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Aug 26, 2026

Meta settles social media addiction trial with states for up to $17B

Meta and a coalition of state attorneys general reached a settlement in the high-profile trial accusing the company of designing its platforms to be addictive for young users, according to court filings published Wednesday. The proposed settlement, later announced by California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D), will require Meta to make various changes to its [...]

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Aug 26, 2026

Tom Brady's new CardVault store burglarized 1 week after opening

NFL legend Tom Brady's new CardVault store in Palo Alto, California, was burglarized, just one week after opening.

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Aug 26, 2026

Dolly Parton dead at 80: Tennessee pays tribute to hometown hero

The death of country music legend Dolly Parton sent shockwaves around the world, but most notably in her beloved home state of Tennessee.

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Aug 26, 2026

A City of Commerce council member wants to run for an illegal fourth term

A City of Commerce City council member is running for a fourth term despite a city law that appears to make that illegal.

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Aug 26, 2026

The countdown is on: Energy and environment battles to watch before Sacramento closes out its session

With days left in the legislative session, California lawmakers are considering several high-stakes energy and environment bills.

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Aug 26, 2026

Tim Curry, 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'Clue' actor, dies at 80

The British actor known for scene-stealing roles in cult classics and blockbusters like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "Home Alone 2" has died.

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Aug 26, 2026

Dolly Parton gave millions to help others: Here's where her money went

The country music icon supported childhood literacy, medical research and more.

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Aug 26, 2026

Dolly Parton talks career, fame and more in her own words

The country music legend's death at age 80 was announced on Aug. 25.

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Aug 26, 2026

WNY residents still searching for answers about radioactive contamination

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Save Our Backyards WNY, an advocacy group of residents, is still looking for answers about radioactive waste across Niagara and Erie counties. Residents from across the region gathered Tuesday to share their experiences, including homeowners affected by high levels of radioactive contamination. As the state Department of Environmental Conservation and Environmental [...]

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Aug 26, 2026

Niagara Falls family continues to demand relocation

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Tuesday, officials with the state Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Health were greeted by supporters of the McKiernan family, as the family continues to demand relocation from their 99th Street home in Niagara Falls after discovering industrial waste on their property. At this point, the McKiernan's will remain on [...]

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Aug 26, 2026

Police officer who recorded colleagues' racism speaks out: LAPD response 'ruined my life'

Daniel Flores, the LAPD officer who faced criminal charges after secretly recording racist, homophobic and sexist remarks by fellow cops, has spoken out publicly for the first time, detailing the toll that the prior year and a half had taken on him.

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Aug 25, 2026

L.A. takes aim at phenibut, an unregulated 'gas station drug' that is growing in popularity

L.A. City Council hopes to regulate phenibut, a drug one council member says is widely available to children in gas stations and convenience stores.