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Power lines near Houston, Texas, part of the state's electric grid.

Four years after deadly blackout, doubts remain over reliability of Texas' power grid

Officials say they've improved the grid, but new challenges have emerged as demand grows

Two women, the same model (the artist), are dressed differently, and reaching their hands towards each other as if they may hold hands. One, wearing a beige summer dress, holds an animal's skull. The other, dressed in a turtleneck and skirt, rests one hand on the back of a brown dog.

The necessary and astonishing art of Alanna Airitam

Photographer and former San Diegan Alanna Airitam just opened a new solo show in Escondido. Airitam challenges racism and representation with photography that feels magical and timeless while also being unflinchingly real and present.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at a press conference in the Queens borough of New York on Nov. 26, 2024.

Texas judge fines New York doctor for sending abortion pills to Texas

The ruling by a Texas judge against a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas could test "shield laws" in Democratic-controlled states where abortion is legal.

This photo provided by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows an Igloo 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Cooler that has been recalled across the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

Igloo recalls over a million coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputations

Consumers in possession of the coolers are urged to stop using them immediately — and contact Igloo for a free replacement handle.

New book exposes how companies pass off "hidden costs" to society

Author Christopher Marquis' latest book, "The Profiteers," investigates how many companies evade social responsibility and what other businesses are doing about it.

A bouquet of white flowers placed outside the headquarters of the United States Agency for International Development, or USAID, is pictured on Feb. 7, 2025, in Washington.

Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily allow funds for foreign aid

The order allowing funds to flow again applies to existing contracts before Trump issued his Jan. 20 executive order declaring a freeze on foreign assistance.

Celebration of life for San Diego philanthropist

Local leaders celebrate the charitable legacy of Joan Jacobs, local beaches get an influx of mysterious blobs and so-called “pink slime” news websites emerge in San Diego.

Trump administration restricts CDC research and messaging with layers of oversight

CDC employees can no longer publish documents without review by the executive branch and must withdraw their names from external papers pending publication.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is seen before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Why Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets broke up

When you're a Jet you're a Jet all the way … till the Jets decide you're not coming back next season.

TikTok is back on the Apple and Google app stores

Apple and Google removed the app after the Supreme Court upheld a law prohibiting firms from doing business with TikTok as long as it is controlled by China-based ByteDance.

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