Some employees may gain the right to ignore bosses after work hours
The smartphone, Silicon Valley’s signature gift to modernity, has made it easier than ever for work to intrude into personal and family time, tilting work-life...
Why California schools are bringing back cursive
Cursive has been fading from classrooms for years, but some states — California most recently — have decided to bring it back.
Off-duty pilot indicted in Oregon in trying to shut down engines over Northwest
A grand jury in Oregon opted for one felony count instead of 83 attempted-murder charges in the October incident on a flight from Everett, Wash.
Democrats ‘somewhat panicked’ over Feinstein’s ongoing Senate absence
As weeks go by without word on the return of California’s senior U.S. senator, her fellow Democrats are growing increasingly anxious.
Why major study argues Florida’s COVID death rate compares favorably to California’s
A study of all U.S. states’ pandemic performance found that while masks and social distancing cut infection rates, they didn’t influence death rates. Here's why.
Do COVID-19 vaccines help keep you from going bald?
There have been reports and studies recently linking the virus to hair loss. It’s hard to say how common the hair loss phenomenon is, whether...
Newsom gives $100,000 to Florida Gov. DeSantis’ Democratic opponent
“Time to make Ron DeSantis a one-term governor,” Newsom said on Twitter. “Who will join me in helping Charlie become the next Governor of Florida?”
Cars are no longer the leading cause of death for U.S. youth
What’s spurred the violence? Experts point to many causes, all kicked into overdrive by the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Q&A: A parents’ guide to COVID booster shots for kids 5-11
The FDA says boosters should be given “at least five months after completion of a primary series,” authorized for kids 5-11 in October. So far...