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By HALELUYA HADERO, Associated PressPresident-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue.The request came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court, in which the company argued the court should strike down a law that could ban the platform by Jan. 19 while the government emphasized its position that the statute is needed to eliminate a national security risk.“President Trump takes no position on the underlying merits of this dispute. Instead, he respectfully requests…

They were two words Dodger fans had been hoping to hear this offseason.“I’m back,” free agent outfielder Teoscar Hernandez posted to his Instagram account on Friday afternoon, confirming that he and the Dodgers had reached agreement on a new contract.The deal is reportedly for three years and $66 million with a club option for a fourth season at $15 million. The deal ties the 32-year-old Hernandez to the Dodgers potentially through the 2028 season.After finding a limited market as a free agent last winter, Hernandez signed a one-year, $23.5 million contract with the Dodgers that included $8.5 million in deferred…

It never rains on the Rose Parade, right? That’s what organizers like to say, and they likely will get their wish, again, in 2025. Paradegoers might want to bundle up, yes, but even those coming the night before can expect to stay dry through the conclusion of the Jan. 1 spectacle, said Mike Wofford, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. “If people are camping out like they like to do beforehand, we’re looking at some temperatures in the 40s (and maybe even) upper 40s, so a little bit chilly at night, but no precipitation is expected,” Wofford said. Paradegoers…

NEW YORK — Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78.“He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry; and his iconic voice will never be forgotten,” his wife Marcy Gumbel and daughter Michelle Gumbel said in a statement.In March, Gumbel missed his first NCAA Tournament since 1997 due to what he said at the time were family health issues. Gumbel was the studio host for CBS since returning to the network from…

By Dani Blum | The New York TimesHave a flexible spending account? Amazon has a page for you. There you’ll find “surprisingly eligible” items you can use that money for: tampons, pimple patches, laxatives, sunscreens.The website for Oura, which is currently running a $249 sale on its sleep-tracking rings, also notes that you can pay with FSA dollars.Even a company called Premier Bidets advertises a way for customers to use their FSA dollars to purchase “high-quality bidet products.”FSAs allow people to set aside money from their paychecks, pretax, that they can use for approved medical expenses. The accounts are a…

Road weariness preceded the holiday break for the Kings and now their rest will come to an abrupt close as they hit the ice for a rare pair of consecutive home games in which they’ll host their arch nemeses Saturday and a fellow “Expansion Six” franchise Sunday.First up, it’ll be the Edmonton Oilers, who took the crown of the hottest team in the NHL from the Kings as they vaulted from fifth to second in the Pacific Division in two and a half weeks’ time. Then, the Kings will welcome the Philadelphia Flyers, who still play on Broad Street but…

Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by San Bernardino County health inspectors from Dec. 18 to Dec. 26. Victor Valley Moose Lodge 1808, 10230 E Ave., Hesperia Closed: Dec. 19 Reason: Insufficient refrigeration Reopened: Dec. 19 Burger Town U.S.A., 222 E. Redlands Blvd., Redlands Closed: Dec. 18 Reason: Rodent infestation Reopened: Dec. 19 Updates since last week’s list: Tutti Frutti at 17122 Slover Ave., Suite K-102, Fontana, which was ordered closed Dec. 13 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen Dec. 23. Jerry’s Cafe at 15555 Main St., Suite A-1, Hesperia, which…

LOS ANGELES — In this era of college basketball where players remain in college longer because they can profit off their name, image and likeness, Mick Cronin doesn’t believe all experience is created equal.“Guys have played college basketball,” the UCLA men’s basketball coach says, “but they haven’t played for you.”That’s not the case with the Gonzaga Bulldogs. They returned six of their seven rotation mainstays. Their significant additions were upperclassmen in graduate student Khalif Battle and senior Michael Ajayi.“They’re pretty much the same,” Cronin said before practice Friday. “They can score. They’re always second or third in offensive efficiency.”In many…

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) exists to improve regional air quality. I recently joined its Governing Board, eager to support the cause. Following my first meeting, though, I am deeply concerned, not only for my Orange County constituents, but also for all residents of the four-county SCAQMD service area. The SCAQMD is considering two rules that are far-reaching in scope and expense but will seemingly do little to clean the air. If implemented, these rules would impose ruinous expenses on already stretched residents and businesses, potentially cause people to lose housing, and strain an already stretched electricity grid.SCAQMD…

By Kimberly Palmer, NerdWalletThe investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments.The start of a new year can bring a surge of motivation around setting new goals, including financial resolutions.One way to help those goals become reality, financial experts say, is to make them as specific as possible. Then, track your progress, while allowing flexibility for unexpected challenges.“It’s easier to track progress when we know where we are going,” says Sylvie…