Contributor: They survived the bombing of Hiroshima, and then they saved the world
You’ve heard of the hibakusha, although you may not know them by that name. They are the survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, 80 years ago this…
Could RFK Jr’s move to pull mRNA vaccine funding be a huge miscalculation?
Getty Images mRNA vaccines were heralded as a medical marvel that saved lives during the Covid pandemic, but now the US is pulling back from researching them. US Health Secretary…
Teen seriously hurt after hit-and-run crash in Fontana – NBC Los Angeles
Police in Fontana Wednesday looked for a hit-and-run driver who struck a teenager on her way to school. The crash happened at 7:30 a.m. near Cherry Avenue and Walnut Street…
Roman Anthony, Red Sox agree to 8-year contract extension – NBC Los Angeles
The Boston Red Sox have already seen enough from top prospect Roman Anthony. Anthony is finalizing an eight-year, $130 million contract extension with the Red Sox that will keep him…
Trump moves to shut down NASA missions that measure carbon dioxide and plant health
By TAMMY WEBBER The Trump administration is moving to shut down two NASA missions that monitor a potent greenhouse gas and plant health, potentially shutting off an important source of…
‘Penguin’ lessons: How HBO series avoided ‘giant franchise’ pitfalls
The last time a penguin was this serious of an awards contender, it was tap dancing with happy feet. Now, HBO’s “The Penguin,” fleshing out the origin story of the…
Deadly wildfire spreads in southern France
One person has died and another is missing after a massive wildfire swept through parts of southern France, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate. The blaze broke out on…
3-year-old boy located after CHP issues Amber Alert – NBC Los Angeles
An Amber Alert issued Wednesday afternoon for a 3-year-old boy last seen a day ago in southern Los Angeles County was deactivated after the child was located. The child was…
Jen Pawol, first female MLB umpire, to call Marlins-Braves game – NBC Los Angeles
Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves. Pawol will…
Restoration of torn-down Confederate monument will cost $10 million over 2 years, military says
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Restoring a memorial to the Confederacy that was removed from Arlington National Cemetery at the recommendation of Congress will cost roughly $10 million…