Xavier Becerra has broken ranks with the other Democratic California gubernatorial candidates, with his staunch defense of big oil. Joe Biden’s former Health and Human Services secretary said “they’re not the bad guy” when grilled over accepting donations from gas giant Chevron. Becerra has surged in the polls since Eric Swalwell’s downfall due to rape allegations, which he denied, and is rumored to be Gov. Gavin Newsom’s team’s preferred pick. He said during the League of California Cities forum last week: “Chevron — that’s the problem with politics — they’re not the bad guy.” He continued: “Does everybody here drive…
Published on 30/04/2026 – 11:24 GMT+2 It was a fantastic match that electrified the Parc des Princes and will go down in Champions League history! French defending champion Paris Saint-Germain secured a one-goal lead, having been up 5-2 but having also feared the worst. But the German 35-times champions showed their tenacity and talent to reduce the deficit to one. The second leg in Munich next week promises a huge one. To talk about what happened on that memorable Tuesday and what else is moving European football these days, host Stefan Grobe was joined by two other big football fans…
A tiny island off the Southern California coast delivers “million-dollar” scenery but remains out of reach for nearly everyone. Santa Barbara Island, part of the Channel Islands National Park, sits about 38 miles offshore and covers just one square mile, making it the smallest island in the park. Despite being officially open to the public, getting there has become nearly impossible. The issue dates back to 2015, when severe winter storms destroyed the wharf at Landing Cove, the only practical way for most visitors to step ashore. Without it, access collapsed. Boat operator Island Packers stopped running trips to the…
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Need a fresh new look for spring? Head to the stylish boutiques that opened in NYC this season or shop designer capsules, from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s cultured collab with Australian clothing brand Camilla to Vera Wang’s chic line co-created with Fabrique. Bloom room Pasquale Bruni is celebrating its 65th anniversary with a bouquet of new boutiques. The Valenza-based, family-owned jeweler — famed for its botanical-themed Bon Ton and Giardini Segreti collections — has opened its first North American boutique at 789 Madison Ave. The five-floor flagship showcases the exquisite, handcrafted-in-Italy fine and high jewelry collections and includes a…
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Vice President JD Vance revealed his pregnant wife Usha Vance’s reaction to him being rushed off stage during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. “I think, honestly, it was tougher for my wife, who was at home with the kids and started hearing things through text messages and social media, than it was for me,” JD, 41, told Fox News on Monday, April 29. “I really didn’t know what was going on.” The vice president was evacuated from the ballroom of the Washington Hilton several seconds before Secret Service agents got President Donald Trump out of the room when shots…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California Gov. Gavin Newsom attempted to mock President Donald Trump this week by parodying a limited-edition U.S. passport featuring the commander-in-chief’s image.The exchange began after the State Department announced that it will roll out special passports to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, prominently featuring Trump’s image on the inside cover.Not to be outdone, Newsom — a frequent critic who often takes to social media to needle the president — jokingly posted an image of a California driver’s license featuring his own portrait.BESSENT MOCKS NEWSOM AT DAVOS AS ‘PATRICK BATEMAN MEETS…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The House of Representatives approved a budget blueprint funding immigration enforcement for the rest of President Donald Trump’s term over Democrats’ fierce objections on Wednesday.Lawmakers voted 215-211 along party lines to take a critical step toward ending the record-breaking Department of Homeland Security funding lapse that began on Feb. 14.Rep. Kevin Kiley, I-Calif., who caucuses with Republicans, voted present. House Democrats united in opposition to the immigration enforcement measure while every Republican present voted in support.House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., could spare just a handful of defections with Republicans’ slim majority.REPUBLICANS CAN…
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Listen closely to how some Californians talk and you’ll hear it. The T sound in words like “water” or “accent” can soften or disappear. “Water” becomes “wader.” “Mountain” turns into “moun-in.” Even “winter” can sound like “winner.” They are small changes. Easy to miss. But linguists say those subtle patterns are part of something bigger. California does have an accent — and it may have helped shape the way much of the country speaks today. For decades, pop culture has had a very specific idea of how Californians sound. In 1982, Moon Zappa introduced her “Valley Girl” character from the…
