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A Joann retail store seen here in Arlington Heights, Ill., on Jan. 15 is among the outlets slated for closure.

Craft supplier Joann to close 60% of its stores across U.S. as it looks for a buyer

The move to close 500 stores comes after Joann declared bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year. The closures would leave it with far fewer stores than competitors Hobby Lobby and Michaels.

Burned rubble at Palisades Charter Elementary School, which was destroyed by the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades, on Jan. 12, 2025.

California rushes billions in aid for LA fire recovery: 'The first of many steps'

California passed two bills to expedite LA wildfire recovery funds as part of an extended special session called by Gov. Gavin Newsom in response to Palisades and Eaton fires.

Randee Noggle sold her house to EasyKnock hoping it would help the family stabilize their finances. Instead, she says the sale-leaseback deal made things worse.

Senators launch probe into sale-leaseback company, citing NPR's reporting

EasyKnock, the subject of the probe, announced its sudden closure earlier this month.

The 50 Best Albums Of 2024

You can't always know that it's a great year for new music while it's happening, but there was a sense from the very start of 2024 that we were in for a ride.

Hundreds laid off, thousands of refugees risk losing benefits during federal pause

White House actions to pause refugee resettlement and funds to NGOs have stranded hundreds of organizations and thousands of refugees legally on U.S. soil.

Commuters cross London Bridge. Maybe some of them have a four-day workweek.

200 U.K. companies have opted for a four-day workweek, latest data shows

The industries most represented among the group include marketing and PR, charities and nonprofits, and technology.

Andrea Zeppa, homeless services regional coordinator for Alameda County Healthcare for the Homeless, and Deidra Perry, far right, program financial manager for Alameda County Healthcare for the Homeless, team up during Alameda County’s 2024 point-in-time count in Berkeley on Jan. 25, 2024. The PIT count, which included a voluntary survey, gathers data on the county’s homeless population.

Exclusive: California's homeless population grew again this year, especially in these counties

Homelessness increased again in California this year. But experts are raising questions about the data.

A boat sits in the water of the San Diego Bay on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.

Military pilots rescued following crash into San Diego Bay

The two occupants of the aircraft have been rescued and transported to UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest for evaluations.

Groups that work to prevent sexual assault and support rape victims are facing funding delays.

Rape crisis centers see funding delays amid Trump administration spending upheaval

Groups addressing sexual violence report not getting expected payments from grants that they depend on to keep running.

Phil Lesh of The Grateful Dead, seen here in 2005, died Friday at the age of 84.

The Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh dies at 84

Lesh, an original member of America's preeminent jam band, died Friday morning.

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