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October 13, 2023

WNBA franchises leaning into AI-backed platform as fan demand and engagement increases amid league expansion

Women's basketball is in the midst of unprecedented growth, and franchises are leaning on technology platforms backed by AI to better connect with fans.

October 12, 2023

Lake Mead officials warn of rare but deadly brain-eating amoeba found present in hot springs

Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials warned visitors that the amoeba has been found in hot springs.

October 12, 2023

Driver who crashed into Chinese consulate and was shot by police identified as San Francisco resident

A 31-year-old resident of San Francisco has been formally identified as the driver involved in a violent incident in which he crashed a vehicle into the Chinese consulate.

October 12, 2023

USA Cycling championships shift to West Virginia to prepare for Paris Olympics

The U.S. national road cycling championships are moving from Tennessee to West Virginia for the next five years due to helping the American team better prepare for their Olympic courses.

October 12, 2023

California restaurant charges fee to boozy diners who 'throw up' after drinking too many mimosas: report

A restaurant in San Francisco, California, is reportedly holding customers accountable if they drink too much and vomit amid bottomless brunch festivities.

October 12, 2023

Fired Washington deputy, who stalked wife and violated no-contact order, sentenced to prison

A fired deputy in Washington has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for stalking his wife and repeatedly violating a no-contact order.

October 12, 2023

TikTok content creators to present arguments against Montana’s ban on Chinese-owned social media app

A judge is scheduled to hear arguments from several content creators challenging Montana’s ban on TikTok, a move that was passed over concerns that China could access user data.

October 12, 2023

California Gov. Newsom signs law fast-tracking affordable housing on surplus land owned by churches, colleges

The governor of California, Newsom, has signed a pair of laws meant to increase affordable housing production in a state that makes up almost a third of the U.S. homeless population.

October 12, 2023

Children's book author accused of poisoning husband says 'fair trial' now impossible

Kouri Richins, the Utah mom of three and children's book author accused of poisoning her husband to death, wants her charges dismissed due to prosecutorial misconduct.

October 12, 2023

California unveils 1st site of tiny home project meant to relieve homelessness

Gov. Newsom has announced the first site of a $30 million project meant to address California’s homeless crisis. About 1,200 tiny homes will be built at an old Sacramento office park.