Five years, one artist, one robot: how Maxim Gehricke made SEN, a 3D animated short film created solo from concept to final ...

A federal appeals court dealt a major blow to California’s gun laws Friday, ruling the state’s open-carry ban in most populated areas violates the Second Amendment because it cannot be justified under ...

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...

Eugene Volokh is the Thomas M. Siebel Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford, and the Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus and Distinguished Research Professor at UCLA ...

A new year is upon us, and a cup of coffee might be just what you need to kickstart 2026. Starbucks could be an option. On New Year's Day, Starbucks store hours vary by location. The company ...

The new year has arrived, and whether you need a quick cup of coffee to help with your hangover or are craving a burger and some fries, diners will have plenty of options on New Year's Day this year.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams has received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open beginning Jan. 18 in Melbourne. The tournament said Friday that the ...

A threat actor known as Zestix has been offering to sell corporate data stolen from dozens of companies likely after breaching their ShareFile, Nextcloud, and OwnCloud instances. According to ...

As a national holiday, some stores and services won't be open on New Year's Day. Is the stock market open on New Year's Day? Here’s what to know about the New York Stock Exchange New Year's Day hours.

SACRAMENTO — A federal appeals panel has ruled that a California law prohibiting open carry of firearms in heavily populated counties is unconstitutional. The ruling was issued Friday by two judges on ...

New Year’s Day marks a fresh start with a brand new calendar year and a time to reflect on the past year and make resolutions for what’s to come in the next 365 days. People should anticipate that ...

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