The University of California, Los Angeles, will turn a sprawling former shopping mall into cutting-edge centers for immunology and quantum science research, Gov. Gavin Newsom and other officials announced Wednesday. The 700,000-square-foot former Westside Pavilion, located 2 miles from the university’s Westwood campus, will be called UCLA Research Park. It …

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Access to medical marijuana in Kentucky should expand to include a longer list of severe health conditions, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday in advocating a change that would make hundreds of thousands more people eligible for treatment when the program begins next year. The measure passed …

Americans in Silicon Valley are predicting advanced artificial intelligence could significantly influence and manipulate voters in the 2024 elections, with a potential for “disturbingly false” political advertising to push agendas. “I’ve seen some hilarious videos and some concerning ones where it’s getting too realistic,” Travis, of San Jose, Cailfornia, said. …

Seventeen weeks have flown by, and we are once again at the end of an NFL season. But we are about to get one of the best final weeks in recent memory because 11 teams have a chance to clinch a playoff spot with just five spots remaining. Ten games …

A Pennsylvania man says he had to pay a squatter $1,200 to leave his house after police told him they couldn’t intervene and court staff said a formal eviction could take more than six months. “It’s just unbelievable,” Chris Harte said. “The city is rewarding criminals, basically.” Harte first spoke …

Friday marked the official kickoff of President Biden’s re-election campaign but it’s only First Lady Jill Biden granting interviews so far in 2024. It was announced that the presidential spouse would sit down with MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski to discuss her “life, career and the pivotal year ahead” at a White …

Standardized testing for college admissions has come under intense scrutiny, especially during the COVID pandemic. But some administrators and testing experts are arguing that the backlash against tests like the SAT and ACT is unfair and based on little evidence, according to The New York Times. “[A] growing number of …

As we embark on a new year, prioritizing our health and well-being takes center stage. It is far too easy at this time of year to forget fitness and wellness — including stretching. Yet staying fit and limber is critical, no matter the time of year. BE WELL: TAKE THESE …

The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) has released a shocking video showing the moment an e-bike lithium-ion battery catches fire and explodes, burning out a store in Queens. The CCTV video, which was posted to X yesterday, is taken from inside an e-bike store on Saturday night that is …

Residents and real estate agents have revealed why people are flocking to Vermont, known for its natural landscape, after a study found the state was the most sought-after for movers in 2023. According to United Van Lines’ annual National Movers Study, which tracks the company’s data for migration patterns, more …