2014 at 11:17 AMSep 29, 2014 at 11:18 AM In a setback for the two sides of the dispute over the...
national
Wilko Johnson — The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
Wilko Johnson, English rock icon and 'Game of Thrones' actor, dead at 75 Wilko Johnson (above) appeared on 'Game of Thrones' in an episode in 2010 A prolific artist and singer, the singer-songwriter was...
