Federal worker job cuts
DOGE claims they've already saved $130 billion with more cuts on the way.
LA faces $1B shortfall
The City of Los Angeles is facing a nearly $1 billion shortfall.
Government shutdown looms as funding bill fails
A potential government shutdown is on the horizon as Senate Democrats have rejected a House-passed funding bill.
U.S. tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China in effect
New U.S. tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China take effect Tuesday, marking the most aggressive use of trade sanctions in decades.
Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico kicks in Tuesday
The tariffs on goods coming from Canada and Mexico will kick in on March 4.
National Park, Forest Service employees laid off
Thousands of National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service employees are being laid off as part of a federal workforce downsizing plan by President Trump and Elon Musk.
White House given 2 days to release billions in foreign aid
A judge gave the Trump Administration two days to release the billions of dollars that were previously blocked in foreign aid.
Elon Musk's DOGE wants to audit Fort Knox gold
Elon Musk's DOGE is preparing to audit U.S. gold reserves at Fort Knox.
How far COVID set students back: State-by-state report card
New data offers a look at how students nationwide are performing academically following the pandemic. Here's what the report found.
Feeling extra tired? This virus could be the culprit, study suggests
Cases of chronic fatigue syndrome are 15 times higher than pre-pandemic.
CIA says lab leak favored as likely COVID origin
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday
BitCoin reached $108,000 on Inauguration Day
BitCoin peaked just over $108,000 in the wake of President Donald Trump's Inauguration.
2021 Recovery Rebate Credit: What it is and who qualifies
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.
BitCoin breaks $100,000
For the first time, BitCoin is now worth more than $100,000.
Trump threatens new tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump threatened China, Mexico and Canada with new tariffs.
Trump appoints RFK Jr. as health secretary
President-elect Donald Trump appointed known anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
101-year-old Bay Area veteran is a TikTok star, giving a new generation perspective on history
At age 101, Martinez resident Jake Larson has lived many lives. The World War II veteran has become a viral TikTok sensation, telling his stories to a new generation.
101-year-old East Bay TikTok star shares his WWII stories
In his 101 years of life, Jake Larson has gained recognition for a number of remarkable feats, the most notable, his heroic acts as a World War II soldier. And now, the Martinez man is known as a TikTok star, as he’s used his huge following to tell his war stories and keep history alive.
Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month: What to know
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.