Hochul signs bill that will charge oil and gas firms $75B, but critics say customers will really foot the tab

Authorities in Southern California are investigating after human body parts, including legs, were found on the shoreline of Palos Verdes Estates by a family on Christmas morning and later by beachgoers. Additional remains were discovered near the 6800 block of Paseo del Mar, with police using dogs trained to detect human remains. Investigators have not ruled out any possibilities and are looking into potential links to previous findings in the area, including a skull and...

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles made a statement at the Chicago Bears' game against the Seattle Seahawks by wearing an outfit covered in photos of her husband, safety Jonathan Owens, after previously facing criticism for wearing a Green Bay Packers-themed jacket to a preseason game. Owens, who signed with the Bears in March, supported Biles during her historic performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she won four medals. Biles' impressive Olympic comeback earned her the...

A long-standing Ferndale hot spot known for breakfast and daily brunch, The Emory at 22700 Woodward Avenue, is closing after 17 years in business this weekend. The closure was announced in early December via social media, with no reason given, and reactions on Instagram expressed sadness over the end of an era. Owner Chris Johnston stated that the decision to close was due to the restaurant's lifespan and the need for reinvention, and the final...

The Red Sox were willing to offer Triston Casas and Masataka Yoshida in a trade for Luis Castillo, with the condition that the Mariners absorb Yoshida's remaining contract. Despite trade rumors, Casas's spot on the team seems safe after acquiring pitching help. The team is now focused on adding a right-handed hitter, with Alex Bregman being a potential target. Full Article

In 2019, the Varsity Blues scandal shocked American academia by revealing wealthy parents cheating to get their children into elite universities, involving business titans and celebrities like Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman. USC had the most defendants implicated in the scandal. A recent Times investigation uncovered new documents that shed light on the complexity of Varsity Blues and raised questions about universities like USC claiming to be victims of fraud. Full Article

Saquon Barkley is nearing the NFL single-season rushing record, needing 268 yards in his final two games to surpass Eric Dickerson's mark. Dickerson, the current record holder, hopes Barkley falls short and believes breaking his record would be a "true slap in the face." Barkley, who has averaged 122.5 rushing yards per game this season, has a chance to become the ninth player to rush for 2,000 yards in a season, with one extra game...